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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
Read More... Belgium slips to fifth place in FIFA world rankings
Belgium slips to fifth place in FIFA world rankings
Belgium's national football team, known as the Red Devils, has fallen from fourth to fifth place in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. With a total of 1788.55 points, the Belgians now
Read More... Alcohol sales prohibited inside Paris 2024 Olympic stadiums after no exemptions sought
Alcohol sales prohibited inside Paris 2024 Olympic stadiums after no exemptions sought
In a departure from previous sporting events, alcohol sales will not be permitted inside stadiums during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Organizers have decided against seeking an exemption to
Read More... Belgian football clubs experience record revenues amidst financial concerns
Belgian football clubs experience record revenues amidst financial concerns
The Belgian professional football industry achieved a remarkable turnover of €381.5 million in the 2021-2022 season, as reported by Deloitte and the Belgian Pro League in their annual analysis
Read More... Prince Jan Lubomirski- Lanckoronski and Princess Helena attended the opening of the European Games Krakow-Malopolska
Prince Jan Lubomirski- Lanckoronski and Princess Helena attended the opening of the European Games Krakow-Malopolska
On June 21, the European Games Krakow-Malopolska started in Poland. The European Games are a high-level multinational sports event of global scale, featuring the participation of the best
Read More... Mike Tyson honored in small Belgian city of La Louvière
Mike Tyson honored in small Belgian city of La Louvière
On Wednesday, the renowned boxing legend, Mike Tyson, will be celebrated at an event in the Walloon city of La Louvière, Belgium. The ceremony, organized by local hairdresser David Finet,
Read More... Courtois absent for Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Estonia
Courtois absent for Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Estonia
Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper for Real Madrid and the Belgian national team, will not be participating in the Red Devils' Euro 2024 qualifier match against Estonia. The Belgian Football
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Poland grants environmental permit for first nuclear power plant
Poland has taken a significant step towards realizing its inaugural nuclear power plant, as the country's climate and environment minister, Anna Moskwa, announced theRead More... -
South Korea invests 5 million euros in Ghent University for maritime research center in Incheon
In a significant move, the South Korean government has committed to providing Ghent University (UGent) with 5 million euros to establish a maritime research center in the bustling port city ofRead More... -
Denmark donates an additional 45 tanks to Ukraine
There are more tanks on their way to Ukraine from Denmark. Another 45 tanks are being purchased and donated to Ukraine, according to Defense Minister Troels LundRead More... -
Poland's ambitious plan to electrify 1,400 km of railway lines by 2030
Poland is embarking on a significant rail infrastructure transformation outlined in its updated National Rail Programme, with a keen focus on electrification, modernization,Read More... -
Wallonia to inject 250,000 euros into iTraceiT for digital diamond passport initiative
The Walloon government has committed an investment of over 250,000 euros into the Belgian startup iTraceiT, the innovator behind a digital diamond passport. This infusion of additionalRead More... -
Vast majority of Portuguese homes unprepared for rising temperatures
As temperatures surge once more, recent data highlights that the vast majority of residences in Portugal lack adequate preparations for heatwaves.Read More... -
Sweden's government plans to remove cap on new nuclear plants
Sweden's government is unveiling a proposal to eliminate the cap on new nuclear plants, aiming to build 10 additional nuclear reactors by the late 2040s, according to the climate minister.Read More... -
Surge in internet adoption among elderly population in Switzerland
Internet usage among individuals aged 65 and above in Switzerland has witnessed a notable increase over the past couple of years, as indicated by a nationwide survey on online mediaRead More... -
Brussels ranks among Europe's top innovative regions
Brussels has secured its position as one of Europe's leading regions in terms of innovation, according to the European Innovation Scoreboard 2023. Innoviris, the institute responsible forRead More... -
Electric cars surpass diesel cars in EU sales for the first time
In a groundbreaking shift, fully-electric passenger cars have outsold diesel cars in the European Union (EU) for the first time. According to data released by the manufacturers' association ACEARead More...
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Belgium introduces stricter regulations for slot machines in newsagents
Belgium is set to introduce new regulations that require gambling machines in newsagents to incorporate electronic identification (eID) verification. The move aims to enhance protection for02 October 2023Read More... -
Opportunity to win €20,000 monthly in the new Eurodreams lottery
The Portuguese government has granted exclusive concession rights to Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa to operate a new Eurolottery, designed to discourage addictive gambling behavior.01 October 2023Read More... -
High visitor satisfaction recorded in Flemish art cities
A recent study has revealed that tourists who explore the Flemish cities of art, including Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Leuven, Mechelen, and Brussels, report overall high levels28 September 2023Read More... -
Flemish-Dutch collaboration highlights castle tourism in Brabant
A cross-border partnership between Flanders and the Netherlands is set to enhance the promotion of castle tourism in the historic Brabant region. Six partner organizations26 September 2023Read More... -
Lausanne welcomes Switzerland's inaugural stunt academy
For those aspiring to become stunt performers, Switzerland now offers the opportunity to receive training right in Lausanne. The launch of a stunt academy in the city26 September 2023Read More... -
City of Genk shuts down all betting shops citing concerns over poverty and mental health
In a recent decision, the city of Genk is set to close its last remaining betting shop in December, effectively ending all betting shop operations within the city. This move19 September 2023Read More... -
Wawel Castle in Kraków, Poland, achieves record-breaking visitor numbers
The Wawel Castle museum in Kraków, situated in southern Poland, has reported a historic milestone with 1.98 million visitors in the current year. Museum director Andrzej18 September 2023Read More...
