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Brussels approves limited opening of Palais Stoclet: Brussels heritage lovers will rejoice that Austrian architect Josef Hoffman’s Viennese Secession masterpiece ...
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Brussels-Berlin night train also stopping in Dresden and Prague from Monday: As part of the extended journey, the train will include 17 stops ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/974096/brussels-berlin-night-train-also-stopping-in-dresden-and-prague-from-monday
South Africa Bus Crash Kills 45, but 8-Year-old Survives: The bus, which was carrying people from Botswana to an Easter weekend pilgrimage in South Africa ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/world/africa/south-africa-bus-crash.html
Quick Glance: South Africa Bus Tragedy: 45 Dead, 8-Year-Old Sole Survivor
- A bus plunged 165 feet into a ravine, resulting in 45 fatalities, with only an 8-year-old girl surviving.
- The girl received medical attention after the crash on the way to an Easter pilgrimage in South Africa.
- The incident occurred on a scenic, mountainous road near Moria, a pilgrimage site.
- South Africa had over 12,400 road fatalities in 2022, highlighting road safety concerns.
Baltimore bridge collapse: What warnings preceded the ship's crash?: Less than a minute before Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed from the impact of ...
reuters.com/world/us/baltimore-radio-dispatch-stop-bridge-traffic-may-have-saved-lives-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Tributes to mother and daughters who died in Mayo crash: Tributes have been paid to the mother and two daughters who died in a traffic collision in Co Mayo ...
rte.ie/news/connacht/2024/0327/1440178-mayo-crash/
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy raises $1.5M for family of slain cop Jonathan Diller
nypost.com/2024/03/28/us-news/barstool-sports-founder-dave-portnoy-raises-1-5m-for-family-of-slain-cop-jonathan-diller/
Quick Glance: Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Raises $1.5M for Slain Cop Jonathan Diller's Family
- Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, announced raising $1.5 million for the family of slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller after vowing to match contributions.
- Portnoy expressed condolences for the fallen officer, highlighting the importance of supporting law enforcement. He appealed for donations and committed to donating all proceeds.
- The fallen officer Diller was shot by a suspect when a routine traffic stop in Queens escalated. Portnoy emphasized the tragedy and praised the community's support for the deceased officer's family.
- The Silver Shield Foundation offers assistance for Diller's 1-year-old son to fund his future education. Portnoy pledged to double all proceeds to support the family, stressing the need for a united response to such tragedies.
I’m Serious: Drive to the Airport for the People You Love: Picking up and dropping off the people you care about is a hassle—and worth it.
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/holiday-airport-pickup-dropoff-traffic-d517babd
Man held over stabbing in front of Beckenham train passengers: A teenager is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the stabbing on a train in London.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-68682227
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.
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
510,000 travellers used Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints on Mar 28, highest in a single day
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/510000-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-singapore-malaysia-good-friday-4230131
European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits
apnews.com/article/russia-eu-frozen-assets-ukraine-windfall-profits-59ee5d2d7d3a99b383b16796097c7ed9
Quick Glance: Europe Considers Using Profits from Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine
- Following the freezing of over $300 billion in assets, European leaders may propose utilizing profits from immobilized assets to aid Ukraine.
- A proposal could offer about $3 billion annually for weapons to support Ukraine in battle as U.S. funding stalls and Ukraine faces desperation.
- Despite the potential aid for Ukraine, the proposal is viewed by some as not extraordinary but also not negligible.
- The debate on using frozen assets gains momentum as the EU grapples with how to address Russia's threat to global stability.
Happiness levels in Belgium at lowest point since records began: Behind the national figures hide striking regional differences, with Flanders being the happiest ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/975499/happiness-levels-at-lowest-point-since-records-began-brussels-is-unhappiest
Fani Willis says despite efforts to slow down Trump case, 'the train is coming': Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says the election interference ...
apnews.com/article/trump-fani-willis-prosecution-georgia-825078d3382ce886fb311a6be5baa9e7
Quick Glance: Fani Willis Defends Herself in CNN Interview After Scandal
- Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis defended herself and emphasized that the criminal prosecution against former President Donald Trump would continue unaffected despite the revelation of her romantic relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade.
- Willis maintained that she had done nothing illegal and that her 'greatest crime' was having a relationship, which she did not find embarrassing.
- Despite the relationship revelation, Willis' team continued working behind the scenes on the case without being slowed down.
- Willis plans to request a trial date for as early as this summer to move forward with the prosecution, despite delays caused by her relationship with Wade.
