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Women in science and engineering hit record 7.9 million in the EU, new data show
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EU moves to finalise Gibraltar deal with UK, clearing border barriers and strengthening regional prosperity
EU moves to finalise Gibraltar deal with UK, clearing border barriers and strengthening regional prosperity
The European Commission has formally adopted proposals paving the way for the signing, provisional application, and final conclusion...
Read More... EU business registrations rise in Q4 2025 as bankruptcies accelerate across key sectors
EU business registrations rise in Q4 2025 as bankruptcies accelerate across key sectors
Business activity across the European Union showed a mixed but telling picture in the final months of 2025. New company formations continued...
Read More... EU sees sharp fall in asylum requests in November 2025 as Venezuelans lead new applications
EU sees sharp fall in asylum requests in November 2025 as Venezuelans lead new applications
In November 2025, the number of people seeking international protection in European Union countries continued its downward trend, according...
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Flemish cities plan €1.8 billion fire sale of public buildings as budget pressure mounts
Flemish cities and municipalities are preparing to sell €1.8 billion worth of public property in the coming years, as local authorities...
Read More... Belgium health minister warns of US ‘ideological offensive’ as diplomatic row with Ambassador deepens
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Read More... Poland’s Sikorski warns of rising transatlantic tensions as U.S. pushes its values on Europe
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EU Council appoints new EPPO prosecutors for Belgium and Czechia in key College renewal
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Read More... EU business activity surges in late 2025 as start-ups grow and bankruptcies climb
EU business activity surges in late 2025 as start-ups grow and bankruptcies climb
Business activity across the European Union showed clear signs of momentum—and strain—at the end of 2025, with more companies being...
Read More... Elina Laurinen takes the helm of European Commission representation in Finland
Elina Laurinen takes the helm of European Commission representation in Finland
The European Commission has appointed Elina Laurinen as the new Head of its Representation in Helsinki, marking a new chapter in 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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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 in science and engineering hit record 7.9 million in the EU, new data show
The presence of women in science and engineering across the European Union continues to grow, reaching a new milestone in 2024. According to theRead More...
EU moves to finalise Gibraltar deal with UK, clearing border barriers and strengthening regional prosperity
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President von der Leyen’s New Year address at the European Commission and Council reception
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EU moves to finalise Gibraltar deal with UK, clearing border barriers and strengthening regional prosperity
The European Commission has formally adopted proposals paving the way for the signing, provisional application, and...17 February 2026Read More...
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EU business registrations rise in Q4 2025 as bankruptcies accelerate across key sectors
Business activity across the European Union showed a mixed but telling picture in the final months of 2025. New company...17 February 2026Read More...
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EU sees sharp fall in asylum requests in November 2025 as Venezuelans lead new applications
In November 2025, the number of people seeking international protection in European Union countries continued its...17 February 2026Read More...
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Flemish cities plan €1.8 billion fire sale of public buildings as budget pressure mounts
Flemish cities and municipalities are preparing to sell €1.8 billion worth of public property in the coming years,...17 February 2026Read More...
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Belgium health minister warns of US ‘ideological offensive’ as diplomatic row with Ambassador deepens
Belgium’s health minister Frank Vandenbroucke has accused the United States of launching an “ideological attack”...17 February 2026Read More...
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