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  • Israel announces Gaza ceasefire has started

    Israel announces Gaza ceasefire has started

    The Israeli military announced that a ceasefire in Gaza began at noon local time on Friday, marking the start of the “first phase” of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. The agreement involves the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza to a predetermined line, ending…

  • Brussels Church Shelters Afghan Family with BelRefugees’ Assistance

    Brussels Church Shelters Afghan Family with BelRefugees’ Assistance

    Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Brussels, Beguinage Church hosted Afghan asylum seekers not entitled to official shelter while House of Compassion and BelRefugees support them through the campaign “No children on the streets Period”. As VRT News reported, in Brussels, the Beguinage Church has opened its doors to provide overnight shelter for several asylum…

  • Bulgaria Secures Two Innovation Awards from the European SPA Association

    Bulgaria Secures Two Innovation Awards from the European SPA Association

    SOFIA/HAAPSALU – Bulgaria has been honored with two innovation awards from the European SPA Association at the ESPA Innovation Awards, which recognize exceptional and innovative practices in medical spa tourism across Europe. The awards were presented on the second day of the annual European Congress on SPA and Balneology 2025 in Haapsalu, Estonia, organized by…

  • "Don’t Hesitate to Seek Help: War-Scarred Ukrainians Find Space to Heal"
  • Extra: Eure Kritik und die Entstehung dieses Podcasts

    Extra: Eure Kritik und die Entstehung dieses Podcasts

    Today, it’s personal: no analysis, no interview, just responses to your feedback. In this special episode, Gordon Repinski discusses topic selection, the idea behind the 200-second interviews, creative storytelling, and a controversial moment in each episode: the birthday of the day. He explains how spontaneous recordings between Brussels, Berlin, and broom closets are made, why…

  • Protecting Facilities from Drone Flights: A Challenge for Europe

    Protecting Facilities from Drone Flights: A Challenge for Europe

    Drone activity over airports, industrial sites, and critical infrastructure is on the rise across Europe, raising concerns among authorities who suspect Russian involvement. These authorities are struggling with detection, jamming, and neutralizing these drones during peacetime. On Monday, the German government declared it would permit police to shoot down threatening drones after a surge of…

  • KU Leuven Activist Fined €900 for Graffiti; 1 Guilty, 4 Acquitted

    KU Leuven Activist Fined €900 for Graffiti; 1 Guilty, 4 Acquitted

    Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – An activist at KU Leuven was fined €900 for graffiti during pro-Palestinian protests. One defendant was found guilty, ordered to pay damages and a suspended fine, while 4 others were acquitted. As VRT News reported, an activist who painted graffiti on KU Leuven buildings in May 2024 must pay €900…

  • Middle East LIVE: Israel-Hamas Agreement Leads to Ceasefire, Hostage Release

    Middle East LIVE: Israel-Hamas Agreement Leads to Ceasefire, Hostage Release

    DISCLAIMER: The views and information provided in these articles are solely those of the individuals expressing them and are their responsibility. Publication in The European Times does not imply endorsement of these views, but supports the right to express them. DISCLAIMER ON TRANSLATIONS: All articles on this site are originally published in English. Translations are…

  • Von der Leyen and Antonio Costa Welcome Gaza Agreement

    Von der Leyen and Antonio Costa Welcome Gaza Agreement

    Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, expressed her support for the recent announcement regarding a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza via a statement on X. “I commend the diplomatic efforts of the USA, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey in achieving this significant breakthrough. I am also heartened by the backing…

  • Trump suggests removing ‘laggard’ Spain from NATO over defense spending

    Trump suggests removing ‘laggard’ Spain from NATO over defense spending

    Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed removing Spain from NATO due to its reluctance to meet defense spending benchmarks. Trump urged NATO member countries to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense, a target Spain has been hesitant to endorse.