Brussels-Berlin night train also stopping in Dresden and Prague from Monday: As part of the extended journey, the train will include 17 stops ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/974096/brussels-berlin-night-train-also-stopping-in-dresden-and-prague-from-monday
European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits
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Quick Glance: Europe Considers Using Profits from Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine
- Following the freezing of over $300 billion in assets, European leaders may propose utilizing profits from immobilized assets to aid Ukraine.
- A proposal could offer about $3 billion annually for weapons to support Ukraine in battle as U.S. funding stalls and Ukraine faces desperation.
- Despite the potential aid for Ukraine, the proposal is viewed by some as not extraordinary but also not negligible.
- The debate on using frozen assets gains momentum as the EU grapples with how to address Russia's threat to global stability.
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Quick Glance: Farmers Rally for Food Security
- Farmers protest against food imports and labeling.
- Protests highlight the growing challenges faced by British farming.
- Criticism of trade deals and inadequate food security monitoring.
- Call for European regulation alignment to support British farmers.
Belgium in Brief: The highs and lows of Ramadan in Brussels: Despite the brimming solidarity that flows during Ramadan, there are some things that goodwill alone ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-in-brief/983552/belgium-in-brief-the-highs-and-lows-of-ramadan-in-brussels
Happiness levels in Belgium at lowest point since records began: Behind the national figures hide striking regional differences, with Flanders being the happiest ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/975499/happiness-levels-at-lowest-point-since-records-began-brussels-is-unhappiest
Decathlon gives Brussels residents free training to become bicycle repairers: "There were initially only eight places available for the training ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/979473/decathlon-gives-brussels-residents-free-training-to-become-bicycle-repairers
Brussels' ambitious tree planting plans add 1,200 new blooms: About 1,200 trees have been planted in the Brussels region since the start of the planting ...
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'This is not a life': Ramadan inside the squats of Brussels: "Normally, Ramadan is such a special time. But there isn't really any community spirit here ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/982287/sense-of-community-ramadan-inside-the-squats-of-brussels
'Flavour wizard:' Japanese chocolatier conquers Belgium.
When Yasushi Sasaki moved from Japan to Belgium at the age of 19 ... Show more
Brussels-Berlin night train also stopping in Dresden and Prague from Monday: As part of the extended journey, the train will include 17 stops ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/974096/brussels-berlin-night-train-also-stopping-in-dresden-and-prague-from-monday
Adult baptisms double in ten years: Most baptisms are held in the run-up to Easter, following a yearlong preparation for the candidates.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/982454/adult-baptisms-double-in-ten-years
Violent farmers' protests in Brussels - Police intervene: In the Belgian capital Brussels, farmers are protesting against EU regulations. Violent escalations ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/bruessel-bauernproteste-eu-100.html
EU members call for revision of anti-deforestation law: A group of EU countries led by Austria is calling for urgent revisions to the bloc's anti-deforestation ...
reuters.com/business/environment/eu-members-call-revision-anti-deforestation-law-2024-03-25/
New night train: Fall asleep in Brussels - wake up in Prague: A Dutch startup has launched a new night train connection. The European Sleeper travels from ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/27/neuer-nachtzug-einschlafen-in-brussel-aufwachen-in-prag
Flibco launches new service linking Antwerp to Brussels' airports: The new service will be inaugurated on 25 April.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/981767/flibco-launches-new-service-linking-antwerp-to-brussels-airports
Several Brussels tramlines interrupted over Easter weekend: Tram traffic on the North-South axis in Brussels will be suspended for three days over the Easter ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/973342/several-brussels-tramlines-interrupted-over-easter-weekend
Belgian farmers block EU district as ministers meet: Belgian farmers protest outside a meeting of EU agriculture ministers hoping to calm anger about foreign ...
reuters.com/pictures/belgian-farmers-block-eu-district-ministers-meet-2024-03-26/
Environmental activists, including Greenpeace, held a protest on the day of an IAEA Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, calling for a focus on renewable energy ... Show more
New night train connects four capitals from Brussels to Prague: “Night trains are now making a comeback all over Europe and I am very glad that the Czech ...
