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Belgium to deploy troops to Paris for Olympic security boost
Belgium to deploy troops to Paris for Olympic security boost
Unprecedented surge in aggression reports during Flemish youth football season
Unprecedented surge in aggression reports during Flemish youth football season
Paris 2024 Olympics: over 1,600 housing units to become student accommodation post-Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: over 1,600 housing units to become student accommodation post-Games
Flanders aims to regulate foreign takeovers in amateur soccer
Flanders aims to regulate foreign takeovers in amateur soccer
France's tax incentive for FIFA: a costly mistake
France's tax incentive for FIFA: a costly mistake
Antwerp Marathon prepares for record-breaking edition amid heightened security
Antwerp Marathon prepares for record-breaking edition amid heightened security
Portugal, Spain, and Morocco to co-host 2030 FIFA World Cup
Portugal, Spain, and Morocco to co-host 2030 FIFA World Cup
Millions of football enthusiasts apply for Euro 2024 tickets
Millions of football enthusiasts apply for Euro 2024 tickets
Dutch Football Association charges charity €100 per shirt in fundraising auction
Dutch Football Association charges charity €100 per shirt in fundraising auction
Euro 2024: Belgium inches closer to qualification, but defensive doubts linger
Euro 2024: Belgium inches closer to qualification, but defensive doubts linger
Technology
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Organic market thrives in Switzerland, surpassing CHF4 billion in sales
Despite concerns over inflation and escalating prices dampening consumer confidence, Swiss consumers embraced organic produce last year, driving sales to a record CHF4.08 billionRead More... -
Survey: 22% of Belgians firmly oppose electric cars for their next vehicle
A recent survey commissioned by insurer Europ Assistance has shed light on Belgians' attitudes towards electric cars. According to the findings, 22% of respondents firmly stated that their nextRead More... -
Record complaints over wind turbines in Flanders spark policy debate
In 2023, Flanders saw the highest number of complaints about wind turbines in the past seven years, totaling 66 grievances, as revealed by Flemish EnvironmentRead More... -
Experts: government action could kickstart 100,000 home construction
A consultancy firm, Capital Value, renowned in the Dutch residential investment sector, asserts that the construction of 100,000 homes could commence this year withRead More... -
UK and Denmark unveil transformative Viking Link underwater cable project
As the world confronts the challenges of climate change and energy sustainability, the UK and Denmark have initiated a groundbreaking collaboration poised to deliver electricity to a staggeringRead More... -
Mondelez Polska invests $1 million in solar power for Polish chocolate factories
Poland's largest chocolate manufacturer, Mondelez Polska, is set to invest $1 million (4 million zloty) in solar installations across three of its seven production facilities in the country.Read More... -
Decreased interest in electric cars: 42% of Belgians uninterested in switching
The enthusiasm for electric cars in Belgium seems to be diminishing, as 42% of households now express a reluctance to switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle, according to a surveyRead More...
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Tesla's Model Y emerges as top choice in Dutch car market for 2023
Last year, the Dutch purchased 369,791 new family cars, marking an increase of over 50,000 compared to 2022, as per data from motoring organizations Bovag, Rai Vereniging, and RDC.Read More... -
Belgium shifts: renewable energy surpasses fossil fuels in electricity production
De Standaard reports a significant shift in Belgium's energy landscape, marking the first time in history where renewable energy sources have outpaced fossil fuels in electricity generation.Read More...
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Entertainment
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Greece introduces ‘MyCoast’ App to tackle beach violations
In an effort to enforce newly implemented stringent beach regulations, Greece has launched the ‘MyCoast’ app, empowering users to report beach violations effortlessly.03 May 2024Read More... -
European Court of Human Rights rejects Kirkorov’s case against Lithuania entry ban
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has dismissed a complaint filed by Russian pop star Philipp Kirkorov against Lithuania's decision to bar his entry into the country.23 April 2024Read More... -
Risnjak National Park: Croatia's hidden gem wins Europe's top spot
Nestled within Croatia's picturesque Gorski Kotar region, Risnjak National Park emerges as a beacon of untouched beauty, earning recognition as one of Europe's premier destinations sans the23 April 2024Read More... -
Swiss castles experience record visitor numbers
In 2023, the National Association of Swiss Castles witnessed a historic milestone, welcoming over 1.3 million visitors to its 28 castles. This achievement marks a new record for the organization,23 April 2024Read More... -
Underground surge: Belgium grapples with 2,214 illegal gambling websites
Research conducted by gambling analysis firm Yield Sec has unveiled a concerning trend in Belgium's online gambling landscape. According to their findings, a staggering 2,214 illegal gambling14 April 2024Read More... -
Flanders and Brussels Embrace Slow Art Day, inviting visitors to savor artistic experiences
On April 13th, several museums in Flanders and Brussels will once again host a variety of activities as part of Slow Art Day, an annual tradition aimed at encouraging a deeper12 April 2024Read More... -
4 Croatian beaches named Europe’s best
As Croatia gears up for what promises to be its most spectacular summer season yet, the BookRetreats Summer 2024 Report has officially unveiled the top beaches across Europe, catering to10 April 2024Read More...
