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The project is part of wider plans to revamp a network of streets in the Brussels municipality of Schaerbeek. Show more
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CSU general on nuclear files: Habeck as minister “no longer acceptable”: An influential Green Party network has apparently secured the nuclear phase-out in ...
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CSU general on nuclear files: Habeck as minister “no longer acceptable”
Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
  • A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.

  • The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.

  • The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.

  • Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
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EU auditors warn against combustion engine ban: EU must not weaken industrial sovereignty and financially overtax citizens with “ambition in climate ...
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EU auditors warn against combustion engine ban: EU must not weaken ...
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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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Extra tickets released for Royal Greenhouses in Laeken after event sold ...
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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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Seagull screaming competition: Cooper, nine years old, European champion
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EU decides to ban single-use plastic packaging from 2030: The EU is declaring war on single-use plastic: From 2030, all packaging is to be recyclable ...
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EU decides to ban single-use plastic packaging from 2030
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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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Balkan Trafik: A taste of Southeast Europe in Brussels
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Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
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Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation ...
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The Belgian perk of choice? Meal vouchers widespread in Brussels and Wallonia: Belgians prefer meal vouchers over better compensation and additional holidays ...
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The Belgian perk of choice? Meal vouchers widespread in Brussels and ...
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
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Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
  • Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.

  • Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.

  • Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.

  • Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
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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 ...
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Filing taxes online possible from 24 April: What to know
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Finland's Stubb says best way to avoid war is to 'talk less and prepare more': In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about a Bulgarian pro-Russian ...
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Finland's Stubb says best way to avoid war is to 'talk less and prepare ...
Quick Glance: Romanian parties withdraw from joint mayoral bid
  • Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the National Liberal Party (PNL) have made the decision to withdraw their joint candidate in the race for the mayorship of Bucharest. This announcement was made by the parties on Tuesday, two weeks prior to the commencement of their campaign for local and European elections, scheduled for June 9.
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New EU regulation aims to reduce packaging waste in households: Large packages that contain more air than product are to be banned in the EU in future ...
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New EU regulation aims to reduce packaging waste in households
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Belgium declined to attend the latest meeting led by Spain on recognising Palestine. Show more
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Habeck raises growth forecast to 0.3 percent: The government is raising its growth forecast for the current year slightly. There are “signs of a slight economic ...
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Habeck raises growth forecast to 0.3 percent
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Two horses who bolted and galloped across London in 'serious condition': An MP said the military horses running loose through London was an 'exceptional' ...
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Two horses who bolted and galloped across London in 'serious condition'
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
  • Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.

  • The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.

  • Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.

  • The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
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Chinese President Xi to Visit Hungary on May 8-10, Minister Says: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hungary from May 8 to 10 as part of a trip to Europe ...
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Chinese President Xi to Visit Hungary on May 8-10, Minister Says
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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 ...
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Filing taxes online possible from 24 April: What to know
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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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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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New she-wolf spotted in NRW - she comes from Belgium
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Driving with a blood alcohol level of 2: driver (40) acquitted due to rare disease
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Driving with a blood alcohol level of 2: driver (40) acquitted due to rare ...
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‘Create harmony’: Q&A with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi: Wang Yi sat down with Al Jazeera to outline his country’s approach to international conflict ...
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‘Create harmony’: Q&A with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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Dispute over climate policy: Scottish coalition government collapsed: The Scottish SNP is ending its collaboration with the Greens. First Minister Humza Yousaf ...
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Dispute over climate policy: Scottish coalition government collapsed
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Ben Gvir asks police to 'protect Jewish communities outside of Israel': Far-right minister wants emergency security response squads to aid Jewish ...
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Six Walloon communes pledge to support regional dialects: The project highlights regional dialects such as Walloon, Picard, Gaumais, Champenois ...
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Six Walloon communes pledge to support regional dialects
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Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular services: Staying abroad “does not relieve a citizen of his or her duties to the homeland ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
  • Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.

  • Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.

  • He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.

  • Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
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Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
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Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
  • Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.

  • Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

  • Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.

  • Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
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North Korea officials embark on rare public visit to Iran: Yun Jong-ho, minister for external economic ties, leaves Pyongyang leading a delegation to visit ...
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North Korea officials embark on rare public visit to Iran
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.

  • The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.

  • The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.

  • The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
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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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Record fines for De Lijn bus drivers
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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
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Le Chou: 5 Possible Von Der Leyen Alternatives
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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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Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving
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Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after ...
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Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister: Deliberate U.S. Policy of “Destroying Cuban Economy” Drives Migration
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Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister: Deliberate U.S. Policy of “Destroying Cuban ...
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Trump 2.0: How US allies are preparing for a second term: Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump ...
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Trump 2.0: How US allies are preparing for a second term
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High Court finds minister Karen Chhour can’t be summonsed to Waitangi Tribunal: The High Court has ruled Children’s Minister Karen Chhour cannot be compelled to ...
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High Court finds minister Karen Chhour can’t be summonsed to Waitangi ...
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Belgium opens new forensic drug expertise centre in fight against drug mafias: The Belgian authorities cannot afford to lag behind if criminal organisations ...
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Belgium opens new forensic drug expertise centre in fight against drug ...
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Congress promised Sharia law in India in its poll manifesto: Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of planning to implement Sharia ...
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Congress promised Sharia law in India in its poll manifesto: Yogi ...
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MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets: Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.
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MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
  • The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

  • Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

  • As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

  • Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
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Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools: Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026 ...
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Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools
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Moldova Foreign Minister Warns Russia Poised for Political Meddling in West: Russia is using a variety of measures — from AI-generated deep fakes to bags of cash ...
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Moldova Foreign Minister Warns Russia Poised for Political Meddling in ...
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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 ...
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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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Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
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Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine
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Ukraine to EU: Don’t let US aid package make you complacent: Washington’s support for Ukraine should not dispel a sense of urgency among EU countries ...
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Ukraine to EU: Don’t let US aid package make you complacent
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Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab: Mykola Solsky promises ‘maximum openness’ in probe into illegal acquisition of state-owned land.
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Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab
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Climate change in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes - Conditions for green electricity are good
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Climate change in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes - Conditions for ...
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EU climate report 2023: More heat waves, more heat deaths: According to the EU climate report, 2023 was the hottest year since records began ...
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EU climate report 2023: More heat waves, more heat deaths