euronews.com/travel/2024/03/25/european-sleeper-new-brussels-prague-night-train-aims-to-hit-the-tracks-next-year
'Like a big family': A day in a Brussels bakery during Ramadan: The Brussels Times spoke to a popular bakery in the Midi-Lemonnier quarter to understand local ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/973757/like-a-big-family-brussels-muslim-community-during-ramadan
Earth Hour: Brussels' Grand Place to be plunged into darkness on Saturday: In Brussels, the façades of the Grand Place, Bourse and the Atomium will have their ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/974010/earth-hour-brussels-grand-place-to-be-plunged-into-darkness-on-saturday
Earth Hour: Brussels' Grand Place to be plunged into darkness on Saturday: In Brussels, the façades of the Grand Place, Bourse and the Atomium will have their ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/974010/earth-hour-brussels-grand-place-to-be-plunged-into-darkness-on-saturday
Tightening of Brussels low-emissions zone would take 850,000 vehicles off the road
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Deutsche Bank shares scale 6-year high as MS upgrades: Shares in Deutsche Bank climbed to their highest in more than six years on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/business/finance/deutsche-bank-shares-scale-6-year-high-ms-upgrades-2024-03-27/
Brussels-North reclaims title of busiest station in Belgium: The country's least frequented station was Beignée (Hainaut province), where just nine passengers ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/982150/brussels-north-reclaims-title-of-busiest-station-in-belgium
Tractors again descend on Brussels in protest against ‘spaghetti’ of red tape: Hundreds of farmers protest in Brussels against climate change reforms and the ...
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/03/26/tractors-again-descend-on-brussels-in-protest-against-spaghetti-of-red-tape/
One in three Belgian companies want to cut remote working hours: "Although both employers and employees recognise that working from home is good for ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/970381/one-in-three-belgian-companies-want-to-cut-remote-working-hours
Brussels passes bill to prevent purchase of products from Israeli West Bank settlements
brusselstimes.com/belgium/981659/brussels-passes-bill-to-prevent-purchase-of-products-from-israeli-west-bank-settlements
EU leaders invite Bosnia to membership talks in historic step: European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to invite Bosnia to open EU membership negotiations ...
reuters.com/world/europe/bosnia-close-eu-green-light-membership-talks-2024-03-21/
Euronews Green : Manure vs water cannon as farmers clashed with police in Brussels today.
The farmers staged a protest ahead of a meeting of 27 EU agriculture ministers ... Show more
Farmers set fire in Maelbeek metro station: The atmosphere during the farmers' protest in Brussels briefly turned hostile and saw fires being set across the EU ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/982363/farmers-set-fire-in-maelbeek-metro-station-entrance-tbtb
States commit to accelerated expansion of nuclear power: At the Brussels nuclear power summit, a good 30 countries committed to new nuclear power plants and life ...
heise.de/news/Staaten-verpflichten-sich-zu-beschleunigtem-Ausbau-von-Atomkraft-9663186.html
Argentine markets in celebratory mood ahead of Easter break: Argentina's markets are in celebration mode ahead of the long Easter public holiday with sovereign ...
reuters.com/markets/argentine-markets-celebratory-mood-ahead-easter-break-2024-03-25/
Anyone who wants nature conservation must not leave the field to the farmers: In constant fear of the “greenlash,” the EU is burying its groundbreaking nature ...
spektrum.de/kolumne/kommentar-die-eu-darf-den-bauern-nicht-das-feld-ueberlassen/2212156
Oppenheimer most bullish in its year-end forecast for S&P 500: Oppenheimer Asset Management on Monday became the most bullish among global brokerages in its ...
reuters.com/markets/us/oppenheimer-most-bullish-its-year-end-forecast-sp-500-2024-03-25/
Malaysia's Feb CPI rises 1.8% on-year, more than forecast: Malaysia's consumer price index (CPI) in February rose 1.8% from a year earlier ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysias-feb-cpi-rises-18-on-year-more-than-forecast-2024-03-25/
Farmers' protests in Brussels and London: Burning hay bales and Molotov cocktails. In Brussels, farmers demonstrated again against EU agricultural policy ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/27/bauernproteste-in-brussel-und-london
Chinese police officers to go on patrol in Hungary: Hungary is receiving massive criticism from Brussels. The country plans to send Chinese and Hungarian police ...
diepresse.com/18308070/chinesische-polizisten-sollen-in-ungarn-auf-patrouille-gehen
EU relaxes requirements for farmers: Fewer obligations, more leeway: EU agriculture ministers have decided to make things easier for farmers at a meeting in ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-bauernproteste-100.html
Indian shares open lower as Fed-driven global rally hits a pause: Indian shares opened lower on Tuesday, as investors booked profits on the back of weekly gains ...
reuters.com/world/india/indian-shares-set-open-higher-tracking-asian-peers-2024-03-26/
Two shootings in Brussels last night: Two dead, perpetrator(s) still on the run: Two people were killed in two different shootings in Brussels last night: one in ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/979263/another-shooting-in-brussels-one-man-dead-perpetrators-still-on-the-run
Brussels goes green to celebrate spring’s arrival: The historic centre of Brussels has been decorated in celebration of the impending arrival of spring ...
