Brussels supports city's traders with 'Local Friday' actions
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- Despite resistance and the mayor's intervention, the National Conservatism Conference took place in a different hotel.
- Prominent politicians like Viktor Orban and Nigel Farage discussed topics such as the nation-state and the future of Europe.
- After intense reactions and criticism, the police ordinance was lifted, and the second day of the conference proceeded without incidents.
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- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
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- Paul Berger, the aptly named owner, closed the last Burger Pit location in San Jose after a surge of customers present until the closure on April 23, 2024.
- The Burger Pit chain, originally founded in the 1950s by Albert Berger, will come to an end with the closing of the last location in the South Bay area.
- Owner Berger, who upheld his father's philosophy of good food at reasonable prices, will close the business after 71 years and take the popular chili recipe to the grave.
- Despite the nostalgic feel and popular dishes of Burger Pit, customers will primarily miss the conviviality as they bid farewell to long-time staff and the historic location.
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- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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- 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.
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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 ...
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Cancel culture in Brussels: The British government is "concerned" about the EU ban on the Conservative conference - Die Weltwoche
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Belgium pushes to expel controversial Palestinian activist ‘hate preacher’: Mohammed Khatib leads Palestinian group already banned in Germany for its actions ...
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Hidden Belgium: A lost museum in Brussels: Built in 1881, this ornate glass-roofed gallery originally had 30 shops, several theatres and a museum.
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More Belgian employees cycling to work due to increased incentives: The fact that all workers are now entitled to a bicycle allowance from their employer ...
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- Legislation is expected to drive up wages in various sectors as they strive to attract and retain employees.
- The increased minimum wages worsen the existing challenges faced by independent restaurants in California.
- Implementing price changes, cost-cutting strategies, and reduced operating hours could be potential measures to streamline operations.
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- Ina Aufenberg and Gökhan Göktas open the Italian restaurant Vicus Italiano in Neuss.
- The opening celebration attracted Neuss residents with drinks, appetizers, and Italian music.
- Originally planned opening in February was delayed due to unforeseen renovation work.
- The restaurant offers Italian cuisine, a carefully curated wine list, and fresh pasta.
Unusual barter deal in a restaurant: Italian landlord gives guests without a cell phone a bottle of wine
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- Host Angelo Lella emphasizes the unnecessary constant use of phones, encouraging guests to enjoy wine without distractions.
- 90 percent of guests take advantage of the offer to store their phones in a locker before dining.
- The restaurant in Verona prefers traditional reviews and asks customers to write them on paper and drop them in a mailbox.
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Foreign Secretary heads to Brussels for post-Brexit Gibraltar talks: Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules.
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- The decision came after boycotts and protests following Alonyal's announcement of donating free meals to the Israeli military.
- CEO Kempczinski reports business impact in the Middle East and other markets due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Other prominent US fast-food chains like Starbucks and Domino's have also faced boycott campaigns and revenue declines amid conflicts in the region.
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Political storm erupts after police ordered to shut down hard-right NatCon conference in Brussels
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Brussels venue withdraws from Orbán conference: Concert Noble will no longer host NatCon conference next week.
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