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Veurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A French driver’s car burned on the E40 near Veurne; he removed its plates and fled. Federal police investigate, recalling a similar E17 case near Kortrijk with a stolen van. As VRT News reported, a car caught fire on the E40 motorway near Veurne after a French driver saw smoke…

Luxembourg (dpa) – The Eurozone economy unexpectedly continued to grow in the spring. In the 20 countries of the currency area, economic output rose by 0.1 percent in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter, according to a preliminary estimate released by the statistical office Eurostat on Wednesday. Economists had anticipated stagnation on average. Earlier in the…

Sweden’s call intensifies the EU’s pressure on Israel regarding its ongoing actions in Gaza, where many have lost their lives in response to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. On Monday, the European Commission suggested halting parts of the EU-Israel Association Agreement related to a key research project due to a “humanitarian…

Brussels – The EU Commission’s proposal to partially exclude Israel from the Horizon research program remains unapproved by EU ambassadors. The vote on this proposal, which addresses the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, has been delayed due to differing views among EU member states. Austria and other delegations express strong criticism of the suspension, fearing…

Beirut (Eurotoday) – Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun once again called on Hezbollah and other political factions Thursday to disarm, after the militant group’s leader once again refused to demilitarise, while the US intensified calls for Hezbollah to hand over its weapons. The Lebanese president’s remarks Thursday during an address commemorating Army Day in Lebanon came…

As the EU faces increased trade tensions with the U.S., there is a growing urgency in its push for competitiveness. This situation may lead to plans for tightening pharmaceutical regulations being eased, resulting in final legislation that is more favorable to the industry than initially planned.

Vienna – The FPÖ has lodged a complaint over the EU Commission’s funding allocations to various organizations and associations. This was announced by FPÖ constitutional spokesperson Michael Schilchegger and EU Member of Parliament Roman Haider during a press conference. They criticized the financial support for non-governmental organizations, especially in the environmental sector, describing it as…

Webbekom (Eurotoday) – Mayor Dries Deferm of Nieuwerkerken was robbed on Sunday evening while attending the Tomorrowland festival in Boom, authorities confirmed Monday. He was struck in the head multiple times and briefly lost consciousness. He said, “My cervical vertebra is cracked,” on Facebook. An investigation has been started by the public prosecutor’s office in…