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Buyers in Brussels can save up to €150,000 when foregoing garden: In Brussels, a house with a larger garden costs on average €100,000 more than a comparable ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/980602/brussels-properties-pricier-than-ever-when-including-garden
ECB moving towards rate cut, Italy's Panetta says: The European Central Bank (ECB) is moving towards an interest rate cut as inflation is falling rapidly and ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-moving-towards-rate-cut-italys-panetta-says-2024-03-25/
BoE's Mann says markets are pricing in too many rate cuts: Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann, who last week dropped her call for increases in borrowing ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/boes-mann-says-markets-are-pricing-too-many-rate-cuts-2024-03-26/
International Happiness Day: Belgium rises one place on global leaderboard: In Belgium, people aged 30 to 40 are the happiest and older people are the unhappiest ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/973487/international-happiness-day-belgium-rises-one-place-on-global-leaderboard-tbtb
Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
- For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.
- The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.
- This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.
- Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
BOJ must support economy with easy policy, says Governor Ueda: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday it was important to support the economy with ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-must-support-economy-with-easy-policy-says-governor-ueda-2024-03-27/
South African rand edges higher ahead of rate decision: The South African rand edged higher at the start of a week that will include the central bank's decision ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-edges-higher-ahead-rate-decision-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: South African Rand Shows Strength Ahead of Interest Rate Decision
- The value of the South African rand increased at the beginning of a week that will involve the central bank's decision on interest rates.
- Observers await the South African Reserve Bank's interest rate announcement on Wednesday following a rise in inflation to 5.6% in February, approaching the upper limit of the central bank's preferred range of 3% to 6%.
- Enhancing investor confidence through positive changes in local economic strategies could potentially lead to a recovery in the value of the local currency and the overall economic outlook.
- South Africa's benchmark 2030 government bond remained unchanged in early transactions, yielding 10.425%.
South African rand flat ahead of central bank's rate decision: South Africa's rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the central bank's ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-flat-ahead-central-banks-rate-decision-2024-03-27/
SNCB offers special train service for Paris Olympics: Belgian train operator SNCB will offer additional trains for the Paris Olympics this summer ...
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War in Gaza: Four EU countries want to recognize Palestinian state: At the summit in Brussels, the EU is calling more sharply than ever for a ceasefire in Gaza - ...
spiegel.de/politik/israel-gaza-krieg-vier-eu-laender-wollen-palaestinensischen-staat-anerkennen-a-e55ecbaa-5601-4415-9f90-926b0331a225
Britain's Co-op Bank plans 400 layoffs as merger talks continue: Britain's Co-operative Bank said on Tuesday it had started a consultation to cut around 400 jobs ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britains-co-op-bank-plans-400-layoffs-2024-03-26/
Quick Glance: Cost-Cutting Measures: Co-operative Bank to Slash 400 Jobs
- The Co-operative Bank has announced plans to cut 400 positions to boost efficiency and reduce costs. This action is part of the lender's largest cost-cutting and restructuring programme since being rescued by hedge funds in 2017.
- The layoffs will impact various areas of the business, including its 50 branches, aiming to decrease the workforce of 3,000 employees by approximately 12%.
- These cuts signify a significant step as part of the bank's transformation plan following efforts over the past three years to simplify the lender and foster sustainable growth.
- A potential agreement could lead to the ethical bank returning to member ownership and operating as a key player in the High Street with nearly 5 million customers.
Bruxelles Propreté opens largest recycling park in Capital Region: With the unveil of its largest Recypark, the city is setting a course towards its ecological ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/982151/bruxelles-proprete-opens-largest-recycling-park-in-capital-region
'Painful memory': Brussels marks eight years since deadly terror attacks: "Eight years ago, our country was hit by terrorist attacks in Zaventem and ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/976872/painful-memory-brussels-marks-eight-years-since-deadly-terror-attacks-tbtb
Olympics 2024: SNCB launches new Paris-Brussels trains for the summer: The national railway operator wants to continue the more affordable service between ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/971845/worlds-sports-centre-sncb-launches-new-paris-brussels-offer-for-the-summer-tbtb
Hundreds of people demonstrate against racism in Brussels city centre: "Not responding as a society and government against racism and discrimination means ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/979451/hundreds-of-people-demonstrate-against-racism-in-brussels-city-centre
SPECIAL EDITION
Get a taste of the live broadcast of 'Brussels, my love?' from the Albert Hall in Brussels.
