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Izegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Izegem Town Hall’s Social House adopted Lionel, a shelter tomcat, to control mice. In 2 weeks, he eliminated sightings and boosted staff morale. General Director Anton Jacobus oversees the initiative. As VRT News reported, Izegem Town Hall, in the province of West Flanders, Belgium, has a new “employee,” Lionel, a…

Belém (Brazil) – “What is currently presented is unacceptable. Given the significant gap from our goals, it is regrettable, but we are truly facing a situation without an agreement,” stated Wopke Hoekstra to the press during what is theoretically the final day of the major UN conference. The Brazilian presidency of the summit, ongoing in…

Zelenskyy’s somber remarks come as a new 28-point peace proposal — circulated by Trump and his administration — surfaced this week, confirming Ukraine’s sovereignty but limiting its armed forces to 600,000 personnel and permanently barring the country from joining NATO. “Now the pressure on Ukraine is one of the most difficult. Ukraine may face a…

Brasschaat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – WNTR Brasschaat opened Friday, Nov 21, 2025, at 4 p.m. with chalets serving hot chocolate, mulled wine, and churros. The winter village at Hemelweide runs until January 4, 2026. As GVA News reported, Brasschaat, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, welcomed the start of its winter season on Friday evening, Nov 21,…

Sarajevo, (Fena) – Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement, a pivotal moment in the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This milestone highlights not only the conclusion of the war but also the ongoing challenges facing the country’s society and politics. The agreement concluded the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which spanned…

The issue of how to handle Russia’s frozen assets remains a complex challenge for Ukraine’s allies due to various legal, political, security, and economic implications. A major difficulty is that many of these assets are held in Belgium at Euroclear, exposing Belgium to potential Russian retaliation. The EU plans to use these assets to back…

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Kinepolis, Ghent-based cinema group, closed its €150 million bond issue in 1 day (Nov 21, 2025). Bonds have a 5-year term, 5% gross, 3.5% net, and funds boost financial flexibility and investments. As HBVL News reported, Kinepolis, the cinema group based in Ghent, has closed its bond issue after just…