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Paris 2024 Olympics: over 1,600 housing units to become student accommodation post-Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: over 1,600 housing units to become student accommodation post-Games
In September 2024, the Paris Olympic Games will leave a significant material legacy. Minister of Higher Education, Sylvie Retailleau, announced on October 26 in Le Parisien that after the
Read More... Flanders aims to regulate foreign takeovers in amateur soccer
Flanders aims to regulate foreign takeovers in amateur soccer
Similar to the professional soccer arena, an increasing number of Belgian amateur clubs are falling under the ownership of foreign investors. Flemish Sports Minister Ben Weyts (N-VA) has
Read More... France's tax incentive for FIFA: a costly mistake
France's tax incentive for FIFA: a costly mistake
An amendment in the 2024 draft budget seeks to grant tax exemptions to international sports federations, a move that raises concerns in the context of France's limited fiscal flexibility.
Read More... Antwerp Marathon prepares for record-breaking edition amid heightened security
Antwerp Marathon prepares for record-breaking edition amid heightened security
Antwerp is gearing up to host the third edition of the Antwerp Marathon this Sunday, with an anticipated record-breaking turnout of 12,000 participants. However, security measures have been
Read More... Portugal, Spain, and Morocco to co-host 2030 FIFA World Cup
Portugal, Spain, and Morocco to co-host 2030 FIFA World Cup
FIFA has officially announced that the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. This decision was reached unanimously during the FIFA Council meeting.
Read More... Millions of football enthusiasts apply for Euro 2024 tickets
Millions of football enthusiasts apply for Euro 2024 tickets
In a frenzy of excitement, football enthusiasts have flooded the registration process, vying for a chance to secure tickets for the European Championships set to take place in Germany next
Read More... Dutch Football Association charges charity €100 per shirt in fundraising auction
Dutch Football Association charges charity €100 per shirt in fundraising auction
An auction featuring football shirts signed by the Dutch World Cup team last year, which raised a total of €380,000, has yet to reach its intended beneficiaries – the migrant workers who
Read More... Euro 2024: Belgium inches closer to qualification, but defensive doubts linger
Euro 2024: Belgium inches closer to qualification, but defensive doubts linger
Following a narrow 1-0 victory over Azerbaijan on Saturday, Belgium secured an impressive 5-0 win against Estonia in the fifth round of UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying.
Read More... Ronaldo continues to smash records
Ronaldo continues to smash records
A celebratory video showcasing Cristiano Ronaldo's remarkable 20-year journey with the Portuguese national football team, posted on Instagram by the Portuguese Football
Read More... Chelsea secure signing of 19-year-old Belgian talent Romeo Lavia for 62 million euros
Chelsea secure signing of 19-year-old Belgian talent Romeo Lavia for 62 million euros
Chelsea Football Club has officially announced the acquisition of Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, as confirmed on Friday. The 19-year-old rising star is departing from
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Belgium finalizes nuclear reactor extension deal amid energy concerns
Belgium’s Energy Minister, Tinne Van der Straeten, announced the finalization of the agreement with Engie, revealing to VRT that political discussions kick off Monday. This crucial deal on theRead More... -
Belgium leads EU in research and development spending, reaching 3.44% of GDP in 2022
Belgium maintained its status as the leading spender on research and development (R&D) in the EU, allocating 3.44 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) to these endeavors in 2022.Read More... -
Germany, France, and Italy forge alliance on EU AI regulation
Germany, France, and Italy have found common ground on certain aspects of proposed AI regulation within the European Union, potentially advancing negotiations across the EU. A jointRead More... -
Electric car registrations surpass diesel in Europe, Belgium leads growth surge
For the first time this year, Europe witnessed a higher registration of new electric cars compared to diesel vehicles. Belgium and Denmark stood out with the most remarkable growth rates,Read More... -
Dutch hospital pioneers AI chatbot to answer patients' questions, aiming to alleviate administrative burden
Patients at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) in the Netherlands are now receiving responses to their written questions from an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, marking aRead More... -
Belgium rejects self-driving cars on its roads, citing safety and traffic concerns
Self-driving cars will not be permitted on Belgian roads, according to federal Mobility minister Georges Gilkinet, as reported by Het Nieuwsblad on Tuesday.Read More... -
Hacker sentenced to three years in jail for extorting companies
A 21-year-old hacker, who engaged in blackmail by threatening to sell stolen information, has been sentenced to four years in prison, with one year suspended, by judges in Amsterdam.Read More... -
Poland's Łucznik arms factory celebrates production of 100,000 Grot rifles for the Polish army and international allies
Poland's Łucznik arms factory, located in Radom, has recently announced the production of its 100,000th Grot (Spearhead) rifle, which has been supplied to the Polish army since 2017.Read More... -
Poland to launch four satellites by 2027, says government minister
Poland has entered into an €85 million agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch four satellites by 2027, according to government officials. The agreement took effect onRead More... -
Belgium adopts legislation mandating universal phone chargers
The Belgian federal government has officially incorporated a European directive into its national legislation, which will necessitate the implementation of a common charger for all mobile phonesRead More...
