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Price of energy contracts signed in November to fall by 20%: The CREG's put the average annual price of an energy contract costing €4,817.56 ...
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Price of energy contracts signed in November to fall by 20%: The CREG's put the average annual price of an energy contract costing €4,817.56 ...
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Belgian Man’s Drunken Driving Defense: His Body Made the Alcohol: A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a ...
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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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Security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: The European Commission on Tuesday raided a security equipment company in an EU country ...
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Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol: A Belgian man was acquitted of drunk driving on Monday because he suffers from auto-brewery ...
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Rwanda bill latest: Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights will take off in '10-12 weeks' - BBC News
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
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
Sand sculpture festival on Belgian beach takes visitors around the world: Visitors can not only admire the sand sculptures but also take part in workshops to ...
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Possible danger to the psyche: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok
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Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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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
Belgian Raphaël Liégeois receives his ESA astronaut diploma: "The basic astronaut training was intense, highlighting the importance of teamwork and ...
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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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Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
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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
MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
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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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Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
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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'More diverse press corps': Brussels couple give up home for Eastern European journalists
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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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Portuguese scientist wins European Seagull Screeching Championship in Belgium: A Belgian participant dressed up as a seagull with feathers and won the bronze ...
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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
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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
Roots in Tune – Peter Smyth on a diverse musical initiative : Belgian fiddle player and composer promote intercultural connections in a parish hall in Roundwood
irishtimes.com/opinion/an-irish-diary/2024/04/22/roots-in-tune-peter-smyth-on-a-diverse-musical-initiative/
In Belgium, the Flemish far right is gaining ground ahead of the European elections
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'One city region, one policy': N-VA presents election plan for Brussels: "We realise that we have to be incontournable," N-VA said ...
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Oldest man in Belgium passes away at 107: Although he faced many hardships throughout his life, Albert Van Raemdonck often said the secret to his long life was ...
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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
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 ...
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Why Belgian museums need to confront their looted African trophies
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Dutch-language schools in Brussels: Almost 50% of children who apply do not get in
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Brussels restaurants face uncertain future amid skyrocketing costs: Brussels restaurants are sounding the alarm over sharp increases in their operating costs ...
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Large education demonstration: Teachers come to Brussels en masse, some in underwear
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Employment rate among migrants reaches record high: "Inactivity and unemployment among people with a migrant background are structurally higher but thanks ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013436/employment-rate-among-migrants-reaches-record-high
Bpost on strike in Brussels and Wallonia: Monday's strike at the Belgian postal service Bpost has had a significant impact on its operations.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016619/bpost-on-strike-in-brussels-and-wallonia-tbtb
For Chinese intelligence: Employees of AfD top candidate Krah arrested on suspicion of espionage
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Federal police raid PKK-linked TV networks in Belgium: Belgian police raided PKK-linked television networks in Brussels on Monday, nearly a month after mass ...
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Nico Semsrott: "The powerful act as if they control themselves": Nico Semsrott sits for Die Party in the EU Parliament. In the podcast he talks about five years ...
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I just moved up to the EU Parliament from Sauerland: Jan Ovelgönne from Arnsberg sits in 437th place for the Greens in the European Parliament in Brussels - yet.
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Brussels inaugurates new centre for domestic abuse victims: "The courts, police, social services or medical centres can reach out to us for coordination ...
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‘Truly A Key Moment’ — Osimhen Claims Move To Sporting Charleroi Changed His Career
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Belgian Presidency continues push to fight medicine shortages: The Belgian Presidency is gearing up to tackle the escalating issue of medicine shortages across ...
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/belgian-presidency-continues-push-to-fight-medicine-shortages/
Cycling in Guben: Millions from Brussels for new cycle paths on the Neisse and Oder
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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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Launch of the strategic note 'Global Citizenship Education': The Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union is taking advantage of the ...
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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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Belgian football community proposes 'new social contract': "We ask for dialogue and collaboration. We want to meet with politicians annually to discuss the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016878/belgian-football-community-proposes-new-social-contract
Jan Jambon leads Flemish business delegation to France: France is the second biggest foreign direct investor (after the United Kingdom) in Flanders.
brusselstimes.com/business/1017135/jan-jambon-leads-flemish-business-delegation-to-france
How Realistic are the John Wick Franchise's Dog Fights? An Army Expert Weighs In
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How a conservative conference morphed into a crisis of liberalism: A Brussels hard-right confab descends into a mix of farce and petty tyranny
economist.com/europe/2024/04/17/how-a-conservative-conference-morphed-into-a-crisis-of-liberalism
Proximus to sell off part of its art collection: Telecommunications company Proximus is selling off some of the works in its extensive art collection ...
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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
UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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Belgian boxer Antoine Vanackère crowned IBF International Super Lightweight Champion
brusselstimes.com/sports/1015506/belgian-boxer-antoine-vanackere-crowned-ibf-international-super-lightweight-champion
62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/62-of-uganda-s-forensic-experts-untrained-ag-report-4598246
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
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 ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/991372/can-brussels-turn-the-toison-dor-into-a-champs-elysees
'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 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1002349/child-of-divorce-if-belgium-splits-what-would-happen-to-brussels
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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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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Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
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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.
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/219297/hidden-belgium-a-lost-museum-in-brussels
Imperial Chinese wine jar stolen from Belgian museum: The significant piece recognised as a “treasure” was acquired by Belgian industrialist Raoul Warocqué ...
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Investigators want to solve several suspicious deaths in Belgian nursing home: All victims targeted in murder attempts had been diagnosed with hypoglycaemia ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1014502/investigators-want-to-solve-several-suspicious-deaths-in-belgian-nursing-home-in-2020
Brussels to host European LGBT Police Association conference: The conference aims to establish a platform to discuss advancements made in LGBTQIA+ rights for ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1014550/brussels-to-host-european-lgbt-police-association-conference
'I am happy NatCon was able to go ahead,' says Belgian Prime Minister De Croo: De Croo addressed parliament over the controversial events surrounding the ...
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EU elections: Who is running?: A striking number of women from Germany, a communist from Austria - and otherwise? An overview of who the political groups are ...
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Nico Semsrott on working in the EU Parliament: Seeing Brussels and getting depressed
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OTon: The completely normal railway sense: By train to Belgium. What could possibly go wrong? A whole lot, Nils Ganzmann discovered on his way to the EU ...
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Overlooked city four hours away has everything you need within walking distance: Ghent in Belgium is one of the most walkable cities in Europe ...
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What’s on this week: 19 to 25 April: The second edition of Antica Brussels at Tour & Taxis honours modern Belgian art among more than 70 stands ...
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Open-jaw from Rome, Italy to Bangkok, Thailand returning to Brussels, Belgium for only €348
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Owner of Belgian Malinois dog which bit three people including Northern train guard given prison term and pet put to sleep
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Spy for China? Employees of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. This is said to be an employee of ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100391736/spion-fuer-china-mitarbeiter-von-afd-spitzenkandidat-krah-festgenommen.html
Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
Argentina President Javier Milei Touts First Quarterly Budget Surplus Since 2008: President Javier Milei announced Argentina’s first quarterly fiscal surplus ...
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In Georgia, an Opposition MP Voted With the Ruling Party. Then His Family Won Two Land Disputes. - OCCRP
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US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-justice-department-settlement-3b760f3d317cbe18209aa02a611a298f
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
apnews.com/article/poland-uk-nato-ukraine-sunak-military-aid-be9fa8b106eda83c2da140e0f2774fcb
Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/youre-never-too-busy-for-your-banker-how-italys-ndrangheta-mafia-allegedly-infiltrated-canadian-banks
Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
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