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COPENHAGEN (ANP) – “Our backing for Ukraine is an investment in our own security,” asserted Frederiksen. She emphasized the necessity of long-term funding for the Ukrainian military and expressed strong support for the European Commission’s initiative to utilize frozen Russian assets for a loan to Ukraine. EU heads of government chairman António Costa noted that…

Deinze (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Deinze, the Levensloop was postponed after Storm Amy caused damage to the Palaestra sports complex. Authorities delayed the event to secure the course and ensure participant safety. As VRT News reported, the Levensloop, also called Relay for Life, in Deinze, in the province of East Flanders, Belgium, has been…

My son attends a Jewish day school where there’s a constant security presence, including frequent police presence over the past two years. Every morning, when I drop him off, I feel the reality of raising a Jewish child in Britain in 2025. The police presence is so routine now that he has never questioned their…

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released its most comprehensive ‘state of environment’ report, highlighting significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. However, it warns of the ongoing degradation of Europe’s nature, overexploitation, and biodiversity loss, with accelerating climate change posing urgent challenges. The report indicates that these environmental trends threaten Europe’s economic…

COPENHAGEN (ANP) – A significant portion of Russian assets is held by Euroclear, which is located in Belgium. Due to legal and technical considerations, Belgium strongly opposes the European Commission’s proposal to utilize these assets for an interest-free loan of 140 billion euros to Ukraine. De Wever emphasizes that the EU must recognize the risks…

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Antwerp Bishop Johan Bonny fasted 30 hours for Gaza. Sant’Egidio read the names of 12,000 Palestinian and 15 Israeli children. The event included candles, prayers, and the Palestinian ambassador’s attendance. As VRT News reported, Antwerp Bishop Johan Bonny, 70 years old, fasted for 30 hours to show solidarity with the…

The State Election Commission, handling provisional results from over 14,800 locations in Czechia and globally, is expected to confirm the final election outcome by Monday, though new mail-in voting may cause delays. There are 4,462 candidates from 26 parties, with voter turnout at 68 percent, the highest since 1998. The STAN party, part of the…

BRUSSELS—The European economy is encountering an unprecedented convergence of external shocks and structural challenges, described by European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde as a dire “geopolitical storm” threatening the continent’s future. Her urgent warning comes amidst stalled trade talks, escalating geoeconomic espionage, and critical internal budget negotiations. Traditional models of European prosperity are faltering…

COPENHAGEN (ANP) – Approval for new sanctions depends on all 27 EU member states, and Hungary is once again hindering the process. Prime Minister Schoof expressed hope that Hungary can be persuaded to cooperate. If that does not happen, “we need to find another way to implement that sanctions package,” potentially without Hungary. “It is…

Hamme (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The 165-hectare Wal-Zwin flood control area in Hamme opened, featuring a lowered dike and lock system. Krista Maes and officials from De Vlaamse Waterweg, Natuur en Bos, and Scheldt Valley National Park attended. As VRT News reported, in Hamme, East Flanders, Belgium, the Wal-Zwin flood control area has now officially…