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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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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... -
Norway leads the charge: EVs dominate new car sales in 2024
In a groundbreaking shift, Norway achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with nearly 9 out of 10 new cars sold being fully electric. Registration data from the Norwegian Road FederationRead More... -
Sales of Chinese electric vehicles in the EU drop following tariff increase
The market share of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in Europe dropped to its lowest point in eight months in November, following the European Union’s decision to raise importRead More... -
Electric cars in Switzerland: a slow but steady growth
Electric vehicles (EVs) remain relatively uncommon in Switzerland, with only 4.1% of all registered cars running exclusively on electricity. A recent energy report by Energie Schweiz andRead More... -
Switzerland: Europe’s rail travel champion
Switzerland continues to dominate European rail travel, leading by a wide margin in both the number of train journeys per person and total kilometers traveled.Read More...
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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... -
New European Songbook aims to foster cultural exchange across the EU
The European Union Songbook Association will unveil the EU Songbook on November 5, featuring 164 songs from across the European Union. The collection includes three iconic tracks by01 November 2024Read More... -
Croatian city named among top European autumn destinations
While many travelers choose to take their holidays in the summer, others find autumn to be the ideal season for exploring Europe. With fewer crowds, more affordable22 September 2024Read More...
Politics
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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 and emphasizing the importance ofRead 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 Foreign Minister Lars LøkkeRead 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 Parliament. The probe, led by federalRead More... -
Poland and Denmark consider Macron’s nuclear defense proposal
French President Emmanuel Macron’s long-standing push to discuss France’s nuclear deterrent as a safeguard for Europe is finally gaining traction.Read More... -
Former french spy chief convicted for misusing public resources to aid LVMH
A Paris court on Friday convicted Bernard Squarcini, the former head of France's domestic security services, for misusing public resources to benefit luxury giant LVMH (MC.PA).Read More...
News
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Poland secures fourth consecutive win in European Tree of the Year contest
For the fourth year in a row, Poland has claimed victory in the European Tree of the Year competition. In 2025, the title was awarded to a majestic 300-year-old beech tree growing in theRead More... -
Air France unveils new first-class suite in luxury travel showdown
Air France has introduced a revamped first-class suite, intensifying competition for premium travelers and reinforcing its commitment to high-end service. The airline is betting on exclusivityRead More... -
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders meet in Geneva for crucial talks
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders have gathered in Geneva for discussions aimed at finding a resolution for Cyprus, a Mediterranean island divided since 1974 following a Turkish militaryRead More... -
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde celebrate Volunteer Week in Mechelen
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde paid a visit to Mechelen on Tuesday morning in honor of Volunteer Week. The city, recognized as Belgium’s first European Volunteer Capital, welcomed theRead More... -
French Minister visits Western Sahara in support of Moroccan sovereignty
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati arrived in Western Sahara on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic gesture of support for Morocco’s claim over the disputed territory.Read More... -
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei denied entry to Switzerland due to visa issue
Renowned Chinese artist and political activist Ai Weiwei was denied entry into Switzerland on Monday after failing to provide the necessary visa. According to an Instagram post by Ai, he spentRead More... -
Denmark records 'historic' low in asylum approvals in 2024
Denmark's stringent immigration policies resulted in the approval of just 860 asylum requests in 2024—the lowest figure in recent years, excluding 2020, when COVID-19 lockdowns severelyRead More... -
Majority of Swedes expect housing prices to rise
A majority of Swedes—51 percent—anticipate rising housing prices over the next year, according to Länsförsäkringar’s February Housing Price Barometer.Read More...
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Economics
Buyers in the residential property market faced an ongoing uptrend in prices across most regions of German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino throughout the past year. However, the pace of
Local taxes are set to experience an 8.5% increase this year, reaching €13.3 billion, as reported by the Netherlands' national statistics office CBS. The primary contributor to this surge is the
This month marks the discontinuation of Belgium's former expatriate tax system, impacting approximately 27,000 expats, as reported by The Brussels Times. Renowned for its high tax rates,
Germany witnessed a substantial decline in exports to its crucial global trade partners, notably the United States and China, at the close of the previous year, as per data released by the
The year-on-year inflation rate in Sweden decelerated to 4.4 percent in December, a decline from the 5.8 percent reported in November, as stated by Statistics Sweden (SCB) on Monday.
The residential property market in Belgium experienced a slowdown last year, with a notable 15% decrease in sales compared to the previous year, as revealed by the real estate barometer of
in Switzerland saw a slight uptick in December but remains at historically low levels. Throughout the entire year, it averaged its lowest rate since 2001.
In the initial 11 months of 2023, statistics from the Federal Public Service (FPS) Economy unveiled that 51 percent of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) that docked in Zeebrugge arrived from
In December, Germany observed a slight increase in the number of unemployed individuals, but the rise was considerably lower than analysts' predictions, according to labor office data
The Gezinsbond, a family association, is advocating for a simplified energy market in light of a survey revealing that a quarter of households in Flanders never compare energy suppliers.