All eyes on Qatar as Canada faces Belgium in its first World Cup game in 36 years

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/qatar-will-host-meeting-to-discuss-ukrainian-proposal-to-end-war

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Qatar Will Host Meeting to Discuss Ukrainian Proposal to End War: National security advisors and senior officials from around the world are set to meet in Doha ...

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More Belgians in work and with higher education qualifications, according to census

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Apr 25

Extra tickets released for Royal Greenhouses in Laeken after event sold out: Even with the expanded capacity, tickets sold out in just three days. However ...

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Filing taxes online possible from 24 April: 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

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Qatar hails mediation ‘milestone’ as it hosts freed Ukrainian, Russian kids: Twenty reunited Ukrainian, Russian families are in Doha to receive support as part ...

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Seagull screaming competition: Cooper, nine years old, European champion: In De Panne, Belgium, people are screaming like seagulls. This year's edition produced ...

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Brussels delays decision on classification of iconic Palais du Midi: The Brussels Government was supposed to formally decide on the classification of the ...

brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021972/brussels-delays-decision-on-classification-of-iconic-palais-du-midi

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Apr 24

Behind the scenes, between the lines: The details you need to know about Hersh's hostage video

jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798530

Quick Glance: Hamas Official Proposes Disarming for Two-State Solution

Hamas is open to a five-year truce with Israel and conversion to a political party if a Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, a significant concession by the group committed to Israel’s destruction.

Al-Hayya expressed Hamas' willingness to join the Palestine Liberation Organization and dissolve its military wing if a sovereign Palestinian state is formed in the West Bank and Gaza.

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Apr 25

Balkan Trafik: A taste of Southeast Europe in Brussels: Balkan Trafik returns to Brussels this weekend, with Manu Chao and Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra ...

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Apr 24

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

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Belgium remains part of EU group prepared to recognise Palestine, clarifies De Croo

brusselstimes.com/belgium/1022044/belgium-remains-part-of-eu-group-prepared-to-recognise-palestine-clarifies-de-croo

timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-24-i-dont-feel-appreciated-sundowns-coach-mokwena-says-people-dont-value-his-hard-work/

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‘I don’t feel appreciated’: Sundowns coach Mokwena says people don’t value his hard work

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Hangar Festival to welcome 10,000 festival goers this weekend along Brussels canal

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Nepal’s president asks visiting Qatari emir to help free student held hostage by Hamas

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Over 1,700 e-scooter drop zones in Brussels, but still missing in some communes: "A good geographical distribution of the drop zones is crucial to guarantee ...

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Apr 24

Filing taxes online possible from 24 April: What to know: What are the deadlines to fill out your taxes, either online or on paper? And what changes could impact ...

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Doha: What to See and Do in Qatar's Rising Art Boomtown: Qatar’s capital is aiming to become a culture hub—and boost its global image—with a host of museums ...

bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-26/doha-what-to-see-and-do-in-qatar-s-rising-art-boomtown

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Apr 24

New she-wolf spotted in NRW - she comes from Belgium: A new wolf has been spotted in NRW: The female wolf "GW3650f" comes from Belgium and has killed at least ...

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Apr 24

Driving with a blood alcohol level of 2: driver (40) acquitted due to rare disease

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Apr 24

Gaza girl, 5, is learning to live with one leg and untold loss: Israel-Hamas war: In Qatar's capital, a compound housing Palestinian medical evacuees from Gaza ...

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Le Chou: 5 Possible Von Der Leyen Alternatives: Le Chou Exclusively Reveals The Frontrunners To Unseat Ursula Von Der Leyen As European Commission President

brusselstimes.com/column/1021237/5-possible-von-der-leyen-alternatives

timesofoman.com/article/144782-oman-handball-team-record-thrilling-win-over-qatar-in-gcc-youth-games

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Times of Oman Apr 24

Oman handball team record thrilling win over Qatar in GCC Youth Games: Oman beat Qatar with a last-gasp goal to win 29-28

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'Everything is ready': Working asylum seekers must now pay for reception costs: The controversial bill has been contested since 2011 but was approved by a ...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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‘No-brainer’: Rugby Australia wants Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day: RA chairman Daniel Herbert believes a Wallabies-All Blacks game on Anzac Day would be a ...

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Ukraine provides Qatar with list of 561 children taken by Russia : Ukraine has provided Qatar with a list containing the names of 561 Ukrainian children who have ...

