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Poll showing that 40% of Flemish people 'want independence' exposed as flawed: "Every serious scientific survey shows that those in favour of splitting ...
brusselstimes.com/politics/1013366/poll-showing-that-40-of-flemish-people-want-independence-was-flawed
Wild boar spotted in Brussels' Parc de Woluwe for the first time: "Very likely it came to eat beechnuts, acorns or mushrooms in the park for a while."
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1016761/wild-boar-spotted-in-brussels-parc-de-woluwe-for-the-first-time
Nigel Farage returns to Brussels with disruptive circus antics: Stand off between organisers and police at controversial right wing conference
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/04/16/nigel-farage-returns-to-brussels-with-disruptive-circus-antics/
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
How a Brussels mayor wants to cancel a right-wing conference: The authorities in the Belgian capital tried three times to break up a high-profile meeting of ...
nzz.ch/international/wie-ein-bruesseler-buergermeister-eine-rechte-konferenz-canceln-will-ld.1826678
Quick Glance: Brussels Mayor's Battle Against Right-Wing Conference
- Authorities in Brussels attempted multiple times to dissolve a conference of right-wing politicians, inadvertently benefiting the organizers.
- Despite resistance and the mayor's intervention, the National Conservatism Conference took place in a different hotel.
- Prominent politicians like Viktor Orban and Nigel Farage discussed topics such as the nation-state and the future of Europe.
- After intense reactions and criticism, the police ordinance was lifted, and the second day of the conference proceeded without incidents.
Brussels' under-used offices increasingly converted into homes: A quarter of new housing in Brussels is converted from office spaces, according to a new ...
thebulletin.be/brussels-under-used-offices-increasingly-converted-homes
Possible danger to the psyche: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/eu/id_100391456/moegliche-gefaehrdung-der-psyche-eu-kommission-leitet-verfahren-gegen-tiktok-ein.html
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told EU leaders in Brussels that his country needs more support to combat Russia's invasion ... Show more www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-israel-showed-ukraines-real-need-is-aerial-defense/liveblog-post-68852528
EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-approves-ban-products-made-with-forced-labour-2024-04-23/
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann is the top candidate in the upcoming European elections in June. She is running for the FDP under the motto “Controversial in ... Show more #phoenix #europawahl #fdp #strackzimmermann #verteidigung #brüssel
Rue Belliard redesigned: Cars still prioritised over pedestrians and cyclists: Rue Belliard is one of Brussels' busiest streets, but plans to redesign part of ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1006495/rue-belliard-redesigned-cars-still-prioritised-over-pedestrians-and-cyclists
'City of the future': Free arts and science festival debuts in Molenbeek on 3 May
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1017207/city-of-the-future-new-free-arts-and-science-festival-debuts-in-molenbeek-on-3-may
Promoted | Boost your career with KU Leuven’s Management of Engineering: This academic year, the brand new Master of Management Engineering was launched on KU ...
brusselstimes.com/1014225/boost-your-career-with-the-ku-leuvens-management-of-engineering
Can Brussels turn the Toison d’Or into a Champs-Élysées?: The short shopping stretch from the Porte de Namur to Place Louise, known as the Toison d’Or ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/991372/can-brussels-turn-the-toison-dor-into-a-champs-elysees
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's speech at the European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels was interrupted when a protester said she ... Show more
Quick Glance: Heckler blasts von der Leyen over Israel support
- Ursula von der Leyen was interrupted during a speech by a man who accused her of being a 'criminal' for supporting Israel.
- The man shouted that she had 'aided genocide in Gaza' and accused her of having the blood of Palestinian children on her hands.
- The incident occurred at the European Defence and Security Summit, where von der Leyen was delivering a speech on strengthening European security and defence.
- The man, later identified as David Cronin, defended his action as a 'citizen's arrest' and continued to criticize von der Leyen for her support of Israel.