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 ...
thebulletin.be/brussels-ambitious-tree-planting-plans-add-1200-new-blooms
Ramadan in UAE: Standing by traffic lights, Dubai Police officers skip every iftar with family to serve drivers - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/ramadan/look-standing-by-traffic-lights-dubai-police-officers-skip-every-iftar-with-family-to-serve-driver
Quick Glance: Ramadan in Dubai: Police Officers Sacrifice Every Iftar with Family to Serve Drivers
- Two Dubai Police officers are seen standing at busy intersections during Ramadan, sacrificing their precious iftar time with family to serve the community.
- Capt Khaled Al Hashemi and Lt-Col Abdul Rahman Obaid Al Falasi hand out meal boxes to drivers once the traffic signal turns red.
- These officers not only ensure public safety during the iftar rush but also bring joy and comfort to individuals amidst their busy schedules.
- Participation in the 'Ramadan Without Accidents' initiative involves partnerships with charitable societies and the support of numerous volunteers to create a safer Ramadan for all.
Decathlon gives Brussels residents free training to become bicycle repairers: "There were initially only eight places available for the training ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/979473/decathlon-gives-brussels-residents-free-training-to-become-bicycle-repairers
T’s commuter rail plans electric, improved service in 2027: Electric trains, common throughout much of the world, can accelerate faster and hit higher maximum ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/24/metro/battery-powered-improved-service-could-be-coming-to-ts-commuter-rail-in-2027/
'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
Hari Raya-themed trains and buses spread festive cheer: There are decorated buses on services 7, 12, 70, 99 and 960.
straitstimes.com/singapore/hari-raya-themed-trains-and-buses-spread-festive-cheer-2
New night train: fall asleep in Brussels - wake up in Prague: A Dutch start-up has launched a new night train service. The European Sleeper runs from Brussels to ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/27/neuer-nachtzug-einschlafen-in-brussel-aufwachen-in-prag
EU members call for revision of anti-deforestation law: A group of EU countries led by Austria is calling for urgent revisions to the bloc's anti-deforestation ...
reuters.com/business/environment/eu-members-call-revision-anti-deforestation-law-2024-03-25/
Tightening of Brussels low-emissions zone would take 850,000 vehicles off the road
thebulletin.be/tightening-brussels-low-emissions-zone-would-take-850000-vehicles-road
Brussels' iconic Sounds Jazz Club to close on 30 June: Sounds Jazz Club gained fame as one of the best places for live music in Brussels ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/984307/brussels-iconic-sounds-jazz-club-to-close-on-30-june
Flibco launches new service linking Antwerp to Brussels' airports: The new service will be inaugurated on 25 April.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/981767/flibco-launches-new-service-linking-antwerp-to-brussels-airports
Brussels-Berlin night train also stopping in Dresden and Prague from Monday: As part of the extended journey, the train will include 17 stops ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/974096/brussels-berlin-night-train-also-stopping-in-dresden-and-prague-from-monday
Several Brussels tramlines interrupted over Easter weekend: Tram traffic on the North-South axis in Brussels will be suspended for three days over the Easter ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/973342/several-brussels-tramlines-interrupted-over-easter-weekend
13-year-old boy sole survivor of car crash that wiped out his family: A 13-year-old boy was the only survivor of a crash that killed his parents and his two ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-28-13-year-old-boy-sole-survivor-of-car-crash-that-wiped-out-his-family/
Barbara Brotman: Snowbirding spares me the torturous trials of Chicago traffic: As a newbie snowbirder in southern Arizona, I have discovered an amazing ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/opinion-chicago-traffic-stress-snowbirding-arizona-open-road/
'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
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/
Insurer AXA does not expect material losses from Baltimore bridge collapse: French insurer AXA will not have major losses from the Baltimore bridge collapse ...
reuters.com/business/insurer-axa-does-not-expect-material-losses-baltimore-bridge-collapse-2024-03-28/
New flights from Brussels to Shanghai from summer: From June this year, the Belgian capital will once again be linked directly to Shanghai ...
thebulletin.be/new-flights-brussels-shanghai-summer
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
Watch: 4 horrific multi-vehicle crashes after car stops in the middle of UAE road - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/watch-4-horrific-multi-vehicle-crash-after-car-stops-in-the-middle-of-uae-road
Quick Glance: Horrific Multi-Vehicle Crashes on UAE Road
- Abu Dhabi Police regularly share videos to showcase the dangers of violating traffic laws and resulting severe accidents.
