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Russian oligarch Alexei Kuzmichev, metals magnate Oleg Deripaska, former FSB investigator Sergey Kovbasyuk, and Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky are among those facing significant legal and financial troubles. Kolomoisky was recently arrested in Kyiv on allegations of fraud and money laundering, further intensifying the scrutiny around these high-profile figures.

Flanders (Eurotoday): Flanders has 264 unsafe road spots, with Antwerp having the most at 127. Flemish Minister Annick De Ridder emphasizes road safety improvements, as 110 spots are fixed and 44 more are planned. Flanders has a list of unsafe road spots that is updated every year based on accidents. This year, there are 264…

Brussels – Support for the euro remains robust across the European Union. The latest Eurobarometer public opinion survey reveals that 79 percent of respondents see the introduction of the euro as beneficial for the EU, with 71 percent considering it advantageous for their own countries. Slovenia demonstrated particularly strong support, with 86 percent of participants…

Both the far-right National Rally and the centrist New French Partnership (NFP) have introduced no-confidence motions, which are set to be debated in parliament on Wednesday. As the NFP commands more seats than the far-right National Rally in the French lower house, its motion will take precedence for voting. With the National Rally expressing its…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – New foreign minister Bernard Quintin has insisted on the swift formation of a Brussels regional government to cope with the city’s pressing problems and maintain its position as a “global capital of diplomacy.” Belgium’s newly designated Foreign Minister Bernard Quintin has urged political parties in Brussels to rapidly form a regional government…

Speaking to BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday, the leader of Reform UK dismissed the recent report as “entirely theoretical” and “pure speculation.” Nigel Farage stated that the claim came as a complete surprise to him, saying, “This is complete news to me; I’ve heard nothing of the sort.” He further emphasized that he had never…

Bruges (Eurotoday): A large fire broke out in a warehouse on Baron De Serretstraat, Sint-Michiels, near Bruges, on December 3, 2024, destroyed the building completely. Mayor Dirk De Fauw confirmed no injuries occurred, and the cause is under investigation. On 3rd December a large fire broke out in a warehouse on Baron De Serretstraat in…

Ghent (Belgium) – During a visit to the ArcelorMittal steel plant in Ghent on Tuesday, Stéphane Séjourné, the newly appointed Vice-President of the Commission responsible for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, emphasized Europe’s commitment to protecting its industry from unfair practices by foreign nations. “To be the only open market is unacceptable. I want to make…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The European Parliament questioned TikTok on its compliance with EU digital rules and election-related misinformation. The European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection on Tuesday, December 3 interrogated TikTok representatives regarding how the company implements the EU’s digital rules in the context of a recent vote in Europe, especially…

Prague – In order to meet stricter emission targets set for next year, domestic car manufacturers in the Czech Republic will need to significantly increase their sales of electric vehicles by 60 to 80 percent, as stated by Zdeněk Petzl, the executive director of the Automotive Industry Association. This translates to the sale of approximately…