Schaerbeek hostel converted into asylum reception centre: The site, closed at the end of March, has been repurposed to provide accommodation for around 100 ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1012825/schaerbeek-hostel-converted-into-asylum-reception-centre
Brussels parks to open first 'guinguette' summer bars this weekend: The Fabiola 'guinguette' in Parc Roi Baudouin (Jette) and André in Parc de Laeken will be the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1009947/brussels-parks-to-open-first-guinguette-summer-bars-this-weekend
Brussels restaurant offers free cocktail to everyone sharing its name: A trendy Italian restaurant in Ixelles is beginning the spring season in the best possible ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1013538/brussels-restaurant-offers-free-cocktail-to-everyone-sharing-its-name
Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris Dukes It Out on TikTok: Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-20/ireland-s-prime-minister-simon-harris-dukes-it-out-on-tiktok
Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
politico.eu/article/hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-calls-for-eu-leadership-change-at-the-upcoming-elections/
Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986
Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo: Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/top-eu-diplomats-put-serbia-against-the-wall-with-kosovo
BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says: The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again if trend inflation accelerates toward its 2% ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-will-hike-rates-if-trend-inflation-accelerates-says-gov-ueda-2024-04-23/
Hidden Belgium: A lost museum in Brussels: Built in 1881, this ornate glass-roofed gallery originally had 30 shops, several theatres and a museum.
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/219297/hidden-belgium-a-lost-museum-in-brussels
EU recovery fund: mid-term review: To combat the consequences of the pandemic, the EU has created a huge aid fund. It has just reached half of its running time ...
nzz.ch/international/eu-wiederaufbaufonds-bilanz-der-halbzeit-ld.1826862
Why the rainy weather in Belgium should be welcomed: The string of wet weather has not been bad news for everyone.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016739/why-the-rainy-weather-in-belgium-should-be-welcomed
Online platform: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok: The EU Commission is again taking action against the Chinese company TikTok ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/digital/online-plattform-eu-kommission-leitet-verfahren-gegen-tiktok-ein-id70523566.html
Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
Far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser back on and underway in Saint-Josse: After being cancelled twice in a matter of days, the far-right conference is being held in a ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1007837/far-right-conference-back-on-and-underway-at-saint-josse-school-tbtb
Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated: The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and ...
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Morning Bid: Mideast flare-up spooks markets: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook:
reuters.com/markets/europe/global-markets-view-europe-2024-04-19/
'Blood everywhere': Stabbing in Brussels-Midi station, one person injured: "I arrive at Brussels-Midi, the metro trains completely blocked ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1016664/blood-everywhere-stabbing-in-brussels-midi-station-one-person-injured-tbtb
‘Ridiculous own goal’: Brussels mayor gives Europe’s hard-right a free hit before EU election
politico.eu/article/ridiculous-own-goal-brussels-mayors-give-europe-hard-right-nationalists-free-hit-before-eu-election/
The EU spares the Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Following the Islamic Republic's attack on Israel, the member states are introducing new sanctions ...
nzz.ch/international/die-eu-verschont-die-iranischen-revolutionswaechter-ld.1826841
Recognize Palestine, Irish prime minister to tell EU leaders ｜ DPA: Ireland's new prime minister said on Wednesday he will use his first EU summit in ...
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Several people arrested in large-scale operation into drug trafficking in Brussels
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016868/several-people-arrested-during-large-scale-operation-into-drug-trafficking-in-brussels
Brussels parks to open first 'guinguette' summer bars this weekend: The Fabiola 'guinguette' in Parc Roi Baudouin (Jette) and André in Parc de Laeken will be the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1009947/brussels-parks-to-open-first-guinguette-summer-bars-this-weekend
Highway code may change for cargo bikes: Cargo bikes, some of which can transport up to four children as well as pets and shopping, are on the rise in Brussels - ...
thebulletin.be/highway-code-may-change-cargo-bikes
Belgium in bloom: Spring snaps from across the country: We asked our readers to send us their best spring photos whilst out and about over the past weeks ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1007065/belgium-in-bloom-spring-snaps-from-across-the-country
Should we take the microphone away from the right?: The example of a conference in Brussels shows: No, this only strengthens them.
