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Merchtem Tightens Living Wage Rules: Dutch Classes Now Required Merchtem (Eurotoday) – The municipality of Merchtem in Flemish Brabant has introduced stricter language requirements for residents seeking a living wage, as part of a push to promote integration and improve employment opportunities. According to Alderman Joris De Bosscher, individuals who refuse to attend Dutch language…

Ukrainian Intelligence Accuses Hungarian Agents of Espionage in Zakarpattia Region Ukrainian officials have accused Hungarian military intelligence of spying in the Zakarpattia region, alleging that agents were probing regional land and air defense vulnerabilities and assessing the political sentiments of the local population. According to Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) spokesman Artem Dehtiarenko, the investigation…

Members of the European Parliament have voted to change the legal status of the wolf under the European Habitats Directive, moving it from “strictly protected species” to “protected species.” The vote tally was 371 in favor, 162 against, and 37 abstentions. The amendment now awaits formal approval from member states, which will have 18 months…

Roeselare – The city of Roeselare is urging surrounding municipalities to contribute financially to its night shelter services for homeless people. With only 21 beds available, the facility is frequently stretched, as individuals from neighboring towns increasingly seek overnight refuge. Located in the Flemish province of West Flanders, Belgium, Roeselare is now considering stricter eligibility…

Here’s a rewritten version of the article based on the information provided: Title: Merz, Ukraine, and the U.S. — A Conversation with Wolfgang Ischinger In the latest episode of POLITICO’s Berlin Playbook podcast, host Gordon Repinski speaks with seasoned diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger about the intricate transatlantic dynamics involving Germany, the United States, and Ukraine. The…

Brussels – Guimardstraat in Brussels is undergoing a major redevelopment. The State Secretary for Urban Development, Ans Persoons, has confirmed that the planning permit is now in place. The project will bring more greenery to the area and reduce the number of parking spaces by half. With the planning permit officially granted, work on transforming…

“He’s like a dual passport holder — the perfect pontiff for today’s global Church,” said Miles Pattenden, a papal historian and lecturer at Oxford University. Prevost follows in the footsteps of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who grappled with mounting divisions within a Catholic Church increasingly fractured by geography and ideology. Traditionalists, who saw…

Sint-Niklaas (Eurotoday) – For the first time in over a year, the Grote Markt in the town of Sint-Niklaas will once again host an event. Since May of last year, the square has been undergoing a major redesign. While construction is still underway, the city has decided to open part of the square to accommodate…

On April 30, industry insiders began to suspect that a major deal was in the works when key officials — including Bryant Trick, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, and Graham Floater, Director for U.S. Trade at the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) — were noticeably absent from a scheduled meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina,…

Warsaw – A political consensus to establish a special tribunal aimed at holding Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine will be revealed on Friday in Lviv, located in western Ukraine. This announcement coincides with Russia’s commemoration of its victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Following an informal meeting of European foreign ministers in Warsaw,…