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Apr 24

'Getting production off the ground': EU will collaborate better to tackle drug shortages

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The Kyiv Independent

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Ukraine passes list of 561 Ukrainian children held in Russia to Qatar, ombudsman says

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Bloomberg: Qatar to host meeting on Ukrainian peace plan: The final list of countries attending the Qatar meeting has not been finalized but Russia has not been ...

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Line-up revealed for Magnolia Cup race at Glorious Goodwood – women from all walks of life taking on racing challenge

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Qatar passed U.S. proof-of-life of Israeli-American hostage on Monday: Hersh Goldberg-Polin is among the most well-known of the hostages abducted on Oct. 7.

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Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages

President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.

The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.

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Bangladesh-Qatar relations promise positive outcomes: Ensuring the rights and protection of Bangladeshi workers must be front and center of any bilateral ...

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ekathimerini.com Apr 24

Gerapetritis visits Qatar: In the first visit of a Greek foreign minister to Doha in five years, George Gerapetritis praised the mediation role of Qatar ...

ekathimerini.com/news/1237328/gerapetritis-visits-qatar/

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ekathimerini.com Apr 24

Foreign Min discusses regional challenges and cooperation in Qatar visit: Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, speaking to public broadcaster ERT ...

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The Moscow Times

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Apr 24

Russia, Ukraine Hold First In-Person Talks to Return Displaced Children: Russia and Ukraine have for the first time held in-person talks to exchange children ...

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The National

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Apr 24

Gulf visits counter the pessimism of violent conflicts: A visit to the UAE by Sultan Haitham of Oman and an Asian tour by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim are two ...

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Apr 24

Belgium declined to attend the latest meeting led by Spain on recognising Palestine. Show more

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"Instead of slowing down, the global electric revolution seems set for another growth stage". The IEA forecasts another record year with a 20% rise ... Show more

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Erdogan must not roll out the red carpet for Hamas: The photos of the Turkish president with the Hamas boss in Istanbul are irritating. Courting the terrorist ...

Quick Glance: Turkey Should Not Provide Sanctuary to Hamas

The images of the meeting between the Turkish President and the Hamas leader in Istanbul are causing unease. Supporting the terrorist organization is problematic. The Islamists are no longer suitable as negotiating partners for resolving the Middle East conflict.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Hamas leader Ismail Haniya with a certain statesmanship and drew parallels between Hamas and Turkish insurgents. Turkey adamantly refuses to categorize Hamas as a terrorist organization.

Speculations are arising about a potential relocation of Hamas leaders from Qatar to Turkey. Qatar is under pressure due to its closeness to Islamists. Turkey could be an appealing choice for Hamas.

Moving the Hamas headquarters to Turkey would be a provocation towards Israel and its allies. Hamas has discredited itself as a reliable negotiating partner. A political resolution of the Middle East conflict should exclude the involvement of Hamas.

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Birnbacher takes the next step on the career ladder: Andi Birnbacher from Schleching will be in charge of the B squad in women's biathlon next winter ...

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Apr 24

Qatar Foreign Ministry: No justification to end Hamas’ presence in Doha: DUBAI: Qatar said on Tuesday there was no justification to end the presence of an office ...

arabnews.com/node/2497751/middle-east

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Apr 24

Six Walloon communes pledge to support regional dialects: The project highlights regional dialects such as Walloon, Picard, Gaumais, Champenois ...

brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018217/six-walloon-communes-pledge-to-support-regional-dialects

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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.

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Apr 24

Record fines for De Lijn bus drivers: A total of 2,531 traffic offences by De Lijn were recorded last year, representing fines of more than €173,000 ...

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Qatari official: Jews are murderers of prophets; October 7th is only a ‘prelude’: Ovations sound as Essa Al-Nassr, member of the Gulf state’s legislative body ...

jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/qatari-official-jews-are-murderers-of-prophets-october-7th-is-only-a-prelude-798358

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The Brussels Times selects some of the best exhibitions currently on show in museums and galleries. Show more

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N-tv

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Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving

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Apr 23

Korea defeat Japan to win group in Olympic football qualifiers; Indonesia up next in quarters

koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_373244.html

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Apr 23

Israel, Hamas, Iran, the US and Qatar: How Billions Bolstered a Mediator Role: On today’s Big Take podcast, how and why Qatar found itself at the center of one ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/israel-hamas-iran-the-us-and-qatar-how-billions-bolstered-a-mediator-role

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Apr 22

Turkey, Iraq, Qatar and UAE sign transportation deal that hopes to connect Gulf to Europe

middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-iraq-qatar-and-uae-sign-transportation-deal-would-connect-gulf-europe

