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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.
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
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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Rue Belliard redesigned: Cars still prioritised over pedestrians and cyclists: Rue Belliard is one of Brussels' busiest streets, but plans to redesign part of ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1006495/rue-belliard-redesigned-cars-still-prioritised-over-pedestrians-and-cyclists
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
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 ...
brusselstimes.com/1014225/boost-your-career-with-the-ku-leuvens-management-of-engineering
Possible danger to the psyche: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/eu/id_100391456/moegliche-gefaehrdung-der-psyche-eu-kommission-leitet-verfahren-gegen-tiktok-ein.html
Orbán and Farage’s right-wing fiesta goes ahead in Brussels after big court win: The controversial gathering will continue as planned.
politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-nigel-farage-right-wing-fiesta-go-ahead-brussels-big-court-win/
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.
EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-approves-ban-products-made-with-forced-labour-2024-04-23/
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
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/
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 ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986
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
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-20/ireland-s-prime-minister-simon-harris-dukes-it-out-on-tiktok
Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
reuters.com/world/europe/security-equipment-company-raided-eu-over-foreign-subsidies-concerns-2024-04-23/
Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors: Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness ...
reuters.com/world/europe/rights-concerns-costs-undermine-turkey-eu-migrant-deal-say-auditors-2024-04-23/
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.
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 ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1013538/brussels-restaurant-offers-free-cocktail-to-everyone-sharing-its-name
Schaerbeek hostel converted into asylum reception centre: The site, closed at the end of March, has been repurposed to provide accommodation for around 100 ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1012825/schaerbeek-hostel-converted-into-asylum-reception-centre
Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated: The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and ...
thebulletin.be/boulevard-adolphe-max-pedestrian-improvements-inaugurated
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
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
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 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/989256/belgium-among-countries-with-best-work-life-balance-across-the-world
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 ...
nzz.ch/international/eu-wiederaufbaufonds-bilanz-der-halbzeit-ld.1826862
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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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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Online platform: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok: The EU Commission is again taking action against the Chinese company TikTok ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/digital/online-plattform-eu-kommission-leitet-verfahren-gegen-tiktok-ein-id70523566.html
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.
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 - ...
thebulletin.be/highway-code-may-change-cargo-bikes
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
Should we take the microphone away from the right?: The example of a conference in Brussels shows: No, this only strengthens them.
profil.at/morgenpost/soll-man-rechten-das-mikrofon-wegnehmen/402861548
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
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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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 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1007065/belgium-in-bloom-spring-snaps-from-across-the-country
Brussels police shut down far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser: Brussels police are in the process of shutting down the controversial National Conservative Conference ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1008189/brussels-police-shut-down-far-right-natcons-fundraiser-tbtb
Statue on Brussels Place Rouppe finally gets new hand, but in wrong position: The statue's hand disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 2017 ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/997917/statue-on-brussels-place-rouppe-finally-gets-new-hand-but-in-wrong-position
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 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/973648/where-do-your-taxes-go-in-belgium
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 ...
euronews.com/2024/04/13/ukraine-war-uk-and-us-metal-ban-china-sells-military-parts-to-moscow-russian-influence-net
Exclusive: Poland focusing on EU recovery grants, law change to ramp up investments
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-focusing-eu-recovery-grants-law-change-ramp-up-investments-2024-04-15/
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.
Three Belgian cities ranked among best in Europe: "Understated Brussels" was included in the top 20 for its breathtaking architecture ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/997602/three-belgian-cities-ranked-in-europes-top-100-brussels-among-20-best
Life-threatening knife attack in Brussels city centre
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1000965/life-threatening-knife-attack-in-brussels-tbtb
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 ...
ft.com/content/6164fb0d-634f-444b-b7e5-069c590f24ca
Cancel culture comes to Brussels: Those trying to cancel the National Conservatism conference believe public life must be subjected to the policing of speech ...
politico.eu/article/cancel-culture-comes-to-brussels/
Brussels and Oslo to cooperate on CO2 capture and storage: Belgium plans to construct a CO2 pipeline offshore between Zeebrugge, Belgium, and Norwegian CO2 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1007834/co2-capture-and-storage-brussels-and-oslo-to-cooperate
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 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1009878/belgium-in-brief-what-future-for-night-trains-in-europe-tbtb
Eurostar terminal in Brussels gets much-needed renovation: Seating, which is currently lacking in the Brussels terminal, will double, while facilities to buy ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/1001282/eurostar-terminal-in-brussels-gets-much-needed-renovation-tbtb
Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames
apnews.com/article/europe-democracy-farmers-protest-green-deal-elections-a0278919b2fe47c7476c0c56ccf4850b
Brussels house prices further dropped though flats grow more expensive: With the European Central Bank (ECB) not expected to lower interest rates until June ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1009977/brussels-house-prices-further-dropped-though-flats-grow-more-expensive
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 ...
reuters.com/business/energy/eu-expected-sue-germany-over-gas-tariff-sources-say-2024-04-17/
Electric cars now form majority of new car registrations in Belgium: There are differences between the regions: the increase is particularly marked in Brussels ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1003026/electric-cars-account-for-majority-of-new-car-registrations-for-first-time-in-belgium
Cancel culture in Brussels: The British government is "concerned" about the EU ban on the Conservative conference - Die Weltwoche
weltwoche.de/daily/cancel-culture-in-bruessel-die-britische-regierung-ist-beunruhigt-ueber-das-eu-verbot-von-konservativer-konferenz/
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-09/g-7-s-10-trillion-defense-spending-task-to-reshape-eu-budgets
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 ...
