EU Commission Concludes Investigation into Amazon, Fiat, and Starbucks Tax Agreements

Haasrode (Eurotoday) – After an earlier delay, the zonal council has approved a revised and more budget-friendly plan for Kortrijk’s new fire station, which serves the 14 cities in the Fluvia fire zone.
The original proposal was shelved due to high costs. The updated version is approximately two million euros cheaper, thanks to a more modest and functional design.
Initially unveiled in Febru

Sarajevo, (Fena) – The European Network of Councils for the Judiciary (ENCJ) has expressed strong support for the judiciary in Bosnia and Herzegovina, voicing serious concerns regarding the threats and pressures faced by the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC BiH) and all judicial officials in the country.
The ENCJ statement underscores that no judge or prosec

Nine European Leaders Seek to Loosen Rules on Expelling Criminal Migrants
Nine European heads of government are calling for a revision in the interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights to make it easier to deport migrants who have committed crimes.
In a joint statement led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the leaders argue that th

Vilvoorde – Train services between Vilvoorde and Mechelen resumed at 9 p.m. following a major disruption caused by a fire at a nearby waste processing facility situated close to the railway tracks.
Train service was temporarily suspended after a fire broke out along the railway line at trash processing company Renewi. Although trains are now running, delays may still be experienced through t

Brussels – On Thursday, the European Parliament saw a significant majority from across the political spectrum—411 votes in favor, 100 against, and 78 abstentions—supporting a tax on imports of Russian fertilizers, despite opposition from far-right factions.
The Russian government denounced the decision, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that Europeans are “shooting themselves in

A highly anticipated government report examining the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in France and Europe was set for release on Wednesday but was postponed by President Emmanuel Macron’s office after portions of the document were leaked to conservative media outlets.
According to a draft version reviewed by POLITICO, the report accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of making concerted efforts

Beringen (Eurotoday) – The historic Casino in Beringen is set to begin renovation work on its entrance hall next week, spearheaded by Culture head Esmeralda Meynen and Heritage lead Patrick Witters. The project aims to improve accessibility, restore the building’s classic look, and is expected to be completed by October 2025.
According to VRT News, this marks the second major renovation phase at

Brussels – Today, EU member states approved a proposal from the European Commission to allocate 15 million euros from the agricultural reserve to aid farmers in the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Germany. These farmers have recently faced challenges due to severe weather conditions and animal disease outbreaks. The European Commission made this announcement in a statement. Of the total, the Czech

A recent report alleging links between various Muslim organizations and the Islamist group Muslim Brotherhood has sparked widespread criticism from experts and civil society groups across France and Europe.
Although the document, obtained by POLITICO and covered by multiple media outlets, presents several pieces of purported evidence, it lacks clarity in establishing direct connections to the Isla

Brussels – The European Union is considering extending an agreement that allows duty-free imports of U.S. lobsters, as part of a broader push to reverse tariffs introduced under former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a Financial Times report citing two officials.

Why is the EU seeking to extend the lobster deal?
How are steel and car tariffs impacting EU-U.S. ties?