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Vienna/Fuschl/Brussels (APA) – The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into the Austrian energy drink company Red Bull. The inquiry aims to determine if the Salzburg-based firm has unlawfully restricted competition and abused its dominant market position, as announced by the Commission on Thursday. There are suggestions that Red Bull has offered “monetary” and…

Scotland has earned the highest possible credit rating within the United Kingdom, a milestone that reflects the strength of its economy, financial management, and institutions, according to First Minister John Swinney in an interview with POLITICO. Next year, the Scottish government plans to issue its first bonds, with a £1.5 billion program set over the…

Turnhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Turnhout councillor Achraf El Yakhlouf (Vooruit) urges more study spaces as the library is overcrowded. Alderman Luc Op de Beck notes that 250 spots exist, but awareness and communication need improvement. As VRT News reported, Turnhout city council member Achraf El Yakhlouf of Vooruit is calling for more study spaces…

Brussels – The EU Commission is set to introduce a new European cultural award. This initiative for a performing arts prize is part of the cultural compass being launched to guide future EU actions in the cultural arena. Currently, there is an annual EU literature prize and the Lux Prize, awarded by the EU Parliament…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union needs to address small parcels coming from China, Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen said on Thursday. He added that he will talk with other EU finance ministers about starting to apply customs duties to packages worth less than 150 euros as well. Why did Maros Sefcovic urge…

Belgium is in a critical position due to hosting Euroclear, the financial firm managing most of the immobilized assets, and worries about potential legal and financial risks from the initiative. These assets were frozen by the EU following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. If the assets plan fails, von der Leyen proposed…

In 2024, the average annual salary for full-time workers in Portugal reached 24,818 euros, falling below the European Union (EU) median of 39,800 euros. This positions Portugal as the tenth country with the lowest average salary within the EU, according to data released by Eurostat today. The reported average annual salary for full-time workers across…

De Haan (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The five-day crime festival in De Haan drew around 15,000 visitors. Organised with Belevingsfabriek, it featured police demos, lectures by Jef Vermassen, and local business participation; Alderman Hans Knudde praised its success. As VRT News reported, the 5-day crime event attracted about 15,000 visitors to De Haan, in the…