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Hasselt Provides 438 Study Spots for Students with Special Events Starting December 23
Hasselt (Eurotoday): Students in Hasselt can now register for 438 study spots, which is 150 more than last year. Key locations include Library Hasselt Limburg and Hogevijf. Alderman Habib El Ouakili states these areas support student focus. Special events will run from December 23, 2024, to January 31, 2025, featuring activities like laser shooting and…
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‘Prince Andrew-Linked ‘Chinese Spy’ Barred from Entering the UK’
Devices Confiscated In November 2021, an individual identified as H6 was intercepted at a British port and compelled to surrender his digital devices, including his mobile phone. Later, in 2023, he was removed from a flight traveling from Beijing to London and informed that he would no longer be permitted to enter the U.K. According…
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Brussels Study Suggests Closing 5 Tunnels to Save €62.8 Million
Brussels (Eurotoday): A study at the Good Move forum suggests closing five Brussels tunnels, like Vleurgat and Baljuw, to save €47 million and improve public spaces. The busy Annie Cordy tunnel cost €500 million to renovate. These changes aim to reduce car traffic and make the city better for pedestrians and cyclists. A study about…
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Chimney Fire Risks in Turnhout: Taxandria Shares Essential Safety Tips
Turnhout (Eurotoday newspaper): A chimney fire in Minderhout recently damaged a house. Rut Van Laer from Taxandria Emergency Services warns that creosote buildup often causes these fires. To prevent them, clean your chimney yearly, check for leaks, ensure good airflow, and use dry wood. If a fire happens, call 112 for help. It has been…
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Nikolovski: No One is Foolish Enough to Engage in Bulgaria’s Endless Cycle of Conditions and Vetoes
Skopje – According to Aleksandar Nikoloski, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Transport, and Vice-President of VMRO-DPMNE, entering Bulgaria’s cycle of endless conditions and vetoes is not a wise move. He asserts that the issue is more complex than what is publicly acknowledged, pointing to a fundamental strategic decision by major EU member states to halt…
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Milcobel Deploys 1,256 Solar Panels in Bruges, Aiming to Reduce 35,000 Tons of CO2
Bruges (Eurotoday): Milcobel, Belgium’s largest dairy cooperative, is installing 1,256 solar panels in Bruges to reduce carbon emissions by 35,000 tons over 25 years. They are collaborating with Ecopower and Beauvent to engage the community, with an investment campaign starting on December 18. Milcobel, Belgium’s largest dairy cooperative, is taking steps to be more sustainable…
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Inside the POLITICO 28 Gala: Europe’s Most Powerful Players (and the Morning After)
Here is a rewritten version of the article: — Inside the POLITICO 28 Gala: Unveiling Europe’s Key Players (and the Morning After) This week’s episode of EU Confidential provides a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated POLITICO 28 gala, where the spotlight fell on individuals poised to shape the year ahead in Europe. Host Sarah…
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Westminster’s Debate Over Private Schools and Social Inequality
For centuries, Westminster has been steeped in influence from politicians who hail from the country’s elite schools. In the latest episode of Westminster Insider, host Sascha O’Sullivan investigates whether these prestigious institutions still dominate Britain’s political landscape or if the rise of state-educated figures like Rachel Reeves and Bridget Phillipson — who are pushing to…
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Ampel raus, Merz rein? Jahresrückblick mit Robin Alexander
Ampel Out, Merz In? Year-in-Review with Robin Alexander In the latest special episode of the Berlin Playbook podcast, host Gordon Repinski takes listeners on a journey through the major political events of the year. Joined by Robin Alexander, deputy editor-in-chief of WELT, the discussion dives deep into Germany’s political landscape and major developments that shaped…
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TikTok Influencers Leave Romania Amid Tax Investigation Tied to Election Involvement
“The investigation will also explore any possible connections between these payments and a specific candidate in Romania’s presidential election,” stated Toni Greblă, the head of Romania’s electoral office, regarding the ongoing tax probes. A central figure in the case is Bogdan Peșchir, who is accused of investing €1 million to fund influencers on TikTok. Authorities…


