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Promoted | Open Evening on November 14th at University of Kent, Brussels Campus
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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
European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits
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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.
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.
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
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
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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
Farmers' protests in Brussels and London: Burning hay bales and Molotov cocktails. In Brussels, farmers demonstrated again against EU agricultural policy ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/27/bauernproteste-in-brussel-und-london
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/
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
War in Gaza: Four EU countries want to recognize Palestinian state: At the summit in Brussels, the EU is calling more sharply than ever for a ceasefire in Gaza - ...
spiegel.de/politik/israel-gaza-krieg-vier-eu-laender-wollen-palaestinensischen-staat-anerkennen-a-e55ecbaa-5601-4415-9f90-926b0331a225
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
Ukraine prepares to join the EU club — but Brussels doesn’t want to talk about it
politico.eu/article/ukraine-eu-farm-protests-ursula-von-der-leyen-voloymyr-zelenskyy/
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/
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 agrees on sanctions on Hamas, violent West Bank settlers: European Union foreign ministers agreed in principle on Monday to impose sanctions on Israeli ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-agrees-sanctions-hamas-violent-west-bank-settlers-2024-03-18/
EU leaders to back tighter euro zone fiscal stance in 2025: European Union leaders will back on Friday a slightly tighter fiscal policy for the euro zone next ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/eu-leaders-back-tighter-euro-zone-fiscal-stance-2025-2024-03-22/
State of the Union: War Economy and Humanitarian Aid: The economic impact of the war and new sources of defense investment were the focus of the EU summit in ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/22/die-woche-in-europa-kriegswirtschaft-und-humanitare-hilfe
Fact-check: Does the EU decide 80% of our laws?: Is it true 80% of our laws are determined by the European Union? With the European elections approaching ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/22/fact-check-does-the-eu-decide-80-of-our-laws
Brussels poised to send billions from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine: Windfall revenues from hundreds of billions in central bank assets held at Euroclear ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/20/brussels-poised-to-send-billions-from-frozen-russian-assets-to-ukraine
Hungary's Orban ready to 'occupy' Brussels to bring EU change: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday he was ready to march to Brussels and
reuters.com/world/europe/hungarys-orban-ready-occupy-brussels-bring-eu-change-2024-03-15/
State of the Union: War economy and humanitarian aid: The economic impact of war and new sources of investment for defence were at the heart of the EU summit ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/22/state-of-the-union-war-economy-and-humanitarian-aid
Belgium's terrorism watch list shrinks but average threat increases: 88% of the individuals on the watch list come from jihadist ideology, 9% are related to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/982273/fewer-names-on-belgiums-terrorism-watch-list-but-average-threat-increases
Belgium in Brief: The long road to citizenship – how many make it?: With its powerful passport, cosmopolitan culture, and enviable expertise in confectionery ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/961828/belgium-in-brief-the-long-road-to-citizenship-how-many-make-it
Quick Glance: Becoming Belgian: Eligibility for Citizenship and Application Process
- There are various ways to become Belgian, but the requirements and procedures are complex and multifaceted.
- EU citizens already have many freedoms and protections, making the application for Belgian citizenship more symbolic for them.
- Applying for citizenship in Belgium requires meeting specific criteria, including a residency period of five or ten years and knowledge of one of the three official languages.
- The cost to apply for citizenship is €150, and the rejection of the application can occur in some specific cases, such as interruptions in staying in Belgium or lack of social security payments.
Farmer protests: Severe disruptions all day, criminal charges announced: The first tractors have already rolled into Brussels and disruptions are expected to ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/981487/farmer-protests-severe-disruptions-all-day-criminal-charges-announced-tbtb
EU manages to issue joint call for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza war: EU leaders agreed at their summit in Brussels to call for an "immediate humanitarian pause ...
euobserver.com/world/158265
Farmers will once again demonstrate in Brussels on Tuesday: This marks the third time in less than two months that farmers will take to the streets of Brussels ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/977501/farmers-will-once-again-demonstrate-in-brussels-on-tuesday-tbtb
De Croo wants EU biotech leadership ambition, cites Belgium's health and biotech valley
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/de-croo-wants-eu-biotech-leadership-ambition-cites-belgiums-health-and-biotech-valley/
After a failed agreement: EU and Switzerland are negotiating again: Three years ago, Switzerland collapsed negotiations with the EU. Now a new attempt begins - ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/schweiz-eu-annaeherung-100.html
The hypocrites and Ukraine: The EU lacks not only weapons and money, but also political leadership
derstandard.at/story/3000000213167/die-heuchler-und-die-ukraine
Brussels to map out and target drug hotspots: In the face of rising drug crime, Brussels will focus its efforts on key drug "hotspots" in the capital ...
thebulletin.be/brussels-map-out-and-target-drug-hotspots
Seven in ten Belgians would still vote without compulsory attendance: Belgium is one of the few European countries where attendance is compulsory ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/979571/seven-in-ten-belgians-would-still-vote-without-compulsory-attendance
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
Election call to all EU citizens: Go vote in June!: In the run-up to the 2024 European elections, Euronews spoke to many European decision-makers in Brussels ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/20/wahl-aufruf-an-alle-eu-burger-und-burgerinnen-geht-im-juni-wahlen
The human body is made for movement! Simple ideas to get us moving more: Human bodies thrive in motion. So what happens when we sit all day? And what's the ...
npr.org/2024/03/22/1239553053/the-human-body-is-made-for-movement-simple-ideas-to-get-us-moving-more
Thousands join Brussels march for Gaza ceasefire: An estimated 7,500 people took part in a march for Palestine held in Brussels over the weekend ...
