federal region of Belgium
EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing
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The project is part of wider plans to revamp a network of streets in the Brussels municipality of Schaerbeek. Show more
Extra tickets released for Royal Greenhouses in Laeken after event sold out: Even with the expanded capacity, tickets sold out in just three days. However ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021097/royal-greenhouses-in-laeken-releases-500-tickets-after-event-is-sold-out
Brussels to create new walking and cycling path to Tour & Taxi Park: "Today, people still have to make a long diversion to enter the park even though they ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1017960/brussels-to-on-create-new-walking-and-cycling-path-to-tour-taxi-park
“Together for a strong Europe” - This is the motto under which Katarina Barley is running as the SPD's top candidate in the European elections in June ... Show more #phoenix #europawahl #barley #spd #brüssel
More green spaces in Brussels, but too small and unevenly distributed: Green spaces represent about 19% of the Region's area, but only 9% without the Sonian ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1019978/more-green-spaces-in-brussels-but-too-small-and-unevenly-distributed
Sportive socialising: Where to exercise as an expat in Brussels: From hiking across Belgium's beautiful countryside to ultimate frisbee in Brussels' Parc de ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/998967/sportive-socialising-where-to-exercise-as-an-expat-in-brussels
Risk of addiction: TikTok suspends reward function after EU threat: TikTok reacts to the threat from Brussels to block the controversial points system this week ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/suchtgefahr-tiktok-setzt-nach-drohung-der-eu-die-belohnungsfunktion-aus-li.2209127
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
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
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
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
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/
U.S. bank regulators extend comment period on Capital One-Discover deal: U.S. bank regulators announced Wednesday they were extending the comment period on ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/us-bank-regulators-extend-comment-period-capital-one-discover-deal-2024-04-24/
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
'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
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
From state contracts to a dawn raid: how Europe turned on China’s Nuctech: Security equipment supplier’s machines are widely used at borders around the continent ...
ft.com/content/b72069ec-e748-46f8-a936-de22a7446238
Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
reuters.com/world/europe/security-equipment-company-raided-eu-over-foreign-subsidies-concerns-2024-04-23/
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
National bike register launched in Belgium to prevent theft: Belgium has launched a free national bike register for people aged 13 and older, called mybike ...
thebulletin.be/national-bike-register-launched-belgium-prevent-theft
Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors: Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness ...
reuters.com/world/europe/rights-concerns-costs-undermine-turkey-eu-migrant-deal-say-auditors-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Rights Concerns, Costs Impact Turkiye-EU Migrant Deal
- Turkiye's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness of the EU migration deal with Ankara.
- EU auditors raised concerns about NGOs' ability to operate projects due to Turkiye's authoritarian turn and crackdown on dissent.
- The report highlighted challenges in managing EU aid amidst Turkiye's economic downturn and rule of law backsliding by Ankara.
- The European Commission's lack of cost analysis and uncertainty post-aid end call for improvements in impact demonstration, sustainability, and value for money.
Balkan Trafik: A taste of Southeast Europe in Brussels: Balkan Trafik returns to Brussels this weekend, with Manu Chao and Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1018137/balkan-trafik-a-taste-of-southeast-europe-in-brussels
Belgium’s oldest war veteran dies at 107: Albert Van Raedmonck, Belgium’s oldest man and war veteran, has died at a residential home in Sint-Niklaas ...
thebulletin.be/belgiums-oldest-war-veteran-dies-107
The Belgian perk of choice? Meal vouchers widespread in Brussels and Wallonia: Belgians prefer meal vouchers over better compensation and additional holidays ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019696/the-belgian-perk-of-choice-meal-vouchers-widespread-in-brussels-and-wallonia
Botanique's two-week spring festival Les Nuits starts tonight: In the coming two weeks, music fans can head to Botanique in the north of Brussels to enjoy ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020230/botaniques-two-week-spring-festival-les-nuits-starts-tonight-tbtb
Verisign's Q1 revenue rises on demand for internet services: Internet services firm VeriSign reported a 5.5% rise in its first-quarter revenue on Thursday ...
reuters.com/technology/verisigns-q1-revenue-rises-demand-internet-services-2024-04-25/
Belgian bank merger puts 150 senior jobs at risk: It is estimated that the Crelan-Axa Bank merger will incur 150 job losses, representing a 12% reduction in the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1021492/bank-merger-puts-150-senior-jobs-at-risk
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/
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
Ancient Greek theater to flood the streets of Ghent: The Belgian city of Ghent is hosting a festival dedicated to ancient Greek drama, presenting the entire ...
ekathimerini.com/culture/1237188/ancient-greek-theater-to-flood-the-streets-of-ghent/
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
Five times more skin cancer detected in Belgium over last 20 years: One in six people in Belgium develops a skin tumour in their lifetime, making skin cancer the ...
brusselstimes.com/health/1019427/five-times-more-skin-cancer-detected-in-belgium-over-last-20-years
Seagull screaming competition: Cooper, nine years old, European champion: In De Panne, Belgium, people are screaming like seagulls. This year's edition produced ...
spiegel.de/panorama/moewenschreien-in-belgien-9-jaehriger-europameister-a-7d1fbf42-a704-4e28-a49c-9e445ae2ff90
Japan's corporate service inflation perks up in March: Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2 ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-corporate-service-inflation-perks-up-march-2024-04-24/
At the Belscher Sakgaass: About the sad life of the monarchs: A state visit to Belgium must be sheer horror. You can't even imagine what's going through our ...
