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Giannis Antetokounmpo awarded European Order of Merit by European Parliament
Giannis Antetokounmpo awarded European Order of Merit by European Parliament
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Read More... European Commission launches AI-powered tool to combat food fraud and safety risks across the EU
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Read More... EU Parliament kicks off March plenary amid global tensions and rising political violence
EU Parliament kicks off March plenary amid global tensions and rising political violence
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Explosion outside Liège synagogue in Belgium investigated as antisemitic attack
An explosion damaged a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège early Monday morning, authorities confirmed, in what city officials are...
Read More... Benelux countries sign new treaty to crack down on cross-border social fraud
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
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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
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Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
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Giannis Antetokounmpo awarded European Order of Merit by European Parliament
Giannis Antetokounmpo awarded European Order of Merit by European Parliament
The European Parliament has named Giannis Antetokounmpo among the first-ever recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit,...
Read More... European Commission launches AI-powered tool to combat food fraud and safety risks across the EU
European Commission launches AI-powered tool to combat food fraud and safety risks across the EU
The European Commission has unveiled TraceMap, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) platform aimed at enhancing food safety and combating...
Read More... EU Parliament kicks off March plenary amid global tensions and rising political violence
EU Parliament kicks off March plenary amid global tensions and rising political violence
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Read More... Explosion outside Liège synagogue in Belgium investigated as antisemitic attack
Explosion outside Liège synagogue in Belgium investigated as antisemitic attack
An explosion damaged a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège early Monday morning, authorities confirmed, in what city officials are...
Read More... Benelux countries sign new treaty to crack down on cross-border social fraud
Benelux countries sign new treaty to crack down on cross-border social fraud
Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening the fight against cross-border social fraud...
Read More... EU Parliament Committee backs tougher return rules for irregular migrants
EU Parliament Committee backs tougher return rules for irregular migrants
The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee has approved its position on a major reform of the European Union’s return policy...
Read More... EU invests €103 million in major climate and environmental projects across seven countries
EU invests €103 million in major climate and environmental projects across seven countries
The European Commission has announced a major investment of more than €103 million to support seven strategic environmental and climate...
Read More... Address by President von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference
Address by President von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference
“Check against delivery”
Read More... Dutch PM Rob Jetten warns Ukraine must not be overlooked as Middle East conflict escalates
Dutch PM Rob Jetten warns Ukraine must not be overlooked as Middle East conflict escalates
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has warned that international attention must not drift away from Ukraine as tensions rise in the Middle...
Read More... Belgium government agrees on major pension reform, final decision pending on part-time workers
Belgium government agrees on major pension reform, final decision pending on part-time workers
The Belgian federal government has reached a political agreement on a long-awaited pension reform, marking one of the most significant...
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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...
Giannis Antetokounmpo awarded European Order of Merit by European Parliament
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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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Giannis Antetokounmpo awarded European Order of Merit by European Parliament
The European Parliament has named Giannis Antetokounmpo among the first-ever recipients of the newly established...10 March 2026Read More...
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European Commission launches AI-powered tool to combat food fraud and safety risks across the EU
The European Commission has unveiled TraceMap, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) platform aimed at enhancing...10 March 2026Read More...
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EU Parliament kicks off March plenary amid global tensions and rising political violence
The European Parliament opened its plenary session for 9–12 March with President Roberta Metsola addressing pressing...10 March 2026Read More...
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Explosion outside Liège synagogue in Belgium investigated as antisemitic attack
An explosion damaged a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège early Monday morning, authorities confirmed, in what...10 March 2026Read More...
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Benelux countries sign new treaty to crack down on cross-border social fraud
Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening the fight against cross-border...10 March 2026Read More...
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