Britain’s EU liaison claims reset deal achievable by summer

The initial indicators suggest that Greece is experiencing a notable increase in tourism interest. Data from easyJet holidays in early August showed a significant rise, with bookings to the Greek mainland and islands increasing by 18 percent compared to the previous week. Unforgettable Greece, a tour operator, reported a 76 percent year-on-year boost in bookings to Greece, introducing 22 new thema

Brussels, 24 August (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Aldi Belgium has recalled a batch of courgettes sold in its stores after excessive levels of the pesticide heptachlor were identified, with customers being told not to eat the affected vegetables. The Aldi courgette recall covers two-piece packs sold between 10 and 22 August 2026.
The recall is being carried out by Aldi Belgium on behalf of supplier Fr

Saudi Arabia will invest €6 billion to construct a large entertainment complex with three theme parks near Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced. Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed an agreement at the Elysée Palace on Monday, formalizing the deal for what Macron described as “a new global destination.” The project is anticipated to generate 22,000 jobs

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A 65 year old man from Hasselt sustained injury on a Sunday evening due to an accident involving a passenger car and a motorcycle in the city of Hasselt, situated in the Limburg province in Belgium. 
This occurred within the police district of Limburg Regio Hoofdstad (LRH) that includes the Hasselt city and nearby municipalities. Based on reports by the loc

SOS Méditerranée highlights increasing intimidation by vessels linked to Libya as UN data reveal a deadlier Central Mediterranean despite fewer crossings.
A humanitarian group warns of growing threats against migrants and rescue ships in the Central Mediterranean, including high-speed chases and violent interceptions by Libyan-linked vessels. SOS Méditerranée raises this concern as new Internati

The Ceuta crisis began at the end of July, when a large number of people entered the coastal semi-exclave in North Africa within 24 hours, prompting Spain to call in the army after border forces were overwhelmed. Sánchez traveled to Ceuta, labeling the crossings an “attack” and a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity. Most migrants eventually returned to Morocco, but thousands stayed.
Madrid

Cannes, France, 24 August (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Colette Sauvage’s seven-decade marriage to French broadcaster Philippe Bouvard endured fame, long absences and serious marital strains, with his wife once revealing that she had even put his suitcases outside the door during difficult periods in their relationship.
The couple married in 1953 and remained together for more than 70 years, until Bou

Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Poland, and Austria are advocating for the EU to reconsider a crisis-era levy amid rising fuel prices, reigniting the debate over the costs of geopolitical disruptions. These countries are pushing for a unified EU mechanism to tax the extraordinary profits gained by oil companies during the current energy crisis. They have requested the Irish EU presidency to incl

Glucksmann discussed the implications of his potential presidential candidacy on his personal life, stating that he and Salamé, his partner of over ten years, had in-depth discussions about its impact. Despite France’s history of journalists involved with politicians, Salamé indicated at a parliamentary hearing in February that she would step aside if Glucksmann pursued the presidency. Previ

London, 22 August (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Arsenal have received an encouraging Arsenal injury update on Bruno Guimaraes after the midfielder missed their 3-0 Premier League victory over Coventry City, while Christos Tzolis and Martin Odegaard provided Mikel Arteta with plenty of encouragement at the other end of the pitch.
The champions made a confident start to their title defence at the