Economics
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Reconnection of Brussels port to rail network set to reduce air pollution and traffic
Starting in 2024, the port of Brussels will be reintegrated into the wider European rail network following an agreement between the federal and Brussels governments, as reported by theRead More... -
Sweden's finance minister emphasizes opportunity for foreigners amidst budget cuts
Sweden's Finance Minister, Elisabeth Svantesson, defended her government's decision to reduce funding for certain services used by foreigners, emphasizing that SwedenRead More... -
Amsterdam set to impose highest tourist tax in the EU
Amsterdam is poised to introduce the highest tourist tax in Europe next year, as confirmed by the city's finance chief, Hester van Buren, in a statement to Dutch News onRead More... -
Half of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands gain employment
As of May 1, approximately 50% of the 68,000 Ukrainian refugees who sought refuge in the Netherlands following Russia's invasion of Ukraine had secured paidRead More... -
EU agricultural price growth slows in Q2 2023
In the second quarter of this year, agricultural prices within the European Union experienced a notable deceleration in their growth. Eurostat, the EU's statistical agency,Read More...
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Successful Open House Day attracts over 55,000 home seekers in the Dutch real estate market
Over 55,000 prospective homebuyers took part in Saturday's Open House Day, according to the real estate agency NVM. During this event, approximately 9,000 homes on the market could beRead More... -
French arms manufacturers seek to establish presence in Ukraine
During a visit to Kyiv, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu advocated for business partnerships with Ukrainians.Read More... -
New Polish History Museum, one of the world's largest cultural institutions, inaugurated in Warsaw
Warsaw has welcomed a brand-new museum dedicated to showcasing Poland's rich thousand-year history. Spanning an impressive 45,000 square meters, this museum stands as Poland'sRead More... -
Surge in irregular migration from Latvia to Lithuania prompts cross-border cooperation
The Lithuanian Interior Ministry, represented by Agnė Bilotaitė, revealed that the number of irregular migrants entering Lithuania from Latvia has increased substantially thisRead More... -
Proposal for temporary ban on property sales to non-residents sparks debate in Lisbon
The PAN (People-Animals-Nature) party in the Lisbon Municipal Assembly has put forward a motion calling for the temporary suspension of property sales to non-residents inRead More... -
European Parliament President aims to commence accession talks with Ukraine by year-end
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, expressed her aspiration to initiate accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova within the EU by the conclusionRead More... -
Erdogan: Turkey will uphold promise on Sweden's NATO bid conditional on US F-16s approval
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Tuesday that Turkey will fulfill its commitment to ratify Sweden's NATO accession, contingent on Washington honoring itsRead More... -
US approves $2 billion loan to Poland for military modernization
The United States has announced a $2 billion (8.7 billion zloty) loan to Poland to support the modernization of the Polish military through the acquisition of AmericanRead More... -
Fourth prison uprising in Belgium this week occurs at Dendermonde facility
On Monday evening, at approximately 17:30, a revolt erupted within Dendermonde prison as 74 prisoners resisted orders to return to their cells after their allotted recreationRead More...
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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have permanently relocated to California amid the coronavirus pandemic, media reports said Friday.
The European Union on Wednesday urged online media platforms to stream movies and entertainment in standard rather than high definition to relieve pressure on the internet during the
In Belgium's version of the Oscars this weekend, a film about Guatemala's civil war is an unusual nominee -- telling a story set more than two decades ago and 9,000 kilometres (5,000 miles)
If Facebook's new cryptocurrency should resonate anywhere it should be India, where the social media giant has more than 300 million followers.
The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour party Jeremy Corbyn -- criticised for failing to take a clear position on Brexit -- on Wednesday said the only way out of
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Sunday she was preparing to make a "bold offer" to MPs in one final attempt to get them to back her Brexit deal.
Former England footballer David Beckham was on Thursday disqualified from driving for six months after using his phone while behind the wheel.
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday urged main opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to work with her to break the Brexit deadlock, telling him:
Britons are increasingly choosing package holidays outside of the European Union this summer as Brexit uncertainty shakes the pound, tour operator Thomas Cook said
Social media giant Facebook on Thursday banned various far-right British groups including the English Defence League from its network for promoting hate and violence.