Entertainment
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Lady Gaga, Céline Dion, Aya Nakamura: The Mystery Surrounding the Olympic Opening Ceremony ContinuesWith three days to go until the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, speculation is rampant about the participation of a world-renowned singer.23 July 2024Read More...
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Ostend mayor imposes swimming ban on popular beach due to safety concernsMayor Bart Tommelein of Ostend has imposed a swimming ban on a popular beach stretch due to the formation of dangerous sand ridges.22 July 2024Read More...
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Norway reopens select salmon rivers amid continued concerns over declining populationsAs of July 11, 2024, nearly half of the 33 salmon rivers previously closed for fishing in Central and Southern Norway will be reopened for limited fishing. However, stricter regulations will be19 July 2024Read More...
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Green regions top choice for short trips in Flanders, study findsA recent study by Visit Flanders and the Flemish provincial tourist organizations reveals that green regions are the most popular destination for short holidays in26 June 2024Read More...
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Bosland in Limburg officially designated as National Park by Flemish governmentThe Flemish government has officially recognized Bosland as a national park, Environment Minister Zuhal Demir announced on Friday. However, the decision is still23 June 2024Read More...
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Exiled Belarusian author honored with Swiss literary prizeSasha Filipenko has been awarded the 2024 Pro Litteris main prize, valued at CHF 40,000 ($44,900). This prestigious Swiss copyright society prize is given annually to23 June 2024Read More...
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Art Basel launches amid economic uncertaintyA large crowd of people waits to enter the Art Basel fair.10 June 2024Read More...
Politics
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EU extends sanctions on Russia until January 2025 amid ongoing Ukraine conflictThe European Union has decided to extend its economic sanctions on Russia for another six months, with the new expiry date set for January 31, 2025. This decision was announced by theRead More...
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Ukraine bolsters air defense with third German Patriot system deliveryUkraine has received its third German Patriot air defense system, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in a video message on Sunday evening.Read More...
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Finnish parliament approves controversial border law changesThe Finnish parliament has passed a contentious government bill aimed at revising the nation’s border laws, known as the deportation bill.Read More...
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Polish Parliament honors Crimean Tatar victims of Soviet genocideThe Lower House of the Polish Parliament, Sejm, adopted a resolution on Friday to officially commemorate the Crimean Tatar victims of Soviet genocide.Read More...
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French union leader warns of potential Olympic protests if Macron blocks left-wing governmentA leading French trade unionist has urged President Emmanuel Macron to allow a left-wing alliance to govern after it emerged as the front-runner in a recent legislativeRead More...
News
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Drug-impaired driving in Belgium rises 30% since 2019The number of drivers in Belgium caught driving under the influence of drugs has surged by 30% over the past five years, according to figures released by theRead More...
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Eurostar urges passengers to postpone travel to France due to vandalism disruptionsEurostar has advised passengers to delay their travel plans if possible after acts of vandalism in France disrupted rail services between London and Paris.Read More...
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UNESCO expresses concerns over infrastructure works near Tournai Cathedral and BelfryThe Walloon city of Tournai has received a warning from UNESCO regarding infrastructure works near its cathedral and belfry. The warning was issued during a meetingRead More...
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Condominium prices rise in Switzerland's first half of 2024Residential property prices in Switzerland experienced varied trends in the first half of 2024. While condominium prices increased, single-family homes became more affordable duringRead More...
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Belarus offers solutions for German citizen on death rowDiplomats from Germany and Belarus have been in discussions regarding a German national sentenced to death in Belarus. According to reports from the Belarusian foreign ministry, Minsk hasRead More...
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Portuguese Police to Assist in Tackling Pickpocketing at Gentse FeestenStarting tomorrow, Portuguese police will join Ghent's local forces to combat pickpocketing during the 10-day Gentse Feesten festival. This collaboration is part of aRead More...
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Belgium tops EU for Palestinian asylum seekersBelgium has emerged as the leading EU country for Palestinian asylum seekers, surpassing Greece. According to the General Commission for Refugees and Stateless Persons (CGRS),Read More...
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Criminal network purchases hundreds of Amsterdam homes through mortgage fraudSince at least 2018, a criminal network connected to the cocaine trade has acquired or brokered hundreds of homes in Amsterdam through mortgage fraud, accordingRead More...
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August promises pleasant summer weather for the NetherlandsAs summer vacations commence for nearly everyone in the Netherlands, including the Northern region, the long-anticipated warm weather is on the horizon.Read More...
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Economics
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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 forecasts. The report highlights
A preliminary draft of Germany's upcoming budget reveals plans to double military aid to Ukraine, allocating €8 billion ($8.57 billion) in 2024. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, amid economic
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 the third consecutive quarter of
Poland's Finance Minister, Magdalena Rzeczkowska, anticipates a surge in the country's economy in the coming months, driven by increased consumption that is set to boost revenue from
On November 14, 2023, reports from De Tijd and De Standaard confirmed that the Belgian government has finalized an agreement to make adjustments to investment tax credits, aligning
Polish and Ukrainian officials are scheduled to convene at the shared border on Monday in an attempt to bring an end to a week-long protest by truck drivers obstructing checkpoints.
Negotiators representing the European Council and Parliament reached a consensus on the EU's 2024 budget late on Friday night, amounting to nearly 190 billion euros or 1.06% of the GDP of
The President of Poland's central bank, Adam Glapiński, stated at a press conference on Friday that discussions about adopting the euro in Poland could commence no earlier than eight to ten
On Thursday, the Belgian parliament approved a new parcels law aimed at ensuring thousands of couriers receive a minimum wage and have the right to rest. Postal Minister Petra De Sutter