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Kortrijk – The Provincial Council has officially greenlit the route for the F7 cycle highway, which will connect Kortrijk and Waregem through Harelbeke in an effort to promote sustainable mobility in the region. Running alongside the existing railway line, the new cycle highway will also serve the three local stations, improving access and encouraging cycling…

The European Commission is preparing to launch a new investment fund aimed at addressing a significant financing gap faced by European companies as they attempt to scale high-risk, capital-intensive technologies requiring over €100 million in investment. According to a draft of the proposal, this shortfall in scale-up funding creates serious challenges for the EU, including…

BRUSSELS (ANP) – Minister Veldkamp made this declaration following the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, stating, “This is a crucial and strong message.” Seventeen EU member states backed Veldkamp’s call for action, while nine were opposed. The countries that voted against the investigation include Germany, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Croatia, and…

Beersel – The municipality of Beersel has launched a new contest giving residents the chance to win a fully-sponsored neighbourhood party, part of its initiative to strengthen community bonds and enhance local engagement. In honor of European Neighbours Day, Beersel is encouraging its citizens to build stronger ties with those living around them through a…

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group has strongly denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and most of its members firmly support providing military aid to Kyiv. For several months, ECR leadership has been deliberating whether to expel MEP Jacques-Yves Kartheiser over his pro-Russian views. “If he travels [to Moscow], I will formally…

Paris – French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Laurent Saint-Martin, expressed on X on Friday that “the renewed threat of increased tariffs from D. Trump is counterproductive during the ongoing negotiations between the European Union and the United States. We are committed to de-escalation, but we are prepared to take action if necessary.” On Friday,…

Sint-Niklaas (Eurotoday) – The playground at Westerplein in Sint-Niklaas, previously contaminated with asbestos, has officially reopened following an extensive cleanup to ensure the safety of local children. Local residents had repeatedly found asbestos debris scattered around the playground, prompting the city to intervene and initiate a thorough remediation process. The hazardous debris was first noticed…

More than 7,000 international students are facing uncertainty following a new U.S. immigration policy that could jeopardize their ability to remain in the country, including Belgian Princess Elisabeth, heir to the throne. According to a lawsuit filed by Harvard University, the policy could impact approximately one-quarter of its student body and have a “devastating effect…

Brussels – A delegation from the European Parliament (EP) Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT) is set to arrive in Slovakia on Monday for a three-day assessment of how European Union (EU) funds are being utilized, as well as national measures in place to safeguard taxpayer money. This information was shared by the EP press office…

Turnhout – At AZ Turnhout Hospital, oncology nurses went above and beyond to make a cancer patient’s dream come true by organizing a heartfelt wedding celebration right from her hospital room. The team coordinated everything from dress fittings to emotional send-offs, turning a day overshadowed by illness into one filled with love and joy. “It…