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Retired Polish submarine ORP Sokół makes final voyage to Navy Museum
Poland's decommissioned submarine, ORP Sokół, has embarked on its last journey, finding a new home at the Museum of the Polish Navy in Gdynia, on the Baltic coast. Expected to be open24 November 2023Read More... -
Emmanuel Macron supports French Youtuber's video game museum project
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his support for the "Odyssée" video game museum project, led by Benoît Theveny (known as Tev), on the Twitch channel IciJaponCorp.07 November 2023Read More... -
Tomorrowland secures venue in Boom for another 66 years
In a momentous development, the Flemish province of Antwerp, in conjunction with Provinciaal Recreatiedomein De Schorre in Boom, has inked a new agreement with WEAREONE.world BV,27 October 2023Read More... -
Lisbon crowned as the ultimate party capital of Europe
No one can argue that Europeans truly know how to throw a memorable party. But when it comes to finding the finest party destinations, where should enthusiasts turn their attention?21 October 2023Read More... -
Rome's Colosseum implements named tickets to counter ticket reselling
Italy's most prominent tourist destination is introducing a new measure to prevent online ticket scalping, the culture ministry announced.17 October 2023Read More... -
Pablo Picasso exhibition unveiled at Warsaw’s National Museum
The Warsaw National Museum is preparing to host a significant exhibition featuring the works of the renowned artist Pablo Picasso. The grand opening of this exhibition is scheduled for11 October 2023Read More... -
Three Portuguese stadiums have been selected as venues for the 2030 Football World Cup
Three Portuguese stadiums have been selected as venues for the 2030 Football World Cup.06 October 2023Read More...
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20,000 gather for Brussels climate march urging incremental action
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20,000 people reportedly joined the Climate March in Brussels on Sunday, as confirmed by Belgian police. The central message emphasized the significance of even the smallest rise in -
Poland extends border controls with Slovakia amid migration concerns
Poland has prolonged its temporary border controls with Slovakia until January 2 as part of its ongoing measures to curb illegal migration, as announced by the government on Friday.Read More... -
Belgian soldiers investigated for alleged denialism and hate speech
Five Belgian soldiers are currently under scrutiny by the federal prosecutor's office for allegations related to denialism, incitement to hatred, and expressing xenophobic, Islamophobic, andRead More... -
Future euro banknotes: exploring themes of 'European culture' and 'nature's wonders'
The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled 'European culture' and 'rivers and birds' as potential themes for forthcoming euro banknotes, as stated in a press release by the institution onRead More... -
Unveiling the Litvak Museum: a beacon of Lithuanian Jewish heritage in Vilnius
The Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History announced the forthcoming opening of the Litvak Museum, a pioneering cultural institution spotlighting the heritage and identity of Lithuanian Jews,Read More... -
Belgium allocates 2.5 million euros for solar panels in Ukrainian hospitals
Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten of the Greens has announced Belgium's commitment of 2.5 million euros toward the installation of solar panels in Ukrainian hospitals.Read More... -
Denmark rescinds decision to shut down Dar es Salaam Embassy
The Embassy of Denmark in Tanzania has declared its reversal of the earlier decision to close its Dar es Salaam offices.Read More... -
Poland charges 16 suspects with espionage for Russia: court proceedings underway in Lublin
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Poland's National Public Prosecutor's Office has officially charged 16 individuals suspected of spying for Russia. These suspects, citizens of other Eastern European countries, could face a -
KU Leuven teams up with Google to digitize libraries
In an announcement made on Tuesday, KU Leuven revealed its partnership with Google to digitize its vast library collection. Over the next couple of years, the initiative aims to digitize moreRead More...
