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Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Nadine Bergmans has officially taken oath as the new chief of police for the Getevallei zone, covering Hoegaarden, Tienen, Linter, Zoutleeuw, and Landen. Head Commissioner Bergmans took over as police head when Chief Commissioner Stephan Gillis was forced to resign because of an inquiry into illegal activity.  According to the…

Frederiksen’s comments follow the White House’s confirmation earlier this week that the U.S. will cease sending air defense missiles and certain precision munitions to Ukraine, supporting a report by POLITICO. Denmark remains a staunch supporter of Ukraine, contributing nearly €10 billion in military and civilian aid since Russia’s large-scale invasion in February 2022. Frederiksen has…

Brussels (ANSA) – The EU is intensifying its efforts on military mobility, aimed at modernizing member states’ infrastructure to facilitate the transportation of troops and equipment as needed. During an extraordinary meeting of the Ten-T committee, which included member states and commissioners Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Transport) and Andrius Kubilius (Defense), discussions centered on “500 priority projects…

Reimagining the design of cities, communities and housing is essential to face the current challenges, a conference was told. It also heard that civil society organisations (CSOs) have a key role to play in steering this transformation. Sustainability and the right to housing must be at the heart of future strategies and the EU could…

Before his appointment as deputy commander in chief of the navy in March, Gudkov led the 155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade, which Kyiv officials and military bloggers accused of repeatedly committing war crimes in Ukraine, including executing and beheading prisoners of war. Gudkov is among the highest-ranking military officials killed by Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale…

Brussels – The revision of EU funds is advancing well and may be finalized ahead of the mid-June deadline set by the government. The European Commission (EC) is open to utilizing a portion of these funds for energy price compensation, with the final decision hinging on the structure of the aid mechanism. This was announced…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The euro zone’s leading services sector saw growth resume in June following a short contraction in May, although the growth remained modest due to weak demand despite improving business confidence, according to a survey released on Thursday. What is driving the modest recovery in services?Which countries led the euro zone…

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy provide an essential guide to British politics. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, having been seen crying during PMQs, was assured by the prime minister of her ongoing tenure. Will this assurance ease market concerns, and what implications does this have for the chancellor’s position? Sam and Anne analyze. Discussion…

Velenje – In Slovenia’s Šaleška Valley, home to the country’s sole operational coal mine, contracts were signed on Tuesday for the initial phase of a district heating transformation project, primarily funded by European resources. The plan aims to phase out coal as a heating source by 2033, transitioning to renewable energy alternatives. This transformation of…

Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Halle launches its new fountain square, offering residents a refreshing public space to cool down as summer heatwaves become increasingly common in urban areas. These days, Halle also includes a space where kids can stroll through water fountains. In recent days, the library’s installation was tested. The square’s unique form…