Entertainment
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Miss Nederland contest ends after 35 years, replaced by new empowerment platformAfter 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...
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Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025A 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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New European Songbook aims to foster cultural exchange across the EUThe European Union Songbook Association will unveil the EU Songbook on November 5, featuring 164 songs from across the European Union. The collection includes three iconic tracks by01 November 2024Read More...
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Croatian city named among top European autumn destinationsWhile many travelers choose to take their holidays in the summer, others find autumn to be the ideal season for exploring Europe. With fewer crowds, more affordable22 September 2024Read More...
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Antwerp to build new public heritage depot to house 800,000 cultural artifactsAntwerp will soon have a new heritage depot in the Zuid district, designed to house the city’s entire heritage collection of 800,000 items and make them accessible to20 September 2024Read More...
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Belgian beaches covered in litter after busy tropical summer dayThe tropical summer weather on Monday drew large crowds to the Belgian coast, resulting in plenty of beach fun and a vibrant atmosphere—but also a significant13 August 2024Read More...
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29 suspected drug dealers arrested at Tomorrowland festival, court hearings scheduledDuring the two weekends of the Tomorrowland festival in Boom, Antwerp province, authorities apprehended a total of 29 suspected drug dealers on and around the30 July 2024Read More...
Economics
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Germany’s coalition collapse deepens economic strugglesThe sudden collapse of Germany's ruling coalition threatens to compound the economic challenges facing Europe’s largest economy. However, a glimmer of hope remains that a newRead More...
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Polish Parliament Approves 2025 Budget PlanPolish lawmakers have approved the government’s budget for 2025, setting a deficit ceiling of PLN 289 billion (EUR 67.7 billion, USD 71 billion) and targeting a general government deficit ofRead More...
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Rising home prices push average equity in Dutch homes to €220,000The average equity of homes in the Netherlands has risen significantly due to continued increases in property prices. Market researcher Calcasa reports that the average home value is nowRead More...
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Food prices in Belgium rise more sharply than in neighboring countriesFood prices in Belgium have experienced a steeper increase compared to most neighboring countries over the past three years, according to a report by the French IÉSEG School ofRead More...
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Germany expands professional visas amid labor shortageGermany, Europe’s largest economy, is on track to grant 200,000 professional visas for skilled job seekers by the end of 2024—a 10% increase compared to last year when sweepingRead More...
News
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Romania and Bulgaria granted full Schengen membership starting JanuaryEuropean Ministers of the Interior approved the full accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area on Thursday. Beginning in January, land border checks with other SchengenRead More...
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Over 100,000 Syrian asylum applications await decisions in EUAs of the end of October, more than 100,000 applications for international protection from Syrians remained pending in the European Union, according to figures released by the EuropeanRead More...
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Belgium temporarily halts processing of Syrian asylum applicationsBelgium's Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons (CGRS) has announced a temporary suspension of processing Syrian asylum applications, according toRead More...
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Sweden to monitor refugees traveling to their home countriesThe Swedish government has instructed multiple agencies to track the travel habits of refugees, aiming to prevent the misuse of asylum protections by those who may no longer require them.Read More...
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International migration fuels Brussels' population growth to 1.25 millionBrussels has reached a population milestone, with nearly 1.25 million residents as of early 2024. This growth persists despite declining birth rates and a steady outflow of residents to otherRead More...
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Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in ParisPresident-elect Donald Trump is set to visit Paris this Saturday to attend the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, marking his first international trip since his reelection in November.Read More...
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Average coffee price in Switzerland reaches CHF4.58In 2024, the average price of a cup of coffee in Swiss restaurants increased by CHF0.09 ($0.10) compared to the previous year, according to the CafetierSuisse association.Read More...
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Security guard at US Embassy in Oslo jailed for espionageA Norwegian man employed as a security guard at the US Embassy in Oslo has been arrested and is now in police custody, suspected of sharing sensitive information with Russian and IranianRead More...
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Berlin police chief warns Jews and LGBTQ+ residents about safety in certain areasBerlin's chief of police, Barbara Slowik, has issued a stark warning about safety concerns for Jews and LGBTQ+ individuals in some parts of the German capital. While emphasizing that thereRead More...
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Sport
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
Despite achieving record-breaking sales, there are still 1.2 million tickets available for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, which commence next week.
Germany has summoned Turkey's ambassador as the controversy over a Turkish player's ultra-nationalist gesture at Euro 2024 escalates.
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.
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.
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
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
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
An amendment in the 2024 draft budget seeks to grant tax exemptions to international sports federations, a move that raises concerns in the context of France's limited fiscal flexibility.
Antwerp is gearing up to host the third edition of the Antwerp Marathon this Sunday, with an anticipated record-breaking turnout of 12,000 participants. However, security measures have been