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Tour de France 2026 to open with a team time trial in Barcelona
Tour de France 2026 to open with a team time trial in Barcelona
New timing format to be used, first introduced in 2023 Paris-Nice
Read More... World Cup 2030 expected to generate €400 million for Portugal
World Cup 2030 expected to generate €400 million for Portugal
Portugal’s collaboration with Spain and Morocco to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup is projected to yield nearly €400 million in tax revenue, according to a study conducted by
Read More... Football: 4,000 police officers and gendarmes deployed for the France-Israel match
Football: 4,000 police officers and gendarmes deployed for the France-Israel match
A total of 4,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed on Thursday for the "high-risk" France-Israel match at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, as part of the Nations League, Paris
Read More... 1.2 million tickets remain for Paris Olympics despite record sales
1.2 million tickets remain for Paris Olympics despite record sales
Despite achieving record-breaking sales, there are still 1.2 million tickets available for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, which commence next week.
Read More... Diplomatic tensions rise as Germany summons Turkish ambassador over controversial Euro 2024 gesture
Diplomatic tensions rise as Germany summons Turkish ambassador over controversial Euro 2024 gesture
Germany has summoned Turkey's ambassador as the controversy over a Turkish player's ultra-nationalist gesture at Euro 2024 escalates.
Read More... Paris police chief highlights islamist terrorism as key security concern for upcoming Olympics
Paris police chief highlights islamist terrorism as key security concern for upcoming Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, the chief of police in the French capital, Laurent Nunez, has identified Islamist terrorism as the primary security concern.
Read More... Belgium to deploy troops to Paris for Olympic security boost
Belgium to deploy troops to Paris for Olympic security boost
Belgium is set to bolster security measures at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris by dispatching soldiers, joining a roster of foreign nations contributing to safeguarding the event.
Read More... Unprecedented surge in aggression reports during Flemish youth football season
Unprecedented surge in aggression reports during Flemish youth football season
The Flemish youth and amateur football association, Voetbal Vlaanderen, experienced an unprecedented rise in reports of aggression during last season's youth football matches. Between
Read More... 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
In September 2024, the Paris Olympic Games will leave a significant material legacy. Minister of Higher Education, Sylvie Retailleau, announced on October 26 in Le Parisien that after the
Read More... Flanders aims to regulate foreign takeovers in amateur soccer
Flanders aims to regulate foreign takeovers in amateur soccer
Similar to the professional soccer arena, an increasing number of Belgian amateur clubs are falling under the ownership of foreign investors. Flemish Sports Minister Ben Weyts (N-VA) has
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Nearly half of Flemish residents hesitant to serve tap water to guests
While more than 80% of people in Flanders regularly drink tap water at home, nearly half are reluctant to offer it to visitors, according to a recent survey by AquaFlanders, the federationRead More... -
‘Choose Europe!’ – Macron invites scientists amid U.S. research cuts
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended an open invitation to scientists around the world to pursue their research in France or elsewhere in Europe. The appeal comes as the UnitedRead More... -
Church of Greece plans to launch digital-only bank
The Church of Greece is preparing to enter the financial world with plans to launch a fully digital bank. After three years of quiet development, the Church is now getting ready to apply for aRead More... -
Digital crime in Switzerland jumped by over 35% in 2024
Switzerland saw a sharp rise in digital crime in 2024, with cases surging by 35% compared to the previous year. Authorities recorded more than 59,000 cyber-related offences over the courseRead More... -
Switzerland explores high-speed train fleet for European connections
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Volkswagen targets Europe for its affordable electric car, says brand chief
Volkswagen plans to focus sales of its upcoming entry-level electric vehicle—priced at 20,000 euros ($21,580)—on the European market, the brand’s chief announced on Wednesday.Read More... -
Polish companies strengthen focus on AI-related cybersecurity risks: study
A recent study, How Polish Companies Are Embracing AI, highlights a growing emphasis on managing cybersecurity risks associated with both internal and publicly available AI systems.Read More... -
Kazakhstan to supply Swiss nuclear plants with uranium for the first time
Kazakhstan, the world's top uranium producer, has signed its first-ever agreement to supply Swiss energy company Axpo with uranium, reinforcing Switzerland’s nuclear energy supply as itRead More... -
France 'far from ready' to build six new nuclear reactors, auditor says
France is "far from ready" to construct six nuclear reactors, according to a report from the country’s top audit body, highlighting the difficulties of revitalizing its aging nuclear fleet.Read More... -
Audi Brussels contemplates resuming production
Audi’s Brussels plant is considering resuming production for the first time since early November, when the assembly line was halted.Read More...
