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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...
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Berlin rejects Putin’s push for Schroeder as Ukraine peace envoy
Germany has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could help broker future...
Read More... Belgium turns to Queen Mathilde for high-stakes trade mission to Turkey
Belgium turns to Queen Mathilde for high-stakes trade mission to Turkey
Queen Mathilde will lead Belgium’s upcoming trade mission to Turkey, stepping into a role long held by Princess Astrid as the country seeks...
Read More... EU approves €325 million recovery fund payment for Austria
EU approves €325 million recovery fund payment for Austria
The European Commission has approved Austria’s fourth payment request under the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, clearing the...
Read More... EU temporary protection for Ukrainians falls to 4.33 million in March
EU temporary protection for Ukrainians falls to 4.33 million in March
The number of Ukrainians and other non-EU citizens under temporary protection in the European Union fell to 4.33 million at the end of...
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France seeks African reset beyond former strongholds at Nairobi Summit amid waning West Africa influence
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Nearly three out of four Europeans believe their country has benefited from membership in the European Union, according to the latest Eurobarometer...
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
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Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
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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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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... Berlin rejects Putin’s push for Schroeder as Ukraine peace envoy
Berlin rejects Putin’s push for Schroeder as Ukraine peace envoy
Germany has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could help broker future...
Read More... Belgium turns to Queen Mathilde for high-stakes trade mission to Turkey
Belgium turns to Queen Mathilde for high-stakes trade mission to Turkey
Queen Mathilde will lead Belgium’s upcoming trade mission to Turkey, stepping into a role long held by Princess Astrid as the country seeks...
Read More... EU approves €325 million recovery fund payment for Austria
EU approves €325 million recovery fund payment for Austria
The European Commission has approved Austria’s fourth payment request under the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, clearing the...
Read More... EU temporary protection for Ukrainians falls to 4.33 million in March
EU temporary protection for Ukrainians falls to 4.33 million in March
The number of Ukrainians and other non-EU citizens under temporary protection in the European Union fell to 4.33 million at the end of...
Read More... France seeks African reset beyond former strongholds at Nairobi Summit amid waning West Africa influence
France seeks African reset beyond former strongholds at Nairobi Summit amid waning West Africa influence
France is attempting to recalibrate its relationship with Africa as it convenes a major summit in Kenya next week, shifting attention...
Read More... Europeans see EU as anchor of stability amid global turmoil, new survey finds
Europeans see EU as anchor of stability amid global turmoil, new survey finds
Nearly three out of four Europeans believe their country has benefited from membership in the European Union, according to the latest Eurobarometer...
Read More... Swiss middle class feels growing financial pressure, new data shows
Swiss middle class feels growing financial pressure, new data shows
Financial insecurity is spreading across Switzerland’s middle class, with many households struggling to absorb unexpected expenses...
Read More... EU’s Lahbib visits Beirut as humanitarian crisis deepens in Lebanon
EU’s Lahbib visits Beirut as humanitarian crisis deepens in Lebanon
European Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib visited Beirut on Friday to assess humanitarian operations and reaffirm the...
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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...
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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...11 May 2026Read More...
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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...11 May 2026Read More...
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Berlin rejects Putin’s push for Schroeder as Ukraine peace envoy
Germany has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could...10 May 2026Read More...
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Belgium turns to Queen Mathilde for high-stakes trade mission to Turkey
Queen Mathilde will lead Belgium’s upcoming trade mission to Turkey, stepping into a role long held by Princess Astrid...10 May 2026Read More...
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EU approves €325 million recovery fund payment for Austria
The European Commission has approved Austria’s fourth payment request under the EU’s Recovery and Resilience...10 May 2026Read More...
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