profil.at/morgenpost/soll-man-rechten-das-mikrofon-wegnehmen/402861548
Aussie, NZ dollars tumble on risk-off moves; yen rises: A wave of risk aversion swept over markets on Friday and sent the Australian and New Zealand dollars ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/surging-dollar-set-weekly-gain-us-data-fed-push-back-rate-cuts-2024-04-19/
Brussels house prices further dropped though flats grow more expensive: With the European Central Bank (ECB) not expected to lower interest rates until June ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1009977/brussels-house-prices-further-dropped-though-flats-grow-more-expensive
For many cinema-goers, the Afrika Film Festival is an unmissable event, the chance to see some great features from Africa and the diaspora that may have not ... Show more thebulletin.be/whats-week-19-25-april-0
Italy expects ECB to start cutting rates in second half of year: Italy expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to start cutting interest rates from the second ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/italy-expects-ecb-start-cutting-rates-second-half-year-2024-04-22/
SNB raises minimum reserve requirement for domestic banks: The Swiss National Bank said on Monday it is raising the minimum reserve requirement for domestic ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/snb-raises-minimum-reserve-requirement-domestic-banks-2024-04-22/
Where do your taxes go in Belgium?: We all know that taxes are high in Belgium, but where does the money end up? From pensions to defence ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/973648/where-do-your-taxes-go-in-belgium
'Zionist fascist:' Jewish delegate run out of European student event: The European Union of Jewish Students said that its delegation had been publicly humiliated ...
m.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-797567
Majority of EU states object to capital markets reform push: France led calls to revive financial integration project to help fund Europe’s rearmament and green ...
ft.com/content/6164fb0d-634f-444b-b7e5-069c590f24ca
Middle East tensions should not delay ECB's June rate cut, Villeroy says: Tension in the Middle East is unlikely to drive up energy prices and should not affect ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/middle-east-tensions-should-not-delay-ecbs-june-rate-cut-villeroy-says-2024-04-21/
Belgium in Brief: What future for night trains in Europe?: Can night trains make the leap from a more niche transport mode to an airline-beating everyman’s ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1009878/belgium-in-brief-what-future-for-night-trains-in-europe-tbtb
Cancel culture comes to Brussels: Those trying to cancel the National Conservatism conference believe public life must be subjected to the policing of speech ...
politico.eu/article/cancel-culture-comes-to-brussels/
Brussels and Oslo to cooperate on CO2 capture and storage: Belgium plans to construct a CO2 pipeline offshore between Zeebrugge, Belgium, and Norwegian CO2 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1007834/co2-capture-and-storage-brussels-and-oslo-to-cooperate
Tickets for Royal Greenhouses in Laeken already sold out: Those who did not decide quickly enough will have to wait another year for a visit.
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1005609/tickets-for-royal-greenhouses-already-sold-out
Cancel culture in Brussels: The British government is "concerned" about the EU ban on the Conservative conference - Die Weltwoche
weltwoche.de/daily/cancel-culture-in-bruessel-die-britische-regierung-ist-beunruhigt-ueber-das-eu-verbot-von-konservativer-konferenz/
Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames
apnews.com/article/europe-democracy-farmers-protest-green-deal-elections-a0278919b2fe47c7476c0c56ccf4850b
'Perfect timing': Bluebells in full bloom as Hallerbos festival kicks off: The blue-purple carpet of flowers, which turns the forest into a tourist hotspot ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1003102/perfect-timing-bluebells-in-full-bloom-as-hallerbos-festival-kicks-off
'Triangle of issues': The domino effect of poverty, addiction and mental illness in the Northern Quarter
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1012157/triangle-of-issues-the-domino-effect-of-poverty-addiction-and-mental-illness-in-the-northern-quarter
Russian banks' profits drop slightly m/m to $2.9 billion in March: Russian banks' profits fell marginally in March to 270 billion roubles ($2.89 billion) ...
reuters.com/business/finance/russian-banks-profits-drop-slightly-mm-29-billion-march-2024-04-19/
Person injured in large fight near Brussels North station: A person was allegedly surrounded by around 20 people, some of whom were armed with sticks and rods.
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1016255/person-injured-in-large-fight-near-brussels-north-station-tbtb
ECB's Lagarde hints it is too early to review inflation target: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hinted on Wednesday that it was too early for ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-lagarde-hints-it-is-too-early-review-inflation-target-2024-04-17/
Exclusive: Poland focusing on EU recovery grants, law change to ramp up investments
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-focusing-eu-recovery-grants-law-change-ramp-up-investments-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Poland's Strategy for EU Recovery Grants and Law Change to Boost Investments
- With a little over two years left to spend European Union recovery money, Poland is firmly focusing on maximizing the smaller grants portion of the program, while viewing cheap loans as a secondary component.
- Poland is expected to receive 6 billion euros from recovery funds on Monday, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government is revising the national reconstruction plan to list projects and reforms aimed for approval by Brussels this month.