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French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu was found guilty by a Paris court on Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. The 76-year-old actor received an 18-month13 May 2025Read More... -
Strong public support in Switzerland for social media ban for under-16s
A large majority of Swiss residents support banning social media use for children under the age of 16, according to a new survey. Conducted by the Sotomo research institute, the study found11 May 2025Read More... -
World’s largest Zara store to open in Antwerp
Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, has announced plans to open the world’s largest Zara store in Antwerp. The new flagship location will be housed in the Meir Corner06 May 2025Read More... -
Swiss wine consumption drops sharply in 2024
Wine consumption in Switzerland saw a notable decline in 2024, falling by nearly 8% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). Swiss-produced30 April 2025Read More... -
French publishers and authors sue Meta over AI training with their books
French organizations representing publishers and authors have announced legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, for allegedly using their13 March 2025Read More... -
Eurovision Basel: nearly 42,000 tickets sell out in minutes
The excitement for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 in Basel is at an all-time high, as nearly 42,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes on Wednesday. Fans eager to attend the live30 January 2025Read More...
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France vows swift response as Algeria plans further diplomatic expulsions
France has pledged to take immediate and forceful action after Algeria announced its intention to expel additional French officials, escalating an already tense diplomatic standoff between theRead More... -
Macron warns of war's return to Europe on V-E Day anniversary
On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a solemn warning that war has once again cast its shadow over Europe. Speaking during aRead More... -
Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor in second round of voting
Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany’s new chancellor following a second round of voting in the Bundestag on Tuesday afternoon. Earlier in the day, Merz failed to secure a majority inRead More... -
Polish PM to attend 80th anniversary of Dutch liberation
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is set to participate in ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Netherlands’ liberation from Nazi occupation on Monday.Read More... -
Dutch house prices rise sharply compared to Belgium and Germany
Over the past 20 years, house prices in the Netherlands have surged, with affordability becoming more challenging, especially for single buyers. However, ABN Amro's latest housing marketRead More... -
French Prime Minister François Bayrou shocked as daughter reveals abuse at scandal-hit school
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has said he is "stabbed to the heart" after his eldest daughter, Hélène Perlant, revealed she was among the victims of abuse at a Roman Catholic schoolRead More... -
Swiss police seize scooters reaching over 125km/h
In just one week, police in the Swiss canton of Valais stopped two electric scooters capable of speeds far above the legal limit. Both scooters were confiscated and their owners are now facingRead More... -
German military seeks help from major companies for NATO logistics support
The German army has approached several major companies to explore their ability to support military logistics in the event of a crisis requiring rapid deployment to NATO’s eastern flank,Read More... -
Great St Bernard Tunnel remains closed indefinitely
The Great St Bernard Tunnel continues to be closed with no reopening date in sight. The tunnel was damaged by an avalanche last Thursday near the Toules tunnel on the Swiss side, whichRead More...
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Albania’s election tests democratic maturity
On May 11, 2025, Albania held its first parliamentary election since beginning EU accession negotiations, a pivotal moment for the country’s democratic...13 May 2025Read More...
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Organizations urge lawmakers to expand housing priority for homeless individuals
Homeless individuals should have easier access to priority housing, say dozens of organizations united under the coalition Dakloosheid Voorbij! (Beyond...13 May 2025Read More...
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Swiss parliament rejects mandatory microchipping for cats
Switzerland will not implement a nationwide mandatory microchipping policy for cats, following a vote in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The...06 May 2025Read More... -
Karin Prien becomes first Jewish woman in German cabinet since Holocaust
Karin Prien, a prominent Christian Democratic Union (CDU) politician and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, has been appointed Germany’s federal...03 May 2025Read More... -
Serbian students run from Belgrade to Brussels to expose government corruption
On Friday, a group of Serbian students kicked off an 18-day run from Belgrade to Brussels, aiming to bring their anti-corruption message directly...26 April 2025Read More... -
Swiss Foreign Minister to visit Japan and China
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is set to embark on an official visit to Japan and China next week, with a full agenda that includes strengthening...17 April 2025Read More... -
Poland, Czech Republic push EU to curb Russian diplomatic travel in Schengen Zone
Poland and the Czech Republic are calling for a European Union-wide ban on unrestricted travel for Russian diplomats within the Schengen area. Their...15 April 2025Read More... -
French PM Bayrou on U.S. tariffs: China can't replace America
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has warned that it is both naive and risky to believe China could step in as a substitute for the United States...11 April 2025Read More...
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Germany must step up as U.S. becomes less predictable, says Defence Minister
Germany is entering a period of "new unpredictability" in its relationship with the United States and must take on a stronger leadership role in European...10 April 2025Read More... -
National Rally rallies behind Le Pen, despite uncertainty
Despite the shock of Marine Le Pen’s recent conviction, France’s far-right National Rally showed no signs of shifting course as party leaders gathered...07 April 2025Read More... -
Denmark and Greenland present united front against U.S. annexation pressure
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly rejected any notion of Greenland becoming part of the United States, asserting Denmark’s sovereignty...04 April 2025Read More... -
Polish parliament approves East Shield Defense resolution despite opposition
On March 20, 2025, Poland’s Sejm (lower house of Parliament) approved a resolution on national security, supporting the European Parliament’s initiatives...21 March 2025Read More... -
Danish FM to Trump: Greenland won’t fly the stars and stripes
Greenland’s recent election saw a pro-independence party gain ground, a development welcomed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. However, Danish...16 March 2025Read More... -
Police investigate possible corruption in European Parliament linked to Huawei lobbying
Belgian federal police conducted 21 searches across multiple regions on Thursday as part of an ongoing corruption investigation involving the European...14 March 2025Read More...