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Belgium tightens tax rules for expats: Two recent court rulings demonstrate that expats are benefitting less and less from loose tax arrangements.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/977015/belgium-tightens-tax-rules-for-expats
EU, Philippines resume stalled trade negotiations: The European Union and the Philippines said on Monday they would resume negotiations on a free trade agreement ...
reuters.com/business/eu-philippines-resume-stalled-trade-negotiations-2024-03-18/
More calls for merger of Brussels police zones: The Groen and Ecolo political parties are the latest to voice support for merging Brussels’ six police zones ...
thebulletin.be/more-calls-merger-brussels-police-zones
EU leaders to discuss breaking the defence bond taboo at summit: The highly divisive prospect of using so-called Eurobonds to finance efforts to ramp up the EU’s ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/21/eu-leaders-to-discuss-breaking-the-defence-bond-taboo-at-brussels-summit
Young, Portuguese, Green voters most in favour of stronger EU: exclusive poll: As European voters prepare for elections in June, just over one in five want to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/20/young-portuguese-green-voters-most-in-favour-of-stronger-eu-exclusive-poll
Nuclear energy is back on EU’s agenda at Brussels summit: Promoting nuclear power was long taboo in Brussels, but a high-profile international summit on Thursday ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/21/Nuclear-energy-is-back-on-EU-s-agenda-at-Brussels-summit-
Belgium tightens tax rules for expats: Two recent court rulings demonstrate that expats are benefitting less and less from loose tax arrangements.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/977015/belgium-tightens-tax-rules-for-expats
900 protest against police violence in Brussels: An estimated 900 people took part in a Brussels march against police violence over the weekend ...
thebulletin.be/900-protest-against-police-violence-brussels
Poland, France, Czech Republic: European farmers continue to paralyze Europe: Farmers are continuing to protest in many European countries, taking to the ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/20/polen-frankreich-tschechien-europaische-bauern-legen-weiter-europa-lahm
Brussels courts prepare to tackle the large number of drug cases: To make sure that cases are processed swiftly, it is essential to maintain a steady supply of ...
brusselstimes.com/justice-belgium/983318/brussels-courts-prepare-to-tackle-the-large-number-of-drug-cases
‘A strong signal to China’: Tiananmen Square massacre memorial erected outside European Parliament
cnn.com/2024/03/20/style/pillar-of-shame-european-parliament-intl-hnk/
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Belgium leads cost of living rise in the eurozone: Between January 2021, when inflation crisis started, and now, consumer prices in Belgium rose by 21%.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/972466/__trashed-26
Long subcontracting chains foster injustice, says ETUC leader: Long subcontracting chains lock workers out of rights, and lock injustices in ...
euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/long-subcontracting-chains-foster-injustice-says-etuc-leader/
Blackface in Brussels: 'Noirauds' fundraising banned in Watermael-Boitsfort: "It's entirely linked to Zwarte Piet... If they want to come to ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/961592/blackface-in-brussels-noirauds-fundraising-banned-in-watermael-boitsfort
Best of luck in your new role! It’s time for the EU to reshuffle its ambassadors: Chief of staff to Charles Michel set to become EU ambassador to Canada.
politico.eu/article/eu-top-jobs-race-underway-charles-michel-chief-staff/
Belgium's energy future is 100% renewable and nuclear-free, Ecolo argues: "Since 100% renewables is not only possible but also more affordable ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/970259/future-of-energy-in-belgium-is-100-renewable-and-nuclear-free-ecolo-argues
Racism at work: Many employees in Belgium continue to face harassment and insults
brusselstimes.com/employment/971945/racism-at-work-many-employees-in-belgium-continue-to-face-harassments-and-insults
Wider Europe Briefing: An Eastern European Could Be The New NATO Chief: I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I'm looking at the key job ...
rferl.org/a/jozwiak-brussels-top-jobs-nato-european-council-commission/32866241.html
Brussels expats are eligible to vote. Here’s how (and why) to have your say: "Expats build homes, lives and careers here, they fall in love here … there is ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-unlocked/934570/brussels-expats-are-eligible-to-vote-heres-how-and-why-to-have-your-say
'Nuclear fairytale': Greenpeace activists block delegations at Brussels nuclear summit
brusselstimes.com/brussels/975085/nuclear-fairytale-greenpeace-activists-block-delegations-at-brussels-nuclear-summit-tbtb
Climate targets in focus, Newsletter: This weeks key events selected by senior environment reporter Robert Hodgson
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/25/climate-targets-in-focus-newsletter
EU aid to Ukraine: the main thing is more weapons of war: The EU wants to further arm Ukraine. But the plan to use frozen Russian money for this purpose is met ...
