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Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The D’ijsrink ice rink in Sint-Niklaas officially opened on December 4, 2025, with 26 skaters, a light show, an upgraded chalet, a larger transition area, and redesigned curling lanes, says organiser Dirk Van de Merck. As VRT News reported, the D’ijsrink ice skating rink on Hendrik Heymanplein in Sint-Niklaas opened…

Brussels (ANSA) – The European Union is exploring two methods to finance Ukraine. The first method involves utilizing Russian assets, with frozen funds in Europe being used to issue eurobonds to support Ukraine. This approach, referred to as the ‘Reparation loan,’ would be repaid once the conflict concludes, contingent on receiving ‘war reparations’ from Russia.…

The article highlights a shift in America’s strategy towards Europe, emphasizing the need to move European politics further to the right for security reasons. The document criticizes the EU, citing concerns over increased immigration, declining birth rates, and the erosion of democratic freedoms, predicting significant changes within the continent in the next two decades. It…

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Antwerp Mayor Els van Doesburg opened Winter in Antwerp with moving winter scenes at Handschoenmarkt, ice rink, Bar Bravo, Meatdistrict, jazz, carousel, and charity stalls until December 7, 2025. As GVA News reported, Antwerp Mayor Els van Doesburg (N-VA) and several colleagues opened a new animated winter scene at Handschoenmarkt.…

Brussels (ANSA) – Following nearly two years of scrutiny and challenges, the EU has imposed a €120 million fine on X for breaching the Digital Services Act (DSA). This marks the first penalties under this pivotal European regulation aimed at curbing the chaotic online environment by mandating tech platforms to ensure greater transparency and accountability…

“In the coming months, more decisions will be made,” Virkkunen said to reporters after an EU digital affairs ministers meeting in Brussels. “With most investigations, we have already published the preliminary findings. The next step is to encourage those online platforms to comply with our rules,” she stated. If they don’t, a non-compliance decision —…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgian union ACOD Cultuur urged artists to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation, citing Gaza human rights; RTBF confirmed Belgium will join, linking it to civilian and journalist protection. As Nieuwsblad reported, the socialist trade union ACOD Cultuur has urged Belgian artists and cultural workers not to participate in the…

Brussels (ANSA) – The focus of the investigation remains consistent: allegations of fraud in public contracts, corruption, conflicts of interest, and breaches of professional confidentiality. This list parallels the initial charges brought forth by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, which were communicated to Federica Mogherini, Stefano Sannino, and Cesare Zegretti after a day of extensive…