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“There were repeated complaints from workers about the tension levels in the support cables of the funiculars,” stated Manuel Leal, the union leader for the city’s public transit workers. “A thorough investigation into this disaster is necessary.” Employees also connected the crash to broader budget reductions. Moedas faced criticism from opposition politicians last year after…

On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled a set of sectoral proposals that complement its draft long-term EU budget for 2028–2034, nearly reaching €2 trillion. Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin described this as the completion of the Commission’s initiatives. This package includes several key programs: one for the single market and customs, a justice program, the Euratom…

Wilrijk Eurotoday Newspaper) – ZAS Augustinus hospital in Wilrijk closed hot water taps in one wing after safety concerns, while 1st tests showed no metals, and cold water remains safe under continued checks. As VRT News reported, some patients at the ZAS Augustinus hospital in Wilrijk, district of Antwerp, Belgium, are facing problems with the…

Bayrou remains unfazed by his low poll numbers, believing that momentum will begin to build in the late winter of 2026. “The key,” he thinks, “is when people, during family meals, start saying around Christmas, February, or March: This one can do it.” Currently, Bayrou seems unlikely to be that person. He is expected to…

Brussels – The European Commission (EC) has put forward for approval the partnership agreement between the EU and Mercosur, as well as the Modernized global agreement between the EU and Mexico. These agreements are backed by internal EU legislation designed to safeguard the interests of member states, farmers, and consumers. In an interview with TASR’s…

Spiere-Helkijn (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – 6 Flemish facilities, led by Mayor Mathias Goos, urge Ministers Hilde Crevits and Ben Weyts to provide clear bilingual rules, financial support, and staffing aid after Ronse’s 2024 court ruling. As VRT News reported, 6 Flemish municipalities with language facilities are taking action. These are Spiere-Helkijn, in the province of…

The European Union’s public prosecutor (EPPO) has confirmed to POLITICO that it is investigating allegations of fund mismanagement. Public contracts for friends and irregular donations The alleged misuse concerns the budget allocated by Parliament for political groups for administrative and operational expenses, as well as for political and informational activities, commonly referred to as “budget…

Bratislava – Matúš Šutaj Eštok, Minister of the Interior of the Slovak Republic, opposes the blanket surveillance measures proposed in the EU’s Chat Control legislation aimed at safeguarding children from online exploitation. He believes that the protection of children must not compromise individual privacy rights. This position was conveyed in a social media video, as…

Dendermonde (Eurotoday) – Bricks fell from a chimney at Dendermonde’s Sint-Alexiusbegijnhof, a UNESCO-listed site of 61 houses. Alderman Dirk Abbeloos oversees restoration plans, aided by a €2.4 million Flemish heritage subsidy. As VRT News reported, bricks fell from a chimney at the Sint-Alexiusbegijnhof in Dendermonde on Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025, after strong winds loosened part…