- To expedite investments, the Polish government is also working on amending existing laws to avoid converting all incoming euro-denominated funds into Polish zlotys, with a decision expected either this month or next.
- However, some economists caution that investor optimism regarding the inflow of funds may be excessive, especially with the upcoming Polish presidential elections next year potentially impacting the implementation of necessary reforms to ensure the continuous flow of funds.
Mayor of Uccle wants to re-open Bois de la Cambre to traffic: This measure could take a variety of forms, such as only opening the route to traffic on weekdays ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1011989/mayor-of-uccle-wants-to-re-open-bois-de-la-cambre-to-traffic
China war sales to Moscow surge as UK and US ban Russian metals: The UK and US have banned certain Russian-made metals, while China's sales of war parts to ...
euronews.com/2024/04/13/ukraine-war-uk-and-us-metal-ban-china-sells-military-parts-to-moscow-russian-influence-net
EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say: The European Commission is expected to sue Germany for charging its neighbours an extra fee for buying ...
reuters.com/business/energy/eu-expected-sue-germany-over-gas-tariff-sources-say-2024-04-17/
Statue on Brussels Place Rouppe finally gets new hand, but in wrong position: The statue's hand disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 2017 ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/997917/statue-on-brussels-place-rouppe-finally-gets-new-hand-but-in-wrong-position
Opening Laeken Royal Greenhouses: Tickets on sale from Thursday: Tickets are not available to buy on-site, so bookings must be done online to visit the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1001250/opening-laeken-royal-greenhouses-tickets-on-sale-from-thursday-tbtb
Palais 1 in Brussels opens Gaza donation centre from Friday: The centre, whose opening hours are 11:00 to 20:00, has an indefinite operation period and will be ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011858/palais-1-at-heysel-will-host-a-donation-centre-for-gaza-from-friday
Life-threatening knife attack in Brussels city centre
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1000965/life-threatening-knife-attack-in-brussels-tbtb
EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States ...
reuters.com/technology/eu-leaders-hear-shake-up-needed-match-global-rivals-2024-04-18/
📸 “OK, you can watch cartoons for 5 minutes if you promise to keep still for the rest of the trial.”
Think you can do better?
Enter our caption contest via ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/stuck-inside-a-conference-center-with-the-nigel-farage-blues-again/
Eurostar terminal in Brussels gets much-needed renovation: Seating, which is currently lacking in the Brussels terminal, will double, while facilities to buy ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/1001282/eurostar-terminal-in-brussels-gets-much-needed-renovation-tbtb
Nordea bank's Q1 earnings beat expectations: The Nordic region's biggest bank Nordea reported first-quarter profits above expectations on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/finance/nordea-banks-q1-earnings-beat-expectations-2024-04-18/
Three Belgian cities ranked among best in Europe: "Understated Brussels" was included in the top 20 for its breathtaking architecture ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/997602/three-belgian-cities-ranked-in-europes-top-100-brussels-among-20-best
'Child of divorce': If Belgium splits, what happens to Brussels?: Flemish nationalist parties are on track to (again) become the biggest winners of the election ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1002349/child-of-divorce-if-belgium-splits-what-would-happen-to-brussels
'More diverse press corps': Brussels couple give up home for Eastern European journalists
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1016913/more-diverse-press-corps-brussels-couple-give-up-home-for-eastern-european-journalists
If you are in Saint-Gilles over the next few days, you will not be able to miss the Parcours des artistes Saint-Gilles, which takes over the municipality.thebulletin.be/whats-week-12-18-april-0
Belgium pushes to expel controversial Palestinian activist ‘hate preacher’: Mohammed Khatib leads Palestinian group already banned in Germany for its actions ...
timesofisrael.com/belgium-pushes-to-expel-controversial-palestinian-activist-hate-preacher/
Electric cars now form majority of new car registrations in Belgium: There are differences between the regions: the increase is particularly marked in Brussels ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1003026/electric-cars-account-for-majority-of-new-car-registrations-for-first-time-in-belgium
Ghana finance minister expects MoU with bilateral lenders in May: Ghana's Finance Minister expects a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from the country's ...
reuters.com/world/africa/ghana-finance-minister-expects-mou-with-bilateral-lenders-may-2024-04-21/
Police ordered to end far-right 'Nat-Con' Brussels conference: The controversial far-right "National Conservatism" conference taking place in Brussels was ...
euobserver.com/eu-elections/158362
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