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Brussels (Eurotoday) – The European Council extends sanctions against individuals, entities, and groups involved in human rights abuses until December 2025. The European Council today on 2 Dec 2024 chose to prolong and revise the list of individuals, entities, and groups subject to restrictive measures or sanctions against serious human rights breaches and abuses, for…

Tienen: A fire on Sunday night destroyed a warehouse and several city vehicles, including a gritting truck. No injuries occurred, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause. On 1st December Sunday night around 9 p.m., a fire broke out in a warehouse, triggering the fire alarm. The fire brigade responded quickly and worked hard…

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has openly criticized the European Union’s new foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, and European Council President António Costa for expressing the bloc’s support for Ukraine during their recent visit to Kyiv. In a phone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Fico reportedly raised concerns over their statements.…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The EU Commission added “Tsalafouti” cheese and “Gaziantep Melengiç Kahvesi” coffee substitute to the PDO registry. The European Commission approved the addition of the two products “Τσαλαφουτι / Tsalafouti” and “Gaziantep Melengiç Kahvesi” to the Register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). The Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) is a kind of…

ECB Unlikely to Intervene in French Bond Debate, Analysts Say Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel on Friday signaled a cautious approach regarding the European Central Bank’s intervention in government bond markets. “Fluctuations in individual government bond spreads usually reflect underlying political developments in the respective country,” Nagel explained, adding that such changes “wouldn’t warrant concluding that…

Bruges (Eurotoday): After twenty years, Bruges is stopping evening waste collection to improve cleanliness and reduce visible trash. Residents can now put out waste from 7 a.m., with collection from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alderman Minou Esquenet emphasized that this change aims to enhance the city’s historic charm and waste management efficiency. Bruges is…

The U.K. prime minister, who has made a concerted effort to highlight a cordial dinner with former U.S. President Donald Trump prior to his election victory in November, emphasized the importance of Britain’s historical ties with both America and Europe. Reflecting on British leaders of the past, the prime minister referenced moments of global upheaval…

Ghent (Eurotoday): Two Dutch men, aged 25 and 27, were sentenced to 4 and 2 years in prison for not helping 53-year-old Hakim Mutyaba, who drowned in Ghent on July 17, 2022. One man pushed him into the water. They must pay €60,000 to Mutyaba’s family. In Ghent, two Dutch men were convicted for the…

Micheál Martin, the seasoned coalition partner, seems to be the frontrunner to lead Ireland’s next government. However, Martin has made it clear that he has no intention of aligning with Sinn Féin or the anti-immigrant independents. His stance signals a determination to maintain his political course without veering to either the left or right extremes.…

Ostend (Eurotoday): Last Thursday 28 November at 5 PM, a fire broke out in an apartment building on Troonstraat and Zeedijk, Ostend. A resident tried to rescue a victim but he did not survive. Last Thursday on 28 September at about 5 PM, a fire broke out in an apartment building between Troonstraat and Zeedijk,…