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Ljubljana – Slovenia endorses efforts to establish age limits at the EU level and enforce mandatory age verification for users of online platforms, including social networks and gambling services, according to the Ministry of Digital Transformation. The ministry considers 16 years the most suitable age for independent use of social networks. The Ministry of Digital…

French voters were somewhat divided, with 43 percent considering Trump’s victory more significant, while 25 percent felt Macron’s election had a bigger impact on France. In Canada, opinions were split. Mark Carney’s win in April, based on his promise to stand up to Trump, was seen by 40 percent as more significant than Trump’s return.…

Genk (Eurotoday) – Genk installs its 1st stray cat shelters to improve animal welfare and control numbers. Shelters were built by vzw Bo and painted by children from De Kastert after-school program. As VRT News reported, Genk has started placing its 1st shelters for stray cats as part of a wider plan to improve care…

Prague – The designated prime minister, Andrej Babiš (ANO), stated today to ČTK that delaying ETS 2 emission allowances for one year is inadequate; the new government will advocate for a complete withdrawal from the system. In contrast, members of the outgoing caretaker government view this delay as a success. The domestic heating industry describes…

Kortrijk and Kuurne extend Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne partnership until 2031. Mayors Vandenberghe and Benoit announce. Kortrijk €90-100K, Kuurne €100-110K funding. Alderman Jan Deprez welcomes support for riders and spectators. As VRT News reported, Kortrijk and Kuurne have extended their partnership with the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne cycling race until 2031. In a playful video on YouTube, mayors Ruth Vandenberghe of…

The new regulations, requiring travelers to disclose emails, phone numbers, and addresses used in the past five years, are set to be implemented early next year. This comes just before an anticipated influx of football fans traveling to the U.S. for the World Cup in June, which is being co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and…

BRUSSELS – The European Commissioner for Justice, Michael McGrath, and Bulgarian Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev discussed the formulation of a new European Union (EU) strategy aimed at combating drug trafficking and organized crime, including collaborations with third countries, as reported by the Ministry of Justice. Georgiev attended the Justice section meeting of the Justice and…