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Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – One minor has been placed in juvenile detention, while two others were released under conditions after Friday’s incident near Vilvoorde station, officials say. A fourth youngster has been turned over to the public prosecutor’s office in Brussels.   Four adult suspects, including the 24-year-old biker whose detention on Thursday night following…

The foreign ministers issued a statement following the reported killing of over 100 people by Israeli gunfire as they sought aid from distribution sites and U.N. food trucks. This incident occurred over the weekend, and on Monday, Israel announced a new offensive in central Gaza. In a social media post, Israel’s foreign ministry stated that…

Member of the European Parliament Tom Berendsen, known for his focus on digital innovation in transport, has shared detailed insights on the recent unanimous agreement by the EU transport committee to modernize the River Information Services (RIS) Directive. This update aims to align inland waterway transport with contemporary digital standards, enhancing safety, efficiency, and cross-border…

Brussels (dpa) – In anticipation of the upcoming EU regulations for large AI models such as ChatGPT and Gemini, the EU Commission has released guidelines aimed at assisting general-purpose AI model providers in meeting transparency requirements outlined in the EU AI Act. The guidelines detail which models and providers are subject to these new regulations…

Former Coalition-era Pensions Minister Steve Webb claims the commission, constrained by stipulations from Kendall and Bell, is hindered before starting its work. Webb stated, “They have had one hand tied behind their back from the outset,” emphasizing the importance of considering the state pension’s role in future retirement income plans. The commission, however, is restricted…

Borgerhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A 7-year-old child is in critical condition after falling from a window in Borgerhout. Authorities have launched an investigation into the tragic incident. He fell from a house’s window. Police said the incident probably happened while the player was playing.  A house on Alfred Oststraat was the scene of the…

The conservation and restoration of Bashtova Castle, a significant historical monument in Albania, have been successfully completed. This initiative was executed under the EU4Culture program, with funding from the European Union and implemented by UNOPS in close collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation. Constructed in the 15th century by the Venetians to…

The SBU reports that Magamedrasulov assisted his father, a Russian citizen, in the illicit trade of industrial hemp with Russia. They are also investigating Magamedrasulov’s potential interactions with Russian spies and whether he provided them with confidential information on upcoming corruption probes. The SBU alleged that Magamedrasulov had close ties with Fedir Khrystenko, a pro-Russian…

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Beestig’s first edition at Ghent’s Beestenmarkt, hosted by Hip Hop Hooray, ends successfully with vibrant DJ sets and live music drawing strong crowds. Mathieu Brouillet, the organizer, estimates that about 10,000 people came to the square.  “We’re hoping for another edition next year,” he said. ‘Beestig’ was only authorized by…

Beijing – On Monday, China affirmed that European Union leaders will convene in the country for a summit scheduled for Thursday. The announcement was made by the EU on Friday, revealing that the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will participate in the trip.…