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The North American XB-70 Valkyrie is one of the most recognizable aircraft for those in the know regarding vintage aircraft and military history. Pioneered by North American Aviation for the U.S. Air Force in the 1950/60s, this awesome aircraft was constructed to operate as a high-speed, high-altitude bomber with speed inaccessibilities of more than Mach…

This week’s strike was initiated by France’s second-largest air traffic controllers’ union, UNSA-ICNA, and joined by the USAC-CGT, the third-largest union. According to AFP, about 270 out of 1,400 controllers participated in Thursday’s strike. The airlines criticized France for not protecting planes flying over the country during these actions, causing disruptions across Europe. “It is…

Berlin/Brussels – Czech Eurocommissioner Jozef Síkela has expressed opposition to the climate plans proposed by European Commission chairwoman Ursula von der Leyen in a letter addressed to her. This was reported by Der Spiegel, which has obtained the letter. The Commission has recommended a binding climate target of a 90 percent reduction in carbon dioxide…

Denderbelle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Fire Zone East in East Flanders used the Cobra system for the first time to quickly and safely extinguish a hybrid car fire in Denderbelle, said commander Wouter Van den Brock. As VRT News reported, for the first time in East Flanders, the fire brigade zone East has deployed the…

As trade tensions with the U.S. intensify, the EU is increasingly focused on competitiveness, leading to potential easing of planned pharmaceutical regulations. This shift could result in final legislation that is more favorable to the industry than initially expected.

Brussels – The European Parliament will discuss an updated report by MEP Thomas Waitz on North Macedonia at the upcoming plenary session in Strasbourg next week. A total of 28 amendments have been submitted, including proposals to remove references to “Macedonian identity and language” from the report. According to MIA’s correspondent in Brussels, Amendment 20,…

Linter (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Linter laid the first stone for a new sports zone, its first major investment since 1970. Mayor Marc Winants leads the project, which includes fields, a hall, and the benefits club KSV Drieslinter. As VRT News reported, Today, July 4, 2025, in Linter, the first stone for a long-planned sports…

BRUSSELS – The European Union achieved a current account surplus of 114 billion euros in the first quarter of this year, equating to 2.5 percent of its GDP, as reported by Eurostat today. This represents an increase from the 88.9 billion euros recorded in the last quarter of 2024, although it is lower than the…

According to the senatorial inquiry commission, streamlining these thousand public organizations would generate, at best, half a billion euros, far from the substantial savings suggested by some parliamentarians or even ministers.

Dilbeek (Eurotoday) – Extreme heat caused many fires in Flemish Brabant West. Fire crews tackled dozens, including major ones in Dilbeek and Halle, using drones, water tankers, and help from locals. Wouter and Jean-Philippe Jeanfils led efforts. As VRT News reported, the fire department in the Flemish Brabant West zone has had a busy few days because…