Belgium's terrorism watch list shrinks but average threat increases:
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Suspicion of espionage: Krah employee wanted to work for the BND: The suspected spy from the office of AfD politician Maximilian Krah tried to work for the ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Dreaming of Pedro Sánchez, Brussels could be headed for a rude awakening: Spain’s PM has threatened to resign, but will he end up becoming the next president of ...
politico.eu/article/pedro-sanchez-eu-top-jobs-spain-brussels-european-parliament-election-2024/
Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
The project is part of wider plans to revamp a network of streets in the Brussels municipality of Schaerbeek. Show more
Belgium may deliver first F-16 jets to Ukraine in 2024: "In coordination with our partners in the F-16 coalition, our country will make every effort to ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-may-deliver-first-f-16-jets-to-ukraine-in-2024/
More Belgians in work and with higher education qualifications, according to census
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018244/more-belgians-in-work-and-with-higher-education-qualifications
What to do in Brussels this weekend: 26 - 28 April: From Belgium's biggest Balkan celebration to Brussels' first open-air party and a circus across the city ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021475/what-to-do-in-brussels-this-weekend-26-28-april
Brussels Mayor joins EU-wide call for the right to set safer speed limits: "This is not about restricting the freedom of cars, but about making roads safer ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1021272/brussels-mayor-joins-eu-wide-call-for-the-right-to-set-safer-speed-limits
National bike register launched in Belgium to prevent theft: Belgium has launched a free national bike register for people aged 13 and older, called mybike ...
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Anyone can be a philanthropist: How to give back, in Belgium and abroad: "Modestly wealthy people without children is a classic profile ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-unlocked/1019663/anyone-can-be-a-philanthropist-how-to-give-back-in-belgium-and-abroad
Hangar Festival to welcome 10,000 festival goers this weekend along Brussels canal
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020279/hangar-festival-to-welcome-10000-festival-goers-this-weekend-along-brussels-canal
Belgian agency aid worker dies in Gaza, Belgium summons Israeli ambassador - report
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Uber Eats riders in Brussels to go on strike for better pay and conditions: Riders are expressing outrage at the "laxity of the authorities" and ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1023638/uber-eats-riders-to-go-on-strike-in-brussels-for-better-pay-and-conditions
EU raises air quality standards but exceptions to the rules will apply: Environmental groups say the new law is "one of the most ambitious air quality ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019941/eu-raises-air-quality-standards-but-exceptions-to-the-rules-will-apply
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
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 ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021364/over-1700-e-scooter-drop-zones-in-brussels-but-still-missing-in-some-communes
The 11 moments that defined the European Parliament's term: The European Parliament has closed the last plenary session of its 9th term.
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/closed-for-business-the-11-moments-that-defined-the-european-parliaments-term
No prosecution for police officers involved in death of Mehdi Bouda: Four police officers involved in the death of Mehdi Bouda will not be prosecuted following a ...
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Return of the e-scooter: Limit on operators in Brussels overturned: All rejected e-scooter companies will now be allowed again to operate in the capital – ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1021893/return-of-removed-e-scooters-limit-on-operators-in-brussels-overturned-tbtb
Dutch-language schools in Brussels: Almost 50% of children who apply do not get in
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1009702/dutch-language-schools-in-brussels-almost-50-of-children-who-apply-do-not-get-in
Brussels' RainbowHouse cancels election debate after criticism over N-VA participation
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020559/brussels-rainbowhouse-cancels-election-debate-after-criticism-over-n-va-participation
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
Comeback for Wilmès, free fall for Rousseau: Who are Belgium's favourite politicians?
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1023026/comeback-for-wilmes-free-fall-for-rousseau-these-are-belgians-favourite-politicians
Army, DSS kill seven terrorists in Sokoto: The Nigerian Army and Department of State Services troops collaborated effectively to thwart a terrorist attack in ...
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PKK terrorists exploit legal gaps in Europe to recruit, finance: The PKK terrorist group has been infiltrating European countries by exploiting the legal gaps ...
dailysabah.com/politics/war-on-terror/pkk-terrorists-exploit-legal-gaps-in-europe-to-recruit-finance
7 parties are on the ballot paper in the EU elections: VIENNA. In addition to the five parliamentary parties, the KPÖ and the List DNA are also running - they ...
nachrichten.at/politik/innenpolitik/sieben-parteien-stehen-bei-der-eu-wahl-auf-dem-stimmzettel;art385,3943823
Man in his 20s dies falling from balcony while on holiday with friends: York University student Roudhan Beckworth touched so many lives with his 'kind heart ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/26/man-20s-dies-falling-balcony-holiday-friends-20716578/
The clips that led to the downfall of violent brutes: The cocky gang thought they'd got away with it
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/violent-gang-thought-theyd-away-29054554
Suspects arrested for attempted manslaughter in Brussels on New Year's Eve: The perpetrators ignited an explosive when a police officer came to the door to see ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1023350/suspects-arrested-for-attempted-manslaughter-in-brussels-on-new-years-eve-tbtb
After EU warning: Tiktok is suspending the function of the app version for the time being
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150950/Nach-EU-Warnung-Tiktok-setzt-Funktion-von-App-Version-vorerst-aus
Beer with him: Lessons from a human brewery: A man in Belgium was suspected of drunk driving – his body creates its own beer. The learning: It's always good ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/beer-with-him-lessons-from-a-human-brewery-9291146/
Teen held in France over 'die a martyr' Olympics messages: A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in France after he allegedly said on social media he wanted to ...
