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Bratislava – A reduction in the number of higher territorial units (VÚC) may result in a loss of EU funds, as noted by the Chairman of the National Council (NR) of the Slovak Republic, Richard Raši, and State Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Michal Kaliňák, both from Hlas-SD, in a joint statement on Wednesday.…

Hungary may not be an ideal venue for Ukraine. The 1994 memorandum signed by the U.S., U.K., Ukraine, and Russia, which aimed to uphold Kyiv’s sovereignty in return for nuclear disarmament, lost significance after Putin’s 2014 aggression and the absence of military aid from signatories. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, known for his close ties…

Grimbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – An illegal cycling trail was found in Grimbergen’s Lintbos forest, damaging soil and trees. Acting Mayor Jelle De Wilde urged the use of official trails; patrols will increase to protect nature. As VRT News reported, an illegal cycling trail has been found in the Lintbos forest in Grimbergen, in the…

Ein herausfordernder Herbst steht dem Kanzler bevor: Die Koalition sieht sich Druck durch steigende Krankenkassenbeiträge, leere Pflegekassen und einen paradoxen Arbeitsmarkt ausgesetzt. Rasmus Buchsteiner analysiert die Reformpläne und die erneute Diskussion über Gebühren für Arztbesuche. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview: Daniel Terzenbach. Der Vorstand der Bundesagentur für Arbeit erläutert, warum trotz Rekordbeschäftigung ein großer Fachkräftemangel besteht und Deutschland…

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Starting October 1, 2025, Bruges will expand its bicycle zone to 87 km, giving cyclists priority. Mayor Dirk De Fauw intends to enhance safety, slow down car speeds, and induce sustainable urban mobility. According to VRT News, from October 1st 2025 on, Bruges will expand its city centre bicycle zone.…

Brussels (dpa) – In the first half of 2025, the EU imported liquefied natural gas from Russia valued at approximately 4.48 billion euros. This represents an increase from around 3.47 billion euros during the same period in the previous year, according to statistics from Eurostat. Overall, liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports totaled about 26.9 billion…

“It’s too early to contemplate such a development,” Selim Yenel, a former Turkish ambassador to the EU, told POLITICO. And Ankara, he warned, would demand something in return. “As for the quid pro quo, it would still be difficult to overcome the EU’s obstacles on the funds for defense. I’m sure the EU will find…

Ixelles (Eurotoday) – Starting mid-September 2025, the Ixelles pool in Brussels offers a weekly Sunday swim hour for overweight people. Organised with Fat Friendly, 12 join the aqua gym, 18 swim freely. Supported by Alderman Nabit Messaoudi. As VRT News reported, starting in mid-September 2025, the Ixelles swimming pool in Brussels will offer a weekly…