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Tour de France 2026 to open with a team time trial in Barcelona
Tour de France 2026 to open with a team time trial in Barcelona
New timing format to be used, first introduced in 2023 Paris-Nice
Read More... World Cup 2030 expected to generate €400 million for Portugal
World Cup 2030 expected to generate €400 million for Portugal
Portugal’s collaboration with Spain and Morocco to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup is projected to yield nearly €400 million in tax revenue, according to a study conducted by
Read More... Football: 4,000 police officers and gendarmes deployed for the France-Israel match
Football: 4,000 police officers and gendarmes deployed for the France-Israel match
A total of 4,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed on Thursday for the "high-risk" France-Israel match at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, as part of the Nations League, Paris
Read More... 1.2 million tickets remain for Paris Olympics despite record sales
1.2 million tickets remain for Paris Olympics despite record sales
Despite achieving record-breaking sales, there are still 1.2 million tickets available for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, which commence next week.
Read More... Diplomatic tensions rise as Germany summons Turkish ambassador over controversial Euro 2024 gesture
Diplomatic tensions rise as Germany summons Turkish ambassador over controversial Euro 2024 gesture
Germany has summoned Turkey's ambassador as the controversy over a Turkish player's ultra-nationalist gesture at Euro 2024 escalates.
Read More... Paris police chief highlights islamist terrorism as key security concern for upcoming Olympics
Paris police chief highlights islamist terrorism as key security concern for upcoming Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, the chief of police in the French capital, Laurent Nunez, has identified Islamist terrorism as the primary security concern.
Read More... Belgium to deploy troops to Paris for Olympic security boost
Belgium to deploy troops to Paris for Olympic security boost
Belgium is set to bolster security measures at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris by dispatching soldiers, joining a roster of foreign nations contributing to safeguarding the event.
Read More... Unprecedented surge in aggression reports during Flemish youth football season
Unprecedented surge in aggression reports during Flemish youth football season
The Flemish youth and amateur football association, Voetbal Vlaanderen, experienced an unprecedented rise in reports of aggression during last season's youth football matches. Between
Read More... Paris 2024 Olympics: over 1,600 housing units to become student accommodation post-Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: over 1,600 housing units to become student accommodation post-Games
In September 2024, the Paris Olympic Games will leave a significant material legacy. Minister of Higher Education, Sylvie Retailleau, announced on October 26 in Le Parisien that after the
Read More... Flanders aims to regulate foreign takeovers in amateur soccer
Flanders aims to regulate foreign takeovers in amateur soccer
Similar to the professional soccer arena, an increasing number of Belgian amateur clubs are falling under the ownership of foreign investors. Flemish Sports Minister Ben Weyts (N-VA) has
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Chinese platform Temu plans to enter Swiss food market
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu is preparing to expand into the Swiss grocery sector, according to a report by Tages-Anzeiger. After launching food sales in Germany, Temu is now settingRead More... -
Germany’s energy subsidy plans poised for EU approval as Brussels updates state aid rules
The European Commission is set to greenlight national subsidies for energy-intensive industries as it unveils major changes to EU state aid rules — a move that will legitimize Germany’sRead More... -
Macron urges Europe to reclaim status as leading space power
President Emmanuel Macron declared on Friday that Europe must reestablish itself as a major space power, warning that France risks losing its position in the fast-growing low Earth orbit (LEO)Read More... -
France chooses Saab’s GlobalEye to replace aging E-3F Sentry fleet
France has officially selected Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to replace its retiring fleet of Boeing E-3F Sentry planes. The announcement was made atRead More... -
Finland to shift passport production to Poland, cutting 160 jobs
Finland is set to relocate the production of its passports from domestic facilities to Poland, a move expected to eliminate 160 jobs, according to Finnish media.Read More... -
Polestar resumes market expansion, starting with France
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar is set to begin deliveries in France this year, aiming to establish the country as one of its top three European markets, according to its French managingRead More... -
Renault confirms French government requested drone production in Ukraine
Renault confirmed on Sunday that it has been approached by the French government to explore the possibility of manufacturing drones in Ukraine. However, the company emphasized that noRead More... -
Nearly half of Flemish residents hesitant to serve tap water to guests
While more than 80% of people in Flanders regularly drink tap water at home, nearly half are reluctant to offer it to visitors, according to a recent survey by AquaFlanders, the federationRead More... -
‘Choose Europe!’ – Macron invites scientists amid U.S. research cuts
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended an open invitation to scientists around the world to pursue their research in France or elsewhere in Europe. The appeal comes as the UnitedRead More... -
Church of Greece plans to launch digital-only bank
The Church of Greece is preparing to enter the financial world with plans to launch a fully digital bank. After three years of quiet development, the Church is now getting ready to apply for aRead More...
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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...
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France: Macron unveils plan for major defense spending increase
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to boost military spending by €6.5 billion over the next two years, citing growing threats to Europe’s security.Read More... -
French inflation revised up to 0.9% in June as service costs rise
French consumer prices increased more than previously estimated in June, reflecting a wider trend across the euro zone of gradually rising inflation, driven by higher service costs and a slowerRead More... -
Swedish krona nears three-year high against the US dollar amid economic turbulence
In a notable shift on the currency markets, the Swedish krona is closing in on its strongest position against the US dollar in nearly three years. This development comes as a result of aRead More... -
EU and Ukraine reach agreement on modernised trade deal
The European Commission has concluded talks with Ukraine to update the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). This new agreement, reached in principle, marks aRead More... -
French PM Bayrou calls emergency pension talks after negotiations collapse
Talks between French trade unions and employers over pension reforms broke down Monday night, pushing Prime Minister François Bayrou to step in and call an urgent meetingRead More...
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Switzerland plans night train service to Sweden by 2026
The Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has announced plans to launch a new night train connection between Basel, Copenhagen, and Malmö starting in April 2026. Running three times aRead More... -
Swiss house prices climb sharply in June
Swiss property prices saw a significant uptick in June, with detached houses leading the increase—particularly in the Lake Geneva region—while Zurich experienced a rare decline.Read More... -
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...
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With the arrival of spring and the anticipation of summer, Flanders is preparing to relax its rules and regulations for outdoor swimming. This adjustment, first
Lithuanians lost a staggering €288 million to gambling and lotteries in 2023, according to Virginijus Daukšys, the chief of the Gaming Supervision Authority.
In an exciting first, Switzerland is set to host the prestigious European Film Awards at the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre. The announcement marks a significant
The annual art and antiques extravaganza, TEFAF in Maastricht, will feature a coveted piece by Vincent van Gogh next month. The painting, titled “Tête de paysanne à
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Venice is embarking on a yearlong series of commemorations to honor Marco Polo on the 700th anniversary of his death. The festivities kicked off during the opening of the Carnival season,
Preliminary data released on January 31 by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) showcases a record-breaking year for tourism in Central Portugal. The region stood out across various
Book sales in Portugal witnessed a five percent increase in 2023 compared to the previous year, driven primarily by younger demographics and the influence of social networks.
Tomorrowland, the renowned dance music festival held annually in Boom, Antwerp province, has opened ticket sales to Belgian customers. The festival, scheduled for the weekends of July