thelocal.fr/20240425/teen-held-in-france-over-die-a-martyr-olympics-messages
Brussels South Charleroi Airport anticipates over 500,000 passengers for spring break travel
aviation24.be/airports/brussels-south-charleroi-crl/brussels-south-charleroi-airport-anticipates-over-500000-passengers-for-spring-break-travel/
Dangerous 'zombie' drugs on the rise in Brussels: "This is simply inherent to the type of activities that involve a great deal of crime money ...
brusselstimes.com/1019703/it-is-all-connected-designer-drugs-on-the-rise-in-brussels
Brussels life expectancy on the rise — in some places more than others: Analysis of life expectancy data highlights gap between richer and poorer neighborhoods.
politico.eu/article/brussels-life-expectancy-on-the-rise-depending-on-where-you-live/
Win tickets to Trio Balthazar concert at Le Baixu in Brussels on 3 May: New chamber group Trio Balthazar - renowned for their vivacity, emotional depth and ...
thebulletin.be/win-tickets-trio-balthazar-concert-le-baixu-brussels-3-may
EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing
ft.com/content/4aa9b10f-93bf-4af3-b5e0-e2865ad78af7
Brussels to create new walking and cycling path to Tour & Taxi Park: "Today, people still have to make a long diversion to enter the park even though they ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1017960/brussels-to-on-create-new-walking-and-cycling-path-to-tour-taxi-park
Risk of addiction: TikTok suspends reward function after EU threat: TikTok reacts to the threat from Brussels to block the controversial points system this week ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/suchtgefahr-tiktok-setzt-nach-drohung-der-eu-die-belohnungsfunktion-aus-li.2209127
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
From state contracts to a dawn raid: how Europe turned on China’s Nuctech: Security equipment supplier’s machines are widely used at borders around the continent ...
ft.com/content/b72069ec-e748-46f8-a936-de22a7446238
Balkan Trafik: A taste of Southeast Europe in Brussels: Balkan Trafik returns to Brussels this weekend, with Manu Chao and Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1018137/balkan-trafik-a-taste-of-southeast-europe-in-brussels
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
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
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
Botanique's two-week spring festival Les Nuits starts tonight: In the coming two weeks, music fans can head to Botanique in the north of Brussels to enjoy ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020230/botaniques-two-week-spring-festival-les-nuits-starts-tonight-tbtb
Five times more skin cancer detected in Belgium over last 20 years: One in six people in Belgium develops a skin tumour in their lifetime, making skin cancer the ...
brusselstimes.com/health/1019427/five-times-more-skin-cancer-detected-in-belgium-over-last-20-years
Jan Böhmermann against the FPÖ: "Cull Nazis" slogan will have no legal repercussions
spiegel.de/kultur/jan-boehmermann-nazis-keulen-spruch-wird-kein-rechtliches-nachspiel-haben-a-bb55406d-e18e-4b18-8e60-fbbc06a01ccf
EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-approves-ban-products-made-with-forced-labour-2024-04-23/
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.
Local elections in Thuringia: Right-wing extremist Tommy Frenck is allowed to stand as a candidate for the district council
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/thueringen-rechtsextremist-tommy-frenck-darf-als-landratskandidat-bei-kommunalwahl-antreten-a-1ec2aa93-2b1d-4433-b092-36ab8fbd8866
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/
Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo: Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/top-eu-diplomats-put-serbia-against-the-wall-with-kosovo
Faeser's fake news: In the fight to criminalize the AfD, no propaganda trick is too cheap for the German government. Anti-Semitic attacks are now considered ...
weltwoche.de/daily/faesers-fakenews-im-kampf-fuer-die-kriminalisierung-der-afd-ist-der-deutschen-regierung-kein-propagandatrick-zu-billig-antisemitische-attacken-gelten-neuerdings-als-rechts-auch-wenn-sie/
Wild boar spotted in Brussels' Parc de Woluwe for the first time: "Very likely it came to eat beechnuts, acorns or mushrooms in the park for a while."
