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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that direct talks between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy are unlikely, even as the Trump administration continues to advocate for a peace agreement. “Despite the agreement made between President Trump and President Putin last week during our meeting in Washington, a meeting between President Zelenskyy and President Putin…

Kiev/Brussels (ANSA) – A significant Russian assault on Ukraine occurred overnight, involving a total of 629 drones and missiles, with Kiev also being affected. Ukrainian officials report that the death toll from this extensive attack has risen to 18, including 4 children. The military air force indicated that the assault comprised 598 drones and 31…

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Residents of Vilvoorde criticise the town cemetery’s overgrown weeds. Alderman Jeroen Bergers (N-VA) blames the lack of structured maintenance and plans, promising extra efforts and a long-term green space management strategy. As VRT News reported, residents of Vilvoorde are upset about the condition of the town cemetery. Weeds have grown…

In recent weeks, discussions about security assurances for Kyiv have gained momentum, following Trump’s August 15 meeting in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The U.S. president’s strong drive to secure a peace agreement is bringing renewed energy,” Burkhard stated, after returning from military discussions in Washington. After a meeting at the White House with…

Berlin (dpa) – The German government is pushing for increased fishing opportunities for its fishermen in the Baltic Sea for the upcoming year. A spokesperson from the Ministry of Agriculture in Berlin stated that they are seeking a “good and fair compromise” during EU negotiations. The aim is to support German coastal fishing while ensuring…

Paris (Eurotoday Newspaper) – European diplomats revealed that the UK, France, and Germany will start reimposing U.N. sanctions on Iran at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday, Reuters reported. The E3 trio met on Tuesday to attempt to restart diplomatic efforts regarding the nuclear programme before their mid-October deadline to restore sanctions on Tehran, which…

Spanish football officials have announced a regular season match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona scheduled to take place in Miami in December, igniting protests from the continent’s leading supporter advocacy group. Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has filed a complaint with the European Commission, criticizing “ongoing attempts to deterritorialise European football,” as per a letter acquired…

American tariffs on the EU could endure for as long as 20 years. While these tariffs are economically detrimental, they hold political appeal, requiring no tax hikes, which makes them potentially viable even under Democratic administrations, as highlighted by an analysis from the Bruegel think tank. Experts estimate that the duration of these tariffs may…