Green light for Brussels-Midi station renovation :

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Apr 21

Poll showing that 40% of Flemish people 'want independence' exposed as flawed: "Every serious scientific survey shows that those in favour of splitting ...

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Brussels' under-used offices increasingly converted into homes: A quarter of new housing in Brussels is converted from office spaces, according to a new ...

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Apr 24

Sportive socialising: Where to exercise as an expat in Brussels: From hiking across Belgium's beautiful countryside to ultimate frisbee in Brussels' Parc de ...

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Apr 22

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."

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Apr 17

How a Brussels mayor wants to cancel a right-wing conference: The authorities in the Belgian capital tried three times to break up a high-profile meeting of ...

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Quick Glance: Brussels Mayor's Battle Against Right-Wing Conference

Authorities in Brussels attempted multiple times to dissolve a conference of right-wing politicians, inadvertently benefiting the organizers.

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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EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...

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Apr 24

Danger of addiction: TikTok suspends reward function after EU threat: TikTok is responding to the threat from Brussels to block the controversial points system ...

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Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?

The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.

President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.

ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.

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Possible danger to the psyche: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok

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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 ...

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Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...

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Apr 22

Pro-Palestinian demonstration: Steinmeier greeted with shouts of “murderer” in Istanbul

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Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul

Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.

Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.

The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.

Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.

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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 ...

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Apr 24

Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors: Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness ...

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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.

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Apr 16

Rue Belliard redesigned: Cars still prioritised over pedestrians and cyclists: Rue Belliard is one of Brussels' busiest streets, but plans to redesign part of ...

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Apr 20

Can Brussels turn the Toison d’Or into a Champs-Élysées?: The short shopping stretch from the Porte de Namur to Place Louise, known as the Toison d’Or ...

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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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Apr 24

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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Apr 24

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 ...

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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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Apr 20

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 ...

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Apr 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 ...

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Apr 20

Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris Dukes It Out on TikTok: Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most ...

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Homeless man under A40 bridge loses his home when it is demolished: A homeless person has set up shop under the curved pedestrian bridge, which has been closed ...

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Apr 17

Orbán and Farage’s right-wing fiesta goes ahead in Brussels after big court win: The controversial gathering will continue as planned.

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Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman

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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Apr 19

Train composition now visible on SNCB's journey planner: The new feature informs passengers about the number of carriages, the location of the bicycle carriage ...

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Apr 22

EU Commission initiates proceedings against online platform TikTok | SÜDKURIER Online

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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.

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Apr 24

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 ...

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Brussels house prices further dropped though flats grow more expensive: With the European Central Bank (ECB) not expected to lower interest rates until June ...

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Apr 18

Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...

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Apr 17

Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.

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Apr 22

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 ...

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Apr 20

Brussels restaurant offers free cocktail to everyone sharing its name: A trendy Italian restaurant in Ixelles is beginning the spring season in the best possible ...

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Apr 23

Why the rainy weather in Belgium should be welcomed: The string of wet weather has not been bad news for everyone.

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Apr 20

Hidden Belgium: A lost museum in Brussels: Built in 1881, this ornate glass-roofed gallery originally had 30 shops, several theatres and a museum.

brusselstimes.com/art-culture/219297/hidden-belgium-a-lost-museum-in-brussels

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Apr 19

Schaerbeek hostel converted into asylum reception centre: The site, closed at the end of March, has been repurposed to provide accommodation for around 100 ...

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

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Apr 24

'Take this seriously': Significant improvements in Brussels air quality but lives still at risk

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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.

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EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...

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Recognize Palestine, Irish prime minister to tell EU leaders ｜ DPA: Ireland's new prime minister said on Wednesday he will use his first EU summit in ...

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Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated: The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and ...

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Highway code may change for cargo bikes: Cargo bikes, some of which can transport up to four children as well as pets and shopping, are on the rise in Brussels - ...

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Kreuzberg: Berlin's first covered cycle path is being extended: Model for the future - or utopia? Planners have gone wild where cars once parked under the U1 ...

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Should we take the microphone away from the right?: The example of a conference in Brussels shows: No, this only strengthens them.

