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Some Euro-Area Sovereign Ratings Are Under Pressure, Scope Says: A failure of some euro-area countries to repair public finances is jeopardizing their credit ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/some-euro-area-sovereign-ratings-are-under-pressure-scope-says
“Together for a strong Europe” - This is the motto under which Katarina Barley is running as the SPD's top candidate in the European elections in June ... Show more #phoenix #europawahl #barley #spd #brüssel
Brussels' under-used offices increasingly converted into homes: A quarter of new housing in Brussels is converted from office spaces, according to a new ...
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Promoted | Boost your career with KU Leuven’s Management of Engineering: This academic year, the brand new Master of Management Engineering was launched on KU ...
brusselstimes.com/1014225/boost-your-career-with-the-ku-leuvens-management-of-engineering
The Belgian perk of choice? Meal vouchers widespread in Brussels and Wallonia: Belgians prefer meal vouchers over better compensation and additional holidays ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019696/the-belgian-perk-of-choice-meal-vouchers-widespread-in-brussels-and-wallonia
Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
reuters.com/world/europe/security-equipment-company-raided-eu-over-foreign-subsidies-concerns-2024-04-23/
Ukraine’s Allies Fear the Worst and Hope for a Turning Point: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/ukraine-s-allies-fear-the-worst-and-hope-for-a-turning-point
New York to Brussels, Belgium for only $320 roundtrip: Cheap flights from New York to Brussels, Belgium for only $320 roundtrip with Scandinavian Airlines.
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U.S. bank regulators extend comment period on Capital One-Discover deal: U.S. bank regulators announced Wednesday they were extending the comment period on ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/us-bank-regulators-extend-comment-period-capital-one-discover-deal-2024-04-24/
Orbán opens EU election campaign with criticism of Brussels and Ukraine aid: According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, there is a majority in favor of war in ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/orban-eroffnet-eu-wahlkampf-mit-kritik-an-brussel-und-ukraine-hilfe
Sportive socialising: Where to exercise as an expat in Brussels: From hiking across Belgium's beautiful countryside to ultimate frisbee in Brussels' Parc de ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/998967/sportive-socialising-where-to-exercise-as-an-expat-in-brussels
Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors: Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness ...
reuters.com/world/europe/rights-concerns-costs-undermine-turkey-eu-migrant-deal-say-auditors-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Rights Concerns, Costs Impact Turkiye-EU Migrant Deal
- Turkiye's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness of the EU migration deal with Ankara.
- EU auditors raised concerns about NGOs' ability to operate projects due to Turkiye's authoritarian turn and crackdown on dissent.
- The report highlighted challenges in managing EU aid amidst Turkiye's economic downturn and rule of law backsliding by Ankara.
- The European Commission's lack of cost analysis and uncertainty post-aid end call for improvements in impact demonstration, sustainability, and value for money.
Filing taxes online possible from today: What to know: What are the deadlines to fill out your taxes, either online or on paper? And what changes could impact ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019609/filing-taxes-online-possible-from-today-what-to-know-tbtb
Belgium welcomes UNRWA report saying Israel 'yet to provide evidence' for claims: "Belgium has maintained its funding and calls on other governments to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1017992/belgium-welcomes-unrwa-report-saying-israel-yet-to-provide-evidence-for-claims
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Pogacar solos to Liege triumph: Tadej Pogacar destroyed the field with a stunning solo attack to win Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday ...
reuters.com/sports/cycling/pogacar-solos-liege-triumph-2024-04-21/
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/transgender-influencer-dylan-mulvaney-to-speak-at-st-louis-university/article_124fedda-fc02-11ee-89a4-87bab9442f3a.html
Brussels, Belgium to Singapore for only €460 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Brussels, Belgium to Singapore for only €460 roundtrip with British Airways.
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Safety by design: Lessons in mainstreaming digital assets : Building new financial market infrastructure with 'safety by design' will require a spirit of ...
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Train composition now visible on SNCB's journey planner: The new feature informs passengers about the number of carriages, the location of the bicycle carriage ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1012795/train-composition-now-visible-on-sncbs-journey-planner
Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated: The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and ...