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1016761/wild-boar-spotted-in-brussels-parc-de-woluwe-for-the-first-time
Brussels' under-used offices increasingly converted into homes: A quarter of new housing in Brussels is converted from office spaces, according to a new ...
thebulletin.be/brussels-under-used-offices-increasingly-converted-homes
Possible danger to the psyche: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/eu/id_100391456/moegliche-gefaehrdung-der-psyche-eu-kommission-leitet-verfahren-gegen-tiktok-ein.html
Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Koerper-produziert-Alkohol-Freispruch-nach-Promillefahrt-article24895836.html
Why the rainy weather in Belgium should be welcomed: The string of wet weather has not been bad news for everyone.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016739/why-the-rainy-weather-in-belgium-should-be-welcomed
One year after the fire letter: another teacher leaves school in Burg: Last year, two teachers drew attention to right-wing extremist incidents at their school ...
n-tv.de/politik/Weitere-Lehrerin-verlaesst-Schule-in-Burg-article24898495.html
Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
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
Why do France and Belgium risk credit rating downgrades in 2024?: The risk of sovereign credit downgrades is increasing for France and Belgium ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/24/why-do-france-and-belgium-risk-credit-rating-downgrades-in-2024
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
EU Commission initiates proceedings against online platform TikTok | SÜDKURIER Online
suedkurier.de/ueberregional/politik/eu-kommission-leitet-verfahren-gegen-online-plattform-tiktok-ein;art410924,11990256
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Telegram under the magnifying glass:Conspiracy theories in Austria: "There is massive incitement"
kleinezeitung.at/oesterreich/18393230/verschwoerungstheorien-in-oesterreich-es-wird-massiv-gehetzt
'More diverse press corps': Brussels couple give up home for Eastern European journalists
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1016913/more-diverse-press-corps-brussels-couple-give-up-home-for-eastern-european-journalists
Musk decries Australian court 'censorship' of X terror posts: Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister on Tuesday after a court ordered his social ...
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Quick Glance: Musk criticizes Australian court 'censorship' of terror posts
- Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.
- X was directed to temporarily hide posts showing video of the incident where a teenager was charged with terrorism for knifing an Assyrian priest and others.
- Musk questioned whether the Prime Minister should have jurisdiction over the entire internet and emphasized the importance of free speech.
- The incident sets up a new conflict between major internet platforms and countries and nonprofits seeking more oversight of the content hosted on them.
EU recovery fund: mid-term review: To combat the consequences of the pandemic, the EU has created a huge aid fund. It has just reached half of its running time ...
nzz.ch/international/eu-wiederaufbaufonds-bilanz-der-halbzeit-ld.1826862
Poll showing that 40% of Flemish people 'want independence' exposed as flawed: "Every serious scientific survey shows that those in favour of splitting ...
brusselstimes.com/politics/1013366/poll-showing-that-40-of-flemish-people-want-independence-was-flawed
No adoption of Animal Welfare Code in Brussels before end of parliamentary term: Brussels' parliamentary Environment Committee members have begun discussing the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020007/no-adoption-of-animal-welfare-code-in-brussels-before-end-of-parliamentary-term
Festival in MV: “Jamel rocks the forester” 2024 - Tickets sold out: After the future of the “Jamel rocks the Förster” festival was in limbo for months ...
ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/nordwestmecklenburg/grevesmuehlen/festival-in-mv-jamel-rockt-den-foerster-2024-tickets-ausverkauft-O6YOMCLO25DU5J76A7EJWRCUOU.html
Protestant church does not award offices to AfD members: Declaring war on right-wing extremism: The Protestant Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian-Upper ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/afd-evangelische-kirche-amt-unvereinbarkeit-synode-beschluss-100.html
In Belgium, the Flemish far right is gaining ground ahead of the European elections
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'True rebirth': Iconic Hotel Métropole one step closer to renovation: The city landmark which hosted prominent figures such as Albert Einstein, Marie Curie ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1017791/true-rebirth-iconic-hotel-metropole-one-step-closer-to-renovation
Femicides: Belgium still failing to collect data despite pioneering law: Belgium last year became one of Europe's legislative pioneers in the fight against ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016450/femicides-belgium-still-failing-to-collect-data-despite-pioneering-law
'One city region, one policy': N-VA presents election plan for Brussels: "We realise that we have to be incontournable," N-VA said ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1017247/one-city-region-one-policy-n-va-presents-election-plan-for-brussels
Macron Eyes Draghi Over Von der Leyen for Top EU Commission Job: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-25/macron-eyes-draghi-over-von-der-leyen-for-top-eu-commission-job
Anzac Day 2024: Where to learn more about New Zealand’s WWI involvement : An unexpected find in a World War I cemetery raises a more nuanced reflection on Anzac ...
nzherald.co.nz/travel/anzac-day-2024-where-to-learn-more-about-new-zealands-wwi-involvement/PWWX27PXQFFCHCQMQSAMRGCAQM/
Dutch-language schools in Brussels: Almost 50% of children who apply do not get in
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1009702/dutch-language-schools-in-brussels-almost-50-of-children-who-apply-do-not-get-in
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 ...
thebulletin.be/postal-strike-disrupt-mail-deliveries-brussels
Brussels parks to open first 'guinguette' summer bars this weekend: The Fabiola 'guinguette' in Parc Roi Baudouin (Jette) and André in Parc de Laeken will be the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1009947/brussels-parks-to-open-first-guinguette-summer-bars-this-weekend
Brussels restaurants face uncertain future amid skyrocketing costs: Brussels restaurants are sounding the alarm over sharp increases in their operating costs ...
thebulletin.be/brussels-restaurants-face-uncertain-future-amid-skyrocketing-costs
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