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Mechelen (Eurotoday): Mechelen in Vuur en Vlam is in its seventh year and features fire and light displays. Kristof Calvo organized the event, which began on December 6-7 at Tivoli Park. It will continue in Hombeek on December 13-14 and in the city center on December 20-21. Mechelen in Vuur en Vlam is in its…

The Conservative Party Faces Tough Challenges Following Poll Defeats LONDON — Former Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has admitted that the Conservative Party “got trounced in the polls.” After 14 years of holding power in Westminster, the party is facing a growing wave of discontent from voters, reflecting widespread frustration with its performance. Coutinho’s acknowledgment comes…

Torhout (Eurotoday): On 9 December at 7:45 AM, an accident on the E403 highway towards Kortrijk involved four cars, injuring one person. A second accident occurred at 8:00 AM with two cars, but no injuries were reported. Both incidents caused significant traffic delays during the morning rush. On 9 December at 7:45 AM, an accident…

The proposed rules, building on the 2022 WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, aim to address a fundamental imbalance in the global fishing industry. They seek to level the playing field by giving developing nations with small-scale fishing industries — and minimal capacity-enhancing subsidies, if any — an opportunity to grow without facing overwhelming competition from…

Dhaka (Eurotoday) – Ambassadors from the 27 EU member nations are sitting with Dr Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, to discuss a range of issues.  A discussion is underway between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and the delegates from all 27 European Union member states, including those deployed in Dhaka and…

Chinese Airlines Dominate European Air Traffic Last summer, China Eastern Airlines announced an expansion of its European operations, increasing its routes to 19 and offering 244 weekly round trips, according to China Daily. Meanwhile, China Southern Airlines recently added a direct service connecting Budapest and Guangzhou, growing its footprint in Europe to 11 destinations. The…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The UK’s Labour government is pushing to revise ties with the EU and enhance trading relations in a bid to raise growth. What are Rachel Reeves’ key priorities for the UK-EU reset?How is labour redefining the UK’s international partnerships post-Brexit? UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to address a gathering of Eurozone…

Brussels/Bratislava – Member states are united in their call for the simplification and reduction of bureaucracy within the European Union’s (EU) Common Agricultural Policy. This was announced by Agriculture Minister Richard Takáč (Smer-SD) following the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in Brussels, as reported by TASR correspondent. Takáč noted that discussions with the new…

Brussels – Sixteen European Union member states have called on the European Commission to propose new legislation revising tobacco taxation across the union to encompass products such as e-cigarettes, or vapes, which are currently excluded from existing rules. According to Reuters, a joint letter was submitted to the European Commission by the finance ministers of…

BRUSSELS – The European Commission has released a report through its visa-free regime monitoring mechanism, confirming that Western Balkan partners, including Serbia, are adhering to the EU’s visa-free travel criteria. The report also outlines recommendations for further enhancements in this area. According to the Commission’s findings, Georgia is the only country at risk of compromising…