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BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says: The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again if trend inflation accelerates toward its 2% ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-will-hike-rates-if-trend-inflation-accelerates-says-gov-ueda-2024-04-23/
EQT Said to Consider Azelis Options Amid Suitor Interest: Private equity firm EQT AB is considering options for Belgian chemical distribution company Azelis ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/eqt-said-to-consider-azelis-options-amid-suitor-interest
Budapest, Hungary to Entebbe, Uganda for only €324 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Budapest, Hungary to Entebbe, Uganda for only €324 roundtrip with Brussels ...
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Berlin, Germany to Entebbe, Uganda for only €385 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Berlin, Germany to Entebbe, Uganda for only €385 roundtrip with Brussels Airlines.
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Lufthansa and Eurowings among four airlines to back Europe with message on A320s
aerotime.aero/articles/lufthansa-eurowings-fuselage-message-europe
Belgians see wealth grow by €62.5 billion again in year
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1005707/belgians-see-wealth-grow-by-e62-5-billion-again-in-year
Accra, Ghana to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Accra, Ghana to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip with Brussels Airlines.
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Mexico's Galapagos Islands: Unique Oasis Cuatro Ciénegas Dries Up: The ancient oasis of Cuatro Ciénegas is a unique ecosystem with microorganisms from hundreds ...
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Japan's corporate service inflation perks up in March: Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2 ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-corporate-service-inflation-perks-up-march-2024-04-24/
SNB raises minimum reserve requirement for domestic banks: The Swiss National Bank said on Monday it is raising the minimum reserve requirement for domestic ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/snb-raises-minimum-reserve-requirement-domestic-banks-2024-04-22/
Brussels house prices further dropped though flats grow more expensive: With the European Central Bank (ECB) not expected to lower interest rates until June ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1009977/brussels-house-prices-further-dropped-though-flats-grow-more-expensive
Highway code may change for cargo bikes: Cargo bikes, some of which can transport up to four children as well as pets and shopping, are on the rise in Brussels - ...
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Exclusive: Poland focusing on EU recovery grants, law change to ramp up investments
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-focusing-eu-recovery-grants-law-change-ramp-up-investments-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Poland's Strategy for EU Recovery Grants and Law Change to Boost Investments
- With a little over two years left to spend European Union recovery money, Poland is firmly focusing on maximizing the smaller grants portion of the program, while viewing cheap loans as a secondary component.
- Poland is expected to receive 6 billion euros from recovery funds on Monday, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government is revising the national reconstruction plan to list projects and reforms aimed for approval by Brussels this month.
- To expedite investments, the Polish government is also working on amending existing laws to avoid converting all incoming euro-denominated funds into Polish zlotys, with a decision expected either this month or next.
- However, some economists caution that investor optimism regarding the inflow of funds may be excessive, especially with the upcoming Polish presidential elections next year potentially impacting the implementation of necessary reforms to ensure the continuous flow of funds.
Hungary's Orbán launches EU election campaign with pledge to 'occupy Brussels': Hungary's prime minister has portrayed Europe as a continent teetering on the ...
apnews.com/article/orban-hungary-eu-elections-c06a7625d8d4f8d5d4f550caf9a34178
Aussie, NZ dollars tumble on risk-off moves; yen rises: A wave of risk aversion swept over markets on Friday and sent the Australian and New Zealand dollars ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/surging-dollar-set-weekly-gain-us-data-fed-push-back-rate-cuts-2024-04-19/
Four Belgian universities feature in top 50 courses globally: Out of over 16,400 courses worldwide, 71 feature in the top 100, making Belgium the eighth-best ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1001398/four-belgian-universities-feature-in-top-50-courses-globally
EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say: The European Commission is expected to sue Germany for charging its neighbours an extra fee for buying ...
reuters.com/business/energy/eu-expected-sue-germany-over-gas-tariff-sources-say-2024-04-17/
Italy expects ECB to start cutting rates in second half of year: Italy expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to start cutting interest rates from the second ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/italy-expects-ecb-start-cutting-rates-second-half-year-2024-04-22/
BNP Paribas to acquire Fosun's 9% stake in Belgiuan insurer Ageas: BNP Paribas has signed an agreement with China's Fosun Group to acquire its 9% stake in ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/bnp-paribas-acquire-fosuns-9-stake-belgiuan-insurer-ageas-2024-04-14/
Helen Fares: SWR presenter boycotts Israeli products in video - broadcaster reacts
welt.de/vermischtes/article250922618/Helen-Fares-SWR-Moderatorin-boykottiert-in-Video-israelische-Produkte-Sender-reagiert.html
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Moderator: SWR Responds to Political Statements
- SWR relieves moderator Helen Fares of her duties due to political statements made on social media.
