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Alsemberg (Eurotoday) – The municipality of Beersel has imposed stricter regulations on Cult Café in Alsemberg, sparking public outcry and backlash from patrons and residents. Under the new rules, the café’s terrace must be cleared by 22:00, and no more than 40 individuals are permitted to use it. These measures were implemented following a complaint…

BRUSSELS – On Tuesday, the European Parliament’s Budget Committee and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs called for a one-and-a-half-year extension for the implementation of mature projects financed by recovery and resilience funds. Under the current regulations of the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (RRF), the deadline for fund disbursement is set for December 31,…

In recent days, France has made a concerted effort to reinforce its secular principles. Earlier this week, France’s Minister for Europe, Benjamin Haddad, urged the European Union to implement stricter controls over how it distributes grants. His comments followed reports that EU funds were allegedly used to support initiatives that run counter to France’s long-standing…

Sint-Margriete (Eurotoday) – In an inspiring effort to combat food waste, 6,000 kilos of misshapen carrots grown by farmers in Sint-Margriete have been saved from being discarded after being rejected by supermarkets. The food rescue initiative was led by the collective known as Waste Warriors, successfully turning what could have been food loss into a…

Brussels – On Tuesday, EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas announced that the European Union will allocate 5.5 million euros (approximately 137 million crowns) to The European Endowment for Democracy (EED). This funding will be directed towards supporting Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), which is headquartered in Prague. The Czech Republic played a significant role…

A diplomatic incident occurred involving the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and an international delegation visiting the West Bank city of Jenin. According to the Palestinian Authority, delegates from the European Union, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Russia, China, and other countries were present during the event, which reportedly involved live gunfire. “The IDF regrets…

Eeklo (Eurotoday) – Severine Vermeire from Eeklo, now the first female rector of KU Leuven, studied at College ten Doorn, became a doctor and professor, and currently leads the university’s research and educational efforts. As reported by VRT News on May 20, 2025, Severine Vermeire, originally from Eeklo in East Flanders, Belgium, has made history…

Ljubljana/Brussels – Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob emphasized the urgent need for the European External Action Service and the European Commission to assess and propose actions regarding Israel’s clear violations of the association agreement. Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon noted that the significant support from a majority of EU countries for the revision of this agreement…

European Commission Unveils New Proposal to Support Small Mid-Cap Companies The European Commission is set to unveil its latest business simplification initiative, the fourth “omnibus” proposal, aimed at supporting small mid-cap companies throughout the EU. According to European Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné, this new category represents over 38,000 companies across Europe, many of which are not…

Grimbergen (Eurotoday) – Voodoo Village, a popular dance music festival set to celebrate its 10th anniversary from September 12 to 14, 2025, in Grimbergen, is facing calls to relocate despite its environmental efforts. The festival, held annually since 2017 in the scenic woods near Gravenkasteel in Humbeek, has expanded its program for the upcoming edition…