News
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Belgian Princess Elisabeth sets course for Harvard
The Belgian Royal Court has confirmed that Princess Elisabeth, the heir to the throne, will pursue her education at Harvard University in Boston, marking a significant step in herRead More... -
Education unions initiate series of strikes across Flanders
Education unions ACOD Education, COC, and VSOA Education are set to organize demonstrations across five Flemish cities in May as part of a series of strikes. The unions' discontent stemsRead More... -
Algerian nationals can now be detained prior to deportation, court decides
The highest Dutch court ruled on Monday that Algerian nationals whose asylum requests have been rejected can once again be detained pending their deportation.Read More... -
Transfers of asylum seekers to other EU member states increasing
Belgium transferred 1,241 asylum seekers to another European Union member state last year, where they already had a pending procedure. The number of transfers by Belgium has been onRead More... -
Polish cheesecake ranked as world's No.1
Polish ‘sernik’ has claimed the top spot on the list of the Top 8 cheesecakes in the world. Cheesecake. Cheesecake. Photo: PAP/Darek Delmanowicz According to TasteAtlas, which curated theRead More... -
Wealthy family to clear debts for 3,000 Rotterdam families, mirroring Arnhem's initiative
Following Arnhem's announcement to absolve debts for around 50 households in Immerloo, recognized as the most financially distressed area in the Netherlands, a Rotterdam-based family,Read More... -
'Good to be together': celebrating 20 years of Poland in the EU
Poland's government has initiated a special social and informational campaign titled "Good to Be Together: 20 Years of Poland in the European Union," marking a significant milestone in theRead More... -
ÖBB unveils Summer Train Timetable with construction updates
As summer approaches, Austria's ÖBB gears up for extensive construction activities in the eastern region, leading to adjustments in train schedules along certain routes.Read More...
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Politics
Sainsbury’s Nine Elms Point donated water, drinks, food and tableware for The Big Lunch Event, which took place on Saturday 25 June 2016 at Ascalon Street, Battersea, which was hosted by the Rose Community Centre.
Last year 100 people came to the Big Lunch family fun day and this year it was even bigger with over 100 people there. As well as offering guests the chance to make new friends with people of all ages, The Big Lunch is also being used as a launch pad for the area’s contribution to a nationwide-drive to get more people dancing.
“Our new store will be at the heart of the local community and it is important that we do as much as we can to support it. Glenn and the team he works with were extremly pleased with the food and drink we donated for the local community event”, said Sainsbury’s Nine Elms Point Store Manager Andy Robins
Spain said Thursday it had asked London for "urgent" explanations after a British nuclear submarine collided with a vessel off the coast of Gibraltar, forcing it to dock in the disputed territory.
The incident sparked environmental fears as well as concerns it could lead to yet another diplomatic row between London and Madrid, which wants Gibraltar back centuries after it was ceded to Britain in 1713.
The HMS Ambush submarine was submerged and carrying out a training exercise when it collided with an unspecified merchant vessel on Wednesday afternoon, damaging the front of its conning tower and forcing it to dock for checks in the overseas British territory on Spain's southern tip known as "the Rock".
"The ministry has asked the British embassy in Madrid for urgent explanations over the extent of the breakdown and all relevant information regarding the circumstances of this incident," Spain's foreign ministry said in a statement.
British Prime Minister Theresa May is heading to Berlin on Wednesday (July 20) and Paris on Thursday to start thrashing out the roadmap for Britain's departure from the European Union.
In her first foreign visits, a week since taking over as Britain's premier, Mrs May will plunge straight into laying out the Brexit groundwork in talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande.
Mrs May's Downing Street office said she would try to establish a personal relationship and explain how her government needed time to consult before sculpting its objectives for Britain's divorce from Brussels.
"I am determined that Britain will make a success of leaving the European Union and that's why I have decided to visit Berlin and Paris so soon after taking office," she said in a statement.
"I do not underestimate the challenge of negotiating our exit from the EU and I firmly believe that being able to talk frankly and openly about the issues we face will be an important part of a successful negotiation.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Friday he was reassessing security levels in the British capital in the wake of the Bastille Day attack in Nice.
