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Hasselt (Eurotoday Newspaper): Hasselt prison, meant for 450 inmates, now holds 623, causing food and living problems. Lawyer Michiel Van Kelecom has filed a complaint about the overcrowding situation. The prison in Hasselt is designed for 450 inmates, but it currently holds 623 prisoners, which is 200 more than capacity. This overcrowding creates problems, especially…

“Is this what developed countries mean by ‘taking the lead’?” questioned a senior negotiator from a major developing nation, punctuating their message with a crying emoji. Reports reveal that developing nations will require over $1 trillion annually in external funding to mitigate global warming and maintain the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold set by the Paris…

SARAJEVO – On Wednesday, leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ruling political parties reached an agreement on a set of reform laws, paving the way for the commencement of accession negotiations with the European Union. The European Council had approved the initiation of negotiations with BiH back in March, contingent upon the adoption of specific legislation,…

High-profile setbacks marked the night for Labour, including the narrow defeat of Jonathan Ashworth, who had been poised for a Cabinet role in Keir Starmer’s government. Meanwhile, incoming Health Secretary Wes Streeting barely held onto his seat, surviving a pro-Gaza challenge by a slim margin of fewer than 1,000 votes. “There’s no question there was…

Brussels (Eurotoday): Bart Swerts, a forest ranger in the Sonian Forest, wants to ban mushroom picking to protect the forest’s 1,000 mushroom species from illegal harvesting, especially by Eastern Europeans. Bart Swerts, a forest ranger in the Sonian Forest for 16 years, has noticed that every autumn, many people, especially from Eastern Europe, come to…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of committing “crimes against humanity and war crimes” in Gaza during the conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. These warrants imply that both officials could face arrest if they travel to…

Genk (Eurotoday): Kato Herbots, 23, from Sint-Truiden, won the OVAM Ecodesign Award for Students 2023 for her project “Residents of Solar Space.” Her designs include a UV-sensitive beach towel and a vitamin D sweater, promoting sustainability. She graduated from LUCA School of Arts in Genk. The OVAM Ecodesign Award for Students 2023, organized by OVAM…

Costa's Ascent to Council President: From Scandal to Redemption Antonio Costa, the former Portuguese prime minister, shares a seemingly warm and collaborative relationship with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, forged during Portugal’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2021. During their tenure together, Costa worked closely with von der Leyen…