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Neerpelt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A two-month boating ban on the Dommel River has left Neerpelt’s kayak club in crisis, raising concerns over local sports sustainability and waterway access. Consequently, the revenue they typically receive from kayak rentals has drastically decreased.  The Dommel River, which flows downstream from Peer to the Netherlands, has been off-limits…

Prague – In the first half of the year, the Czech Republic experienced the second highest increase in new electric vehicle registrations within the European Union, with a sales surge of 67 percent, following Spain’s 84 percent rise. Overall, the European electric vehicle market grew by 22 percent. Nevertheless, the Czech Republic ranks 17th in…

On stage, Hogan expressed his anger about the moment “when they took a shot at my hero” following the July 13, 2024 attempt on Trump’s life at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. He questioned the crowd: “What are you gonna do when Donald Trump and all the Trumpamaniacs run wild on you, brother?” Shortly after…

Rijkevorsel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Rijkevorsel launches an online condolence register to honor late honorary citizen and musician George Kooymans, inviting the public to pay tribute virtually. Golden Earring, a Dutch rock band, lost its guitarist, singer, and co-founder yesterday. In the meanwhile, the municipality’s flags are flying half-mast as well. Many people in Rijkevorsel,…

Brussels – On Wednesday, the International Court of Justice ruled that nations failing to meet their climate obligations engage in “unlawful” behavior and may face liability for damages incurred by the countries most affected. The Commission underscored the significance of this ruling on Thursday. “This decision is crucial. It underscores the scale of the challenge…

The decision follows British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement of an “emergency call” with France, Germany, and Italy to urgently address the violence and provide necessary aid. Eleven of the 27 EU members, including Romania, Sweden, Ireland, and Bulgaria, have recognized Palestinian statehood. The U.N. has accused Israel of hindering aid to Gaza amid reports…

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Hasselt, names of deceased Gaza children cover a vacant building, turning grief into a visual protest: “They must not become mere statistics.” The names of all the children who perished in Gaza have been displayed on the window of an abandoned building on Minderbroedersstraat in Hasselt since Wednesday morning. …

Brussels – The European Commission announced on Thursday that it has initiated proceedings against nearly all EU member states, including Spain, for failing to implement new regulations aimed at accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, as stated in a press release from the institution. Member states were required to integrate most of the provisions from…

Helene Hayman, the U.K.’s biosecurity minister, emphasized the importance of compliance, saying: “We are asking the public to take this seriously. Do not bring prohibited animal or plant products into the country — doing so puts farmers’ livelihoods at risk.” U.K. Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss stated: “I know it is disappointing not to be…

There is often the need to take a critical study of business activity, alliance, corporate rhetoric, and leverage to understand the stance of multinational corporations on sensitive geopolitical matters. The case of The Cheesecake Factory—a popular American company known for its cheesecakes and extensive menu—may be interesting when examining its activities in Israel. In November…