Offering his sympathies to the people of Nice over the "unspeakable act of terror on a day of celebration", Khan said: "Today we will be reviewing our own safety measures in light of this attack."
Speaking during a visit to Gatwick Airport he added: "Londoners today stand united with Nice and all of France in our grief.
"They will not win. Not in France, not in London, not anywhere.
European planemaker Airbus and US rival Boeing went head to head at the Farnborough air show, which opened Monday facing Brexit headwinds and shut early due to heavy rain.
Airbus, which traditionally fights US rival Boeing for blockbuster order announcements at Farnborough, southwest of London, revealed a $4.4-billion (3.9-billion-euro) firm order from Virgin Atlantic for twelve wide-bodied Airbus A350-1000 jets.
The carrier has agreed to buy eight of the aircraft for deliveries starting in 2019, and four new aircraft from Air Lease Corporation (ALC).
Airbus added that Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific Airlines has indicated its intention to purchase 10 single-aisle A320ceo aircraft worth $980 million.
It added that ALC had also placed a firm order for three long-haul A350-900s jets and one medium-haul A321.
On a sunny afternoon near Big Ben, two weeks since Britain’s historic decision to leave the European Union, little has changed for visitors to the capital London except that their visits are now cheaper.
As tourists take selfies at the foot of the British Parliament’s famous clock tower and at red telephone boxes, there is little talk of what the “Leave” victory in the referendum means for the EU’s future. But the ensuing currency plunge is seen as a plus.
“For my holidays, it’s great! They are cheaper every minute,” said Robbert de Reus, from Middelburg in the Netherlands, his sunglasses perched on his head.
This is because a plunge in the value of the pound against the dollar and the euro has made holidays in Britain almost 15 percent cheaper for foreign tourists.
Several hundred people protested in London Saturday after the killing of black men by police in the United States.
The Black Lives Matter demonstration saw protesters march to a police station and block buses and traffic, an AFP photographer at the scene said.
Chanting and sitting in the road, demonstrators carried placards with slogans such as "Stop Killing Us" and "White Silence Costs Lives".
London's Metropolitan Police declined to comment on the march in Brixton, south London, or give any information about the number of officers deployed.
At times close to tears, former prime minister Tony Blair faced the world’s media Wednesday to defend his place in history after the damning findings of Britain’s inquiry into the Iraq war.
There was an apology — of sorts — from the former Labour leader, who in 1997 at the age of 43 became Britain’s youngest premier in nearly two centuries.
“I express more sorrow, regret and apology than you may ever know or can believe,” said a hoarse-sounding Blair, his voice breaking.
He also insisted that memories of events around the invasion — which led to the death of more than 150,000 Iraqis and 179 British soldiers — would never leave him.
“There will not be a day of my life where I don’t relive or rethink what happened,” he told the news conference at London’s Admiralty House, once home to wartime prime minister Winston Churchill.
But after nearly two hours of talking and a barrage of questions from journalists, Blair was still adamant that he had taken the right decisions on Iraq despite the serious flaws in planning and execution which dogged the US-led invasion in 2003.
Seven years after it began, the official inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war finally reports on Wednesday with former prime minister Tony Blair expected to face severe criticism.
The Chilcot inquiry launched in 2009 as British troops withdrew from Iraq, tasked with investigating the run-up to the 2003 US-led invasion and the subsequent occupation.
Tens of thousands of Iraqis died during the conflict and the brutal sectarian war that followed, while 179 British soldiers also lost their lives -- many of whose relatives are still searching for answers.
The invasion was controversial at the time as it did not have explicit approval from the UN Security Council, while claims that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction proved unfounded.
Although he stepped down in 2007, Blair remains reviled by much of Britain for the conflict, which is viewed as at best misguided, and as worst a war crime.
Sadness, insomnia, frustration and confusion: the Brexit blues have gripped many European Union supporters since Britain's shock decision to leave the bloc last week.
"I would say I am currently suffering from anxiety and/or depression," EU backer Mick Watson, 41, told AFP.
"I hadn't felt anything like this before Friday's referendum result. I am worried, very worried.
"I am constantly online, my work and home life has suffered. I feel like my way of life is threatened and that's scary," added the University of Edinburgh researcher.
The seismic vote has forced Britain to recognise the deep divisions within its society, a profound realisation that heralds a turbulent and uncertain future.
Around 17.4 million people voted to leave the EU, while 16.1 million voted to stay, leaving huge numbers fearful of life outside the bloc.