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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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‘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... -
Digital crime in Switzerland jumped by over 35% in 2024
Switzerland saw a sharp rise in digital crime in 2024, with cases surging by 35% compared to the previous year. Authorities recorded more than 59,000 cyber-related offences over the courseRead More... -
Switzerland explores high-speed train fleet for European connections
SBB evaluates procurement of high-speed trainsRead More... -
Volkswagen targets Europe for its affordable electric car, says brand chief
Volkswagen plans to focus sales of its upcoming entry-level electric vehicle—priced at 20,000 euros ($21,580)—on the European market, the brand’s chief announced on Wednesday.Read More... -
Polish companies strengthen focus on AI-related cybersecurity risks: study
A recent study, How Polish Companies Are Embracing AI, highlights a growing emphasis on managing cybersecurity risks associated with both internal and publicly available AI systems.Read More... -
Kazakhstan to supply Swiss nuclear plants with uranium for the first time
Kazakhstan, the world's top uranium producer, has signed its first-ever agreement to supply Swiss energy company Axpo with uranium, reinforcing Switzerland’s nuclear energy supply as itRead More... -
France 'far from ready' to build six new nuclear reactors, auditor says
France is "far from ready" to construct six nuclear reactors, according to a report from the country’s top audit body, highlighting the difficulties of revitalizing its aging nuclear fleet.Read More... -
Audi Brussels contemplates resuming production
Audi’s Brussels plant is considering resuming production for the first time since early November, when the assembly line was halted.Read More... -
Norway leads the charge: EVs dominate new car sales in 2024
In a groundbreaking shift, Norway achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with nearly 9 out of 10 new cars sold being fully electric. Registration data from the Norwegian Road FederationRead More...
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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... -
French publishers and authors sue Meta over AI training with their books
French organizations representing publishers and authors have announced legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, for allegedly using their13 March 2025Read More... -
Eurovision Basel: nearly 42,000 tickets sell out in minutes
The excitement for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 in Basel is at an all-time high, as nearly 42,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes on Wednesday. Fans eager to attend the live30 January 2025Read More... -
France’s Louvre museum in crisis: a call for urgent restoration
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa, is facing critical challenges. Struggling with water leaks, ageing infrastructure, and26 January 2025Read More... -
Miss Nederland contest ends after 35 years, replaced by new empowerment platform
After 35 years, the Miss Nederland beauty pageant has officially come to an end, owner Monica van Ee announced Thursday. The pageant will be replaced by an innovative online platform12 December 2024Read More... -
Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025
A century after the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, which coined the term "Art Deco," Brussels will dedicate 2025 to celebrating this influential28 November 2024Read More...
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Dutch house prices rise sharply compared to Belgium and Germany
Over the past 20 years, house prices in the Netherlands have surged, with affordability becoming more challenging, especially for single buyers. However, ABN Amro's latest housing marketRead More... -
French Prime Minister François Bayrou shocked as daughter reveals abuse at scandal-hit school
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has said he is "stabbed to the heart" after his eldest daughter, Hélène Perlant, revealed she was among the victims of abuse at a Roman Catholic schoolRead More... -
Swiss police seize scooters reaching over 125km/h
In just one week, police in the Swiss canton of Valais stopped two electric scooters capable of speeds far above the legal limit. Both scooters were confiscated and their owners are now facingRead More... -
German military seeks help from major companies for NATO logistics support
The German army has approached several major companies to explore their ability to support military logistics in the event of a crisis requiring rapid deployment to NATO’s eastern flank,Read More... -
Great St Bernard Tunnel remains closed indefinitely
The Great St Bernard Tunnel continues to be closed with no reopening date in sight. The tunnel was damaged by an avalanche last Thursday near the Toules tunnel on the Swiss side, whichRead More... -
Klaus Schwab steps down as WEF chair
Klaus Schwab has officially stepped down as Chairman of the World Economic Forum’s Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The 88-year-old made the announcement during anRead More... -
Swiss President pays tribute to late Pope Francis
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter paid heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. In a message shared on the social media platform X, she described him asRead More... -
Macron calls Haiti’s independence debt an historic injustice
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France’s demand for a massive payment from Haiti in exchange for its independence was a historic injustice. In a statement onRead More...
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Portugal has once again been recognized as a top destination for exceptional sheep milk cheese, according to TasteAtlas. In early November, the platform published an updated list of the best
Nearly 4.7 million Polish students, both within the country and abroad, joined voices to sing the national anthem on Friday as part of the preparations for Poland’s
A total of 18,306,012.95 euros has been awarded to victims in the trial for the terrorist attacks that took place on March 22, 2016, according to Flemish public broadcaster VRT. Last week, the
Multiple attacks targeting Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters occurred in Amsterdam on Thursday evening, orchestrated by groups described as “boys on scooters,” according to Amsterdam Mayor
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu expressed optimism on Thursday, November 7, stating that Romania could achieve full Schengen Area accession with its land borders by the spring of
Belgium’s outgoing State Secretary for Asylum and Migration, Nicole de Moor (CD&V), emphasized the country’s longstanding commitment to acknowledging the dangerous realities faced by
Polish and German authorities have successfully dismantled a militant far-right extremist organization known as the “Saxon Separatists,” arresting eight suspects during coordinated raids
Spain is deploying 7,500 troops to its flood-stricken eastern region, the government announced on Monday, as anger mounts over the response to the disaster that has claimed at least
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier made a heartfelt appeal for forgiveness on Thursday during a visit to the village of Kandanos on Crete, which was devastated by Nazi forces during