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Brussels/Strasbourg – On September 10, Members of the European Parliament (EP) discussed the member states’ recently agreed stance on the EU budget proposal for the upcoming year. MEP Lucia Yar (RE/PS), the sole Slovak representative in the EP Budget Committee, informed a TASR reporter that the European Parliament is advocating for a more ambitious execution…

Initially, France did not participate, but President Macron assured Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Paris’s future support in safeguarding Poland’s airspace. “Ensuring the safety of Europe is our utmost priority. We won’t succumb to Russia’s increasing threats,” declared Macron, noting his communication with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Alongside…

Ganshoren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – After 43 years in Ganshoren, San Daniele, owned by Spinelli, relocates to Sint-Martens-Bodegem, opening November 4, 2025, with more space, parking, and plans to regain its Michelin star. As VRT News reported, after 43 years on Keizer Karellaan in Ganshoren, a municipality of Brussels, Belgium, the well-known Italian restaurant San…

Bratislava/Brussels – Migration is viewed by European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner as one of the most significant challenges facing the European Union, extending beyond its borders. He noted in an interview with TASR prior to his Thursday visit to Slovakia that public concerns are serious, and if unaddressed, could influence voter…

A European diplomatic staffer in Belarus was among 52 prisoners released on Thursday in a deal mediated by Washington. As part of the agreement, Minsk agreed to release numerous political prisoners after the U.S. agreed to lift sanctions on its national airline. Mikalai Khilo, a Belarusian staff member at the EU’s mission to Minsk, had…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In September 2025, Brussels cleaners found 3 m³ of illegal, hazardous waste on Fontainasplein. Andreas De Kerpel said fines start at €3,500; authorities traced culprits, stressing strict enforcement. As VRT News reported, street cleaners in Brussels discovered a large pile of illegally dumped waste on Fontainasplein. The debris covered about 3…

Bratislava – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) has stated that he will not endorse a new EU sanctions package against Russia until the European Commission (EC) offers practical proposals for aligning climate objectives with the requirements of the automotive and heavy industries. He suggested that if there is sufficient political will, some of the…