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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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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... -
Sales of Chinese electric vehicles in the EU drop following tariff increase
The market share of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in Europe dropped to its lowest point in eight months in November, following the European Union’s decision to raise importRead More... -
Electric cars in Switzerland: a slow but steady growth
Electric vehicles (EVs) remain relatively uncommon in Switzerland, with only 4.1% of all registered cars running exclusively on electricity. A recent energy report by Energie Schweiz andRead More... -
Switzerland: Europe’s rail travel champion
Switzerland continues to dominate European rail travel, leading by a wide margin in both the number of train journeys per person and total kilometers traveled.Read More... -
More small homes in the Netherlands, but most residents want more space: PBL report
The number of compact homes in the Netherlands, defined as those measuring 50 square meters or less, is steadily rising. A significant factor in this trend is the growth of "flexible homes," aRead More...
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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... -
New European Songbook aims to foster cultural exchange across the EU
The 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... -
Croatian city named among top European autumn destinations
While 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... -
Antwerp to build new public heritage depot to house 800,000 cultural artifacts
Antwerp 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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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde celebrate Volunteer Week in Mechelen
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde paid a visit to Mechelen on Tuesday morning in honor of Volunteer Week. The city, recognized as Belgium’s first European Volunteer Capital, welcomed theRead More... -
French Minister visits Western Sahara in support of Moroccan sovereignty
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati arrived in Western Sahara on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic gesture of support for Morocco’s claim over the disputed territory.Read More... -
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei denied entry to Switzerland due to visa issue
Renowned Chinese artist and political activist Ai Weiwei was denied entry into Switzerland on Monday after failing to provide the necessary visa. According to an Instagram post by Ai, he spentRead More... -
Denmark records 'historic' low in asylum approvals in 2024
Denmark's stringent immigration policies resulted in the approval of just 860 asylum requests in 2024—the lowest figure in recent years, excluding 2020, when COVID-19 lockdowns severelyRead More... -
Majority of Swedes expect housing prices to rise
A majority of Swedes—51 percent—anticipate rising housing prices over the next year, according to Länsförsäkringar’s February Housing Price Barometer.Read More... -
Polish Airline LOT expands operations with new Lisbon route
LOT Polish Airlines, Poland's national carrier, has officially launched a new direct route connecting Warsaw and Lisbon, reinforcing its presence in the Portuguese market. The inaugural flightRead More... -
Hasidic Jews gather in Southern Poland for annual pilgrimage
Hundreds of Orthodox Jews from Israel, the United States, Canada, and various European countries have gathered in Lelów, a town near Częstochowa in southern Poland, to honor the legacyRead More... -
Sharp decline in new asylum applications in the Netherlands, driven by fewer Syrian requests
The number of new asylum applications in the Netherlands dropped significantly in 2024, with a total of 43,900 requests, according to figures released by national statistics agencyRead More...
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The Walloon government has committed an investment of over 250,000 euros into the Belgian startup iTraceiT, the innovator behind a digital diamond passport. This infusion of additional
As temperatures surge once more, recent data highlights that the vast majority of residences in Portugal lack adequate preparations for heatwaves.
Sweden's government is unveiling a proposal to eliminate the cap on new nuclear plants, aiming to build 10 additional nuclear reactors by the late 2040s, according to the climate minister.
Internet usage among individuals aged 65 and above in Switzerland has witnessed a notable increase over the past couple of years, as indicated by a nationwide survey on online media
Brussels has secured its position as one of Europe's leading regions in terms of innovation, according to the European Innovation Scoreboard 2023. Innoviris, the institute responsible for
In a groundbreaking shift, fully-electric passenger cars have outsold diesel cars in the European Union (EU) for the first time. According to data released by the manufacturers' association ACEA
Brussels is set to begin the distribution of 5G signals from September as the necessary legislative work has been completed, according to reports from De Tijd and L'Echo on Saturday.
The Polish government has given its approval for the construction of Poland's inaugural nuclear power plant, utilizing US technology. The first reactor is scheduled to commence operations in
Switzerland's Defence Minister Viola Amherd has signed a memorandum of understanding to participate in the European air defence system Sky Shield. The decision was announced during a
The Polish government has revealed plans to establish a new printing house dedicated to banknote production on a 17-hectare site in Warsaw. Interior Minister Mariusz Kamiński announced the