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On Thursday, November 21, a delegation of 12 journalists from seven sub-Saharan African countries visited the European Newsroom (ENR) at the Belga News Agency’s offices in Brussels.
The group included media professionals from Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Togo, Senegal, and Niger, representing various media outlets across print, radio, and television.
During the visit, participants

Lithuania’s parliament has approved Gintautas Paluckas, deputy leader of the victorious Social Democrats (LSDP), as the country’s next prime minister.
Paluckas, who previously served as the leader of the LSDP, was widely expected to take the role after the party’s current leader, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, opted to remain in the European Parliament rather than assume the position of prime minister.

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The EU Commission found that Italy’s support for Cineca does not constitute illegal State aid under EU rules.

What was the focus of the EU investigation?Why does Cineca’s public funding not breach EU rules?

The European Commission has determined that particular Italian measures in favour of Cineca, a non-profit consortium whose members include the Ministry of Education a

The 2023 wildfire season was one of the most severe in over two decades for the European Union, driven by the escalating impacts of climate change. These fires ravaged extensive natural areas, endangering ecosystems, communities, and human lives. As wildfire risks continue to grow, Europe faces an urgent need to enhance prevention and preparedness to tackle increasingly intense fire seasons effec

Several French lawmakers have fallen victim to a malicious cyberattack, with one of them, National Rally MP Laure Lavalette, confirming her account breach. Another member of parliament revealed to POLITICO that the attack targeted representatives spanning various political parties. On Wednesday, this MP noted seeing many colleagues “lining up” outside the National Assembly’s digi

Brussels (Eurotoday) – Romania & Bulgaria to sign a declaration regarding full Schengen membership.
As reported by Schengen News, Bulgaria’s Caretaker Prime Minister, Dimitar Glavchev, has stated that on 22 Nov 2024, the interior ministers of Bulgaria, Romania and Austria will sign a declaration concerning the full membership of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Zone. PM Glavchev also st

In a recently published report, the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) has commended Spain’s dedication and progress in its efforts to prevent and address violence against women. However, the group also highlights areas that require urgent improvement to fully align with the Istanbul Convention, particularly in enhancing th

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Nigel Farage Questions Western Strategy in Ukraine Conflict
Nigel Farage has voiced skepticism about the West’s approach to the ongoing war in Ukraine, arguing that the idea of Kyiv achieving victory is unrealistic. Speaking on his GB News program, Farage challenged the dominant narrative in political circles.
“In Westminster, there’s

International Association of Scientologists Marks 40th Anniversary with Celebration and Reflection
On a brisk autumn evening in East Grinstead, England, members of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) gathered to commemorate a significant milestone—their 40th anniversary. Dubbed the Ruby Anniversary, the occasion was more than a celebration; it was a time to reflect on the organi

Brussels (Eurotoday): Metro lines 1 and 5 in Brussels were temporarily stopped due to bomb threats at Park and Simonis stations. Federal police confirmed the threats were false, and services resumed safely.
Brussels‘ public transport company MIVB confirmed that metro lines 1 and 5 were temporarily stopped due to a bomb threat at Park metro station. The station was evacuated for safety, and feder