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A Royal bloom: Queen Mathilde honoured with exclusive azalea at Ghent Floraliën 2026
A Royal bloom: Queen Mathilde honoured with exclusive azalea at Ghent Floraliën 2026
Belgium’s beloved monarch Queen Mathilde will be honoured with a unique floral tribute at the upcoming Ghent Floraliën 2026, as a...
Read More... Dutch monarchy holds firm support despite growing cost concerns
Dutch monarchy holds firm support despite growing cost concerns
Public support for the Dutch monarchy remains steady in 2026, even as criticism over its expenses continues to rise, according to the...
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EU roads grow safer, but regional gaps persist in 2024 fatality report
A modest but meaningful improvement in road safety was recorded across the European Union in 2024, as new data shows a continued decline...
Read More... Belgium seeks balance in China ties as Foreign Minister heads East for high-stakes talks
Belgium seeks balance in China ties as Foreign Minister heads East for high-stakes talks
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AfD surges to historic high, overtakes Germany’s governing conservatives in new poll
Germany’s political landscape is shifting sharply, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) reaching a record level of public...
Read More... Palestinians vote in first local elections in 21 years
Palestinians vote in first local elections in 21 years
Palestinians voted Saturday in their first local elections in over two decades, with the Palestinian Authority hoping the vote...
Read More... Berlin raises alarm over suspected Russian cyber campaign targeting political elite
Berlin raises alarm over suspected Russian cyber campaign targeting political elite
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Read More... Empire’s shadow: Europe confronts its colonial past in Brussels
Empire’s shadow: Europe confronts its colonial past in Brussels
At the House of European History, a new exhibition titled Postcolonial? sets out to tackle a question that remains deeply unsettled:...
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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…”
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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... -
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... -
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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A Royal bloom: Queen Mathilde honoured with exclusive azalea at Ghent Floraliën 2026
A Royal bloom: Queen Mathilde honoured with exclusive azalea at Ghent Floraliën 2026
Belgium’s beloved monarch Queen Mathilde will be honoured with a unique floral tribute at the upcoming Ghent Floraliën 2026, as a...
Read More... Dutch monarchy holds firm support despite growing cost concerns
Dutch monarchy holds firm support despite growing cost concerns
Public support for the Dutch monarchy remains steady in 2026, even as criticism over its expenses continues to rise, according to the...
Read More... EU roads grow safer, but regional gaps persist in 2024 fatality report
EU roads grow safer, but regional gaps persist in 2024 fatality report
A modest but meaningful improvement in road safety was recorded across the European Union in 2024, as new data shows a continued decline...
Read More... Belgium seeks balance in China ties as Foreign Minister heads East for high-stakes talks
Belgium seeks balance in China ties as Foreign Minister heads East for high-stakes talks
Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot is set to embark on a five-day diplomatic mission to China, aiming to deepen cooperation...
Read More... AfD surges to historic high, overtakes Germany’s governing conservatives in new poll
AfD surges to historic high, overtakes Germany’s governing conservatives in new poll
Germany’s political landscape is shifting sharply, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) reaching a record level of public...
Read More... Palestinians vote in first local elections in 21 years
Palestinians vote in first local elections in 21 years
Palestinians voted Saturday in their first local elections in over two decades, with the Palestinian Authority hoping the vote...
Read More... Berlin raises alarm over suspected Russian cyber campaign targeting political elite
Berlin raises alarm over suspected Russian cyber campaign targeting political elite
Germany is investigating a series of sophisticated phishing attacks aimed at senior politicians, diplomats, military personnel and journalists,...
Read More... Empire’s shadow: Europe confronts its colonial past in Brussels
Empire’s shadow: Europe confronts its colonial past in Brussels
At the House of European History, a new exhibition titled Postcolonial? sets out to tackle a question that remains deeply unsettled:...
Read More... King Charles to join New York leaders in 9/11 memorial ceremony during U.S. visit
King Charles to join New York leaders in 9/11 memorial ceremony during U.S. visit
Britain’s King Charles III will take part in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in New York alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani...
Read More... Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
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...
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...
A Royal bloom: Queen Mathilde honoured with exclusive azalea at Ghent Floraliën 2026
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Digital reading boom: e-book and audiobook sales surge across Europe in 2025
The appetite for digital reading continues to grow across the European Union, with new data showing a notable rise...23 April 2026Read More... -
Remembering Brussels: 10 years later – statement by President von der Leyen
Ten years ago, on 22 March 2016, Brussels, our common home, was attacked in a way it will never forget.21 March 2026Read More... -
Address by President von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference
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Statements by Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib on the 2026–2030 Gender Equality Strategy
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Address by President von der Leyen at the European Employment and Social Rights Forum
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A Royal bloom: Queen Mathilde honoured with exclusive azalea at Ghent Floraliën 2026
Belgium’s beloved monarch Queen Mathilde will be honoured with a unique floral tribute at the upcoming Ghent Floraliën...27 April 2026Read More...
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Dutch monarchy holds firm support despite growing cost concerns
Public support for the Dutch monarchy remains steady in 2026, even as criticism over its expenses continues to rise,...27 April 2026Read More...
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EU roads grow safer, but regional gaps persist in 2024 fatality report
A modest but meaningful improvement in road safety was recorded across the European Union in 2024, as new data shows...27 April 2026Read More...
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Belgium seeks balance in China ties as Foreign Minister heads East for high-stakes talks
Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot is set to embark on a five-day diplomatic mission to China, aiming to...27 April 2026Read More...
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AfD surges to historic high, overtakes Germany’s governing conservatives in new poll
Germany’s political landscape is shifting sharply, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) reaching a...27 April 2026Read More...
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