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Pelt (Eurotoday) – Floris & the Flames will perform at the Belgian Pavilion in Osaka on September 14, 2025, joined by Eurovision artist Musti, showcasing their blend of classical, folk, and rock music. As VRT News reported, Floris & the Flames, a band from Pelt, in the province of Limburg, Belgium, will perform this Sunday,…

Brussels/Vienna – EU Council President Antonio Costa and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) jointly advocated for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. During his visit to Vienna last Wednesday, Costa expressed, “We want to compel Russia’s President (Vladimir) Putin to engage in negotiations.” Both leaders expressed skepticism regarding Putin’s commitment to peace, emphasizing…

Macron’s office hasn’t confirmed if he will address the nation tonight. Macron has limited options to navigate France out of this crisis. He is reportedly considering appointing another prime minister — the fifth since January 2024 — but a new premier would encounter the same unyielding parliament. Similarly, a technical government consisting of civil servants…

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – UHasselt launched the “Smart to Campus” app for students and staff, led by Professor Tom Brijs, offering the fastest, cheapest, and greenest travel across Hasselt and Diepenbeek campuses. As VRT News reported, UHasselt has launched a new mobility tool that helps students and staff find the fastest and cheapest ways…

Brussels (ANSA) – The EU stands firm against the pressure from Donald Trump and has imposed a fine of 2.95 billion euros on Google after several days of high-level tension at the Berlaymont. The EU executive determined that Mountain View breached antitrust regulations by prioritizing its own online display advertising technology over that of competing…

PARIS — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen will have an appeal trial from January 13 to February 12 next year, deciding her eligibility for the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen was found guilty in March of misusing European Parliament funds, resulting in a five-year ban from public office, which threatened her presidential aims. Le…

Roeselare (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Zabra tested large-scale hemp insulation at the Roeselare West housing project in Sept 2025, using hemp grown in Kallo. Project leaders Steff Brantegem and Simon Beerlandt highlight its sustainable potential. As VRT News reported, Roeselare has taken a new step in sustainable construction with the first large-scale use of industrial…

Brussels – Austria, along with France, Germany, and other EU nations, is seeking to delay the decision on the European climate target for 2040. The vote, originally scheduled for the EU environment ministers’ meeting on September 18 in Brussels, will now occur at the EU summit at the end of October, as confirmed by Council…