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Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) – The Conference of Presidents of the Outermost Regions (OMR) has called on their respective governments and the European Council to engage in discussions regarding the new EU multiannual financial framework. This request arises from concerns expressed by these regions concerning the Commission’s proposal, as reported by the regional government…

Opposition lawmaker Lesia Vasylenko believes Yermak’s exit demonstrates a zero-tolerance stance on corruption, highlighting the president’s responsiveness to public concerns. Some viewed his departure positively. Volodymyr Zelenskyy now faces U.S. negotiations over President Donald Trump’s controversial “peace plan” regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine without his producer. | Ihor Kuznietsov/Getty Images However, some opposition figures question…

Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Starting March next year, Ypres will create a city‑wide cycling zone. €60.97 million is planned over 6 years, including a new pool (opening 1 July 2027), St. Peter’s social centre, Vlamertinge redevelopment, Grote Markt closure, and Riselpoort roundabout upgrade, led by Mayor Katrien Desomer. As VRT News reported, starting in March next year,…

Prague – The Czech Ministry of Defense plans to submit a proposal to the European Commission for the allocation of up to 52 billion crowns from a loan under the SAFE program (Security Action for Europe). This funding is intended for the procurement of Leopard 2A8 tanks, Tatra T-815 vehicles, and part of the D11…

The French president mentioned that Education Minister Édouard Geffray is considering the proposal. Nonetheless, banning phones in lycée might necessitate new legislation. The French National Assembly approved the existing ban in 2018, but it specifically pertains to preschool, kindergarten, primary school, and middle school. Macron’s sway in domestic politics has weakened since losing parliamentary control…

Heusden-Zolder (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Heusden-Zolder will invest £67m in a new administrative centre, merge services, improve mobility with cycle paths, build a swimming pool, and upgrade the mine site, says Mayor Mario Borremans. As VRT News reported, Heusden-Zolder, in the province of Limburg, Belgium, will merge all its administrative services into one new, large…

Brussels – The European Union (EU) has today urged the immediate release of all individuals detained in Guinea-Bissau and called for a prompt restoration of constitutional order following the military coup that occurred on Wednesday.“We emphasize the necessity of freeing all detainees,” stated Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for the European Commission for Foreign Affairs.“We acknowledge…

Despite this, Western leaders portrayed the war as a battle between good and evil, with significant implications for democracy. They presented it as a struggle not just for territory but between liberal and autocratic values, with global implications. If so, why limit what is supplied? Why withhold long-range munitions and tanks? Why delay providing F-16s…