Euronews Travel : European travellers can now fall asleep in Brussels and wake up in Prague with the launch of a new sleeper train service ... Show more
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
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
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
Tightening of Brussels low-emissions zone would take 850,000 vehicles off the road
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Nigeria's central bank sets minimum capital base for banks: Nigeria's central bank on Thursday announced new minimum capital requirements for banks in a bid to ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigerias-central-bank-sets-minimum-capital-base-banks-2024-03-28/
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/
'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
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
ECB likely to start with 'moderate' rate cut this spring, Villeroy says: The European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to start off with a "moderate" interest rate ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-likely-start-with-moderate-rate-cut-this-spring-villeroy-2024-03-28/
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/
LIVE: Farmers protest with tractors in Brussels as EU agriculture ministers meet: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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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.
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/
SNB's Schlegel sees need for analysis of UBS's capital requirements: The Swiss National Bank's vice chairman called for an in-depth review of UBS's capital ...
reuters.com/business/finance/snbs-schlegel-sees-need-analysis-ubss-capital-requirements-2024-03-28/
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/
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
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/
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/
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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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/
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/
Bouchez was 'off the mark': Brussels will not deploy army to deal with drug violence
brusselstimes.com/brussels/983696/bouchez-was-off-the-mark-brussels-will-not-deploy-army-to-deal-with-drug-violence
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.
'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
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
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.
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
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
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
US State Secretary Antony Blinken to visit Belgium next week: The top US diplomat will attend a summit to celebrate NATO's 75th anniversary.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/984734/antony-blinken-in-brussels-and-leuven-next-week
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/
BoE's Mann says her rates view was finely balanced before March vote: Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on Monday that her position on the right ...
reuters.com/world/uk/boes-mann-says-her-rates-view-was-finely-balanced-before-march-vote-2024-03-25/
War in Ukraine and Gaza: EU summit breaks taboos: Less restraint towards Israel and more money for weapons for Ukraine: The EU states are dismantling their major ...
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Terror threat level remains at 3 in Belgium: Level 4 signifies an "imminent and severe threat", a justification not currently warranted ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/980260/terror-threat-level-remains-at-3-in-belgium
Central banks use AI to assess climate-related risks: Central bankers said on Tuesday they have broken new ground by using artificial intelligence to collect ...
reuters.com/technology/central-banks-use-ai-assess-climate-related-risks-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Central banks utilize AI for evaluating climate-related risks
- Central bankers have utilized artificial intelligence to gather data for assessing climate-related financial risks.
- The experimental Gaia AI project was used to analyze company reports on carbon emissions, green bonds, and voluntary net-zero commitments.
- Gaia provided transparent representation of indicators on climate-related financial risks and facilitated comparison across different jurisdictions.
- The flexible design of Gaia could serve as a model for AI-enabled applications in a broader range of use cases for central banks and the financial sector.
State of the Union: War economy and humanitarian aid: The economic impact of war and new sources of investment for defence were at the heart of the EU summit ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/22/state-of-the-union-war-economy-and-humanitarian-aid
Japan's exports rise as demand in major markets improves: Japan's exports grew for a third straight month in February demand improved in the U.S. ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-exports-rise-demand-major-markets-improves-2024-03-21/
Belgium's terrorism watch list shrinks but average threat increases: 88% of the individuals on the watch list come from jihadist ideology, 9% are related to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/982273/fewer-names-on-belgiums-terrorism-watch-list-but-average-threat-increases
Sri Lanka to start restructuring talks with investors next week, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/sri-lanka-start-restructuring-talks-with-investors-next-week-bloomberg-news-2024-03-20/
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says that Gaza has become a ‘graveyard for the many of the most important principles of humanitarian law’ at a meeting of ...
Shootings leave two dead in Brussels as it battles drug violence: Two people were killed in separate shootings in Brussels overnight, police said on Sunday ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/24/Shootings-leave-two-dead-in-Brussels-as-it-battles-drug-violence
Fossil fuel sector should pay climate finance, EU ministers say: The fossil fuel industry should help pay for fighting climate change in poorer countries under a ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/fossil-fuel-sector-should-pay-climate-finance-eu-ministers-say-2024-03-18/
After a failed agreement: EU and Switzerland are negotiating again: Three years ago, Switzerland collapsed negotiations with the EU. Now a new attempt begins - ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/schweiz-eu-annaeherung-100.html
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.
