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Switzerland expands Russia, Belarus sanctions in step with EU crackdown
Switzerland expands Russia, Belarus sanctions in step with EU crackdown
Switzerland on Friday broadened its sanctions against Russia and Belarus, aligning with parts of the European Union’s latest measures...
Read More... EU fuel prices surge again in April as diesel costs spike across bloc
EU fuel prices surge again in April as diesel costs spike across bloc
Fuel prices across the European Union continued their sharp upward climb in April 2026, with consumers facing the steepest annual increases...
Read More... EU growth slows as Middle East conflict sparks fresh energy shock and inflation surge
EU growth slows as Middle East conflict sparks fresh energy shock and inflation surge
The European Commission’s Spring 2026 Economic Forecast projects a marked slowdown in economic activity across the EU, as the conflict...
Read More... Eurozone inflation climbs to 3.0% in April as energy and services drive price growth
Eurozone inflation climbs to 3.0% in April as energy and services drive price growth
Inflation across the euro area accelerated sharply in April, reaching its highest level in nearly a year as rising energy and services...
Read More... Belgium sees sharp drop in foreign investment, lowest level in over a decade
Belgium sees sharp drop in foreign investment, lowest level in over a decade
Belgium recorded its lowest number of new foreign investment projects since 2014, with inflows falling 11 per cent in 2025, according...
Read More... Europe’s population reaches 451 million as ageing trend accelerates, new EU report shows
Europe’s population reaches 451 million as ageing trend accelerates, new EU report shows
The European Union’s population climbed to 451 million people in 2025, up by around one million from the previous year, according to...
Read More... European Parliament urges tougher action over human rights abuses in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia
European Parliament urges tougher action over human rights abuses in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia
The European Parliament has adopted three resolutions condemning escalating human rights violations in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia,...
Read More... EU Parliament escalates pressure on Slovakia over rule of law and misuse of EU funds
EU Parliament escalates pressure on Slovakia over rule of law and misuse of EU funds
The European Parliament has called on the European Commission to take stronger action against concerns over democratic backsliding, rule...
Read More... Larger companies lead digital shift as e-business tool use widens across EU in 2025
Larger companies lead digital shift as e-business tool use widens across EU in 2025
In 2025, a clear digital divide persisted across European businesses, with larger enterprises far more likely than small firms to rely...
Read More... EU beekeeping reaches historic high as hive numbers climb to 9.4 million
EU beekeeping reaches historic high as hive numbers climb to 9.4 million
The number of beehives on farms across the European Union has reached a record 9.4 million in 2023, marking a significant rise in managed...
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More... -
Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More... -
Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More... -
Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead More... -
World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More... -
World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More... -
Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
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Switzerland expands Russia, Belarus sanctions in step with EU crackdown
Switzerland expands Russia, Belarus sanctions in step with EU crackdown
Switzerland on Friday broadened its sanctions against Russia and Belarus, aligning with parts of the European Union’s latest measures...
Read More... EU fuel prices surge again in April as diesel costs spike across bloc
EU fuel prices surge again in April as diesel costs spike across bloc
Fuel prices across the European Union continued their sharp upward climb in April 2026, with consumers facing the steepest annual increases...
Read More... EU growth slows as Middle East conflict sparks fresh energy shock and inflation surge
EU growth slows as Middle East conflict sparks fresh energy shock and inflation surge
The European Commission’s Spring 2026 Economic Forecast projects a marked slowdown in economic activity across the EU, as the conflict...
Read More... Eurozone inflation climbs to 3.0% in April as energy and services drive price growth
Eurozone inflation climbs to 3.0% in April as energy and services drive price growth
Inflation across the euro area accelerated sharply in April, reaching its highest level in nearly a year as rising energy and services...
Read More... Belgium sees sharp drop in foreign investment, lowest level in over a decade
Belgium sees sharp drop in foreign investment, lowest level in over a decade
Belgium recorded its lowest number of new foreign investment projects since 2014, with inflows falling 11 per cent in 2025, according...
Read More... Europe’s population reaches 451 million as ageing trend accelerates, new EU report shows
Europe’s population reaches 451 million as ageing trend accelerates, new EU report shows
The European Union’s population climbed to 451 million people in 2025, up by around one million from the previous year, according to...
Read More... European Parliament urges tougher action over human rights abuses in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia
European Parliament urges tougher action over human rights abuses in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia
The European Parliament has adopted three resolutions condemning escalating human rights violations in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia,...
Read More... EU Parliament escalates pressure on Slovakia over rule of law and misuse of EU funds
EU Parliament escalates pressure on Slovakia over rule of law and misuse of EU funds
The European Parliament has called on the European Commission to take stronger action against concerns over democratic backsliding, rule...
Read More... Larger companies lead digital shift as e-business tool use widens across EU in 2025
Larger companies lead digital shift as e-business tool use widens across EU in 2025
In 2025, a clear digital divide persisted across European businesses, with larger enterprises far more likely than small firms to rely...
Read More... EU beekeeping reaches historic high as hive numbers climb to 9.4 million
EU beekeeping reaches historic high as hive numbers climb to 9.4 million
The number of beehives on farms across the European Union has reached a record 9.4 million in 2023, marking a significant rise in managed...
Read More... Must Read
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More...
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More...
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Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead More...
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
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World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More...
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Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
In a decisive move to strengthen worker safety across Europe, lawmakers in the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee have backed new rules aimed
Read more: EU lawmakers push tougher limits on workplace chemicals to protect millions of workers
More than 10,000 students in Flanders are currently receiving social assistance, according to annual figures obtained by VRT NWS. The data highlights a steady year-on-year
Read more: Over 10,000 Flemish students rely on social assistance as demand continues to rise
After months of assessing the destruction caused by a of powerful winter storms, the Portuguese government has formally requested more than €5.3 billion in financial support
Read more: Portugal requests €5.3 billion in EU aid after devastating of winter storms
Germany has pledged an additional €20 million ($23.6 million) in humanitarian assistance to Sudan this year, as Berlin prepares to host a major international donor conference
Read more: Berlin pushes $1 billion aid plan as Sudan conflict enters third year
The European Union is moving decisively to defend its steel sector, agreeing on a significant overhaul of import rules that will sharply limit the flow of cheaper steel from outside
Read more: EU tightens steel trade shield with sharp tariff hike to protect domestic industry