- Fares promoted an app to identify Israeli products, leading to accusations of antisemitism.
- Previous controversies involving Fares resulted in issues with other organizations such as Aktion Mensch.
- Criticism of Fares' behavior and SWR's response comes from politicians and journalists who label the boycott stance as antisemitic.
EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States ...
reuters.com/technology/eu-leaders-hear-shake-up-needed-match-global-rivals-2024-04-18/
Middle East tensions should not delay ECB's June rate cut, Villeroy says: Tension in the Middle East is unlikely to drive up energy prices and should not affect ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/middle-east-tensions-should-not-delay-ecbs-june-rate-cut-villeroy-says-2024-04-21/
Belgium in Brief: What future for night trains in Europe?: Can night trains make the leap from a more niche transport mode to an airline-beating everyman’s ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1009878/belgium-in-brief-what-future-for-night-trains-in-europe-tbtb
ECB's Lagarde hints it is too early to review inflation target: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hinted on Wednesday that it was too early for ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-lagarde-hints-it-is-too-early-review-inflation-target-2024-04-17/
Russian banks' profits drop slightly m/m to $2.9 billion in March: Russian banks' profits fell marginally in March to 270 billion roubles ($2.89 billion) ...
reuters.com/business/finance/russian-banks-profits-drop-slightly-mm-29-billion-march-2024-04-19/
Lufthansa seeks to persuade EU regulators over ITA stake buy: Lufthansa executives and lawyers will attend a day-long hearing in Brussels on Friday to try to ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/lufthansa-seeks-persuade-eu-regulators-over-ita-stake-buy-2024-04-19/
Four Belgian universities feature in top 50 courses globally: Out of over 16,400 courses worldwide, 71 feature in the top 100, making Belgium the eighth-best ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1001398/four-belgian-universities-feature-in-top-50-courses-globally
Here's what 12 European Central Bank members said about interest rates this week: The ECB has become "the central bank to be followed," one central bank governor ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/19/heres-what-12-ecb-members-said-about-interest-rates-this-week.html
Brussels Airlines' future pilots recruited before training even begins: Training for the first batch of students will commence in autumn, with the first pilots ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1003456/brussels-airlines-future-pilots-recruited-before-training-even-begins
EU companies grapple with expiry of Russia sanctions carve-out : Europe-based multinationals will no longer be able to offer professional services to Russian ...
ft.com/content/4cd98aea-8783-4f54-b595-5a3b81d3312c
Blasphemous dev reveals that Baldur's Gate 3 studio Larian quietly backed the game on Kickstarter for $1000 and never asked for anything in return
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Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City to reach Champions League semis: Rodrygo gave the visitors an early lead before Kevin De Bruyne hit back for the holders.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/article/2001493443/real-madrid-exact-revenge-on-man-city-to-reach-champions-league-semis
Belgium's biggest mass redundancy: Up to 1,850 people expected to lose job: Initially, Van Hool aimed to cut its workforce by 1,116. But with the new reported ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/997168/belgiums-biggest-mass-redundancy-at-least-1600-people-now-expected-to-lose-job
Century-old LNER train wagon found in Belgium is rare first model: York-based LNER says the wagon, unearthed in Antwerp, was only briefly in service around 1930.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-68781874
Nordea bank's Q1 earnings beat expectations: The Nordic region's biggest bank Nordea reported first-quarter profits above expectations on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/finance/nordea-banks-q1-earnings-beat-expectations-2024-04-18/
Stockholm, Sweden to Nairobi, Kenya for only €438 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Stockholm, Sweden to Nairobi, Kenya for only €438 roundtrip with Brussels ...
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ECB's Lagarde says inflation more likely to ease but risks both ways: Euro zone inflation is likely to decline further and the European Central Bank may cut ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-lagarde-says-inflation-more-likely-ease-risks-both-ways-2024-04-19/
Constellation Brands stock is buzzing because consumers keep buying beer: The beverage company lifted its fiscal 2025 outlook and expects beer sales to drive ...
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Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip with ...
