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EU strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life: key features and significance
EU strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life: key features and significance
After 2015, combating anti-Semitism became one of the pressing issues in the European Union. Mass terrorist attacks against the Jewish...
Read More... EU hails US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire as momentary reprieve in broader conflict
EU hails US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire as momentary reprieve in broader conflict
Europe’s top foreign policy officials welcomed an unexpected two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday,...
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Brussels named European Capital of Democracy 2027: a city championing citizen participation
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Read More... US–Iran ceasefire boosts global markets as oil prices plunge and Strait of Hormuz reopens
US–Iran ceasefire boosts global markets as oil prices plunge and Strait of Hormuz reopens
Global financial markets rallied on Wednesday after a surprise ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran eased fears of...
Read More... Only 40% of europeans over 65 feel healthy, new EU data shows sharp age divide
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World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
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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... -
Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
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EU strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life: key features and significance
EU strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life: key features and significance
After 2015, combating anti-Semitism became one of the pressing issues in the European Union. Mass terrorist attacks against the Jewish...
Read More... EU hails US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire as momentary reprieve in broader conflict
EU hails US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire as momentary reprieve in broader conflict
Europe’s top foreign policy officials welcomed an unexpected two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday,...
Read More... ING bank’s attempt to exit Russia stalled as Kremlin blocks sale
ING bank’s attempt to exit Russia stalled as Kremlin blocks sale
Dutch banking giant ING has announced that its efforts to divest from Russia have hit a roadblock. The sale of ING Russia, originally...
Read More... EU and Morocco launch digital dialogue to boost AI, infrastructure and strategic partnership
EU and Morocco launch digital dialogue to boost AI, infrastructure and strategic partnership
The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have taken a significant step forward in their long-standing partnership by launching a...
Read More... Brussels named European Capital of Democracy 2027: a city championing citizen participation
Brussels named European Capital of Democracy 2027: a city championing citizen participation
Brussels has been officially designated the European Capital of Democracy for the coming year, reinforcing its status as a political...
Read More... US–Iran ceasefire boosts global markets as oil prices plunge and Strait of Hormuz reopens
US–Iran ceasefire boosts global markets as oil prices plunge and Strait of Hormuz reopens
Global financial markets rallied on Wednesday after a surprise ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran eased fears of...
Read More... Only 40% of europeans over 65 feel healthy, new EU data shows sharp age divide
Only 40% of europeans over 65 feel healthy, new EU data shows sharp age divide
A new snapshot of health across Europe reveals a striking contrast between generations: while most young people feel healthy, confidence...
Read More... Eurozone house prices rise 5.1% in 2025 as Southern and Eastern Europe lead property boom
Eurozone house prices rise 5.1% in 2025 as Southern and Eastern Europe lead property boom
House prices across Europe continued their steady climb at the end of 2025, with growth holding firm despite signs of slowing momentum...
Read More... Belgium inflation forecast jumps to 3.2% in 2026 as energy prices surge
Belgium inflation forecast jumps to 3.2% in 2026 as energy prices surge
Belgium is bracing for higher inflation than previously expected, as new forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau point to a notable...
Read More... Flemish government to build 56,000 new social homes by 2042 amid housing crisis
Flemish government to build 56,000 new social homes by 2042 amid housing crisis
The Flemish government has unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle the region’s growing housing crisis by constructing up to 56,000 additional...
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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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
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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EU strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life: key features and significance
After 2015, combating anti-Semitism became one of the pressing issues in the European Union. Mass terrorist attacks...08 April 2026Read More...
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EU hails US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire as momentary reprieve in broader conflict
Europe’s top foreign policy officials welcomed an unexpected two‑week ceasefire between the United States and...08 April 2026Read More...
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ING bank’s attempt to exit Russia stalled as Kremlin blocks sale
Dutch banking giant ING has announced that its efforts to divest from Russia have hit a roadblock. The sale of ING...08 April 2026Read More...
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EU and Morocco launch digital dialogue to boost AI, infrastructure and strategic partnership
The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have taken a significant step forward in their long-standing partnership...08 April 2026Read More...
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Brussels named European Capital of Democracy 2027: a city championing citizen participation
Brussels has been officially designated the European Capital of Democracy for the coming year, reinforcing its status...08 April 2026Read More...
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