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Zeebrugge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In a national first, two great black-backed gull chicks hatched in Zeebrugge’s Brittanniadok, marking a milestone for Belgium’s coastal birdlife. The Institute for Nature and Forest Research (INBO) reported this in Zeebrugge, Belgium. “A unique occurrence for our nature, because this impressive seabird normally only breeds in the far north”,…

Tsikhanovski’s arrest triggered widespread protests in Belarus, which did not lead to the removal of its authoritarian leader, Lukashenko. The opposition leader’s wife, Tsikhanouskaya, was forced into exile in Lithuania after Lukashenko claimed victory in the disputed 2020 elections. Russian media outlet RBC identified journalist Igor Karney and Minsk academic Natalia Dulina among the other…

Ankara (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Saturday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated that Israel’s attacks on Iran, which came just before a new round of nuclear talks with the US, were meant to undermine the negotiations. This, he said, demonstrated that Israel was not interested in resolving issues through diplomacy. From June 21-22, 2025, the…

Switzerland, Slovakia, and Bulgaria announced similar actions, while the U.K. is withdrawing embassy staff from Iran and offering flights out of Israel to citizens. This withdrawal occurs amid intense diplomacy as European officials seek to defuse the deadly conflict. Last week, Israel launched air strikes on Iran, targeting Tehran’s nuclear weapons program. This initiated a…

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Antwerp banned all filming in the Schipperskwartier red light district to protect sex workers. UTSOPI and Violett support it. Daan Bauwens and Els Traets highlight its importance. As VRT News reported, Antwerp has banned photos and videos in the Schipperskwartier, its red light district, to protect sex workers. The new…

Bratislava – The average gas storage level in the European Union is at 54%, while Slovakia’s level stands at 43%, as reported by Denisa Saková, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Slovakia (Hlas-SD). This statement was made on Friday in response to comments from the previous leadership at the Ministry of Economy,…

The EU-Israel Association Agreement outlines the close relationship between the EU and Israel, focusing on cooperation in key industries and trade. Although terminating the agreement would require unanimous consent from all 27 EU member states, four officials told POLITICO that interim steps, such as reducing trade ties, are under consideration and could be adopted by…

Heusden-Zolder (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – From 1 July, Heusden-Zolder will prohibit cyclists and moped riders from using or crossing playgrounds, aiming to improve safety for children and families. The recent annoyance is the justification given by the municipality. Noise pollution was generated by loud mopeds and young individuals riding fat bikes through the playgrounds at…

Bruges – King Felipe VI on Friday called for European unity and an enhanced “influence” of the bloc amid the instability and uncertainty of the international landscape. He emphasized the importance of defending the principles and values that uphold the international order and peace, advocating for “valuable contributions to collective security” and the strengthening of…

In contrast, business sentiment strongly indicates that the economy is “on the brink of a recession.” Putin highlighted statistics showing a gross domestic product growth of 1.5 percent in the first four months of the year. Analysts, however, attribute this solely to increasing output from the defense sector to support the war in Ukraine. Civilian…