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Brussels (Eurotoday) – Agreement signed between Greece, the European Investment Bank and the Commission on a Decarbonisation Fund for Greek islands. How will the fund support renewable energy projects?What socio-economic benefits will the decarbonisation projects bring? Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal Maroš Šefčovič has signed with Greece and the…

Knokke-Heist (Eurotoday): On 20 November, strong winds up to 90 km/h caused significant damage in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, collapsing scaffolding and damaging a local catering business, prompting emergency services to secure the area. Last night on 20 November, strong winds of up to 90 kilometers per hour caused a lot of damage along the Belgian coast.…

Prague – A significant number of Czech companies are unprepared for the forthcoming pay transparency regulations set to take effect in mid-2026. Under the new European directive, businesses will be required to disclose salary information for men and women in identical roles, a move aimed at addressing wage disparities. An analysis from Deloitte, which CTK…

Here’s a rewritten version of the article: — Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated that the U.S. missile defense base in Poland is considered a “priority target” for potential neutralization due to the strategic threat it poses. Speaking to Russian state-owned news agency TASS, Zakharova warned that the facility could be targeted using…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – EU Parliament approved aid worth €700,000 to help 632 dismissed workers in Belgium. The European Parliament Committee on Budgets endorsed Belgium’s request for €704,135 in EU support through the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The aid will help 632 former workers from machinery and paper companies Purmo and Sappi…

In France, there is a strong skepticism regarding the European Union’s potential trade agreement with the Mercosur trade bloc, which includes several South American nations. French farmers are particularly concerned that such an agreement would further open European markets to imports of South American agricultural products, intensifying competition for local producers. In contrast, Denmark, alongside…

Navendu Mishra, a British Labour MP, recently faced scrutiny for accepting a sponsored trip to multiple cities in India earlier this year. The trip, valued at £11,304.50, was funded by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), one of India’s largest business lobbying groups. A Labour Party spokesperson defended Mishra, stating: “Navendu…

Bruges (Eurotoday): Bruges, aiming to be dementia-friendly, created training videos for hospitality staff, emphasizing respectful interactions. Alderman Pieter Marchal highlights the importance of small changes for the 3.000 residents with dementia. The city of Bruges has made short, 1-minute training videos to help catering staff serve customers with dementia in a kind and respectful way.…

Here’s a rewritten version of the article: — Polls paint a bleak picture for the Social Democratic Party (SPD), which has slumped to polling in the mid-teens after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left coalition collapsed earlier this month. Meanwhile, Friedrich Merz’s opposition Christian Democrats are leading with 33 percent, followed by the far-right Alternative for Germany…

Bordeaux (France) – French farmers continued their protest by blocking the port of Bordeaux on Thursday, expressing their frustration as the Agriculture Minister pledged to address issues regarding banned pesticides. Members of the Coordination Rurale union piled up large amounts of earth and waste at the site, with reports indicating the presence of 50 tractors…