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Apr 23

Qatar's emir arrives in Bangladesh for visit, Bangladesh seeking to boost its energy security

wionews.com/videos/qatars-emir-arrives-in-bangladesh-for-visit-bangladesh-seeking-to-boost-its-energy-security-714170

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Apr 23

Hamas has ‘moved goal post’ on hostage talks, says State Dept: WASHINGTON: Palestinian militant group Hamas has “moved the goal post” and changed its demands in ...

arabnews.com/node/2497511/world

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Apr 23

Seven political parties are in the current Belgian government coalition, while more will compete in the June 9 elections. The Brussels Times parse the history ... Show more

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Apr 23

Qatar accuses Israel of not being serious about ceasefire talks: Foreign Ministry condemns comments made by Israeli ministers as Doha continues to reassess ...

thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/23/qatar-hamas-gaza-ceasefire/

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Apr 23

A loophole in the ban on supplement has led to hospitals scheduling scans outside office hours, for which they can still charge extra. Show more

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Apr 22

Hidden Belgium: The Annevoie gardens: Deep in the woods in a remote corner of the Ardennes, the water gardens at Annevoie are among the most elaborate in Europe.

brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1015766/hidden-belgium-les-jardins-dannevoie-2

t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/krisen/id_100384512/hamas-chef-ismail-hanija-wie-er-die-terrorgruppe-aus-katar-steuert.html

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T-Online Apr 21

Hamas leader Ismail Hanija: How he controls the terrorist group from Qatar: Hamas leader Ismail Hanija has lost three children and at least three grandchildren ...

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Apr 21

Rangers boss Philippe Clement: I got the response I demanded in win over Hearts: Rangers reached the Scottish Cup final with a 2-0 win at Hampden.

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Apr 23

Rare Chinese treasure stolen from the Royal Museum of Mariemont in Wallonia: An imperial Chinese porcelain wine jar – categorised as a Wallonia-Brussels ...

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Apr 24

Belgium opens new forensic drug expertise centre in fight against drug mafias: The Belgian authorities cannot afford to lag behind if criminal organisations ...

brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/1018693/belgium-opens-new-forensic-drug-expertise-centre-in-fight-against-drug-mafias

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The Punch

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Ogun student gets scholarships to 14 foreign varsities: 17-year-old, Oluwafemi Ositade, a member of the Class of 2023 of The Ambassadors College, Ota ...

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Olyroos miss out on Paris Olympic Games qualification after 0-0 draw with Qatar at Under-23 Asian Cup

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Apr 21

Rangers defeat Hearts to set up Scottish Cup final against Celtic: Cyriel Dessers scored both goals as Rangers won a hard-fought semi-final at Hampden on Sunday.

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Apr 24

Mothers and low-income families hit hardest by crèche shortages, school costs and divorce fees

brusselstimes.com/belgium/1006988/mothers-and-low-income-families-hit-hardest-by-creche-shortages-school-costs-and-divorce-fees

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Apr 22

Grindr sued for sharing sensitive users' data: The information allegedly shared includes ethnicity and sexual orientation, as well as data regarding HIV tests.

brusselstimes.com/business/1017178/grindr-sued-for-sharing-sensitive-users-data

Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure

A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.

The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.

Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.

Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.

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Portuguese scientist wins European Seagull Screeching Championship in Belgium: A Belgian participant dressed up as a seagull with feathers and won the bronze ...

brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016383/portuguese-scientist-wins-european-seagull-screeching-championship-in-belgium

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Apr 23

On Monday, almost no postal workers in the capital and southern region of the country went out for deliveries. Show more

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The Bulletin

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Apr 23

Flemish court looks into suspicious deaths in care homes: The Flemish court system is looking to investigate several suspicious deaths that occurred in a nursing ...

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The Bulletin

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Apr 23

Postal strike to disrupt mail deliveries in Brussels: A strike by postal workers at Bpost is expected to disrupt mail deliveries in the Belgian capital this week ...

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brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1010219/why-belgian-museums-need-to-confront-their-looted-african-trophies

Apr 23

"This order is the completion of our policy and will allow controlled visits to the Stoclet Palace in the future." Show more

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Why Belgian museums need to confront their looted African trophies

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Apr 22

Carlos Yulo back home after FIG World Cup victory: Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo arrived in the Philippines on Monday after his successful campaign in the 2024 ...

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The aim is not merely to reduce poverty but also to address social and environmental concerns: "Prices and sustainability are two sides of the same coin ... Show more

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