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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...
Economics
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German engineering firms brace for revenue hit as U.S. tariffs bite, VDMA warns
Nearly two-thirds of German engineering companies expect revenues to take a hit from U.S. tariffs, with almost half anticipating losses exceeding 10%, according to a new survey by industryRead More... -
French economy expected to exceed growth forecast in 2025, Finance Minister says
France’s economy is on track to grow faster than initially expected in 2025, with expansion likely to reach at least 0.8%, according to Finance Minister Roland Lescure. The revised outlookRead More... -
Dutch house price growth slows as surge in cheaper homes hits the market
House prices in the Netherlands are still rising on an annual basis, but the pace of growth is losing momentum, according to new data from the national statistics office CBS and the landRead More... -
French inflation revised down to 0.8% in October
French consumer price growth eased more than expected in October, rising 0.8% year-on-year, according to final data released on Friday by national statistics agency INSEE. The figure cameRead More... -
6,500 third-country nationals receive short-term work permits in Estonia in 2025
Roughly 6,500 non-EU nationals have taken up short-term employment in Estonia this year, with Ukrainians, Moldovans, and Uzbeks making up the largest share, according toRead More...
News
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Guy Parmelin elected Swiss President for 2026 with record-breaking vote
Economics Minister Guy Parmelin will serve as President of the Swiss Confederation in 2026, securing the office with a result that sets a new benchmark for the current millennium.Read More... -
Nigeria seeks French support to tackle insecurity, Macron says
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has requested increased support from France to combat escalating insecurity in the country’s north, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday,Read More... -
Swiss army has “gone back to sleep,” says departing chief
Switzerland briefly awakened to the urgency of national defence following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine — but has since drifted back into complacency, outgoingRead More... -
Poland and Germany to seal new defence pact in 2026, leaders announce
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that their governments plan to sign a new bilateral defence agreement nextRead More... -
Monegasque Language Committee resumes its work
Following the publication of Sovereign Ordinance No. 11,219 on 7 May 2025, which appointed the members of the Monegasque Language Committee, the group has officially reconvened atRead More... -
France arrests four, including two Russian nationals, on espionage suspicions
French authorities have arrested four people — including two Russian nationals — as part of an investigation into suspected espionage conducted on behalf of a foreign state, the ParisRead More... -
German home prices expected to climb over 3% annually, pressuring affordability for new buyers
German residential property prices are poised to grow by more than 3% a year in the coming years, according to a Reuters poll of property analysts, raising fresh concerns about housingRead More... -
UN convention to review environmental complaint over France’s 2030 Winter Olympics
A United Nations environmental body has agreed to examine a complaint accusing France of violating international transparency and public-participation rules during preparations for the 2030Read More... -
Louvre closes major gallery over structural concerns amid ongoing security scrutiny
The Louvre Museum in Paris has closed one of its key galleries after engineers identified structural weaknesses in parts of the historic building, adding fresh unease to an institution alreadyRead More...

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Health

Sweden is on the brink of becoming Europe’s first smoke-free country, as its national smoking rate continues to fall toward the World Health Organization’s benchmark

The National Healthcare Institute is examining whether two additional obesity medications, Wegovy and Mounjaro, should be included in the Netherlands’ basic health insurance package.

By 2028, breakfast cereals, yoghurts, and popular drinks in Switzerland will be noticeably less sweet. On Thursday, the Swiss government and 21 food companies agreed to renew the Milan
A group of leading French health experts and patient associations has issued a strong warning against the reintroduction of the pesticide acetamiprid, saying it poses serious risks not only to

Over half of adults in the Netherlands admit to occasionally cycling while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a recent survey by insurer Univé. Despite the fact that this
A widely used class of antidepressants might also help the body combat cancer, according to new research.
A major fraud scheme involving fake hearing aid reimbursements in France has been busted, with eight individuals arrested, according to Europol.
Belgium is facing a growing problem with illicit cigarettes, as nearly one in three consumed in the country is either smuggled or counterfeit, according to a new report by Cimabel, the

The Flemish government has contributed €200,000 to Red Cross Flanders International to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

Nearly 25% of Swiss drivers admit to driving after consuming alcohol, a figure significantly higher than the European average, according to the Swiss Accident Prevention Bureau.