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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 ...

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Belgium in bloom: Spring snaps from across the country: We asked our readers to send us their best spring photos whilst out and about over the past weeks ...

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China: Internet amused by 'sanitary pad' building design: The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.

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Where do your taxes go in Belgium?: We all know that taxes are high in Belgium, but where does the money end up? From pensions to defence ...

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Apr 18

Majority of EU states object to capital markets reform push: France led calls to revive financial integration project to help fund Europe’s rearmament and green ...

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Welcome to Venice. That’ll Be 5 Euros, Please.: Venice’s first day implementing a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly ...

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Quick Glance: Venice: Admission Fee and Overcrowding Mitigation

Venice introduces entry fee: five euros for day visitors.

Overtourism damages the city and drives residents away.

Controversy surrounds new regulation, funding infrastructure.

Likely future price increases and tiered rates for Venice.

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Brussels police shut down far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser: Brussels police are in the process of shutting down the controversial National Conservative Conference ...

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Apr 18

Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames

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Cancel culture comes to Brussels: Those trying to cancel the National Conservatism conference believe public life must be subjected to the policing of speech ...

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Apr 17

Belgium in Brief: What future for night trains in Europe?: Can night trains make the leap from a more niche transport mode to an airline-beating everyman’s ...

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Apr 24

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

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Apr 23

'More diverse press corps': Brussels couple give up home for Eastern European journalists

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Apr 16

Brussels and Oslo to cooperate on CO2 capture and storage: Belgium plans to construct a CO2 pipeline offshore between Zeebrugge, Belgium, and Norwegian CO2 ...

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Apr 18

Cancel culture in Brussels: The British government is "concerned" about the EU ban on the Conservative conference - Die Weltwoche

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Apr 15

Exclusive: Poland focusing on EU recovery grants, law change to ramp up investments

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Quick Glance: Poland's Strategy for EU Recovery Grants and Law Change to Boost Investments

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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Apr 17

EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say: The European Commission is expected to sue Germany for charging its neighbours an extra fee for buying ...

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Apr 21

'Child of divorce': If Belgium splits, what happens to Brussels?: Flemish nationalist parties are on track to (again) become the biggest winners of the election ...

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Apr 18

EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States ...

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Apr 19

Palais 1 in Brussels opens Gaza donation centre from Friday: The centre, whose opening hours are 11:00 to 20:00, has an indefinite operation period and will be ...

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Belgium has summoned the Israeli Ambassador to demand an explanation for the killing of an Enabel aid worker in Gaza on Wednesday night. Show more

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Apr 22

In Belgium, the Flemish far right is gaining ground ahead of the European elections

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The 11 moments that defined the European Parliament's term: The European Parliament has closed the last plenary session of its 9th term.

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Apr 16

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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Singapore Airlines resumes alternative Europe route after 20 years: The move offers an alternative entry point into north-western Europe to the busier ...

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‘Ridiculous own goal’: Brussels mayor gives Europe’s hard-right a free hit before EU election

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EU Commission holds bring-your-pet-to-work days — but attack dogs are banned : Officials told to ‘consider teleworking’ if they’re scared or allergic to dogs.

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Police ordered to end far-right 'Nat-Con' Brussels conference: The controversial far-right "National Conservatism" conference taking place in Brussels was ...

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Political storm erupts after police ordered to shut down hard-right NatCon conference in Brussels

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Mayor of Uccle wants to re-open Bois de la Cambre to traffic: This measure could take a variety of forms, such as only opening the route to traffic on weekdays ...

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Apr 17

Belgian chocolate makers call for greater sustainability in the sector: "Belgian chocolate is recognised as some of the world's finest; we have a leadership ...

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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 – ...

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Apr 17

Flemish drinking water highly polluted with PFAS, but purifying costs millions: PFAS concentrations in drinking water in the Brussels periphery far exceeded ...

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'Child of divorce': If Belgium splits, what happens to Brussels?: Flemish nationalist parties are on track to (again) become the biggest winners of the election ...

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Commutes to be better compensated from 1 June: "This translates into a net benefit of up to several hundred euros each year for long distances."