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Sweden expects Turkey to ratify Its NATO bid 'within weeks', says Foreign Minister
Sweden received assurance from Turkey that it plans to finalize its NATO bid "within weeks," according to Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström...30 November 2023Read More... -
EU provides urgent humanitarian assistance for floods in the Horn of Africa
The Commission has mobilised additional humanitarian aid funding of €3.5 million for those affected by devastating floods in Somalia, Ethiopia and...30 November 2023Read More... -
Poland to offer border security advice to Finland amid Russian "hybrid attacks"
Poland is dispatching a team to Finland to provide guidance on safeguarding its border against "hybrid attacks" allegedly orchestrated by Russia.29 November 2023Read More... -
Rassemblement national gears up for 2024 European elections riding populist wave
The Rassemblement National (RN) in France is gearing up for the 2024 European elections with high hopes of riding the wave of populism across the continent....25 November 2023Read More... -
Belgium urges Serbia to restart dialogue with Kosovo
Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib has urged the Serbian government to resume talks with Kosovo for the normalization of their relations during...23 November 2023Read More... -
The Dutch election sees far-right PVV secure a clear victory with 25% support
Geert Wilders, leader of the PVV, stood triumphantly amid reporters after his unexpected win.23 November 2023Read More... -
Unconventional voting spots: Anne Frank House, Madurodam, and Zoos welcome dutch voters
The Netherlands' Tweede Kamer elections offer a unique twist this year, with voting venues expanding beyond traditional spots like schools and train...22 November 2023Read More... -
US Ambassador optimistic about Poland's shifting relations with EU
The US ambassador to Warsaw, Mark Brzezinski, expressed contentment over Poland's anticipated government change, foreseeing an amelioration in the...18 November 2023Read More... -
Demographic dynamics: Dutch voters' age trends revealed in latest statistics
More than half of the 13.3 million eligible voters in the Netherlands, constituting 54 percent, fall within the age bracket of 50 years and older, according...17 November 2023Read More... -
EU prepares to release initial €5 billion in recovery funds to Poland
Poland is poised to receive its initial €5 billion in EU post-pandemic recovery funds, as confirmed by a government minister, marking a pivotal moment...16 November 2023Read More... -
King Felipe and Queen Letizia navigate royal duties amidst political unrest in Spain
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain recently made a public appearance amid political protests across the country. The royal couple opened a new art...15 November 2023Read More... -
French MPs Neglect to disclose sponsored trips from Qatar
The president of the France-Qatar friendship group, Christophe Naegelen, has come under scrutiny for failing to declare two trips to Qatar related to...13 November 2023Read More... -
Poland's ruling party leader alleges EU's "German plan" to annihilate state
Jarosław Kaczyński, the chairman of Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, has raised alarm on Independence Day, accusing the European Union...12 November 2023Read More... -
Pro-Russian cyber attack temporarily disrupts Belgian government websites
On Thursday, several Belgian government websites experienced temporary inaccessibility in what appears to be a new pro-Russian cyber attack. The hacker...10 November 2023Read More...
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Portuguese Prime Minister resigns amid public ministry probe
On November 7th, Prime Minister António Costa announced his resignation, a move accepted by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Addressing the nation...09 November 2023Read More...
Economics
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EU Solidarity Fund provides €100 million advance payment to Slovenia after summer floods
The Commission has approved an advance payment of €100 million to Slovenia under the European...30 November 2023Read More... -
Belgium's economic challenge: addressing the impact of an ageing population
Research conducted by BNP Paribas Fortis highlights Belgium's heightened vulnerability compared to other industrialized nations regarding the expenses...29 November 2023Read More... -
Anticipated surge in Dutch energy prices as government price caps end
Major energy providers have initiated warnings to customers with variable contracts, signaling an impending increase in next year's gas and electricity...27 November 2023Read More... -
Nuclear energy: a tale of contrasting perceptions in France and Germany
The inherent nature of nuclear energy aligns seamlessly with France's historical Jacobin tradition, necessitating a robust state apparatus. This...26 November 2023Read More... -
Grid operator to allocate nearly 10 billion euros for Belgian infrastructure
Elia, the high-voltage operator, has outlined plans to invest 9.4 billion euros in Belgium from 2024 to 2028, as revealed in the updated investment...24 November 2023Read More... -
Dutch banks collaborate to simplify business account access for sex workers
Dutch banks are striving to streamline the process for sex workers to open business bank accounts. The Dutch Banking Association (NVB) recently unveiled...24 November 2023Read More... -
Belgium's self-employed couriers to secure €32.77 per hour minimum wage by 2024
Beginning in 2024, self-employed couriers are slated to earn a minimum wage of 32.77 euros per hour, a calculation determined by the Federal Public...24 November 2023Read More... -
Sweden outlines ambitious plans for nuclear energy expansion
The Swedish government recently revealed a comprehensive roadmap aiming to establish new nuclear power capacities equivalent to at least two large-scale...22 November 2023Read More... -
Young Swiss embrace Black Friday deals while overall shopping enthusiasm wanes
Black Friday, a renowned discount event originating from the US, has firmly established itself in Switzerland, drawing attention primarily from the younger...17 November 2023Read More... -
Belgium's updated economic recovery plan secures European Commission approval
The European Commission has granted approval to Belgium's updated economic recovery and resilience plan, as declared on Wednesday. This revised strategy...16 November 2023Read More... -
House prices more than double in Portugal and other EU states since 2010: European Commission report
House prices in Portugal and eight other EU member states have more than doubled since 2010, according to the European Commission's autumn economic...15 November 2023Read More... -
German budget to increase aid to Ukraine, focus on green buildings, and support industry
A preliminary draft of Germany's upcoming budget reveals plans to double military aid to Ukraine, allocating €8 billion ($8.57 billion) in 2024....14 November 2023Read More... -
Dutch economy contracts for third consecutive quarter
Preliminary estimates from the national statistics agency CBS indicate that the Dutch economy shrank by 0.2% in the third quarter of the year, marking...14 November 2023Read More... -
Polish economy expected to accelerate in 2024, says Finance Minister
Poland's Finance Minister, Magdalena Rzeczkowska, anticipates a surge in the country's economy in the coming months, driven by increased consumption...14 November 2023Read More... -
Belgian government enhances environmental focus in corporate tax breaks
On November 14, 2023, reports from De Tijd and De Standaard confirmed that the Belgian government has finalized an agreement to make adjustments to...14 November 2023Read More...
Business
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Algarve resort acquired for €400 million by arrow global and Portuguese company
Arrow Global, in collaboration with a Portuguese construction firm, has successfully acquired the Palmares Ocean Living & Golf resort situated in...29 November 2023Read More... -
The French catering dilemma: navigating turbulent times and remote work challenges
The catering industry in France faces a cascade of challenges, grappling with a host of issues from surging inflation and dwindling customer numbers...27 November 2023Read More... -
European Commission takes stand against disinformation: halts advertising on platform X
The European Commission has opted to cease advertising on the social media platform X, citing concerns regarding the rampant spread of disinformation,...19 November 2023Read More...
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Zara unveils its largest global store in Rotterdam: a retail paradigm shift
Zara unveiled its grandest store globally in Rotterdam this Friday. Occupying a former C&A building on the Coolsingel, the colossal clothing...17 November 2023Read More... -
German retailer Dm Drogerie Markt plans to sell non-prescription drugs in Bratislava
Dm drogerie markt, a prominent German retail chain in the Slovak market specializing in cosmetics, healthcare, and household products, has expressed...08 November 2023Read More... -
Christian Louboutin expanding his hotel ventures with second property in Portugal
Renowned fashion designer Christian Louboutin is once again turning to Portugal for his new tourism endeavors. After debuting the Vermelho Hotel in...08 November 2023Read More... -
De Hoorn Brewery, birthplace of Stella Artois, commemorates 100th anniversary
On November 6, 2023, De Hoorn Brewery in Leuven marked its centenary with a week of celebratory events. De Hoorn holds historical significance as the...07 November 2023Read More...