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Brussels – The upcoming meeting of EU defense ministers on Tuesday marks the final gathering for Josep Borrell in his role as foreign affairs chief, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte invited to attend. This meeting coincides with the 1,000-day milestone since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. One significant topic on the…

Another Incident of Damage to Baltic Sea Infrastructure Raises Security Concerns For the second time within a year, critical Baltic Sea infrastructure, including communication cables and energy pipelines like Nord Stream, has been damaged. This recurring pattern of disruptions has escalated concerns about security and the potential for sabotage in the region. On Sunday morning,…

Leuven (Eurotoday): In May 2024, about 20 KU Leuven students protested against the university’s collaboration with Israeli institutions. They received 100-euro fines for their peaceful demonstration. Mayor Ridouani said the fines were due to police rule violations, leading to discussions about the limits of protest and freedom of expression in Leuven. In May 2024, KU…

The Congolese Ministry of Culture has assured that all necessary measures are being taken to repair and restore the mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, following a suspected act of vandalism. Culture Minister Yolande Elebe, however, could not confirm if Lumumba’s only physical remains—his gold-crowned tooth—had been stolen. “We need to wait for the police investigation to…

Brussels/Bratislava – Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák (Smer-SD) expressed concerns that if Ukraine were to use long-range missiles, it would escalate tensions further. He made this statement following the EU Council meeting on Foreign Affairs and Defense in Brussels, as reported by TASR. Kaliňák emphasized that Ukraine was the primary focus of discussions at the…

Ghent (Eurotoday): Ghent police conducted a lighting check for cyclists, inspecting 800 individuals between 6:30 and 8:30 AM. Only 11 cyclists lacked proper lights, reflecting increased awareness, especially with e-bikes’ automatic lights. Authorities aim to enhance safety as winter approaches, particularly among students. The Ghent police checked cyclists’ lights to ensure they were following the…

Nigel Farage, newly elected MP and leader of Reform UK, has once again positioned himself as a potential intermediary between the British government and key figures in the U.S., notably President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. Describing Farage as a “bridgehead” to these influential personalities, Peter Mandelson, a prominent figure within the Labour…

Bratislava – Igor Melicher, Slovakia’s State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, criticized U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision to permit Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles against targets in Russia. In a statement on social media, Melicher labeled this move as a “prime example of cowardice and a denial of democracy,” adding that the…

Hasselt (Eurotoday): Frank Willems, a beekeeper from Pelt, has destroyed his 200th Asian hornet nest in Hasselt over the past three years. Even with his hard work, there are still 520 nests left in Limburg, and there aren’t enough people to remove them. Frank Willems, a beekeeper from Pelt, has reached a significant milestone by…