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Japan’s Emperor Naruhito to make historic Belgium visit marking 160 years of diplomatic ties
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito to make historic Belgium visit marking 160 years of diplomatic ties
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will travel to Belgium for an official visit on 23 and 24 June, commemorating 160 years...
Read More... EU agri-trade hits €24.7 billion surplus despite trade headwinds
EU agri-trade hits €24.7 billion surplus despite trade headwinds
The European Union’s agricultural sector maintained its status as a global powerhouse in 2025, posting a €24.7 billion trade surplus...
Read More... Dutch confidence in politics sinks to record low as public trust erodes
Dutch confidence in politics sinks to record low as public trust erodes
Public trust in Dutch politics has fallen to its lowest point in more than a decade, according to new figures released by Statistics...
Read More... EU border refusals rise as deportations increase in 2025
EU border refusals rise as deportations increase in 2025
The number of people denied entry at the European Union’s external borders rose significantly in 2025, while deportations to non-EU...
Read More... EU mobilizes emergency response to hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
EU mobilizes emergency response to hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
The European Commission has launched a massive coordinated operation to contain a Hantavirus outbreak and repatriate hundreds of passengers...
Read More... Age bias tops list of discrimination complaints in Flanders, new study finds
Age bias tops list of discrimination complaints in Flanders, new study finds
Age discrimination is the most commonly reported form of discrimination in Flanders, with four in ten residents saying they have experienced...
Read More... Euro and dollar locked in tug-of-war over EU trade supremacy
Euro and dollar locked in tug-of-war over EU trade supremacy
The euro and the US dollar continue to battle for dominance in the European Union’s international trade landscape. New data for 2025...
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EU and Syria pivot toward long-term recovery at landmark Brussels forum
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Poland has recorded the fastest growth in the world in the number of ultra-wealthy individuals over the past five years, according to...
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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... -
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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Japan’s Emperor Naruhito to make historic Belgium visit marking 160 years of diplomatic ties
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito to make historic Belgium visit marking 160 years of diplomatic ties
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will travel to Belgium for an official visit on 23 and 24 June, commemorating 160 years...
Read More... EU agri-trade hits €24.7 billion surplus despite trade headwinds
EU agri-trade hits €24.7 billion surplus despite trade headwinds
The European Union’s agricultural sector maintained its status as a global powerhouse in 2025, posting a €24.7 billion trade surplus...
Read More... Dutch confidence in politics sinks to record low as public trust erodes
Dutch confidence in politics sinks to record low as public trust erodes
Public trust in Dutch politics has fallen to its lowest point in more than a decade, according to new figures released by Statistics...
Read More... EU border refusals rise as deportations increase in 2025
EU border refusals rise as deportations increase in 2025
The number of people denied entry at the European Union’s external borders rose significantly in 2025, while deportations to non-EU...
Read More... EU mobilizes emergency response to hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
EU mobilizes emergency response to hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
The European Commission has launched a massive coordinated operation to contain a Hantavirus outbreak and repatriate hundreds of passengers...
Read More... Age bias tops list of discrimination complaints in Flanders, new study finds
Age bias tops list of discrimination complaints in Flanders, new study finds
Age discrimination is the most commonly reported form of discrimination in Flanders, with four in ten residents saying they have experienced...
Read More... Euro and dollar locked in tug-of-war over EU trade supremacy
Euro and dollar locked in tug-of-war over EU trade supremacy
The euro and the US dollar continue to battle for dominance in the European Union’s international trade landscape. New data for 2025...
Read More... EU and Syria pivot toward long-term recovery at landmark Brussels forum
EU and Syria pivot toward long-term recovery at landmark Brussels forum
Marking a decisive shift from a decade of crisis management to long-term nation-building, the European Commission and the Syrian Transitional...
Read More... Poland leads global surge in ultra-wealthy population as economy booms
Poland leads global surge in ultra-wealthy population as economy booms
Poland has recorded the fastest growth in the world in the number of ultra-wealthy individuals over the past five years, according to...
Read More... EU services sector hits speed bump in February despite annual growth
EU services sector hits speed bump in February despite annual growth
The European services sector experienced a slight cooling period in February 2026, with production dipping 0.3% across both the euro...
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...
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito to make historic Belgium visit marking 160 years of diplomatic ties
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Energy, food, and peace: Von der Leyen on the Middle East crisis
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Digital reading boom: e-book and audiobook sales surge across Europe in 2025
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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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Japan’s Emperor Naruhito to make historic Belgium visit marking 160 years of diplomatic ties
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will travel to Belgium for an official visit on 23 and 24 June, commemorating...12 May 2026Read More...
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EU agri-trade hits €24.7 billion surplus despite trade headwinds
The European Union’s agricultural sector maintained its status as a global powerhouse in 2025, posting a €24.7...12 May 2026Read More...
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Dutch confidence in politics sinks to record low as public trust erodes
Public trust in Dutch politics has fallen to its lowest point in more than a decade, according to new figures released...12 May 2026Read More...
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EU border refusals rise as deportations increase in 2025
The number of people denied entry at the European Union’s external borders rose significantly in 2025, while deportations...12 May 2026Read More...
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EU mobilizes emergency response to hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
The European Commission has launched a massive coordinated operation to contain a Hantavirus outbreak and repatriate...12 May 2026Read More...
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