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Genk (Eurotoday): In January 2023, customs raided Dalga-Trans in Genk, finding 1.6 million liters of fake fuel. The main organizer got 5 years in prison and a €9.9 million fine. Four others received 1 to 3 years in prison and fines of up to €9.8 million. This followed the manager’s earlier conviction in 2018 for…

“html Bratislava – Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic, expressed his approval of the European Union (EU) member states' decision to fully admit Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area starting January 1 of next year. This announcement was relayed by the communication department of the Office of the President of the Slovak Republic…

Three Labour Cabinet ministers, speaking anonymously to POLITICO to allow for candid comments, suggested that the Reform Party’s success could hinge on whether Nigel Farage and his team prove themselves to be competent representatives for their constituents. “They might crash and burn,” one minister speculated, expressing doubts about Reform’s ability to deliver. Farage, however, agrees…

Brussels (Eurotoday): Negotiations at Audi Brussels have stopped, putting nearly 3,000 jobs at risk as the factory closes on February 28, 2025. Gerd Walker is disappointed that unions rejected their severance offer. blank” rel=”noopener”>Negotiations for a social plan at Audi Brussels in Vorst have stopped because the company has not found a buyer for its…

Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump appear to be solidifying a budding political alliance, marked by mutual admiration and shared affinities. On Thursday evening, Meloni publicly acknowledged a recent endorsement by the U.S. president-elect by reposting a video of Trump’s comments about her, while thanking him for his “kind words.” This exchange is the latest sign…

Brussels (Eurotoday): Many Dutch people travel to Belgium for cheaper fireworks due to stricter Dutch laws. Recently, police seized 20 kilos of illegal fireworks in Lanaken and Maasmechelen. Chief Dirk Minten emphasizes safety, allowing only 1 kilo per person. Every year, many Dutch people cross the border into Belgium to buy fireworks because it is…

Bratislava / High Tatras – The European Union is gearing up to reform its public procurement (PP) regulations. An international conference is currently taking place in the High Tatras, Slovakia, gathering leaders from the Visegrad Group (V4), alongside representatives from Albania, Ireland, and the European Commission (EC). Peter Kubovič, Chairman of the Slovak Public Procurement…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – European Union member states have approved removing checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between Romania and Bulgaria. On 1 Jan 2025, Bulgaria and Romania will become full-time parts of the Schengen, concluding a process that dates back to 2011, when the European Commission stated both nations were willing…

In a recent social media announcement, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis revealed that Greece has been chosen as one of the seven EU nations to establish the first “AI factories” in Europe, supported by both EU and national funding. This significant achievement underscores Greece’s commitment to innovation and its aspiration for technological leadership within Europe, according…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – New EU Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen considers as his highest priority to develop a plan that would ultimately cut all “energy links” between Russia and the European Union. In the latest interview with Politico, the European Union’s new energy chief, Jørgensen, cautioned that the European Union is faltering in its multiyear…