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Fed seen waiting until September to cut rates: The Federal Reserve will wait until September before starting to cut interest rates, traders bet on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/fed-seen-waiting-until-september-cut-rates-2024-04-10/
Economists confident euro zone inflation will fall to 2% - ECB poll: Economists are sticking to their view that inflation in the euro zone will fall to 2% and ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/economists-confident-euro-zone-inflation-will-fall-2-ecb-poll-2024-04-12/
Peter Higgs, physicist behind Higgs boson particle, dies at 94: The University of Edinburgh says Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs ...
apnews.com/article/peter-higgs-boson-particle-has-died-94-25975f3de2621cd610b1062f9b440548
Quick Glance: Physicist Peter Higgs Passes Away at 94
- Physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of an undetected particle in the universe changed science, has died at 94, according to the University of Edinburgh.
- The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 at the CERN research center was a significant advancement in understanding the cosmos, steering physics towards once-fantastical ideas.
- Higgs, initially 'incompetent' in the physics lab, later specialized in theoretical physics, inspired by quantum physicist Paul Dirac from his school.
- The Higgs boson's completion of the Standard Model opened doors to explore unexplained aspects of the universe and abstract concepts like parallel universes, despite Higgs disliking the 'God particle' nickname.
Dollar's dominant reserve currency status to endure, says Morgan Stanley: The U.S. dollar's dominant reserve currency status is likely to endure partly because ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollars-dominant-reserve-currency-status-endure-says-morgan-stanley-2024-04-18/
Wizards of the Coast "now talking to lots of partners" about next Baldur's Gate: Larian Studios didn't so much smash last year's Baldur's Gate 3 out ...
eurogamer.net/wizards-of-the-coast-now-talking-to-lots-of-partners-about-next-baldurs-gate
The elephant in the room on a tour of Budweiser Budvar brewery, home of the original Budweiser, in the Czech Republic
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China's steel sector has bigger worries than Biden tariff hike: U.S. President Joe Biden's push to triple tariffs on Chinese steel imports strikes a mostly ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/chinas-steel-sector-has-bigger-worries-than-biden-tariff-hike-2024-04-19/
Pound falls to lowest since December as dollar stays strong: The pound dropped to a four-month low against the dollar on Thursday, still under pressure after the ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/pound-falls-lowest-since-december-dollar-stays-strong-2024-04-11/
Europe's Trumpists warm up for EU elections with series of rallies: Leading Eurosceptics are ready to shake up June’s EU election campaign with a set of rallies ...
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/europes-trumpists-warm-up-for-eu-elections-with-series-of-rallies/
Singapore Airlines returns to Belgian capital with launch of new direct Brussels route
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Where do your taxes go in Belgium?: We all know that taxes are high in Belgium, but where does the money end up? From pensions to defence ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/973648/where-do-your-taxes-go-in-belgium
Prague, Czech Republic to Nairobi, Kenya for only €458 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Prague, Czech Republic to Nairobi, Kenya for only €458 roundtrip with ...
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Instead of making Baldur's Gate 4, Larian is working on 2 new projects based on its own IPs, and CEO Swen Vincke reckons it'll result in the studio's 'best ...
pcgamer.com/games/rpg/instead-of-making-baldurs-gate-4-larian-is-working-on-two-new-projects-based-on-its-own-ips-and-ceo-swen-vincke-reckons-itll-result-in-the-studios-best-work-ever/
ECB's Simkus says several interest rate cuts are most likely: The European Central Bank will most likely cut interest rates several times, but it does not need ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-simkus-says-several-interest-rate-cuts-are-most-likely-2024-04-18/
Colruyt tests smart shopping trolleys that automatically detect products: Belgian supermarket chain Colruyt is testing a new smart trolley that can automatically ...
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Hedge fund takes on shipping magnates over oil tanker deal: FourWorld takes legal action after ‘egregious’ transaction that ended deadlock over ownership of oil ...
ft.com/content/eac77f65-1f92-4ca4-a352-9beb294d847d
The state and EU heads of government have decided on new sanctions against the Islamic Republic. The focus is on companies that are needed for the production ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/nahost-eu-gipfel-beschliesst-neue-sanktionen-gegen-iran/29433048.html
Singapore Airlines resumes alternative Europe route after 20 years: The move offers an alternative entry point into north-western Europe to the busier ...
smh.com.au/traveller/travel-news/singapore-airlines-resumes-alternative-europe-route-after-20-years-20240415-p5fjum.html
ECB's Vasle sees rates much closer to 3% at year-end: The European Central Bank deposit rate should be "much closer" to 3% by the end of the year from a record ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-vasle-sees-rates-much-closer-3-year-end-2024-04-17/
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