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Narva ‘People’s Republic’ rumors draw global media — locals dismiss propaganda narrative at Estonia’s border
Narva ‘People’s Republic’ rumors draw global media — locals dismiss propaganda narrative at Estonia’s border
Foreign journalists continue to descend on the Estonian border city of Narva, chasing a story that locals insist simply does not exist:...
Read More... Dutch authorities battle rising organized crime using legitimate businesses as fronts
Dutch authorities battle rising organized crime using legitimate businesses as fronts
Dutch authorities are facing mounting challenges in tackling organized crime networks that increasingly exploit legitimate businesses...
Read More... Germany's hidden military travel rule: what 20 million men need to know before leaving the country
Germany's hidden military travel rule: what 20 million men need to know before leaving the country
A newspaper stumbled onto a clause buried in a new law — and suddenly, Germany had a lot of explaining to do.
Read More... Ukraine and Syria deepen security ties as Zelensky expands Middle East strategy
Ukraine and Syria deepen security ties as Zelensky expands Middle East strategy
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Read More... Applications for Belgian federal government jobs soar in 2025 despite fewer vacancies
Applications for Belgian federal government jobs soar in 2025 despite fewer vacancies
Interest in federal government jobs surged again in 2025, with competition for positions reaching new highs. According to the responsible...
Read More... Italy’s Giorgia Meloni tours Gulf states amid Iran crisis to secure energy aupplies and strengthen strategic ties
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni tours Gulf states amid Iran crisis to secure energy aupplies and strengthen strategic ties
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni embarked on a discreet but highly strategic visit to the Gulf, arriving in Jeddah on Friday before...
Read More... Pope Leo XIV’s first Easter message urges world leaders to choose peace over war amid global conflicts
Pope Leo XIV’s first Easter message urges world leaders to choose peace over war amid global conflicts
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China executes French citizen over drug trafficking, sparking diplomatic tensions with France
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
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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
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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... -
Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
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Narva ‘People’s Republic’ rumors draw global media — locals dismiss propaganda narrative at Estonia’s border
Narva ‘People’s Republic’ rumors draw global media — locals dismiss propaganda narrative at Estonia’s border
Foreign journalists continue to descend on the Estonian border city of Narva, chasing a story that locals insist simply does not exist:...
Read More... Dutch authorities battle rising organized crime using legitimate businesses as fronts
Dutch authorities battle rising organized crime using legitimate businesses as fronts
Dutch authorities are facing mounting challenges in tackling organized crime networks that increasingly exploit legitimate businesses...
Read More... Germany's hidden military travel rule: what 20 million men need to know before leaving the country
Germany's hidden military travel rule: what 20 million men need to know before leaving the country
A newspaper stumbled onto a clause buried in a new law — and suddenly, Germany had a lot of explaining to do.
Read More... Ukraine and Syria deepen security ties as Zelensky expands Middle East strategy
Ukraine and Syria deepen security ties as Zelensky expands Middle East strategy
In a significant step toward strengthening regional alliances, Volodymyr Zelensky announced new commitments to security cooperation with...
Read More... Applications for Belgian federal government jobs soar in 2025 despite fewer vacancies
Applications for Belgian federal government jobs soar in 2025 despite fewer vacancies
Interest in federal government jobs surged again in 2025, with competition for positions reaching new highs. According to the responsible...
Read More... Italy’s Giorgia Meloni tours Gulf states amid Iran crisis to secure energy aupplies and strengthen strategic ties
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni tours Gulf states amid Iran crisis to secure energy aupplies and strengthen strategic ties
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni embarked on a discreet but highly strategic visit to the Gulf, arriving in Jeddah on Friday before...
Read More... Pope Leo XIV’s first Easter message urges world leaders to choose peace over war amid global conflicts
Pope Leo XIV’s first Easter message urges world leaders to choose peace over war amid global conflicts
In his first Easter Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful appeal to world leaders, urging them to abandon violence and embrace...
Read More... China executes French citizen over drug trafficking, sparking diplomatic tensions with France
China executes French citizen over drug trafficking, sparking diplomatic tensions with France
China confirmed on Sunday that it has executed a French national convicted of drug trafficking, defending its judicial process after criticism...
Read More... AI boom in Switzerland: 76% of adults now use Artificial Intelligence in daily life, survey finds
AI boom in Switzerland: 76% of adults now use Artificial Intelligence in daily life, survey finds
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life in Switzerland, with new data showing a sharp rise in adoption across...
Read More... Poland to fund 41 cultural heritage projects in Ukraine amid war, strengthening regional stability
Poland to fund 41 cultural heritage projects in Ukraine amid war, strengthening regional stability
Poland is stepping up its support for Ukraine’s cultural sector, announcing funding for 41 new projects aimed at preserving the country’s...
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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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Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
In 2024, women occupied 35.2% of managerial positions across the European Union, marking a steady rise from 31.8% a decade earlier, according to the latest EU laborRead More...
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Remembering Brussels: 10 years later – statement by President von der Leyen
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Narva ‘People’s Republic’ rumors draw global media — locals dismiss propaganda narrative at Estonia’s border
Foreign journalists continue to descend on the Estonian border city of Narva, chasing a story that locals insist...06 April 2026Read More...
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Dutch authorities battle rising organized crime using legitimate businesses as fronts
Dutch authorities are facing mounting challenges in tackling organized crime networks that increasingly exploit legitimate...06 April 2026Read More...
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Ukraine and Syria deepen security ties as Zelensky expands Middle East strategy
In a significant step toward strengthening regional alliances, Volodymyr Zelensky announced new commitments to security...06 April 2026Read More...
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Applications for Belgian federal government jobs soar in 2025 despite fewer vacancies
Interest in federal government jobs surged again in 2025, with competition for positions reaching new highs. According...06 April 2026Read More...
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