Italy’s Meloni: Early Recognition of Palestine May Be ‘Counterproductive’

Olmen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A man crashed his car into a front yard in Olmen near Balen late last night, prompting emergency response in the residential neighborhood.
The driver’s breathalyzer fluid test came back positive. His license to drive has been canceled.
In a front yard, the man lost control of his car and crashed into many trees after going through a hedge. These trees aren’t

Europe’s major ports, including Rotterdam and Antwerp, have historically been prime targets for drug traffickers. However, there has been a notable change, with smaller ports in Northern Europe and Scandinavia increasingly becoming focal points for drug smuggling. This shift necessitates a new strategy from law enforcement.
Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard (S) made this observation during a pres

Stokrooie (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A motorcycle club held a memorial ride to Stokrooie in honor of missing children Kim and Ken, concluding at their memorial stone to mark their tragic absence.
In Antwerp, the brother and sister vanished thirty-one years ago. Ken’s body was never located, while Kim’s was discovered dead on a quay in the port of Antwerp. The children’s mother and family att

Brussels/Copenhagen – The informal gathering of EU interior ministers in Copenhagen on Tuesday concentrated on addressing illegal migration. Denmark, the chair country, has maintained a hardline stance on migration policy for years. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) stated post-council that the ministers aimed to enhance deportation measures and broaden European partnerships for deportations

A significant shift has emerged recently regarding the EU’s asylum and migration policy.
Germany and France are now supporting Denmark’s efforts for reform.
Germany’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, stated unequivocally at an EU interior ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen that “Germany will no longer be a brake on combating illegal migration.”
This announcement followed a m

Sint-Truiden (Eurotoday Newspaper) – U.S. firm Tenneco is offering gross bonuses to employees at its Sint-Truiden plant who voluntarily opt to leave, amid restructuring efforts.
The business anticipates being able to reduce staff as a result. Het Belang van Limburg reported this, and VRT NWS verified it. The number of employees the corporation plans to let go is unknown.

“A severance package wa

The prime minister stated that recognizing the state of Palestine prematurely could hinder the intended goal.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced this week that France will become the latest European nation—and the first in the G7—to recognize Palestinian statehood. Macron mentioned that Paris will formalize this recognition at the United Nations General Assembly in September.
“The current

Brussels – Sweden has expressed its support as EU nations approved measures against US tariffs. The recently approved second package includes countermeasures worth 72 billion euros, along with certain export restrictions. This brings the total countermeasures, including previous packages, to 93 billion euros.
Ongoing negotiations aim to finalize a trade agreement by the end of the month.
“They ar

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian forces carried out an overnight drone and missile attack, resulting in three deaths in Ukraine’s Dnipro and neighbouring areas on Saturday, according to Ukrainian officials.
Since June, Russia’s aerial strikes on Ukraine have surged significantly, with notable peaks. Data indicates that the six most intense attacks occurred within the last month.
The U

“We are already working urgently with the Jordanian authorities to get British aid on to planes and into Gaza,” he wrote.
The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said earlier this week that Gaza is suffering from a “man-made” mass starvation because of an aid blockade into the territory. The United Nations World Food Program has warned that almost one in