Economics
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Tesla sales continue to slide in France and Denmark amid protests and competitive pressures
Tesla's sales slump in Europe deepened in April, with significant drops reported in both France and Denmark, reflecting growing challenges for the...02 May 2025Read More... -
German wholesale prices up 1.3% year-on-year in March
Germany's wholesale prices increased by 1.3% in March compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released on Tuesday by the federal statistics...15 April 2025Read More... -
French wine lobby says U.S. tariff pause only "half good news"
The head of France’s wine and spirits lobby, FEVS, called the recent pause on most U.S. tariffs “half good news” for the industry.10 April 2025Read More... -
Swiss chocolate sales stall amid soaring cocoa prices
Swiss chocolate sales remained flat in 2024, with industry leaders sounding the alarm over sluggish exports and rising costs. According to the Chocosuisse...09 April 2025Read More... -
France's cognac industry struggles amid Trump tariffs and global trade wars
In the heart of southwest France’s famed Cognac region, Christophe Fillioux is making a painful decision. For the first time in generations, he’s...06 April 2025Read More... -
Europe must boost defence spending, but few can afford more debt – Villeroy
Europe needs to ramp up defence spending, but only a few countries—like Germany—can afford to take on significantly more debt, warned French central...27 March 2025Read More... -
France to launch €450 million defense fund amid rising security concerns
France is set to launch a €450 million defense fund in response to growing security concerns, Finance Minister Eric Lombard announced on Thursday....20 March 2025Read More... -
Dutch investments reach nearly €3.5 trillion
At the close of 2024, Dutch businesses, institutions, and households collectively held securities worth almost €3,500 billion, according to newly released...19 March 2025Read More... -
France’s economy faces slow growth amid weak business activity and austerity measures
France’s economy is set for sluggish growth in the first half of the year, as weak business activity and government austerity measures limit the...18 March 2025Read More... -
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European alcohol, France promises retaliation
The brewing trade dispute between the U.S. and the European Union is heating up as former President Donald Trump threatens to impose a staggering 200%...16 March 2025Read More... -
Moldova secures €30 million deal with France to boost energy efficiency
Moldova has signed a €30 million ($32.5 million) agreement with the French Development Agency to enhance energy efficiency across the country. The...11 March 2025Read More... -
Germany poised for historic defense spending increase after debt rule overhaul
Germany is set for a major shift in its economic and defense policies after the parties negotiating to form the next government agreed to amend borrowing...05 March 2025Read More... -
French fiscal challenges complicate Macron’s defence spending plans
President Emmanuel Macron aims to bolster France’s defence budget amid growing concerns over European security, particularly as the U.S. signals...05 March 2025Read More... -
The 13th Swiss pension payment to begin in late 2026
Starting in December 2026, Swiss pensioners will receive an extra monthly pension payment, as approved by parliament. However, the financing details...04 March 2025Read More...
Business
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Tesla sales in Europe plunge 45% in early 2025
Tesla's vehicle sales in Europe dropped by a staggering 45% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from the European Automobile...24 April 2025Read More...
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French alcohol exports decline in 2024 amid weak Chinese demand
French wine and spirits exports dropped for the second consecutive year in 2024, impacted by declining demand for premium products, lower prices, a...12 February 2025Read More... -
Swiss business landscape: surge in bankruptcies but growth in start-ups
Switzerland experienced a sharp rise in company bankruptcies last year, yet the number of new business registrations also grew. The trends varied significantly...05 February 2025Read More... -
Seizure of counterfeit products in Belgium nearly doubles in 2024
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (FPS) Economy saw a significant rise in counterfeit product seizures last year, nearly doubling the figures from...31 January 2025Read More... -
Antwerp diamond industry faces unprecedented crisis amid global challenges
Once the world’s leading diamond hub, Antwerp's diamond industry is experiencing an unprecedented downturn, according to VRT NWS. The Antwerp World...18 January 2025Read More... -
Increasing office vacancies in Swiss cities despite ongoing construction
Office vacancy rates are rising across major Swiss cities, even as new office developments are expected to grow in the coming years, according to a...08 January 2025Read More... -
Record number of start-ups launched in Switzerland in 2024
Switzerland saw a record-breaking 53,000 start-ups registered in 2024, marking a 2.6% increase from the 51,500 established in 2023, according to the...01 January 2025Read More...