Entertainment
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Brussels tops global rankings for international meetings as tourism soars to new heights
Brussels has once again secured its position as the world’s top city for international meetings, according to the latest annual report from the Union of International Associations (UIA).26 June 2025Read More... -
Coffee prices keep climbing in Czech establishments
The cost of a cup of coffee in Czech restaurants and cafés has increased by 4% over the past year, now averaging CZK 57.80, according to data from the Dotykačka point-of-sale system.15 June 2025Read More... -
Swiss tourism set for record-breaking Summer
Following a record-setting winter in 2024/25, Swiss tourism is poised for continued growth this summer. According to economist Simon Flury from BAK Economics, the number of overnight27 May 2025Read More... -
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...
Politics
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French Finance Minister urges extension of EU-U.S. trade talks to secure better deal
France’s Finance Minister, Eric Lombard, has called for the extension of ongoing trade negotiations between the European Union and the United States, currently set to conclude by July 9.Read More... -
Russia to summon German ambassador over alleged harassment of journalists
Russia announced plans to summon the German ambassador in response to what it describes as ongoing harassment of Russian journalists in Germany, according to a statement madeRead More... -
Spain unconcerned about fallout from missing NATO 5% defence spending goal
Spain stated on Wednesday that it does not anticipate any negative consequences for falling short of a proposed NATO defence spending target of 5% of its gross domestic product (GDP).Read More... -
EU agrees on stricter rules for suspending visa-free travel over security and rights concerns
More flexibility to respond to security threats, “golden passports,” and human rights violationsRead More...
News
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River Seine reopens for public swimming after 100-year ban
For the first time in over a century, the River Seine in Paris has reopened for public swimming, marking a historic moment in the city's efforts to rejuvenate its iconic waterway.Read More... -
France orders major flight reductions at Paris airports ahead of national air traffic control strike on July 4
In a significant move affecting thousands of travelers and major airlines alike, the French civil aviation authority, Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC), announced on Wednesday that...Read More... -
Dutch Minister proposes two-day delivery standard amid declining mail volumes
Demissionary Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans (VVD) has proposed extending the delivery time for standard letters and postcards from 24 to 48 hours, as the Dutch postal sectorRead More... -
Record heat triggers widespread alerts across Europe
A historic heatwave is gripping much of southern and eastern Europe, with France issuing an unprecedented number of heat alerts. As of now, 84 out of 96 mainland French departments areRead More... -
Europe scorched by killer heat dome: Spain nears 47°C, wildfires rage in Greece, storms hit France and Germany
Europe is sweltering under a record-breaking heatwave, with Spain bracing for temperatures up to 47°C this weekend. A tourist has already died from heatstroke in Mallorca, as Saharan heatRead More... -
Warsaw hosts 2025 World Justice Forum
This week, Warsaw is the meeting ground for hundreds of global advocates for the rule of law, as it hosts the 2025 World Justice Forum. The event, co-organised by Poland's Ministry of Justice,Read More... -
Germany to add 11,000 military personnel by year’s end: Bild
Germany plans to expand its armed forces by 11,000 personnel by the end of 2025, according to a report by Bild on Saturday. Citing government sources, the tabloid said the increase includesRead More...
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Economics
A substantial proportion of Portuguese employees are contemplating job and company changes within the next 12 months, well above the global average.
As of September, Poland's inflation rate registered at 8.2% in year-on-year terms, as announced by the country's statistics office on Friday. This reading aligns with a flash estimate issued by
As of today, individuals earning €820 enjoy a net annual income of €11,078.06. However, come 2024, their earnings will amount to €11,480, marking a notable increase of €402.
The Portuguese Government, in collaboration with social partners, is in discussions to propose an increase in the minimum wage to €820 per month in 2024. This proposed raise exceeds the
Poland's headline inflation rate for September has marked a significant slowdown, dropping to 8.2% year-on-year, which is below the anticipated 8.5%, as per a preliminary estimate from the
Starting in 2024, the port of Brussels will be reintegrated into the wider European rail network following an agreement between the federal and Brussels governments, as reported by the
Sweden's Finance Minister, Elisabeth Svantesson, defended her government's decision to reduce funding for certain services used by foreigners, emphasizing that Sweden
Amsterdam is poised to introduce the highest tourist tax in Europe next year, as confirmed by the city's finance chief, Hester van Buren, in a statement to Dutch News on
As of May 1, approximately 50% of the 68,000 Ukrainian refugees who sought refuge in the Netherlands following Russia's invasion of Ukraine had secured paid
In the second quarter of this year, agricultural prices within the European Union experienced a notable deceleration in their growth. Eurostat, the EU's statistical agency,