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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Economics
Beginning in 2024, self-employed couriers are slated to earn a minimum wage of 32.77 euros per hour, a calculation determined by the Federal Public Service (FPS) Economy. This prescribed
The Swedish government recently revealed a comprehensive roadmap aiming to establish new nuclear power capacities equivalent to at least two large-scale reactors by 2035, with a potential
Black Friday, a renowned discount event originating from the US, has firmly established itself in Switzerland, drawing attention primarily from the younger demographic set to seize the
The European Commission has granted approval to Belgium's updated economic recovery and resilience plan, as declared on Wednesday. This revised strategy encompasses €5 billion in grants
House prices more than double in Portugal and other EU states since 2010: European Commission report
House prices in Portugal and eight other EU member states have more than doubled since 2010, according to the European Commission's autumn economic forecasts. The report highlights
A preliminary draft of Germany's upcoming budget reveals plans to double military aid to Ukraine, allocating €8 billion ($8.57 billion) in 2024. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, amid economic
Preliminary estimates from the national statistics agency CBS indicate that the Dutch economy shrank by 0.2% in the third quarter of the year, marking the third consecutive quarter of
Poland's Finance Minister, Magdalena Rzeczkowska, anticipates a surge in the country's economy in the coming months, driven by increased consumption that is set to boost revenue from
On November 14, 2023, reports from De Tijd and De Standaard confirmed that the Belgian government has finalized an agreement to make adjustments to investment tax credits, aligning
Polish and Ukrainian officials are scheduled to convene at the shared border on Monday in an attempt to bring an end to a week-long protest by truck drivers obstructing checkpoints.