Entertainment
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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... -
France’s Louvre museum in crisis: a call for urgent restoration
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa, is facing critical challenges. Struggling with water leaks, ageing infrastructure, and26 January 2025Read More... -
Miss Nederland contest ends after 35 years, replaced by new empowerment platform
After 35 years, the Miss Nederland beauty pageant has officially come to an end, owner Monica van Ee announced Thursday. The pageant will be replaced by an innovative online platform12 December 2024Read More... -
Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025
A century after the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, which coined the term "Art Deco," Brussels will dedicate 2025 to celebrating this influential28 November 2024Read More...
Politics
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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 to the European Parliament.Read 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 proposal stems from concerns thatRead 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 in global trade. Amid growing trade tensions,Read More... -
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 defense, Defence Minister BorisRead More...
News
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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... -
Klaus Schwab steps down as WEF chair
Klaus Schwab has officially stepped down as Chairman of the World Economic Forum’s Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The 88-year-old made the announcement during anRead More... -
Swiss President pays tribute to late Pope Francis
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter paid heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. In a message shared on the social media platform X, she described him asRead More... -
Macron calls Haiti’s independence debt an historic injustice
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France’s demand for a massive payment from Haiti in exchange for its independence was a historic injustice. In a statement onRead More...
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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 office.
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.
Swiss chocolate sales remained flat in 2024, with industry leaders sounding the alarm over sluggish exports and rising costs. According to the Chocosuisse association, domestic sales inched up
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 ripping out vines from his family estate — a
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 bank chief François Villeroy
France is set to launch a €450 million defense fund in response to growing security concerns, Finance Minister Eric Lombard announced on Thursday. The initiative, managed by France’s public
At the close of 2024, Dutch businesses, institutions, and households collectively held securities worth almost €3,500 billion, according to newly released data from the
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 impact of rising consumer spending, according to
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% tariff on European wines,