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Sport
Antwerp seals thrilling victory to claim Pro League championship on final day
Antwerp seals thrilling victory to claim Pro League championship on final day
In a remarkable turn of events on the last day of the football season, Royal Antwerp has emerged as the champions of the Pro League after a thrilling late equalizer
Read More... New football law with zero tolerance for violence and racism clears House committee
New football law with zero tolerance for violence and racism clears House committee
The home affairs committee of the Belgian parliament has given its approval for a new football law aimed at cracking down on violence and racism in the sport.
Read More... Lukaku suggests possible departure from Belgian national team after Euro 2024
Lukaku suggests possible departure from Belgian national team after Euro 2024
In a new four-part docu-series called "One For All" showcasing Belgian football stars, striker Romelu Lukaku hints at the possibility of bidding farewell to the
Read More... Measures to tackle online piracy of live sports and events: Commission recommendations
Measures to tackle online piracy of live sports and events: Commission recommendations
The Commission today adopted a Recommendation on how to combat commercial scale online piracy of sports and other live events, such as concerts and theatre performances. It encourages
Read More... Nazareth becomes the first municipality in East Flanders to receive the sports company label
Nazareth becomes the first municipality in East Flanders to receive the sports company label
Nazareth becomes the first municipality in East Flanders to receive the 'Sport Company Label 2023-2024' from Sport Flanders. The municipality has been recognized for its efforts to promote
Read More... Chief Rabbi leads commemorative service for german-jewish footballer murdered in the Holocaust
Chief Rabbi leads commemorative service for german-jewish footballer murdered in the Holocaust
Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund FC recently rededicated themselves to the fight against antisemitism and racism in all its forms ahead of their crucial Champions League game.
Read More... How boosting physical activity could save €8 billion annually in the EU
How boosting physical activity could save €8 billion annually in the EU
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report on Friday (17 February) stating that increasing physical
Read More... #BeInclusive EU Sport Awards 2022 now open for submission
#BeInclusive EU Sport Awards 2022 now open for submission
The #BeInclusive EU Sport Awards 2022 aim to reward and give visibility to the best projects that have successfully supported inclusion through sport.
Read More... European sports model should be protected from threats like the Super League
European sports model should be protected from threats like the Super League
For the EPP Group, sport must be based on the principles of solidarity and inclusiveness with open competitions. As such, it is important to further develop a European sports model and to
Read More... Commission approves €202 million scheme to support tourism and sport in Croatia
Commission approves €202 million scheme to support tourism and sport in Croatia
The European Commission has approved an approximately €202 million (HRK 1.525 billion) Croatian State aid scheme to support companies of all sizes active in the sports and tourism sectors
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Uncertainty looms over expansion of Brussels metro line 3
The future of the Brussels metro line 3 expansion, which was planned between North Station and Bordet, is now shrouded in uncertainty as construction has been suspended, according to aRead More... -
TikTok Academy launches in Portugal to empower brands and agencies
The TikTok Academy has made its debut in Portugal, offering a valuable resource to brand and agency professionals seeking to leverage the features and capabilitiesRead More... -
EU approves groundbreaking crypto regulations
European Union (EU) member states have given their final approval to the world's first comprehensive set of rules aimed at regulating cryptoassets. The decision putsRead More...
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Engie sets deadline for agreement on extending life of Belgian nuclear reactors
Engie, the parent company of Engie Electrabel and operator of Belgium's nuclear power plants, is aiming to finalize an agreement with the Belgian government onRead More... -
Denmark and Germany to explore hybrid electricity interconnector
Energinet, the transmission system operator in Denmark, and its German counterpart, Amprion, announced on Thursday their plans to investigate the possibility ofRead More... -
New law to promote sustainable aviation fuels and reduce emissions as part of European Green Deal
The Commission welcomes the political agreement on the ReFuelEU Aviation proposal, reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council. Once inRead More... -
Investigation alleges Uber charges users higher rates based on low phone battery levels
An investigation has claimed that Uber users are being charged different fees despite taking the same journey in Brussels. According to Belgian newspaper DernièreRead More... -
EU Commissioner clarifies digital euro as a choice, not a 'Big Brother' project
On Wednesday, European Union's financial services commissioner Mairead McGuinness stated that a digital euro will not be a "Big Brother" project and will offer choice in making payments.Read More... -
Centre for cybersecurity Belgium's anti-phishing shield prevents 14 million clicks to suspicious websites in Belgium
By involving the general public, as many as 14 million clicks to suspicious websites were avoided in 2022. This equates to about 25 alerts to internet users per minute. If you know that BelgiumRead More... -
Czech car sales surge in Q1 2023, raises full-year outlook
The Car Importers Association (SDA) of the Czech Republic announced on Thursday that new car registrations surged by 18.9% to reach 56,341 vehicles in the firstRead More...