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Second suicide in a Belgian detention centre in three months: The Immigration Office states that frequent suicide attempts occur as detainees know they are at ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/962499/second-suicide-within-a-belgian-detention-centre-in-three-months
Brussels Gripped By 'We're Hiring' Fever As Top EU, NATO Posts Up For Grabs: This year features a merry-go-round of high-level positions in the upper echelons of ...
rferl.org/a/brussels-nato-eu-posts-iohannis/32860213.html
Hungary's Orbán rails against the EU and 'the Western world' in a speech on a national holiday
apnews.com/article/hungary-orban-rails-against-eu-west-speech-5e1e0c25560de5623752c0955e358c54
Türkiye urges 'zero tolerance' for PKK terror group's hostilities in Europe
trtworld.com/turkiye/turkiye-urges-zero-tolerance-for-pkk-terror-groups-hostilities-in-europe-17534476
Quick Glance: Turkey urges 'zero tolerance' for PKK terror group's hostilities in Europe
- Supporters of the terrorist organisation gathered in front of the European Parliament in Brussels, attacking the police.
- The PKK is escalating hostilities against the Turkish community in Europe.
- The Turkish embassy requested increased security measures from German authorities.
- European countries were called upon to not tolerate PKK actions and bring perpetrators to justice.
Why did Brussels become the capital of the EU? Because Belgium starts with B.: Belgium's unlikely journey into becoming the defacto EU capital proves that ...
brusselstimes.com/column/945550/why-brussels-became-the-capital-of-the-eu
Upcoming Armenia-US-EU high-level meeting not directed to any third party - Foreign Ministry
armenpress.am/eng/news/1133447.html
EU agriculture ministers cut agricultural bureaucracy, Özdemir follows suit: The EU agriculture ministers support a rapid simplification of the CAP ...
agrarheute.com/politik/eu-agrarminister-streichen-agrarbuerokratie-zusammen-oezdemir-zieht-618280
Apple, Alphabet and Meta: Brussels is planning the big blow: EU investigates DMA violations by Apple, Alphabet & Meta; Penalties of up to 20% of sales are ...
deraktionaer.de/artikel/medien-ittk-technologie/apple-alphabet-und-meta-bruessel-plant-den-grossen-schlag-20353749.html
Quick Glance: EU Commission Investigates Tech Giants: Violation of Laws?
- The EU Commission has initiated proceedings against Apple, Alphabet, and Meta to investigate possible breaches of EU rules.
- The Digital Markets Act aims to combat the dominance of major online platforms, particularly focusing on gatekeeper services.
- Apple and Alphabet are accused of hindering developers and making it difficult for users to adjust default settings.
- The potential penalties for violations are significant, but tech companies have already announced changes. Despite this, investors remain calm.
PKK supporters target Turkish community across Belgium: Attacks by PKK terrorist group supporters targeting Turks in Belgium accelerated on Monday, with houses ...
dailysabah.com/politics/pkk-supporters-target-turkish-community-across-belgium/news
France must not cave to Brussels on renewables, says ex-energy minister Pannier-Runacher
euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/france-must-not-cave-in-to-brussels-on-renewable-targets-says-ex-energy-minister/
»Glass 60 percent full«: While farmers' protests continue in Brussels, street protests in Germany have subsided. But dissatisfaction with the phased abolition of ...
oberhessische-zeitung.de/vogelsbergkreis/alsfeld/glas-zu-60-prozent-voll-92917340.html
More than 10,000 minors without a home in Flanders and Wallonia: The findings go against the deeply rooted image of homeless people as unkempt and drunk in the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/980396/more-than-10000-minors-without-a-home-in-wallonia-and-flanders
Dispute over Ukraine imports escalates in Brussels - Özdemir rails against Poland
topagrar.com/management-und-politik/news/streit-um-ukraine-importe-eskaliert-in-bruessel-oezdemir-poltert-gegen-polen-20001771.html
Protection against flooding on the Elbe: Delegation from Lüneburg visits the EU in Brussels
landeszeitung.de/lokales/lueneburg-lk/schutz-vor-hochwasser-der-elbe-delegation-aus-lueneburg-zu-gast-bei-der-eu-in-bruessel-M6QBCN6GVVAUDMSOETQFHSNKUQ.html
Farmers protests in Brussels: EU wants to relax controversial environmental regulations
rundschau-online.de/red/bauernproteste-in-bruessel-umweltauflagen-der-eu-werden-gelockert-765271
EU agricultural ministers to try and get farmers back to their fields: Farmers are bringing their tractors back to Brussels on Tuesday to protest EU regulations ...
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Kosovo-Serbia dinar meeting in Brussels ends with no progress: Meetings between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels on Monday over the use of the Serbian dinar in the ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/kosovo-serbia-dinar-meeting-in-brussels-ends-with-no-progress/
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