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DiscoverEU marks 40 years of Schengen with 40,000 free travel passes for young Europeans
The European Commission is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Area by offering 40,000 young Europeans the chance to explore the continent through DiscoverEU, part of the31 October 2025Read More... -
Brussels universities to award honorary doctorates to Stromae, Lize Spit, and Amélie Nothomb
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) announced on Monday that Stromae, Lize Spit, Amélie Nothomb, François Schuiten, and Ever Meulen will receive joint honorary doctorates from VUB and27 October 2025Read More... -
Stolen Renaissance masterpiece returns to Italy after 52 years
After more than half a century, a stolen Renaissance painting has finally returned home to Italy. *Madonna with Child*, a tempera-on-wood masterpiece by Venetian painter Antonio Solario,31 July 2025Read More... -
Belgian seaside resorts: highlights of royal De Panne
While Ostend is often dubbed the queen of Belgium’s seaside resorts, the country’s coastline offers many other gems worth discovering. In this series, Belga English explores four distinctive20 July 2025Read More... -
Louis Vuitton named suspect in Dutch money laundering probe
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has been named a suspect in a Dutch money laundering investigation, according to the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM). The OM alleges that18 July 2025Read More... -
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...
Politics
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Pro-Russian hackers briefly disrupt Belgian Telecom websites in DDoS attack
A wave of DDoS attacks briefly disrupted the websites of Belgian telecom operators Proximus and Scarlet on Wednesday morning, with the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057 claimingRead More... -
French Parliament weighs wealth tax as budget gap looms
France’s government on Friday defended its proposed alternative to a sweeping tax on the ultra-rich, as lawmakers clashed over how to tap the country’s highest fortunes to help close aRead More... -
French lawmakers approve unexpected tax increases on global companies amid budget turmoil
French lawmakers have passed two unexpected tax hikes targeting multinational corporations, challenging Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government andRead More... -
European Parliament urges continued support for Belarusian democratic forces
The European Parliament has renewed its call for unwavering support to Belarusian democratic movements, condemning the ongoing repression under theRead More... -
Protests sweep France as new Prime Minister steps in
France woke up to a wave of protests today, just as Sébastien Lecornu officially took over as the country’s new prime minister.Read More...
News
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Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris
A concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris was repeatedly disrupted Thursday night after anti-Israel protesters set off flares inside the venue, prompting clashes with audienceRead More... -
Nexperia quietly bought a €6.7 million estate in a small Dutch village—apparently for its controversial former top executive
This summer, chipmaker Nexperia purchased a lavish countryside estate in Loenen aan de Vecht for about 6.7 million euros, according to an investigation by RTL Z. The property includes aRead More... -
Wallonia blocks Swiss military-bound shipment to Israel at Liège Airport
A shipment travelling from Switzerland to Israel was seized at Liège Airport last month after authorities determined it contained military-related equipment. The incident was first revealed byRead More... -
Iran frees two French nationals after more than three years in detention
Iran has released two French citizens held for over three years, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday.Read More... -
Government of the Netherlands launches nationwide campaign urging citizens to prepare for 72 hours without power or water
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and the growing impact of climate change, the Dutch government has launched a nationwide preparedness campaign encouraging citizens to ready themselvesRead More... -
Nearly 20 tonnes of marijuana seized at Port of Antwerp in 2025
Belgian customs have intercepted almost 20 tonnes of marijuana at the Port of Antwerp since January, a record volume that dwarfs last year’s figures. According to data reported Monday byRead More... -
Belgian Defence Minister: drones over Kleine-Brogel likely on espionage mission
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken says the drones detected over the Kleine-Brogel air base on two consecutive nights were likely engaged in espionage. The Limburg installation is widelyRead More... -
Night bus links Luxembourg to major European cities from December
Luxembourg will gain a new set of overnight travel connections this winter as Swiss operator Twiliner, working with the Emile Weber Group, launches its first long-distance night bus routes.Read More...

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Economics
Starting in December 2026, Swiss pensioners will receive an extra monthly pension payment, as approved by parliament. However, the financing details remain undecided.

The cost of living in the Netherlands increased by 3.8% in February compared to the same month last year, according to a preliminary estimate from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This marks a

Forbes Poland has released its much-anticipated ranking of the richest individuals in the country for 2025, with Michał Sołowow securing the top position.

French inflation dipped below 1% for the first time in four years in February, according to preliminary data released by statistics agency INSEE on Friday.

The Dutch state jobs agency UWV issued more than 20,000 work permits to non-EU workers and work-experience students in 2024, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year,
The European Commission has approved a €2.3 billion Finnish State aid scheme aimed at supporting investments in strategic sectors and facilitating the decarbonisation of industrial production.

Europe is making a significant push to establish itself as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) with a €200 billion public-private partnership. The European Union will contribute €50 billion to the

Portugal's gross monthly minimum wage saw another increase in 2025, but the rise wasn't enough to improve its standing compared to other European countries.

The French government considers luxury goods giant LVMH a source of national pride but acknowledges the frustrations expressed by its CEO, Bernard Arnault, over the country’s tax policies,

Poland has surpassed Germany to become Ukraine's second-largest supplier, trailing only China, as exports surge despite the ongoing war, according to Rzeczpospolita.
