municipality and capital city of Belgium
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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/
Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated: The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and ...
thebulletin.be/boulevard-adolphe-max-pedestrian-improvements-inaugurated
‘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/
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 ...
nordot.app/1153393527614996821
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
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
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 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
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
Belgium among countries with best work-life balance worldwide: In Belgium, full-time workers devote 65% of their day on average (15.5 hours) to personal care and ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/989256/belgium-among-countries-with-best-work-life-balance-across-the-world
'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
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
Brussels police shut down far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser: Brussels police are in the process of shutting down the controversial National Conservative Conference ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1008189/brussels-police-shut-down-far-right-natcons-fundraiser-tbtb
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
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
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
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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
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 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/
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.
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
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
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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
Life-threatening knife attack in Brussels city centre
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1000965/life-threatening-knife-attack-in-brussels-tbtb
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
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
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/
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/
📸 “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/
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
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
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
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/
Belgium declares war on MEPs who took Russian 'cash': Belgian spies have evidence MEPs took Russian money, Belgium's prime minister has said ...
euobserver.com/world/158351
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
Vote in Brussels: EU Parliament votes in favor of asylum reform: The reform has long been the subject of debate in the EU. Now faster asylum procedures at the ...
taz.de/!6003964/
Foreign Secretary heads to Brussels for post-Brexit Gibraltar talks: Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68790429
Dollar's dominant reserve currency status to endure, says Morgan Stanley: The U.S. dollar's dominant reserve currency status is likely to endure partly because ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollars-dominant-reserve-currency-status-endure-says-morgan-stanley-2024-04-18/
G-7’s $10 Trillion Defense Spending Task to Reshape EU Budgets: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-09/g-7-s-10-trillion-defense-spending-task-to-reshape-eu-budgets
Economists confident euro zone inflation will fall to 2% - ECB poll: Economists are sticking to their view that inflation in the euro zone will fall to 2% and ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/economists-confident-euro-zone-inflation-will-fall-2-ecb-poll-2024-04-12/
'From grey highway to lively boulevard': Brussels inaugurates redesigned Boulevard Adolphe Max
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1004503/from-grey-highway-to-lively-boulevard-brussels-inaugurates-redesigned-boulevard-adolphe-max
Brussels venue withdraws from Orbán conference: Concert Noble will no longer host NatCon conference next week.
politico.eu/article/brussels-concert-noble-viktor-orban-conference-mcc-natcon/
Political storm erupts after police ordered to shut down hard-right NatCon conference in Brussels
go.france24.com/Ed3
Fed seen waiting until September to cut rates: The Federal Reserve will wait until September before starting to cut interest rates, traders bet on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/fed-seen-waiting-until-september-cut-rates-2024-04-10/
Belgian chocolate makers call for greater sustainability in the sector: "Belgian chocolate is recognised as some of the world's finest; we have a leadership ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1010329/belgian-chocolate-makers-call-for-greater-sustainability-in-the-sector
Pound falls to lowest since December as dollar stays strong: The pound dropped to a four-month low against the dollar on Thursday, still under pressure after the ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/pound-falls-lowest-since-december-dollar-stays-strong-2024-04-11/
“We think it is very important to do everything we can to isolate Iran,” said EU Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday evening in Brussels.
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
ECB's Simkus says several interest rate cuts are most likely: The European Central Bank will most likely cut interest rates several times, but it does not need ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-simkus-says-several-interest-rate-cuts-are-most-likely-2024-04-18/
Flemish drinking water highly polluted with PFAS, but purifying costs millions: PFAS concentrations in drinking water in the Brussels periphery far exceeded ...
brusselstimes.com/health/1009591/flemish-drinking-water-highly-polluted-with-pfas-but-purifying-costs-millions
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
Eurostar terminal at Brussels-Midi to be expanded and improved: The Eurostar terminal in Brussels-Midi station will undergo major renovation ...
thebulletin.be/eurostar-terminal-brussels-midi-be-expanded-and-improved
'Harder to escape': Ban e-scooters across Brussels at night, mayor proposes: After a shooting in the Marolles area in February, the perpetrators fled on ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1005779/harder-to-escape-ban-e-scooters-across-brussels-at-night-mayor-proposes
ECB's Vasle sees rates much closer to 3% at year-end: The European Central Bank deposit rate should be "much closer" to 3% by the end of the year from a record ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-vasle-sees-rates-much-closer-3-year-end-2024-04-17/
Belgium probing Russian influence network suspected of paying MEPS: The Belgian federal prosecutor has opened an investigation into EU lawmakers accused of ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/12/belgium-investigating-russian-influence-network-suspected-of-paying-eu-lawmakers
Life-threatening knife attack in Brussels city centre: A little later in the evening, a second person was slightly injured in a brawl that broke out in the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1000965/life-threatening-knife-attack-in-brussels-tbtb
Hungary, in Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s words, is preparing for war with the European Union — and he wants to "take over Brussels" in the process ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-plan-europe-hungary-council-presidency-election/
EU employee imprisoned in Iran: supporters demand release: Johan Floderus was arrested at Tehran airport in 2022. Since then he has been in custody and doesn't ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/33-jahriger-schwede-und-eu-mitarbeiter-seit-zwei-jahren-im-iran-in-haft
ECB's Lagarde says inflation more likely to ease but risks both ways: Euro zone inflation is likely to decline further and the European Central Bank may cut ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-lagarde-says-inflation-more-likely-ease-risks-both-ways-2024-04-19/
Greedy Belgian taxman should keep hands off Russian assets, West tells Brussels: Ukraine’s allies slam Belgium’s plan to take €1.7 billion in tax ...
politico.eu/article/russian-assets-belgian-tax-authorities-ukraine-aid-eu-g7-euroclear/
By order of the mayor: police block entrance to right-wing populist conference in Brussels
spiegel.de/ausland/polizei-blockiert-eingang-zu-rechtspopulisten-konferenz-in-bruessel-a-2195b314-52b2-42b1-9826-acbb43155f18
Belgium probing alleged Russian interference in EU election campaign: Belgian prosecutors are looking into possible Russian interference in the upcoming European ...
reuters.com/world/europe/belgium-probing-alleged-russian-interference-eu-election-campaign-2024-04-12/
Occupy Brussels! Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe: In the Hungarian leader, the EU faces a new type of Euroskeptic, one who doesn’t want to leave the bloc but ...
politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-plan-europe-hungary-council-presidency-election/
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics