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Flanders Prohibits Photos and Hugs with Dolphins at Bruges Park
Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Flanders plans to ban photos and touching of dolphins at Bruges Dolphinarium. Minister Ben Weyts said the rule aims to reduce stress, follow European standards. Boudewijn Seapark must build a pool by 2027; closure set for 2037. As VRT News reported, authorities in Flanders are planning new rules that could…
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Britain’s leaders amplified their message, but no one is listening.
The bars of Manchester, much like those in Liverpool the previous week, were overshadowed by an air of impending doom. Reform maintains a strong lead in the polls over both main parties. Although a general election isn’t due until 2029, many MPs aligned with Starmer and Badenoch fear potential leadership challenges after the May 2026…
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Mercosur: Brussels outlines its assurances for European farmers
Brussels – The Commission detailed the “safeguard measures” introduced in early September to alleviate the concerns of farmers and breeders and to secure France’s endorsement of the Mercosur agreement. Brussels committed to “enhanced monitoring” of “sensitive products” including beef, poultry, rice, honey, eggs, garlic, ethanol, and sugar. They will provide a biannual assessment of the…
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Walnut Borer Flies Threaten Tree of Hugo De Breucker in Merchtem
Merchtem (Eurotoday) – Hugo De Breucker, 71 years old, in Merchtem, faces walnut losses from the North American walnut borer fly. Koen Es and Alain De Cré confirm that nuts blacken and trees die early. As VRT News reported, Hugo De Breucker, a 71-year-old from Lindestraat in Merchtem, in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium,…
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Brussels Launches Action Against Spain Over Airline Hand Luggage Fees
Brussels – On Wednesday, the European Commission initiated an infringement procedure against Spain concerning a 179 million euro fine levied nearly a year ago on Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet, Norwegian, and Volotea for imposing extra charges for hand luggage and for reserving adjacent seats for dependent individuals. The Commission views the Spanish Air Navigation Law as…
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EU Vows to Combat Conversion Therapy and LGBTQ+ Hate
Lahbib presented the LGBTIQ+ Strategy for 2026-2030 on Wednesday to address increasing attacks against the community, stating that the situation appears to be regressing and is a “worrying trend.” Currently, half of the EU countries have a national strategy for LGBTQ+ equality. Eight countries, including Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Malta, Portugal, and Spain, have…
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EU Chief Von der Leyen Urges Europe to Address Hybrid Threats Beyond Defense
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Wednesday, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, noted that recent incidents of drones and airspace violations demonstrate that Europe is now facing hybrid warfare, and Europe must respond to that with more than traditional defence methods. Several European countries, especially Poland and Estonia, have recently had…
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Albania Begins SEPA Transactions, Marking a Milestone in European Integration
Albania took a significant step towards European integration and economic progress today by initiating the implementation of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) payments, a standardized euro payment system throughout Europe. During the ceremony marking Albania’s first SEPA transaction, Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko described the event as a pivotal moment for the country’s financial…
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Koalition: Das Verbrennerverbot steht kurz vor dem Ende
Der Koalitionsausschuss steht bevor, und die Themen werden tendenziell größer: Bürgergeld, Verbrenner-Aus, Wehrpflicht, Krankenversicherung. Rasmus Buchsteiner berichtet, warum der Kanzler dennoch optimistisch auf das Treffen blickt. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview erklärt Armand Zorn, stellvertretender SPD-Fraktionschef, wie er sich eine Aufweichung der strikten Verbrenner-Richtlinie für 2035 vorstellen könnte. Im Gespräch ist auch Rahm Emanuel, ehemals Stabschef im Weißen…