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“The date is approaching—the point of no return—and since there’s no response, we’re assuming the funding is unavailable,” said the Beliris spokesperson. The Schuman roundabout, undergoing renovations since fall 2023 and expected to be finished by next summer, is experiencing rising costs. The addition of a canopy, intended to enhance the pedestrian-friendly area dominated by…

Lokeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Koewacht, split between Moerbeke, part of Lokeren, and Stekene, will hold a vote on October 12-13, 2025, for residents 16+ to decide their municipal affiliation. Mayors Filip Anthuenis and Stany De Rechter urge participation.  As VRT News reported, Koewacht is a village in Belgium that is divided between 2 municipalities.…

Maribor – A meeting of ministers in charge of forestry from the expanded Forest + Group commenced in Maribor on Thursday, following the signing of guidelines for new members. This group now includes Italy and Latvia in addition to Austria, Finland, Sweden, France, and Slovenia. The group’s mission is to foster partnerships and trust among…

Genk (Eurotoday) – On Friday, Aug 29, 2025, at 3:30 PM, a 29-year-old Enercom worker from Mol was trapped at 100m on a Genk wind turbine. Rescued by East Limburg fire, now hospitalised; investigation ongoing. As HBVL News reported, on Friday afternoon, Aug 29, 2025, around 3:30 PM, a 29-year-old man from Mol became trapped…

In Japan’s current custody framework, around 150,000 children annually lose contact with one parent. By next year, this might change. In May 2024, Japan’s legislature passed a civil code amendment to allow shared custody for divorced parents. This law, set to take effect by 2026, requires both parents’ agreement for joint custody; otherwise, family court…

Copenhagen – Slovenian Defense Minister Borut Sajovic addressed an informal meeting in Copenhagen regarding potential collaboration with Ukraine in the defense industry. According to the Slovenian Ministry of Defense, conversations on this topic are already in progress. The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, mentioned after the meeting that one way the EU…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Caroline Willemen, Belgian emergency coordinator with Doctors Without Borders, returned from Gaza on August 29, 2025, after 2 months witnessing bombings, hospital strain, hunger, and the survival of boy Abdallah. As HLN News reported, Caroline Willemen returned to Belgium on Friday, Aug 29, 2025, after spending 2 months in the…

Merz had already expressed his doubts to the press, stating that a meeting between President Zelenskyy and President Putin was “obviously not going to happen.” Trump warned of “consequences” if the meeting does not occur. During Friday’s talks in Toulon, Macron and Merz pledged increased support for Ukraine, where recent Russian strikes have further questioned…