- In a 45-second clip, four separate incidents were shown where drivers illegally stopped on the road, leading to horrific multi-car collisions.
- Surveillance footage showed other cars attempting to avoid collisions and change lanes but could not stop due to the high-speed limit on the highway and crashed into the vehicle or other passing cars.
- The Police emphasized that stopping in the middle of the road can incur fines, points, irreparable vehicle damage, and fatal consequences.
'Champion of gross wages': Where do people earn the highest salary in Belgium?: Half of workers in Brussels typically earn more than €3,700 per month when ...
brusselstimes.com/economics/952304/champion-of-gross-wages-where-do-people-earn-the-highest-salary-in-belgium
Brussels-North reclaims title of busiest station in Belgium: The country's least frequented station was Beignée (Hainaut province), where just nine passengers ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/982150/brussels-north-reclaims-title-of-busiest-station-in-belgium
LIVE: Nuclear energy summit in Brussels: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Earth Hour: Brussels' Grand Place to be plunged into darkness on Saturday: In Brussels, the façades of the Grand Place, Bourse and the Atomium will have their ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/974010/earth-hour-brussels-grand-place-to-be-plunged-into-darkness-on-saturday
Farmer protests in Brussels and London: Burning hay bales and Molotov cocktails. Farmers have once again demonstrated against EU agricultural policy in Brussels ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/27/bauernproteste-in-brussel-und-london
Anyone who wants nature conservation must not leave the field to the farmers: In constant fear of the “greenlash,” the EU is burying its groundbreaking nature ...
spektrum.de/kolumne/kommentar-die-eu-darf-den-bauern-nicht-das-feld-ueberlassen/2212156
Taipei metro to offer special pet trains March 31 - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 24 (CNA) Two special trains reserved for pets will be operated March 31 on Taipei ...
focustaiwan.tw/society/202403240008
Avanti train drivers Avanti train drivers to be paid £600 for overtime shifts : Drivers previously received a flat £125 payment on top of their hourly rate
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/avanti-train-drivers-pay-overtime-shifts-b2518207.html
'Didn't do it for reward': Delivery rider honoured by RTA recalls why he stopped to fix traffic light - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/didnt-do-it-for-reward-delivery-rider-honoured-by-rta-recalls-why-he-stopped-to-fix-traffic-ligh
Quick Glance: Delivery Rider Honoured by RTA for Heroic Intervention
- Zeeshan Ahmad was caught on camera addressing the broken traffic light.
- Zeeshan Ahmad, a Talabat delivery rider, was honored by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for his swift action and civic responsibility.
- Zeeshan was recognized for his prompt response and dedication to the community by fixing a dangerously hanging traffic light on Al Wasl Street.
- Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the RTA Board of Directors, commended Zeeshan Ahmad for his proactive support.
Earth Hour: Brussels' Grand Place to be plunged into darkness on Saturday: In Brussels, the façades of the Grand Place, Bourse and the Atomium will have their ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/974010/earth-hour-brussels-grand-place-to-be-plunged-into-darkness-on-saturday
Major £78m overhaul of M6 junction 10 finally complete: A major road overhaul of M6 junction 10 is finally finished as the final temporary traffic measures in ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2024/03/28/major-78m-overhaul-of-m6-junction-10-finally-complete/
Brussels passes bill to prevent purchase of products from Israeli West Bank settlements
brusselstimes.com/belgium/981659/brussels-passes-bill-to-prevent-purchase-of-products-from-israeli-west-bank-settlements
2024 Listen Festival: Brussels alive with electronic music: Listen has established itself as Brussels' premier electronic music festival, hosting around 25 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/981839/2024-listen-festival-brussels-alive-with-electronic-music
Tractors again descend on Brussels in protest against ‘spaghetti’ of red tape: Hundreds of farmers protest in Brussels against climate change reforms and the ...
