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Marine Le Pen rejects EU funds fraud claims as appeal trial puts 2027 presidential bid at risk
Marine Le Pen rejects EU funds fraud claims as appeal trial puts 2027 presidential bid at risk
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Tuesday forcefully denied accusations that her party ran an organized scheme to embezzle European...
Read More... EU Parliament to renovate Paul-Henri Spaak Building: €455 million green overhaul set for 2027–2031
EU Parliament to renovate Paul-Henri Spaak Building: €455 million green overhaul set for 2027–2031
The European Parliament is preparing a major renovation of its iconic Paul-Henri Spaak (SPAAK) building in Brussels, a project designed...
Read More... EU-funded NGO linked to online map targeting Jewish and Israeli-affiliated businesses in Catalonia
EU-funded NGO linked to online map targeting Jewish and Israeli-affiliated businesses in Catalonia
An online platform that mapped Jewish-owned businesses, schools, and Israel-linked companies across Catalonia has been linked to promotion...
Read More... EU Parliament opens January plenary with support for Greenland
EU Parliament opens January plenary with support for Greenland
The European Parliament opened its 19–22 January plenary session in Strasbourg with a solemn tone, as President Roberta Metsola led...
Read More... Portugal faces historic presidential run-off as socialist and far-right candidates advance
Portugal faces historic presidential run-off as socialist and far-right candidates advance
Portugal is heading for an unprecedented presidential run-off after voters delivered a fragmented result in the first round of elections, pushing...
Read More... Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
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...
Read More... Germany warns AI-generated Holocaust images are distorting history
Germany warns AI-generated Holocaust images are distorting history
Germany’s government and leading Holocaust memorial institutions have sounded the alarm over a growing wave of AI-generated images...
Read More... EU asylum applications fall sharply in October 2025, even as repeat claims surge
EU asylum applications fall sharply in October 2025, even as repeat claims surge
Asylum applications across the European Union fell markedly in October 2025, highlighting a slowdown in new arrivals even as repeat claims...
Read More... António José Seguro takes narrow lead in Portugal’s tight Presidential race ahead of January vote
António José Seguro takes narrow lead in Portugal’s tight Presidential race ahead of January vote
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Princess Elisabeth is steadily stepping into the international spotlight as part of her preparation to one day become Queen of Belgium....
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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…”
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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... -
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... -
Why Andorra finds EU membership unappealing?
Andorra, a small landlocked country located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, has long maintained a unique position in Europe. With a population ofRead More...
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Marine Le Pen rejects EU funds fraud claims as appeal trial puts 2027 presidential bid at risk
Marine Le Pen rejects EU funds fraud claims as appeal trial puts 2027 presidential bid at risk
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Tuesday forcefully denied accusations that her party ran an organized scheme to embezzle European...
Read More... EU Parliament to renovate Paul-Henri Spaak Building: €455 million green overhaul set for 2027–2031
EU Parliament to renovate Paul-Henri Spaak Building: €455 million green overhaul set for 2027–2031
The European Parliament is preparing a major renovation of its iconic Paul-Henri Spaak (SPAAK) building in Brussels, a project designed...
Read More... EU-funded NGO linked to online map targeting Jewish and Israeli-affiliated businesses in Catalonia
EU-funded NGO linked to online map targeting Jewish and Israeli-affiliated businesses in Catalonia
An online platform that mapped Jewish-owned businesses, schools, and Israel-linked companies across Catalonia has been linked to promotion...
Read More... EU Parliament opens January plenary with support for Greenland
EU Parliament opens January plenary with support for Greenland
The European Parliament opened its 19–22 January plenary session in Strasbourg with a solemn tone, as President Roberta Metsola led...
Read More... Portugal faces historic presidential run-off as socialist and far-right candidates advance
Portugal faces historic presidential run-off as socialist and far-right candidates advance
Portugal is heading for an unprecedented presidential run-off after voters delivered a fragmented result in the first round of elections, pushing...
Read More... Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
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...
Read More... Germany warns AI-generated Holocaust images are distorting history
Germany warns AI-generated Holocaust images are distorting history
Germany’s government and leading Holocaust memorial institutions have sounded the alarm over a growing wave of AI-generated images...
Read More... EU asylum applications fall sharply in October 2025, even as repeat claims surge
EU asylum applications fall sharply in October 2025, even as repeat claims surge
Asylum applications across the European Union fell markedly in October 2025, highlighting a slowdown in new arrivals even as repeat claims...
Read More... António José Seguro takes narrow lead in Portugal’s tight Presidential race ahead of January vote
António José Seguro takes narrow lead in Portugal’s tight Presidential race ahead of January vote
Socialist candidate António José Seguro has edged into first place in Portugal’s increasingly competitive presidential election,...
Read More... Princess Elisabeth takes on growing diplomatic role with NATO and EU leaders
Princess Elisabeth takes on growing diplomatic role with NATO and EU leaders
Princess Elisabeth is steadily stepping into the international spotlight as part of her preparation to one day become Queen of Belgium....
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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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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...
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Why Andorra finds EU membership unappealing?
Andorra, a small landlocked country located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, has long maintained a unique position in Europe. With a population ofRead More...
Marine Le Pen rejects EU funds fraud claims as appeal trial puts 2027 presidential bid at risk
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President von der Leyen’s New Year address at the European Commission and Council reception
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Marine Le Pen rejects EU funds fraud claims as appeal trial puts 2027 presidential bid at risk
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Tuesday forcefully denied accusations that her party ran an organized scheme...20 January 2026Read More...
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EU Parliament to renovate Paul-Henri Spaak Building: €455 million green overhaul set for 2027–2031
The European Parliament is preparing a major renovation of its iconic Paul-Henri Spaak (SPAAK) building in Brussels,...20 January 2026Read More...
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EU-funded NGO linked to online map targeting Jewish and Israeli-affiliated businesses in Catalonia
An online platform that mapped Jewish-owned businesses, schools, and Israel-linked companies across Catalonia has...20 January 2026Read More...
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EU Parliament opens January plenary with support for Greenland
The European Parliament opened its 19–22 January plenary session in Strasbourg with a solemn tone, as President...19 January 2026Read More...
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Portugal faces historic presidential run-off as socialist and far-right candidates advance
Portugal is heading for an unprecedented presidential run-off after voters delivered a fragmented result in the first round...19 January 2026Read More...
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