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Herenthout’s  (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Lux Concert Hall in Herenthout reopened after a €1.8 million renovation. Mayor Sander Ooms, Joeri Van Elst, and Gust Spruyt praised upgrades, including dressing rooms, a stage elevator, and preserved historic features. As VRT News reported, the Lux Concert Hall in Herenthout, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, has…

The U.S. Treasury stated that the measures announced on October 22 were due to Russia’s lack of commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine. Lukoil announced plans to sell its international assets but has not found a buyer after a deal with Gunvor, a Swiss-based firm, was blocked by Washington. Carlyle,…

BRUSSELS (ANP) – The EU is considering raising funds from the capital markets via bonds or having member states allocate from their budgets to lend to Ukraine. European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis (Economy) stated that both options incur costs for member states, while utilizing frozen assets does not. He noted a “broad recognition among EU ministers…

Kapellen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – De Platanen Primary School won Kapellen’s annual swimming marathon, with 206 students participating. Marianne Van de Weyer praised students’ efforts, supported by Sandra Snelders and Swimming Club Iloka Kapellen (ZIK). As VRT News reported, students from Kapellen, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, and nearby Hoevenen gathered at the municipal…

BRUSSELS (ANP) – During a budget meeting with all member states on Friday, the Dutch ambassador to the EU stressed the necessity for “buffers” to address unexpected challenges in an uncertain world. Ambassadors from EU nations such as Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, and Finland highlighted the need for financial flexibility. The ambassador, representing…

A person familiar with the discussions mentioned that starting preparatory works would be a positive move, but the vote had been avoided because it’s a daunting figure when the government is making difficult choices, and there’s reluctance to involve MPs. Ministers are keen to prevent the budget from being compared with MPs debating extensive funding…

Tokyo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Japan called on China Saturday to take “appropriate measures” following Beijing’s warning to Chinese citizens against visiting Japan, according to Kyodo news agency, amid the ongoing dispute over Taiwan. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated that Japan had “conveyed the message to China and strongly asked it to take…