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Eurotoday – At Toverland amusement park near Bruges, Pierrick and 23 fellow thrill-seekers are riding the Troy wooden roller coaster—reaching speeds of up to 90 km/h—for 24 hours straight. Their mission: to raise funds for Stichting Jade, a foundation supporting families affected by childhood cancer. As reported by VRT News, Troy is the largest wooden…

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Russia, where he is expected to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. According to the state-run Anatolian News Agency, Fidan will emphasize Turkey’s commitment to promoting “a fair and lasting peace” in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. During his…

Moscow (Eurotoday) – On Saturday, Moscow and Kyiv each exchanged 307 captured service members in what marked the second day of a significant prisoner swap. Upon completion, the ongoing exchange is expected to become the largest of its kind since fighting began between the two nations three years ago. How many prisoners were released by…

Earlier this week, Politico reported that Belgian authorities have requested the lifting of immunity for five Members of the European Parliament. Some parliamentarians disclosed this information themselves, while other names were leaked from various sources. Although the Belgian judiciary did not comment, it was anticipated that President Metsola would announce the names during the plenary…

Some European countries have recently criticized the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), arguing that it sometimes imposes excessive restrictions on national governments, particularly when it comes to expelling individuals from their territories. These countries are calling for a “new and open-minded conversation” regarding how the court interprets and applies its authority. In response, Alain…

Antwerp (Eurotoday) – The historic Stuivenberg hospital buildings in Antwerp are experiencing a revival. Currently 40% occupied, the former medical site has been transformed into a vibrant community space. The area now hosts the Freinetschool Keerpunt (with 36 students), artist studios, shops, social initiatives, and more — all coordinated by Entrakt and supported by Alderman…

Stockholm – Following the recent tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, has assured that Europe will respond decisively. “Europe will not yield,” Dousa stated in a written statement to TT. “We seek to increase trade with the USA, not decrease it. However, if the USA opts against…

At the heart of Poland’s upcoming presidential runoff is more than just who will occupy the country’s top office — it’s also a pivotal moment for Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The election outcome could determine whether Tusk, whose Civic Coalition party backs frontrunner Rafał Trzaskowski, can finally push forward his legislative agenda after nearly two…

Diepenbeek – Depot Margot in Limburg has officially joined forces with vzw Voedselbank Limburg to respond to a sharp rise in poverty—an increase of 35% over the last five years. According to Dirk Vandencruys of Depot Margot, collaboration is key to ensuring that food, assistance, and dignity continue to reach those in need. As reported…

On Tuesday, Sefcovic introduced a proposal to the European Parliament aimed at addressing the influx of low-cost packages entering the EU. He suggested that online platforms should pay a fee of 2 euros for each package valued under 150 euros, primarily those imported from China, which currently evade customs duties. Clarinval noted, “The import tariffs…