Blast Rocks Habitim Tower in Antwerp: Authorities Probe Potential Drug-Related Link

Kortrijk (Eurotoday) – Kortrijk police, led by VLAS spokesperson Thomas Detavernier, warn residents of roaming burglary gangs. They advise securing windows, removing climbable objects, and reporting suspicious activity to prevent theft.
As VRT News reported, police in Kortrijk are warning residents to be careful after several burglaries by roaming gangs. The criminals target houses with alarms o

In a detailed advisory opinion requested by the General Assembly, the UN’s highest court stated that Israel is obliged to ensure the population of the occupied Palestinian territory (OPT) has essential supplies for daily living, including food, water, clothing, bedding, shelter, fuel, medical supplies, and services. The court urged Israel to also respect and protect all humanitarian workers

Strasbourg – On Wednesday, members of the European Parliament (EP) have approved the initiation of negotiations with EU member states regarding the prohibition of Russian gas and oil imports into the Union. Slovak MEPs from various political factions shared their views on this matter for TASR.
EP Vice-President Martin Hojsík (RE/PS) emphasized the necessity for the EU to lessen its reliance on ga

“While the investigations remain incomplete, I assure you the Commission will express its concerns to the Hungarian government at all levels,” he stated.
He refrained from providing specifics of the Commission’s comprehensive investigation, citing the need for confidentiality to “ensure the integrity of the investigation.”
During the plenary debate on the scandal, some lawm

Brussels (Eurotoday) – Between July 2024 and June 2025, the Belgian Catholic Church received 59 sexual abuse reports, while ceremonies like baptisms, first communions, confirmations, and weddings continued to decline, the annual report shows.
As Nieuwsblad News reported, between July 2024 and June 2025, the Belgian Catholic Church received 59 new reports of sexual abuse. In total, 112 complaints

Thessaloniki (Greece) – On Wednesday, Greek authorities arrested thirty-seven individuals on charges related to a “massive and systematic” fraud involving European Union agricultural subsidies and money laundering activities, as reported by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The investigation focuses on dubious subsidies linked to, among other things, pastures situated on archaeological sit

UN humanitarian workers are tirelessly providing emergency care, evacuation support, and working to repair damaged energy plants, despite limited resources, an expanding frontline, and direct attacks on colleagues.
The extensive use of drones and glide bombs in the Ukraine conflict exposes a large area of the country to Russian strikes, further complicating the efforts of the UN Office for the C

Numerous ministers and deputy ministers have resigned due to their alleged involvement in the scandal. The EU has fined Athens €400 million after uncovering systemic failures in the management of farm subsidies from 2016 to 2023. Greece risks losing its EU farm subsidies unless it submits a better action plan to prevent funds from being misappropriated. The initial deadline was Oct. 2, now extende

Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A mobile catering trailer at Stationsplein, Halle, allows job seekers to try hospitality work. VDAB Flemish Brabant and Valerie Detobel provide training and support to fill staff shortages in the sector.
As VRT News reported, a catering trailer has been placed at Stationsplein in Halle. The mobile kitchen allows job seekers to experience work in the hospitali

Luxembourg (dpa) – France and Spain are backing the proposed all-encompassing ban on combustion engines, set to take effect in 2035. In a joint document, both nations caution against diluting this objective, asserting that the EU decision must remain intact. The paper, available to the German Press Agency, declares, “The future of the European automotive industry will be electric.”
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