reuters.com/technology/eu-leaders-hear-shake-up-needed-match-global-rivals-2024-04-18/
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 ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/migration-eu-parlament-beschliesst-umstrittene-asylreform-li.2204674
Belgium declares war on MEPs who took Russian 'cash': Belgian spies have evidence MEPs took Russian money, Belgium's prime minister has said ...
euobserver.com/world/158351
Belgium pushes to expel controversial Palestinian activist ‘hate preacher’: Mohammed Khatib leads Palestinian group already banned in Germany for its actions ...
timesofisrael.com/belgium-pushes-to-expel-controversial-palestinian-activist-hate-preacher/
Foreign Secretary heads to Brussels for post-Brexit Gibraltar talks: Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68790429
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 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011858/palais-1-at-heysel-will-host-a-donation-centre-for-gaza-from-friday
'From grey highway to lively boulevard': Brussels inaugurates redesigned Boulevard Adolphe Max
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1004503/from-grey-highway-to-lively-boulevard-brussels-inaugurates-redesigned-boulevard-adolphe-max
Brussels venue withdraws from Orbán conference: Concert Noble will no longer host NatCon conference next week.
politico.eu/article/brussels-concert-noble-viktor-orban-conference-mcc-natcon/
Police ordered to end far-right 'Nat-Con' Brussels conference: The controversial far-right "National Conservatism" conference taking place in Brussels was ...
euobserver.com/eu-elections/158362
Life-threatening knife attack in Brussels city centre: A little later in the evening, a second person was slightly injured in a brawl that broke out in the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1000965/life-threatening-knife-attack-in-brussels-tbtb
'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
Eurostar terminal at Brussels-Midi to be expanded and improved: The Eurostar terminal in Brussels-Midi station will undergo major renovation ...
thebulletin.be/eurostar-terminal-brussels-midi-be-expanded-and-improved
Is Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at risk of an ‘accident’?: Global powers raise alarm after latest drone attack on Russian-held nuclear facility hits ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/is-ukraines-zaphorizhzhia-nuclear-plant-at-risk-of-an-accident
Political storm erupts after police ordered to shut down hard-right NatCon conference in Brussels
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Belgium probing Russian influence network suspected of paying MEPS: The Belgian federal prosecutor has opened an investigation into EU lawmakers accused of ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/12/belgium-investigating-russian-influence-network-suspected-of-paying-eu-lawmakers
‘Ridiculous own goal’: Brussels mayor gives Europe’s hard-right a free hit before EU election
politico.eu/article/ridiculous-own-goal-brussels-mayors-give-europe-hard-right-nationalists-free-hit-before-eu-election/
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 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1010329/belgian-chocolate-makers-call-for-greater-sustainability-in-the-sector
'More diverse press corps': Brussels couple give up home for Eastern European journalists
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1016913/more-diverse-press-corps-brussels-couple-give-up-home-for-eastern-european-journalists
'Harder to escape': Ban e-scooters across Brussels at night, mayor proposes: After a shooting in the Marolles area in February, the perpetrators fled on ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1005779/harder-to-escape-ban-e-scooters-across-brussels-at-night-mayor-proposes
Belgium probing alleged Russian interference in EU election campaign: Belgian prosecutors are looking into possible Russian interference in the upcoming European ...
reuters.com/world/europe/belgium-probing-alleged-russian-interference-eu-election-campaign-2024-04-12/
Singapore Airlines returns to Belgian capital with launch of new direct Brussels route
thebulletin.be/singapore-airlines-returns-belgian-capital-launch-new-direct-brussels-route
Flemish drinking water highly polluted with PFAS, but purifying costs millions: PFAS concentrations in drinking water in the Brussels periphery far exceeded ...
brusselstimes.com/health/1009591/flemish-drinking-water-highly-polluted-with-pfas-but-purifying-costs-millions
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.
politico.eu/article/eu-commission-holds-bring-your-pet-to-work-days-but-attack-dogs-are-banned/
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 ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1011989/mayor-of-uccle-wants-to-re-open-bois-de-la-cambre-to-traffic
19-year-old shot on Avenue Louise in Brussels: The victim was transferred to hospital and at present, the young man's life is still in danger.
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/992463/19-year-old-found-shot-on-avenue-louise-in-brussels-tbtb
Belgium in Brief: Could Brussels be grand like Paris?: Despite the gilded name, Toison d'Or is long past its golden age. But are plans for a Belgian ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/992712/belgium-in-brief-could-brussels-be-grand-like-paris
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
By order of the mayor: police block entrance to right-wing populist conference in Brussels
spiegel.de/ausland/polizei-blockiert-eingang-zu-rechtspopulisten-konferenz-in-bruessel-a-2195b314-52b2-42b1-9826-acbb43155f18
Second train stabbing in a week: 69-year-old victim in critical condition: A 69-year-old woman was stabbed while sitting on a train from Antwerp Central Station ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/992880/another-stabbing-on-belgian-train-69-year-old-victim-in-critical-condition-tbtb
European far right condemns move to ban Brussels conference: Politicians say chaotic attempt to shut down gathering undermines free speech ahead of EU elections
ft.com/content/70291bc6-7cd8-4d4e-97bc-2e2904b16222
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