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R. Fico Meets A. Costa, States Support for Additional EU Sanctions Depends on Meeting Conditions
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…
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Ireland to Boycott Eurovision if Israel Participates
RTÉ has expressed serious concerns over the killing of journalists in Gaza, restricted access for international journalists, and the situation of hostages. Ireland has criticized Israel’s military response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, which resulted in around 1,200 deaths, mostly civilians. Israel closed its Dublin embassy last December in response to Ireland recognizing…
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Leuven Reopens 1838 Sint-Pietersgasthuis as Martin’s Hotel
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – After 2 years of restoration, Leuven’s 1838 Sint-Pietersgasthuis wing reopened as “The Guesthouse” in Martin’s Klooster Hotel, featuring 32 rooms, Curatio restaurant, a conference centre, and heritage preservation, Alderman Dirk Vansina said. As VRT News reported, after 2 years of restoration, a historic wing of the Sint-Pietersgasthuis in Leuven has…
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Belgium Sees Over 8 Billion Euros in European Defense Loans
The European Union is set to borrow 150 billion euros through SAFE to finance collaborative investments in the defense sector among member states, addressing critical weaknesses in European defense capabilities. Eligible areas for investment include ammunition, missiles, artillery, drones, air defense systems, critical infrastructure protection, military mobility, and cyber defense. In recent months, 19 of…
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Al Piccolo Mondo: A Restaurant Review
The cuisine bursts with flavor, with generous portions where even the appetizers feel like main courses. The cheese-laden Aubergine alla Parmigiana melts in your mouth, and the ossobucco with tagliatelle evokes the essence of southern Italy in a mild winter. What’s not? Prepare to spend — this isn’t a budget-friendly location. However, it’s ideal for…
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Poland Enforces Air Traffic Restrictions Following Drone Incursions
Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Operational Command of the Armed Forces has stated that Poland is restricting traffic in the air over its eastern borders with Belarus and Ukraine, a day after several drones violated its airspace and tensions increased. In the early hours of Wednesday, Poland shot down suspected Russian drones, again under…
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Der Konflikt um die Schuldenbremse
Die Kommission zur Reform der Schuldenbremse beginnt heute, jedoch ist die Koalition uneinig. Die SPD fordert mehr Investitionsspielraum, während die Union dagegenhält. Rasmus Buchsteiner beleuchtet die Erwartungen an die Kommission und die möglichen Gründe für ein Scheitern im Bundestag. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview: Mathias Middelberg. Der Unionsfraktionsvize erklärt, warum eine Reform der Schuldenbremse für ihn nicht zwingend…
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How Israel’s Strike in Qatar Shaped Middle East and EU Responses
The Israeli airstrike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, on September 9, 2025, marked a significant and unprecedented escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, expanding the battleground beyond Gaza and into international territory. This article explores the background, details of the attack, key actors involved, and the wide-ranging international reactions, shedding light on what this…


