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Giant ducks take up residence in Saint-Catherine: Several giant ducks made from mineral fibre were unveiled by the City of Brussels on Monday.
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Best in Town: Top terraces for a drink in Brussels: Finally, it seems better weather is on the cards for Belgium. Fortunately, Brussels has a wealth of glorious ...
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Light up the city: Brussels' Bright Festival back in February: This year's festival includes over 20 fresh artistic installations, and for the first time ...
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Brussels to buy 25% of new property developments over ten years: More than 55,000 people are on waiting lists for social housing. The space would create ...
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Farmers occupy the streets of Brussels' European Quarter (photos): The atmosphere briefly turned grim in front of the European Parliament, but the farmers' ...
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Farmer protests return to cause chaos in Brussels (photos): Farmers clashed with police as they called on the European Commission to "move away from the ...
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Belgium's quirky traditions: Orange throwing at Binche Carnival: Specatators at the centuries-old Mardi Gras parade on Tuesday will have seen the oranges flying ...
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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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Spain accidentally releases alleged Dutch druglord Karim Bouyakhrichan: The 46-year-old walked free after a Dutch extradition request sparked confusion in ...
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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 ...
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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
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 ...
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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.
The project is part of wider plans to revamp a network of streets in the Brussels municipality of Schaerbeek. Show more
Dutch zoo creates coral 'Noah's Ark' to preserve endangered reefs: Divers at a Netherlands zoo on Monday began work to create a "Noah's Ark" of coral as part of ...
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Brussels' under-used offices increasingly converted into homes: A quarter of new housing in Brussels is converted from office spaces, according to a new ...
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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."
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Sportive socialising: Where to exercise as an expat in Brussels: From hiking across Belgium's beautiful countryside to ultimate frisbee in Brussels' Parc de ...
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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/
Rue Belliard redesigned: Cars still prioritised over pedestrians and cyclists: Rue Belliard is one of Brussels' busiest streets, but plans to redesign part of ...
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Possible danger to the psyche: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok
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Danger of addiction: TikTok suspends reward function after EU threat: TikTok is responding to the threat from Brussels to block the controversial points system ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law, ByteDance Forced to Sell
- After signaling his intention, President Joe Biden signs the foreign aid package including the TikTok ban bill into law.
- The U.S. Senate passes a bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.
- ByteDance has nine months to sell TikTok to comply with the law.
- The U.S. government has been persistent in trying to ban TikTok due to national security concerns.
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
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/
Dutch privacy watchdog recommends government organisations stop using Facebook: The Dutch privacy watchdog AP on Friday said it was recommending that government ...
reuters.com/world/europe/dutch-privacy-watchdog-recommends-government-organisations-stop-using-facebook-2024-04-19/
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
Google invests $640 mln in new data centre in Netherlands: Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the ...
reuters.com/technology/google-invests-640-mln-new-data-centre-netherlands-2024-04-23/
Orbán and Farage’s right-wing fiesta goes ahead in Brussels after big court win: The controversial gathering will continue as planned.
politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-nigel-farage-right-wing-fiesta-go-ahead-brussels-big-court-win/
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.
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.
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
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/
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
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
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 ...
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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
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
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
Chinese spies target Dutch industries to strengthen military, intelligence agency says
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-spies-target-dutch-industries-strengthen-military-intelligence-agency-2024-04-18/
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
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
Dutch gangs target Germany for blowing up cash machines ｜ DPA: Dutch gangs targeting cash machines with explosives have shifted their focus to Germany ...
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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
EU Commission initiates proceedings against online platform TikTok | SÜDKURIER Online
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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.
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
Journalist who labels dead Palestinian terrorists ‘martyrs’ gets top Dutch award: For 'Portrait of a Martyr,' Sakir Khader was awarded the Silver Camera prize ...
timesofisrael.com/journalist-who-labels-dead-palestinian-terrorists-martyrs-gets-top-dutch-award/
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
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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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
'One of the better Dutch coaches': Virgil Van Dijk heaps praise at Jurgen Klopp's potential successor
wionews.com/sports/one-of-the-better-dutch-coaches-virgil-van-dijk-heaps-praise-at-jurgen-klopps-potential-successor-714865
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
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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EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/nach-irans-angriff-auf-israel-eu-krisengipfel-staaten-beschliessen-ausweitung-von-iran-sanktionen-li.2207040
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
Belgians see wealth grow by €62.5 billion again in year
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1005707/belgians-see-wealth-grow-by-e62-5-billion-again-in-year
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
Technical outage crippled Dutch air traffic for hours, authorities say
reuters.com/world/europe/technical-outage-crippled-dutch-air-traffic-hours-authorities-say-2024-04-16/
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
'Take this seriously': Significant improvements in Brussels air quality but lives still at risk
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018011/take-this-seriously-significant-improvements-in-brussels-air-quality-but-lives-still-at-risk
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.
Vitesse's 35-year Eredivisie streak ends after 18-point deduction: Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem have been given an 18-point deduction due to licensing issues on ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/vitesses-35-year-eredivisie-streak-ends-after-18-point-deduction-2024-04-19/
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
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
We can buy Patriot systems for Ukraine, says Dutch PM: Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, has proposed at the EU leaders summit in Brussels that ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451755/
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
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
Spain accidentally releases drug lord who planned to kill heir to Dutch throne: Gang kingpin skips town after judicial mix-up.
politico.eu/article/spain-accidentally-releases-drug-lord-karim-bouyakhrichan-who-planned-kill-heir-the-dutch-throne-and-mark-rutte/
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/
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
Exclusive: Poland focusing on EU recovery grants, law change to ramp up investments
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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
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
Seeking edge over rivals, Intel first to assemble ASML's next-gen chip tool: Intel said on Thursday it had become the first company to assemble one of Dutch tech ...
reuters.com/technology/seeking-edge-over-rivals-intel-first-assemble-asmls-next-gen-chip-tool-2024-04-18/
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/
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia hacked by cyber criminals: Dutch-headquartered chipmaker Nexperia was victim of a hacking attack by cyber criminals last month ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/dutch-chipmaker-nexperia-hacked-by-cyber-criminals-rtl-news-says-2024-04-12/
Life-threatening knife attack in Brussels city centre
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1000965/life-threatening-knife-attack-in-brussels-tbtb
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/
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/
Brewing up demand: Heineken's foaming beer sales beat analysts' forecasts: The Dutch brewer sold more beer in Q1 compared with the same time last year ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/24/brewing-up-demand-heinekens-foaming-beer-sales-beat-analysts-forecasts
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
'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
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