Entertainment
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Tourism thrives in Flanders, surpassing pre-pandemic levelsPreliminary data from the statistics agency Statbel reveal that tourism in Flanders soared in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. A total of 14.6 million domestic and international tourists29 March 2024Read More...
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Prague airport expands direct connections with summer schedule launchPrague Airport is set to broaden its direct connection network with the introduction of the summer flight schedule, which takes effect at the end of March. Among the new destinations added25 March 2024Read More...
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Swiss Alpine ski resorts anticipate 40% reduction in snow daysA recent study predicts a significant decline in snow days at Alpine ski resorts by the end of the century, with natural snow cover possibly disappearing altogether in one out of every eight15 March 2024Read More...
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Copenhagen named Europe’s premier cruise port for 2024Copenhagen's port earned the prestigious title of Europe’s Leading Cruise Port for 2024 at a distinguished ceremony held in Berlin on March 6th, 2024, by the esteemed World Travel Awards.10 March 2024Read More...
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Relaxing regulations: Flanders prepares for open-air swimming seasonWith the arrival of spring and the anticipation of summer, Flanders is preparing to relax its rules and regulations for outdoor swimming. This adjustment, first25 February 2024Read More...
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Watchdog reveals Lithuanians' €288 million gambling loss in 2023, sparks tighter ad rules proposalLithuanians lost a staggering €288 million to gambling and lotteries in 2023, according to Virginijus Daukšys, the chief of the Gaming Supervision Authority.20 February 2024Read More...
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Switzerland to host 37th European Film Awards for the first timeIn an exciting first, Switzerland is set to host the prestigious European Film Awards at the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre. The announcement marks a significant20 February 2024Read More...
Politics
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Poll: majority of poles against sending troops to Ukraine, support air defense talksAccording to a recent IBRiS poll commissioned by the Polish daily Rzeczpospolita, a significant majority of Poles are against the idea of sending Polish and NATO soldiers to Ukraine.Read More...
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India summons German diplomat over Kejriwal arrest remarksThe Indian government has expressed strong disapproval of comments made by German officials regarding the recent arrest of opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal's arrest has sparkedRead More...
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Swiss neutrality initiative gains momentumThe Swiss neutrality initiative, aimed at safeguarding Switzerland's long-standing policy of neutrality, is gaining traction as it approaches a crucial vote. Walter Wobmann, president of theRead More...
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Macron vows unwavering stance against anti-Semitism in FranceSpeaking at the 80th anniversary celebration of the Council of Jewish Institutions of France (Crif), President Emmanuel MacronRead More...
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Swiss police disrupt far-right Austrian activist's lectureSwiss police intervened to remove Austrian far-right figure Martin Sellner during a lecture in the canton of Aargau.Read More...
News
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Turkish-Kurdish clashes leave six injured in LimburgSix individuals sustained injuries during clashes between individuals of Kurdish and Turkish descent in the Belgian province of Limburg on Sunday. Police presence will be heightened at the siteRead More...
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Hundreds rally against racism in BrusselsBrussels witnessed a significant demonstration on Sunday as several hundred individuals took to the streets to protest against racism and advocate for equal rights.Read More...
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Housing prices see 8.2% increase in 2023The Housing Price Index (IPHab) reported an 8.2% increase in 2023, marking a slight slowdown compared to the previous year's growth rate of 12.6%. The number of house transactions alsoRead More...
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Guyana authorities apprehend Dutch fugitive allegedly linked to Italian mafiaIn a significant development, Guyana authorities have apprehended a Dutch fugitive with purported ties to the notorious Italian mafia syndicate, 'Ndrangheta. Identified as Vitesh G. (50),Read More...
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Insurance costs for 2016 Brussels terrorist attacks surpass 77 million eurosAccording to data compiled by industry federation Assuralia, insurers have disbursed a total of 77.2 million euros to victims of the terrorist attacks that struck Brussels Airport and MaelbeekRead More...
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China excludes Portugal from visa exemption policyPortugal finds itself among the select few Western European nations whose citizens do not enjoy visa exemptions for entry into China, as Beijing extends this privilege to sixRead More...
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Belgium grants additional military assistance to UkraineThe Belgian government has approved an additional €412 million in aid to Ukraine, announced Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder on Friday. This latest aid package encompasses the provisionRead More...
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Belgium grants citizenship to record 55,000 foreigners in 2023In a notable development, nearly 55,000 foreigners obtained Belgian citizenship in 2023, marking the highest figure in two decades, primarily following an integration process.Read More...
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Poles' views on nations: Americans and Italians favored, Russians and Belarusians disapprovedRead More...
According to a survey conducted by pollster CBOS, Poles hold favorable views of Americans and Italians, while expressing disapproval towards Russians and Belarusians.
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Economics
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The European Union warned Washington on Tuesday that the bloc would retaliate if the US slaps tariffs on EU exports as a 15-year long Airbus-Boeing row nears its climax.
Ankara is planning to open the abandoned town of Varosha on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.
The European Union is freeing up €780 million (S$1.19 billion) in emergency funds to cope with the impact of a possible no-deal Brexit on member states, officials said
The European Commission said Wednesday it had opened an investigation into Google's job search tool on competition grounds, having identified a conflict of interest.
Ryanair said Tuesday it will close some of its bases because of problems with Boeing's crisis-hit 737 MAX jet, which has been grounded after two fatal accidents.
From Asia to the United States, disconsolate staff at Deutsche Bank dealt Monday with news of massive layoffs with some already heading to the exits to drown their
Iraqi President Barham Saleh said Wednesday his country must not be dragged into another conflict in the Middle East, as tensions rise over its neighbour Iran.
Qu Dongyu on Sunday became the first Chinese national to be elected to head the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, clinching the post in the first round