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Entertainment
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Exception granted: major festivals still using disposable cups despite new legislation
Despite tightened legislation requiring drinks to be served in reusable cups, PET bottles, and cans at 1,700 events this summer, major festivals like Tomorrowland, Rock05 June 2023Read More... -
Polish restaurant in Poznań recognized as one of Europe's finest
Renowned British newspaper, The Guardian, has included Concordia Taste restaurant, situated in the western Polish city of Poznań, in its prestigious list of the top31 May 2023Read More... -
Pasjača beach in Croatia named one of the world's top 50 beaches
Croatia's natural beauty continues to captivate global attention, as one of its stunning beaches has secured a place on the prestigious list of the world's 50 best23 May 2023Read More... -
Belgian army joins Brussels Pride parade for the first time
On Saturday, 20 May, the Belgian military will participate in the Brussels Pride parade for the first time. Captain Bart Dewulf, president of the Belgian Defence Rainbow16 May 2023Read More... -
Sweden's Loreen wins Eurovision 2023, as Belgium's Gustaph takes 7th place
On May 14, 2023, the 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Liverpool, UK, where Sweden's Loreen emerged as the winner with her song 'Tattoo'.14 May 2023Read More... -
Aalst friends row to Dendermonde in search of rivalry origins
Group of friends row from Aalst to Dendermonde: "Searching for rivalry between two cities" A group of friends from Aaigem, a district of Erpe-Mere that borders Aalst,11 May 2023Read More... -
Commission presents recommendations to tackle online piracy of live sporting and entertainment events
The Commission today adopted a Recommendation on how to combat commercial scale online piracy of sports and other live events, such as concerts and theatre performances. It encourages04 May 2023Read More...
Economics
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Denmark's ambitious defense plan: $21 billion investment over 10 years to meet NATO target
Denmark's government has unveiled a proposal to invest 143 billion Danish crowns ($21.14 billion) in defense over the next decade, aligning with its commitment toRead More... -
Macron's tax reductions aim to appeal to the french middle class
French President Emmanuel Macron announced tax cuts of up to €2 billion on Monday evening, specifically targeting the middle class in France. The move comes inRead More... -
Spring 2023 economic forecast: promising prospects amid lingering challenges
The European economy continues to show resilience in a challenging global context. Lower energy prices, abating supply constraints and a strong labour marketRead More... -
Belgium offers lower gas and electricity prices compared to neighboring nations
Belgium stands out as a country with lower prices for natural gas and electricity compared to its neighboring nations. A recent comparative price study conducted byRead More... -
European shares rebound as easing U.S. inflation brings relief to investors
On Thursday, European shares experienced an upswing led by media and travel stocks, as easing U.S. inflation showed some relief to investors concerned about theRead More...
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Alexander De Croo makes swift recovery following bike accident
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has provided reassurance about his well-being through a video message after being hospitalized due to a bike accident overRead More... -
Austria sets new record for population growth in 2022 driven by immigration
Austria experienced a remarkable surge in population growth in 2022, reaching a record level since the post-war era. The country's statistics agency attributes thisRead More... -
Poland reclaims Nazi-looted artwork discovered in Japan
Poland has successfully retrieved a valuable painting by Alessandro Turchi, an Italian artist, which was stolen by Nazi Germans during World War II and recently foundRead More... -
NATO Secretary-General plans visit to Turkey for discussions on Sweden's NATO membership
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has announced his upcoming trip to Turkey to discuss Sweden's NATO membership. The process has faced delays due toRead More... -
Ghent port faces growing vacancy challenge with 3,000 open positions
The number of job vacancies in the Flemish section of the North Sea Port has reached 3,000, marking a 60% increase compared to six years ago, according to a laborRead More... -
Increase in risk of terror attack in the Netherlands, threat level unchanged
The likelihood of a terrorist attack in the Netherlands has seen an uptick in recent months, according to the Dutch counter-terrorism unit NCTV. However, the threatRead More... -
Wildfires: EU doubles rescEU firefighting fleet for summer 2023
Following up on President von der Leyen's State of the Union speech in September last year, Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič announced today theRead More... -
Sweden plans language and society tests for permanent residency by 2027
Sweden is making preparations to implement language and society tests for adults seeking permanent residency in the country starting from 2027. The proposal, putRead More... -
Polish president launches internship program to promote cultural exchange with American students
Poland's president, Andrzej Duda, has inaugurated the latest edition of his internship program aimed at American students, emphasizing the opportunity it provides toRead More...
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Health
According to data from the 2022 Survey on Living Conditions and Income conducted by INE (National Institute of Statistics), nearly 20% of the Portuguese population
Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides marked World Health Day on 7 April with the following statement:
According to a recent analysis of Eurostat figures by Sampension, Danish life expectancy has seen a significant increase over the last two decades. In 2002, the life expectancy of a Danish
Over 5,000 women in the Netherlands are preparing to take legal action against pharmaceuticals company Abbvie in a class action case for faulty breast implants. Women's legal aid
The Dutch education ministry has announced plans to provide additional funding to schools in low-income areas to pay for free lunches for all pupils. The initiative is designed to help children
According to the Dutch statistics office CBS, sexual activity has increased among people aged over 75. The health and lifestyle monitor report showed that 27% of people in this age group
According to the 2022 World Air Quality Report recently published by IQ Air, Denmark's air quality has been deemed unhealthy. The report revealed that fine particle concentrations in Denmark
Today, the European Commission published its annual report on the Safety Gate, the European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products. The report covers alerts notified during
Today, the Commission adopted a proposal to give more time to certify medical devices to mitigate the risk of shortages. The proposal introduces a longer transition period to adapt
As of today, the building blocks of the European Health Union are officially in place. This not only includes stronger EU rules on serious cross-border threats to health, but also a stronger