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Belgian ACOD Cultuur Calls for Eurovision 2026 Boycott
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…
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Mogherini and Sannino Being Investigated; Former Ambassador Resigns
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…
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Hungary Rejects Eurobonds in Response to EU’s Russian Asset Proposal
Hungary’s rejection came just before a dinner in Brussels between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to discuss the loan. Merz intended to use this event to bring De Wever on board. “I take the Belgian prime minister’s concerns and objections very seriously,” Merz told reporters Thursday night. “I don’t…
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East Flanders Pledges €5 Million for Ghent Saint Bavo’s Cathedral
Ghent (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Saint Bavo’s Cathedral in Ghent needs urgent repairs, including roof and oak rot. East Flanders pledged €5 million; total cost €11–15 million. Geert De Cubber urges full funding, and Moens seeks Flemish support. As VRT News reported, Saint Bavo’s Cathedral in Ghent is facing serious repair needs. They mentioned that the…
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Slovakia Positioned as a Strategic Ammunition Producer for EU Countries, in Collaboration with Czech Arms Manufacturer
Prague/Bratislava – ZVS Holding has established a framework agreement with the Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Defence for the provision of large- and medium-calibre ammunition for European Union (EU) nations, valued at up to 58 billion euros. This information comes from the CSG group, led by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad, which holds a 50% stake in…
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Reform of German military service sparks significant youth protests
Protests are occurring in approximately 90 towns and cities across Germany. According to Berlin police, around 800 people gathered to protest the reform in the morning, with several thousand expected in Germany’s capital by day’s end. The initiative behind the protest, Schulstreik gegen Wehrpflicht (school strike against conscription), stated on its website: “Politicians [and] Bundeswehr…
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Beloved Journalist Remembered with Tributes
Warm tributes have been paid to Hans de Bruijn, a long-time stalwart of the media scene in Brussels, who has died, aged 75. He was Secretary General of the International Press Association, API-IPA, the first organization to unite non-Belgian journalists of all categories and specializations based in Belgium. Hans had served in the role since…
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EU nations can make significant progress on reception centres beyond the EU borders.
The proposal by the Social Democrats in 2018 to create a Danish reception center for asylum seekers abroad faced immediate backlash, including from Brussels. However, there are emerging signs that this concept may gain wider acceptance within the EU. On Monday, Immigration and Integration Minister Rasmus Stoklund (S) will lead a crucial ministerial meeting in…