Entertainment
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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...
Politics
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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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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... -
Reporters Without Borders condemns Georgia for denying entry to two French journalists
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has expressed deep concern after two French journalists, Clément Girardot and Jérôme Chobeau, were denied entry into Georgia without explanation.Read More... -
Polish labor officials helped smuggle over 12,500 illegal migrants
Authorities in Poland have uncovered a major human smuggling operation involving officials from a district labor office in the Mazowieckie region, central Poland. The group allegedly helpedRead More...
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Economics
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Recent data from Eurostat, the European statistical agency, revealed that Belgium faces the greatest challenge among EU nations in filling job vacancies. While the EU's job vacancy rate stands
Italy is gearing up to invest in Africa, aiming to address both energy requirements for economic growth and the migration issue, according to Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi. Eni, a state-controlled
Belgian exports of goods to the UK experienced a significant decline following Brexit, as reported on Thursday by KU Leuven. Between 2018 and 2021, these exports saw a notable 13%
The Commission has approved an advance payment of €100 million to Slovenia under the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF), to ease the financial burden of reconstruction efforts after the
Research conducted by BNP Paribas Fortis highlights Belgium's heightened vulnerability compared to other industrialized nations regarding the expenses tied to an ageing population. Among
Major energy providers have initiated warnings to customers with variable contracts, signaling an impending increase in next year's gas and electricity tariffs, reports Nu.nl.
The inherent nature of nuclear energy aligns seamlessly with France's historical Jacobin tradition, necessitating a robust state apparatus. This stands in stark contrast to Germany, a federal
Elia, the high-voltage operator, has outlined plans to invest 9.4 billion euros in Belgium from 2024 to 2028, as revealed in the updated investment blueprint of the organization. The bulk of this
Dutch banks are striving to streamline the process for sex workers to open business bank accounts. The Dutch Banking Association (NVB) recently unveiled a new Sector Standard, developed in