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BRUSSELS – Italy currently has the highest incidence of West Nile virus among European nations, reporting 274 confirmed cases since the season began. This represents more than 80% of the total 335 infections recorded across eight EU countries. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), there have been 19 fatalities linked…

Nearly two-thirds of the losses have occurred since August 5, when EFFIS recorded 380,000 hectares burned. The Iberian Peninsula has been the primary location for these fires. Spain has over 400,000 hectares scorched, while in the much smaller Portugal, fires have ravaged over 270,000 hectares, equating to 3 percent of the nation’s total land area.…

Genk (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Genk’s heathlands, including Opglabbekerzavel, Schemmersberg, and Boxbergheide, are being restored with €6.2M support; Environment Minister Jo Brouns praised the project for boosting biodiversity and long-term ecological management. As VRT News reported, the heathlands in Genk are improving after years of careful management. The city has worked to restore the area by…

BRUSSELS – Recent data from Eurostat highlights growing uncertainty surrounding tariffs, showing a marked slowdown in European exports to the United States in June, alongside a significant increase in imports from America. A joint statement intended to formalize the tariff agreement reached in late July between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump remains unresolved,…

The organizers of Intervision stated on Telegram that Howard’s music “transcends borders and unites cultures” as they announced his participation. Intervision, the Soviet-era counterpart to Eurovision, was originally held from 1965 to 1980 in communist Czechoslovakia. Russian President Vladimir Putin revived it in 2025, appointing Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko as the head of the…

Brussels/Paris (Belgium/France) – A 15% tariff will be imposed on European cars and pharmaceutical products entering the United States, while the European Union has failed to secure an exemption for the wine sector, European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic announced Thursday during a press conference detailing the trade agreement reached between the EU and the Trump administration…

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ninove, led by Forza Ninove, will open a temporary parking lot at Oude Kaai near the former Kaaischool in three weeks. Alderman Pascal Schietecat aims to ease city centre parking shortages. As VRT News reported, Ninove is set to begin construction of a temporary parking lot on Oude Kaai, close…

Investigators suspect that a group used a yacht, rented from Rostock, Germany, under false identities to transport explosives. Traces of the military-grade explosive octogen were found on the yacht. German authorities believe Serhii K. was heavily involved in coordinating the attack. He is charged with causing an explosion, committing anti-constitutional sabotage, and destroying infrastructure. This…

SOFIA/KYIV – Bulgaria strongly supports Ukraine’s European integration based on its merits and is prepared to assist Kyiv by sharing valuable insights from its own integration experience. This was expressed by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during a video conference with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, as reported by the Council of Ministers’ press service. Prime…