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/03/26/tractors-again-descend-on-brussels-in-protest-against-spaghetti-of-red-tape/
One in three Belgian companies want to cut remote working hours: "Although both employers and employees recognise that working from home is good for ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/970381/one-in-three-belgian-companies-want-to-cut-remote-working-hours
Farmers set fire in Maelbeek metro station: The atmosphere during the farmers' protest in Brussels briefly turned hostile and saw fires being set across the EU ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/982363/farmers-set-fire-in-maelbeek-metro-station-entrance-tbtb
Chinese police officers to go on patrol in Hungary: Hungary is receiving massive criticism from Brussels. The country plans to send Chinese and Hungarian police ...
diepresse.com/18308070/chinesische-polizisten-sollen-in-ungarn-auf-patrouille-gehen
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
States commit to accelerated expansion of nuclear power: At the Brussels nuclear power summit, a good 30 countries committed to new nuclear power plants and life ...
heise.de/news/Staaten-verpflichten-sich-zu-beschleunigtem-Ausbau-von-Atomkraft-9663186.html
'Three beautiful, kind ladies gone in moment': Tributes have been paid to the mother and her two daughters who died in a road traffic collision near ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0328/1440406-mayo-crash-tributes/
21 motorcyclists arrested, 70 summonses issued in enforcement blitz near Woodlands Checkpoint
straitstimes.com/singapore/21-motorcyclists-arrested-70-summonses-issued-in-enforcement-blitz-near-woodlands-checkpoint
Swiss Federal Railways successfully tests remote-controlled train: Swiss Federal Railways has carried out successful test runs with a remotely controlled train ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/swiss-driverless-trains-one-step-closer-but-not-for-passengers/74032024
M5 'carmageddon' warning as 14 million Easter trips planned: The M5 southbound between Bristol and Taunton has been highlighted as a particularly busy route and ...
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/m5-traffic-carmageddon-warning-14-9185772
At least 10 ships bound for Baltimore drop anchor after traffic stopped, shipping data
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Buyers in Brussels can save up to €150,000 when foregoing garden: In Brussels, a house with a larger garden costs on average €100,000 more than a comparable ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/980602/brussels-properties-pricier-than-ever-when-including-garden
Two shootings in Brussels last night: Two dead, perpetrator(s) still on the run: Two people were killed in two different shootings in Brussels last night: one in ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/979263/another-shooting-in-brussels-one-man-dead-perpetrators-still-on-the-run
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
EU leaders agree to open membership talks with Bosnia: European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to open membership talks with Bosnia but also made clear the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-leaders-agree-open-membership-talks-with-bosnia-2024-03-21/
Man killed in New York after being pushed on to subway track: A man was killed on Monday when a stranger pushed him on to a New York City subway track in front ...
reuters.com/world/us/man-killed-new-york-after-being-pushed-subway-track-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 ...
thebulletin.be/brussels-goes-green-celebrate-springs-arrival
Baltimore cruise routes unclear after bridge collapse suspends port traffic: The next cruise is scheduled to depart Baltimore on Sunday, but it’s unclear how it ...
washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/03/26/cruises-baltimore-port-bridge-collapse/
Bruxelles Propreté opens largest recycling park in Capital Region: With the unveil of its largest Recypark, the city is setting a course towards its ecological ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/982151/bruxelles-proprete-opens-largest-recycling-park-in-capital-region
Transit officials approve New York City traffic congestion fee: The base toll would be $15 for passenger cars.
abcnews.go.com/General/transit-officials-approve-new-york-city-traffic-congestion/story
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: One body recovered from river, 6 still missing: The missing are believed to be part of a construction crew who were conducting ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-one-body-recovered-from-river-says-official
European elections: Deadline for expats to register to vote is this Sunday: Over a third of Brussels' population is made up of non-Belgian nationals ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/982657/deadline-for-expats-to-register-to-vote-in-european-elections-this-sunday
Muscat expressway to have 12 lanes, set to become Oman’s widest road: Tender floated to ease traffic congestion with the expressway to have additional three ...
cdn-3.timesofoman.com/article/143487-muscat-expressway-to-have-12-lanes-set-to-become-omans-widest-road
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
Subway train fatally hits 16-year-old girl in Brooklyn: She was walking on a catwalk inside the tunnel near the 4th Ave.-9th St. station in Park Slope as a ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/26/subway-train-fatally-hits-16-year-old-girl-in-brooklyn/
Farmers’ protests: New Brussels demo begins with bonfire outside EU Parliament: Tractors circle Place du Luxembourg and block roads around the EU capital.
politico.eu/article/farmers-protests-new-brussels-demo-begins-with-bonfire-outside-eu-parliament/
What to do in Brussels this weekend: Easter special: From all-night dancing in train and metro stations (and tunnels!) and a festival dedicated to swing music to ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/985151/what-to-do-in-brussels-this-weekend-easter-special
A Japanese 'flavor wizard' conquers the homeland of chocolate: Yasushi Sasaki has been named Brussels' chocolatier of the year by the prestigious Gault & Millau ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/27/food-drink/yasushi-sasaki-japanese-chocolate-belgium/
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
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