Oil prices rise on tighter supply, geopolitical risks: Oil prices ticked up in early Asian trading on Monday, firming up gains from last week when prices rose ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/oil-prices-rise-tighter-supply-geopolitical-risks-2024-03-18/
'Heartbroken' dad of Laken Riley demands Georgia gov declare migrant crisis an 'invasion'
nypost.com/2024/03/21/us-news/heartbroken-dad-of-laken-riley-demands-georgia-gov-declare-migrant-crisis-an-invasion-2/
Brussels to map out and target drug hotspots: In the face of rising drug crime, Brussels will focus its efforts on key drug "hotspots" in the capital ...
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Seven in ten Belgians would still vote without compulsory attendance: Belgium is one of the few European countries where attendance is compulsory ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/979571/seven-in-ten-belgians-would-still-vote-without-compulsory-attendance
Election call to all EU citizens: Go vote in June!: In the run-up to the 2024 European elections, Euronews spoke to many European decision-makers in Brussels ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/20/wahl-aufruf-an-alle-eu-burger-und-burgerinnen-geht-im-juni-wahlen
Yellen says expects rents, biggest contributor to inflation, to move down this year
reuters.com/markets/us/yellen-says-expects-rents-biggest-contributor-inflation-move-down-this-year-2024-03-13/
South Africa consumer inflation rises in February: South Africa's consumer inflation rose for the second month in a row in February to 5.6% year on year from 5 ...
reuters.com/markets/south-africa-consumer-inflation-rises-56-yy-february-2024-03-20/
Record-high increase in number of Belgians with diabetes: Since 2009, the number of people in Belgium diagnosed with diabetes has risen by almost 40% – but this ...
brusselstimes.com/health/976587/record-high-increase-in-number-of-belgians-with-diabetes
Brussels considers extra measure to monitor housing market: With the "price grid" with indicative rents for each housing type for each neighbourhood ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/980180/brussels-considers-extra-measure-to-monitor-housing-market
Thousands join Brussels march for Gaza ceasefire: An estimated 7,500 people took part in a march for Palestine held in Brussels over the weekend ...
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Belgium tightens tax rules for expats: Two recent court rulings demonstrate that expats are benefitting less and less from loose tax arrangements.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/977015/belgium-tightens-tax-rules-for-expats
Green Groups Protest 'Nuclear Fairy Tale' in Brussels: "All the evidence shows that nuclear power is too slow to build, too expensive ...
commondreams.org/news/protest-nuclear-power
One person shot dead as Brussels battles drug violence: Trafficking is on the rise in the Belgian capital
thenationalnews.com/world/2024/03/24/one-person-shot-dead-as-brussels-battles-drug-violence/
More calls for merger of Brussels police zones: The Groen and Ecolo political parties are the latest to voice support for merging Brussels’ six police zones ...
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ECB could start rate cuts in June, De Cos says: The European Central Bank could start cutting interest rates in June after a reduction in euro zone inflation ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecb-could-start-rate-cuts-june-de-cos-says-2024-03-17/
Taiwan c.bank chief says inflation will be above 2% this year, but lower than 2023
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/taiwan-cbank-chief-says-inflation-will-be-above-2-this-year-lower-than-2023-2024-03-19/
ECB's de Cos says economic growth might disappoint: Growth in the euro zone might disappoint, dragging down inflation with it, European Central Bank policymaker ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-de-cos-says-economic-growth-might-disappoint-2024-03-19/
French President Macron announces 'unprecedented operation' against drug trafficking in Marseille
brusselstimes.com/world-all-news/973341/french-president-macron-announces-unprecedented-operation-against-drug-trafficking-in-marseille
Mayors around Brussels-Midi area are asking for police reinforcements: This will not be achievable unless local officers are freed from other duties – such as ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/976135/mayors-around-brussels-midi-area-are-asking-for-police-reinforcements-tbtb
EU leaders to discuss breaking the defence bond taboo at summit: The highly divisive prospect of using so-called Eurobonds to finance efforts to ramp up the EU’s ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/21/eu-leaders-to-discuss-breaking-the-defence-bond-taboo-at-brussels-summit
Young, Portuguese, Green voters most in favour of stronger EU: exclusive poll: As European voters prepare for elections in June, just over one in five want to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/20/young-portuguese-green-voters-most-in-favour-of-stronger-eu-exclusive-poll
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
Belgium tightens tax rules for expats: Two recent court rulings demonstrate that expats are benefitting less and less from loose tax arrangements.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/977015/belgium-tightens-tax-rules-for-expats
900 protest against police violence in Brussels: An estimated 900 people took part in a Brussels march against police violence over the weekend ...
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