New night train connects four capitals from Brussels to Prague:

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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 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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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.

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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 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 23

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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T-Online Apr 22

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

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Apr 22

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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Apr 24

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 ...

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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.

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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 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 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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Apr 19

Ukraine’s Allies Fear the Worst and Hope for a Turning Point: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of ...

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Apr 23

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 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.

politico.eu/article/hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-calls-for-eu-leadership-change-at-the-upcoming-elections/

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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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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 ...

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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.

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Secret Flying Apr 22

New York to Brussels, Belgium for only $320 roundtrip: Cheap flights from New York to Brussels, Belgium for only $320 roundtrip with Scandinavian Airlines.

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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 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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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 24

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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Apr 23

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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Apr 26

Full steam ahead? Laying the tracks for night trains in Europe: Can we achieve the winning combo of efficient and comfortable travel that doesn’t cost the Earth? ...

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Apr 25

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 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 25

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 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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Apr 16

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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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

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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Secret Flying Apr 23

Brussels, Belgium to Singapore for only €460 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Brussels, Belgium to Singapore for only €460 roundtrip with British Airways.

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Apr 08

Belgium among countries with best work-life balance worldwide: In Belgium, full-time workers devote 65% of their day on average (15.5 hours) to personal care and ...

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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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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 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 17

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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Apr 25

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 18

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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Apr 17

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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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 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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Apr 18

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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Apr 25

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

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 18

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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Apr 16

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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More Belgians in work and with higher education qualifications, according to census

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Apr 09

Statue on Brussels Place Rouppe finally gets new hand, but in wrong position: The statue's hand disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 2017 ...

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Apr 17

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 13

China war sales to Moscow surge as UK and US ban Russian metals: The UK and US have banned certain Russian-made metals, while China's sales of war parts to ...

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Apr 26

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 ...

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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 09

Three Belgian cities ranked among best in Europe: "Understated Brussels" was included in the top 20 for its breathtaking architecture ...

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Apr 10

Life-threatening knife attack in Brussels city centre

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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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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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Apr 17

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 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 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 11

Eurostar terminal in Brussels gets much-needed renovation: Seating, which is currently lacking in the Brussels terminal, will double, while facilities to buy ...

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Apr 25

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

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Apr 18

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

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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 13

Electric cars now form majority of new car registrations in Belgium: There are differences between the regions: the increase is particularly marked in Brussels ...

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Apr 26

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 ...

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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 09

G-7’s $10 Trillion Defense Spending Task to Reshape EU Budgets: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of ...

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Belgium's female pensioners receive 25% less than men: Belgium ranks fourth in the EU in terms of how likely it is that women over 65 will not have their own ...

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The Local

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New Barcelona-Paris train link delayed until after Olympics: A direct rail route between Barcelona and Paris which was set to launch in time for the Summer ...

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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 10

EU asylum reform: Parliament approves new rules in Brussels: After years of discussions, MPs in Brussels on Wednesday cleared the way for a reform of asylum law ...

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Apr 12

Belgium declares war on MEPs who took Russian 'cash': Belgian spies have evidence MEPs took Russian money, Belgium's prime minister has said ...

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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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