On our first panel of MEPs:
-Peter Liese ... Show more
Cinema Nova’s future assured 'until 2092' following successful fundraising campaign
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BOJ ends negative rate policy: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Tuesday decided to end its negative interest rate policy, marking a landmark shift away from its huge ...
reuters.com/business/finance/boj-ends-negative-rate-policy-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
Ukraine prepares to join the EU club — but Brussels doesn’t want to talk about it
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Farmers’ protests: New Brussels demo begins with bonfire outside EU Parliament: Tractors circle Place du Luxembourg and block roads around the EU capital.
politico.eu/article/farmers-protests-new-brussels-demo-begins-with-bonfire-outside-eu-parliament/
Belgians encouraged to eat less meat as plant-based food becomes more affordable: People in Belgium consume an average of 82 kg of meat each year – twice the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/964664/belgians-encouraged-to-eat-less-meat-as-plant-based-food-becomes-more-affordable
A shop has opened in Brussels selling still-sealed unwanted Amazon parcels by weight, effectively a lottery ticket that could win the holder a connected watch ... Show more
Quick Glance: Take a Chance in Brussels: Shop Sells Unwanted Amazon Parcels
- A shop in Brussels sells still-sealed unwanted Amazon parcels.
- Customers can choose a box for 16 euros per kilo and some open them on the spot.
- Some are happy with items like connected watches or smartphones, while others receive odd items.
- The shop, Pile ou Face, has contracts with Amazon in Europe to receive unused parcels that were previously destroyed.
Sweden's SBB to buy back debt at 60% discount: Swedish real estate group SBB said on Sunday it would buy back debt worth 407.7 million euros ($441 million) for ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/swedens-sbb-buy-back-debt-60-discount-2024-03-24/
Specialised centre for children with cancer could be opened in Brussels: Questions have been raised about the need for extra support for families who will have ...
brusselstimes.com/health/980057/specialised-centre-for-children-with-cancer-could-be-opened-in-brussels
Brussels may replace bin collection system with underground waste containers: The system means an end to rubbish bags being left on the pavement every few days ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/972244/brussels-may-replace-bin-collection-system-with-underground-waste-containers
Suspect arrested for fatal shooting in Laeken: The perpetrator or perpetrators were on the run but one suspect has now been arrested.
brusselstimes.com/brussels/980780/suspect-arrested-for-fatal-shooting-in-laeken-tbtb
2024 Listen Festival: Brussels alive with electronic music: Listen has established itself as Brussels' premier electronic music festival, hosting around 25 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/981839/2024-listen-festival-brussels-alive-with-electronic-music
Two more Brussels shootings result in growing security concerns: 66% of Brussels residents say they feel more unsafe, 69% want more police on the streets and 78% ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/980181/two-more-brussels-shootings-result-in-growing-security-concerns-tbtb
🚨SPECIAL EDITION
This week, #BrusselsMyLove was live from the Albert Hall in Brussels.
Behind the scenes🎬, live audience, VIPs all around.. ... Show more
EU agrees on sanctions on Hamas, violent West Bank settlers: European Union foreign ministers agreed in principle on Monday to impose sanctions on Israeli ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-agrees-sanctions-hamas-violent-west-bank-settlers-2024-03-18/
EU leaders to back tighter euro zone fiscal stance in 2025: European Union leaders will back on Friday a slightly tighter fiscal policy for the euro zone next ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/eu-leaders-back-tighter-euro-zone-fiscal-stance-2025-2024-03-22/
Brussels food and drink: Innovative restaurants, drinks and cafés: "I have finally found the brasserie of my dreams in Brussels: a place where you ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/971826/brussels-food-and-drink-innovative-restaurants-drinks-food-and-cafes-2
Brussels museums launch Nocturnes season of late-night openings on 11 April : From workshops on tattoos, tango and fanzines to film screenings and torchlit walks ...
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Brussels' open-air pool to open sauna this summer: The construction of the long-awaited poolside sauna was postponed due to a series of break-ins which left the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/970380/brussels-open-air-pool-to-open-sauna-this-summer
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