Entertainment
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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... -
EU-supported conservation project establishes tranquil zones to protect wildlife in Triglav National Park
Nineteen serene zones have been established within Triglav National Park, aimed at safeguarding various wildlife, including the wild cockerel and the white-tailed ptarmigan,13 September 2023Read More... -
Discovering the finest libraries in Brussels: a top 10 selection
Brussels, the vibrant capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union, is not only known for its rich history and diverse culture but also boasts a treasure13 September 2023Read More... -
Copenhagen mayor urges foreigners to avoid purchasing marijuana in troubled Christiania neighborhood
Copenhagen's mayor issued a plea on Monday, urging foreigners not to purchase marijuana in the city's Christiania neighborhood. The appeal comes in the wake of a fatal shooting two weeks08 September 2023Read More... -
Heritage Day in Flanders offers 1,025 activities
Flanders celebrates its annual Heritage Day, known as 'Open Monument Day,' every second Sunday in September. This year, as part of the 35th Heritage Day taking place on08 September 2023Read More... -
Belgian Beer World: the world's largest interactive beer center opens its doors in Brussels on September 9, 2023
On September 9, 2023, Belgian Beer World is set to unveil its extraordinary 12,000-square-meter establishment, destined to become the globe's most extensive interactive beer center.07 September 2023Read More...
Economics
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French government's response to rising fuel prices sparks controversy
French supermarkets have been vocal about their inability to lower petrol prices due to legal constraints. In response, the government has taken an unusual step. On September 16, PrimeRead More... -
Youth unemployment rises in the Netherlands, national jobless rate holds at 3.6%
While the overall unemployment rate in the Netherlands remained steady at 3.6% of the working population in August, a concerning trend has emerged with increasing youth unemployment.Read More... -
Expert group recommends doubling childcare investment in Flanders
Flanders is being urged to boost its childcare budget from 800 million euros to 2 billion euros and invest in new training for childcare professionals. This proposal comes fromRead More... -
Poland offers safe business environment, says President Duda
President Andrzej Duda of Poland emphasized the nation's stable economy, international affiliations, and defense alliances as factors contributing to a secure climateRead More... -
Portuguese teachers earn 42% more than peers with higher education, but fall behind OECD salary average
Despite a 1% decrease in the real salaries of Portuguese secondary school teachers between 2015 and 2022, a recent report by the Organization for Economic CooperationRead More...
News
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Rise in foreign property buyers in Portugal
During the second quarter of the year in Portugal, there were a total of 33,624 residential property transactions, out of which 31,089 were bought by residents.Read More... -
Dutch house prices show incremental rise for third consecutive month
The Netherlands witnessed a slight uptick in house prices in August, marking the third consecutive month of incremental growth, according to the national statistics agencyRead More... -
European Parliament celebrates Multilingualism Day with open doors event
Multilingualism Day commences in Brussels, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the inner workings of the European Parliament, renowned as the world'sRead More... -
More than 50% of Syrians employed in the Netherlands, but social isolation lurks
More than half of Syrian immigrants who arrived in the Netherlands between 2014 and 2016 have found employment, according to a recent survey conducted by the justiceRead More... -
Czechia delivers 45 tonnes of humanitarian aid for Ukraine's energy sector
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has announced that the Czech Republic has provided Ukraine with 45 tonnes of humanitarian assistance for its energy sector. Ukrainian Deputy Minister ofRead More... -
King Charles III and Queen Camilla's visit to France: strengthening French-British friendship with a packed itinerary
After being postponed from March due to pension reform protests, King Charles III and Queen Camilla are embarking on their first official visit to France from Wednesday,Read More... -
Poland presents 300 apple trees to New York as a symbol of historic ties
On September 19, 2023, the Polish government made a generous donation of 300 apple trees to New York, famously known as the "Big Apple," in commemoration of theRead More... -
Promotion of Brussels in Madrid and Barcelona during 'Brussels Days'
Brussels representatives, continuing their international promotional efforts since 2006, are set to visit Madrid and Barcelona as part of this year's Brussels Days campaign. The initiative aims...Read More... -
Time running out for Portugal's Golden Visa Program
While plans to eliminate Portugal's Golden Visa program were introduced earlier this year by Prime Minister António Costa, the final legislation has yet to be approved,Read More...
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Health
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
MEPs condemn the backsliding in women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide including in the US and some EU countries, calling for safe access to abortion.
Today, the European Commission has proposed to update the rules on coordination of safe and free movement in the EU, which were put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The European Commission is conducting unannounced inspections at the premises of a pharmaceutical company active in animal health in Belgium.
Ensuring access to safe and affordable COVID-19 vaccines around the world, and notably for low and middle-income countries, is a priority for the European Union.
To draw the lessons from the current COVID pandemic, the EPP Group wants the European Union to become a true Health Union. To this end, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the