Entertainment
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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... -
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...
Politics
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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... -
Macron visits Greenland to show EU support amid U.S. interest
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Greenland on Sunday, delivering a strong message of European solidarity and reaffirming support for the island’s territorial integrity.Read More... -
European foreign ministers poised to increase pressure on Russia
Foreign ministers from major European nations announced on Thursday their readiness to intensify pressure on Russia, potentially through new sanctions targeting the energy and bankingRead More... -
Switzerland sees growth in bureaucracy and public spending
Swiss municipalities are employing more administrative staff than ever before, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Swiss Economic Policy (IWP) at the University of Lucerne.Read More... -
Denmark among EU countries with fewest asylum applications
Denmark continues to rank among the EU nations receiving the lowest number of asylum applications, according to new data from the Ministry of Immigration and Integration.Read More...
News
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French financial giants launch European defence investment fund
Four leading French financial institutions have joined forces to launch a new investment fund focused on European defence and security, amid growing momentum across the continent toRead More... -
Flanders becomes largest shareholder in Brussels Airport with €2.77 billion Investment
The Flemish government is making a major investment in Brussels Airport, acquiring a 39% stake through its investment arm PMV. This €2.77 billion move makes Flanders the airport’s largestRead More... -
EU tackles military mobility challenges
In a bid to improve the rapid and efficient movement of military personnel, equipment, and assets across the European Union and beyond, the European Commission and theRead More... -
French police detain Palestinian man after Rabbi attacked with chair
French police detained a Palestinian man from Gaza on Friday after Rabbi Elie Lemmel was struck with a chair in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine, marking the second assault against theRead More... -
Portugal among the World’s safest countries in 2025 rankings
Portugal has been ranked as the 12th safest country in the world in the latest global safety index by HelloSafe.Read More... -
Mayor of Ghent elected president of Eurocities network
Mathias De Clercq, the Mayor of Ghent, has been elected president of Eurocities, a prominent network representing 222 cities across 38 countries. The election took place on Friday in Braga,Read More... -
Swiss property prices continue to climb in May
Residential real estate becomes even more expensiveRead More... -
Lula urges Macron to support Mercosur-EU trade deal
During a state visit to Paris on Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called on French President Emmanuel Macron to support the long-delayed trade agreement between theRead More... -
Swiss Defence Minister orders investigation into alleged Russian spy ties
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has launched an official investigation into allegations that sensitive data from the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) was passed to Russian intelligenceRead More...
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Economics
The Dutch government has decided to halt 13 new road projects and three waterway projects due to issues related to nitrogen-based pollution, increasing costs, and staff shortages.
Positive developments have emerged in the ongoing discussions between the Belgian government and Engie, the operator of Belgium's nuclear power plants, regarding the extension of the
The Groningen gas fields in the Netherlands will be permanently closed on October 1, 2024, according to confirmation from mines minister Hans Vijlbrief. In the meantime, the fields will remain
Belgian Development Minister Caroline Gennez has put forth a proposal to cancel a portion of Mozambique's debt to Belgium in exchange for investments in climate crisis initiatives.
In a national referendum held on Sunday, Swiss voters have shown strong support for implementing a global minimum tax on businesses and a climate law aimed at reducing fossil
Belgium's Energy Minister, Tinne Van der Straeten of the Groen party, is actively pursuing measures to encourage more investors to participate in battery storage projects in the country.
New research conducted by broadcaster NOS and website Investico reveals that students from ethnic minority backgrounds are subjected to a significantly higher number of accusations related
The European Commission and the High Representative today published a Joint Communication on a European Economic Security Strategy. This Joint Communication focuses on minimising
The brown coal belt in eastern Germany is undergoing a transformation towards renewable energy as plans for the country's largest battery park are unveiled. The project, led by Czech-owned
Randstad, the world's largest staffing company, announced its renewed commitment on Monday to enhance the employment opportunities for tens of thousands of refugees.