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  • Belgium Investigates Canadian Woman’s Death at Tomorrowland

    Belgium Investigates Canadian Woman’s Death at Tomorrowland

    Brussels (Eurotoday) – Belgian authorities stated Saturday they have launched a probe into the death of a 35-year-old woman who tragically passed away after falling ill at the Tomorrowland festival on Friday evening. As reported, the actual circumstances of her demise remained unknown. According to initial information, despite resuscitation measures, the lady could not be…

  • Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Israel and Syria

    Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Israel and Syria

    “In light of the country’s delicate circumstances, to prevent Syrian bloodshed, preserve Syrian territorial unity, and ensure the safety of its people, the Syrian Arab Republic’s Presidency announces a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire,” read a statement shared on Telegram by the Syrian presidency on Saturday. Netanyahu commented on the situation, asserting in a recorded statement,…

  • Bulgaria Advocates for Doubling the European Budget for Research and Innovation

    Bulgaria Advocates for Doubling the European Budget for Research and Innovation

    SOFIA – During the Council of the European Union (EU) meeting on research competitiveness, Bulgaria voiced its support for increasing the European budget for research and innovation. Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev represented the nation, as reported by the Ministry of Education and Science (MES). EU member states showed willingness to enhance collaboration…

  • Diependaele Commits to Stricter Arms Checks Following Court Criticism

    Diependaele Commits to Stricter Arms Checks Following Court Criticism

    Brussels (Brussels Morning newspaper) – Flemish PM Diependaele plans stricter checks on military goods to Israel after a judge criticised the inspection service for missing a suspect container flagged by peace groups in Antwerp. As VRT News reported, Flemish Minister-President Matthias Diependaele (N-VA) plans stricter checks on military goods to Israel. He said the Flemish…

  • Meta Rejects AI Regulations from Brussels

    Meta Rejects AI Regulations from Brussels

    The code of practice, heavily lobbied by industry, was unveiled last week as the European Commission’s latest measure to mitigate risks from AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or X’s Grok. This initiative follows criticism of Grok for producing harmful content, such as comments praising Hitler. The EU’s code aims to encourage AI companies to adhere…

  • Focus on the MFF: Press Breakfast with the President of the European Committee of the Regions

    Focus on the MFF: Press Breakfast with the President of the European Committee of the Regions

    On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled its much-anticipated proposal for the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), outlining the EU’s long-term budget for the 2028-2034 period. The following day, the European Newsroom (enr) hosted the President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), Kata Tüttő, to discuss her views on the proposal and its implications…

  • Regional Body Criticizes EU’s New Budget Plans

    Regional Body Criticizes EU’s New Budget Plans

    The European Committee of the Regions, is critical of the EU’s new long term budget plans. Speaking after they were unveiled this week, its president Kata Tutto said:  “After months of unjustified secrecy, the European Commission has delivered a complicated and divisive proposal that puts at risk the role of regions and cities in the…

  • Spain to See 20% Reduction in EU Funds for CAP and Cohesion Beginning in 2027

    Spain to See 20% Reduction in EU Funds for CAP and Cohesion Beginning in 2027

    Brussels – According to the latest allocations data released by the European Commission, Spain is set to receive 20% less funding from the European Union for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and regional Cohesion funds for the period spanning 2028-2034. Starting in 2027, Spain’s total allocation will amount to €88.1 billion, with €79.9 billion designated…

  • UK Sanctions Russian Spies Tied to Mariupol Attacks

    UK Sanctions Russian Spies Tied to Mariupol Attacks

    Unit 26165 has been accused of disrupting foreign aid to Ukraine by targeting ports and transport hubs, according to the British government, while the French government attributed cyber attacks during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris to this unit. Unit 29155 is alleged to have deployed a wiper malware named “WhisperGate” on over…

  • Brussels NMBS Infrabel Launch 99-Year SubJonction Project

    Brussels NMBS Infrabel Launch 99-Year SubJonction Project

    Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels, Infrabel, and NMBS will turn the space under Brussels-Chapelle station into SubJonction, a cultural hub with a hall, restaurant, and outdoor area. Works may start in 2028. As VRT News reported, Brussels will change the space under the Brussels-Chapelle train station into a new cultural place. This area is…