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Boudry Family Launches Large-Scale Hydroponic Leek Production in Ypres
Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Boudry family in Ypres launched large-scale outdoor hydroponic leek farming after 10 years of research with Inagro. Researcher Tim de Cuypere highlights faster growth, higher yields, cleaner leeks, and automated systems. As VRT News reported, the Boudry family farm in Ypres has started the first large-scale outdoor hydroponic leek…
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EU Officials and 26 Foreign Ministers Call for NGO Access to Gaza
Brussels (dpa) – Delegates from 26 Western nations and the EU Commission are urging Israel to permit aid shipments into the Gaza Strip. “All border crossings and routes should be utilized to facilitate a significant influx of aid to Gaza,” a collective statement asserts. This declaration was made by three EU commissioners, including EU foreign…
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Londerzeel Implements Tax on Temporary Bars to Stimulate Economy
Londerzeel (Eurotoday) – Londerzeel will tax temporary bars like Zanzibar (€8,000) to ensure fair competition. Mayor Sminate and Alderman Gerda Verhulst highlight benefits for the local economy, students, and vendors. As VRT News reported, Londerzeel, in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, will continue taxing temporary hospitality businesses, including pop-up cafes and summer bars, to…
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Leader: Narendra Modi
Wer regiert die Welt – und was treibt sie an? In unserem Sommer-Spezial geht es um die mächtigsten und umstrittensten Politikerinnen und Politiker unserer Zeit. Wir zeigen, wie sie denken, entscheiden – und was das für uns bedeutet. Ein Politiker pro Tag, ein Blick hinter die Kulissen der Macht. In der Machthaber-Serie: 04.08.2025 – Wladimir…
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Europeans Pursue Consensus with US President Trump for Ukraine War Peace Talks
Berlin (dpa) – Ahead of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders are striving for a unified stance with the US administration. The European heads of state intend to engage in a video conference with Trump and Vice President JD…
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Beernem Processes First Apples of Season into Juice
Beernem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Beernem, the Mobile Fruit Press, led by Celien Bulcke, began its 16th season, processing apples from residents like Claudine (300 kg) and Wim (150 kg) into fresh juice stored in 3–5 litre barrels. As VRT News reported, in Beernem, in the province of West Flanders, Belgium, the Mobile Fruit Press has started…
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EU Leaders Optimistic After Trump-Ukraine Call, But a Rude Awakening May Await
While on holiday in the U.K., Vance spent Saturday at the retreat of U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where he met with Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov and Andriy Yermak, the head of Zelenskyy’s office. On Sunday, Vance expressed a traditional stance on Fox News, stating, “We’re done with the funding…
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Skeptical Løkke: Concerns Over Putin-Trump Deal on Ukraine
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M) expressed his hope that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will not reach an agreement regarding the war in Ukraine without the involvement of the EU and Ukraine. In an interview with TV 2 ahead of an emergency meeting for EU foreign ministers, Løkke stated, “It…
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Rasha Jamal Mohammed Misplaced Her Passport in Belgium
Belgian police have issued an official attestation confirming that Ms. Rasha Jamal Mohammed, an Iraqi national, has lost her passport while in Belgium. The incident was reported to the Wavre Police Zone on August 13, 2025. According to the police report, the lost document is an Iraqi passport bearing the number A1985713. The loss was…