tageblatt.lu/headlines/an-der-belscher-sakgaass-ueber-das-betruebliche-leben-der-monarchen/
Hangar Festival to welcome 10,000 festival goers this weekend along Brussels canal
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020279/hangar-festival-to-welcome-10000-festival-goers-this-weekend-along-brussels-canal
The family feud that holds the Philippines back: Squabbling between the Marcos and Duterte clans makes politics unpredictable
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/the-family-feud-that-holds-the-philippines-back
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
EU Commission initiates proceedings against online platform TikTok | SÜDKURIER Online
suedkurier.de/ueberregional/politik/eu-kommission-leitet-verfahren-gegen-online-plattform-tiktok-ein;art410924,11990256
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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
Marc Wilmots about Hein Vanhaezebrouck:
"Hein Vanhaezebrouck will not be a coach here. There is no truth to the rumor."#S04 [WAZ]
EU raises air quality standards but exceptions to the rules will apply: Environmental groups say the new law is "one of the most ambitious air quality ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019941/eu-raises-air-quality-standards-but-exceptions-to-the-rules-will-apply
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
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
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
Orbán opens EU election campaign with criticism of Brussels and Ukraine aid: According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, there is a majority in favor of war in ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/orban-eroffnet-eu-wahlkampf-mit-kritik-an-brussel-und-ukraine-hilfe
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
Philippines’ Marcos Jnr intervenes in feud between first lady, Vice-President Duterte: ‘she still has a lot to learn’
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3260165/philippine-president-marcos-intervenes-feud-between-first-lady-and-vp-duterte-she-still-has-lot
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 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
'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
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
'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
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/
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/
Belgian agency aid worker dies in Gaza, Belgium summons Israeli ambassador - report
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798644
Brussels Mayor joins EU-wide call for the right to set safer speed limits: "This is not about restricting the freedom of cars, but about making roads safer ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1021272/brussels-mayor-joins-eu-wide-call-for-the-right-to-set-safer-speed-limits
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
European AI Roundtable: In 27 March 2024, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) hosted the inaugural edition of the European AI ...
euractiv.com/section/artificial-intelligence/video/european-ai-roundtable/
Brussels delays decision on classification of iconic Palais du Midi: The Brussels Government was supposed to formally decide on the classification of the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021972/brussels-delays-decision-on-classification-of-iconic-palais-du-midi
Oldest man in Belgium passes away at 107: Although he faced many hardships throughout his life, Albert Van Raemdonck often said the secret to his long life was ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016269/oldest-man-in-belgium-passes-away-at-107-tbtb
Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Koerper-produziert-Alkohol-Freispruch-nach-Promillefahrt-article24895836.html
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/
Train composition now visible on SNCB's journey planner: The new feature informs passengers about the number of carriages, the location of the bicycle carriage ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1012795/train-composition-now-visible-on-sncbs-journey-planner
Drunk driver who killed two cyclists in Ghent remains in custody
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1015647/drunk-driver-who-killed-two-cyclists-in-ghent-remains-in-custody
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
Eigenbrauer syndrome: drunk driving - acquittal for driver with rare condition: A man from Belgium was caught driving with a blood alcohol level of two and was ...
welt.de/vermischtes/kurioses/article251171178/Eigenbrauer-Syndrom-Trunkenheit-am-Steuer-Freispruch-fuer-Fahrer-mit-seltener-Erkrankung.html
What to do in Brussels this weekend: 26 - 28 April: From Belgium's biggest Balkan celebration to Brussels' first open-air party and a circus across the city ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021475/what-to-do-in-brussels-this-weekend-26-28-april
Hungary's Orbán launches EU election campaign with pledge to 'occupy Brussels': Hungary's prime minister has portrayed Europe as a continent teetering on the ...
apnews.com/article/orban-hungary-eu-elections-c06a7625d8d4f8d5d4f550caf9a34178
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
'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
The 11 moments that defined the European Parliament's term: The European Parliament has closed the last plenary session of its 9th term.
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/closed-for-business-the-11-moments-that-defined-the-european-parliaments-term
Man stabbed to death in Antwerp, partner arrested: The incident occurred in Burcht, Antwerp province, on Monday night.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1017930/man-stabbed-to-death-in-antwerp-partner-arrested
Record fines for De Lijn bus drivers: A total of 2,531 traffic offences by De Lijn were recorded last year, representing fines of more than €173,000 ...
thebulletin.be/record-fines-de-lijn-bus-drivers
In Belgium, the Flemish far right is gaining ground ahead of the European elections
go.france24.com/vor
'Short-sighted': Brussels appeals new permanent permit for Brussels Airport: "In the 21st century, it is no longer conceivable to have an airport close to ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021812/short-sighted-brussels-will-appeal-permanent-environmental-permit-for-brussels-airport-tbtb
'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
Safety by design: Lessons in mainstreaming digital assets : Building new financial market infrastructure with 'safety by design' will require a spirit of ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/safety-by-design-lessons-in-mainstreaming-digital-assets-with-resilience/
New platform to help Brussels residents have their say in local projects : Participatory democracy is a way for non-Belgian nationals, who cannot vote in ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/1019931/new-platform-launched-to-help-brussels-residents-have-their-say-in-local-projects
The elephant in the room on a tour of Budweiser Budvar brewery, home of the original Budweiser, in the Czech Republic
scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3259871/elephant-room-tour-budweiser-budvar-brewery-home-original-budweiser-czech-republic
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