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Bratislava – A proposal to cull 350 bears in Slovakia has raised serious concerns about the future stability and viability of the bear population. This warning is articulated in a letter from 27 experts across nine European countries, directed at Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba (a nominee of the SNS). The environmental organization Aevis shared this…

A Difficult Night for the Tories Leaves Badenoch’s Strategy in Question The Conservative Party faced a punishing set of local election results, with only a handful of silver linings. Notably, they managed to win the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoral race against Labour—one of the few bright spots in an otherwise grim picture. Even Party Leader…

Antwerp (Eurotoday) – Antwerp police rescued a dog left inside a hot car at Mastplein, issuing two fines to the pet’s owner. Authorities continue to warn against leaving animals in vehicles, even with windows slightly open, due to the dangerous heat buildup. According to VRT News, the Antwerp police are actively working to prevent such…

Prague/Brussels – Czechia plans to request the European Commission and the Council of the European Union to ease budgetary regulations in light of rising defense expenditures. The Ministry of Finance confirmed this intention in response to a query from ČTK today. The government has already informed the European Commission about its decision to activate the…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – Antique shop Costermans on Grote Zavel in Brussels, owned by Arnaud Jaspar-Costermans, is branching out with the launch of Café Costermans. The café, run by Valérie Jaspar-Costermans, offers a variety of fresh meals and locally-sourced beverages. As reported by VRT News, Café Costermans is a new addition to the family business, which…

Following a deadly attack in Pahalgam that reportedly targeted members of the Hindu community, India has taken a series of retaliatory measures against neighboring Pakistan. New Delhi has accused Islamabad of backing the gunmen involved in the assault. In response, India has expelled Pakistani diplomats, suspended a key water-sharing agreement, and canceled visas for Pakistani…

The national escape clause, a component of the ‘ReArm Europe’ initiative aimed at enhancing the EU’s defense capabilities, allows member states to exclude defense expenditures from their budget deficit calculations. This clause is intended to be activated for a four-year period, permitting a maximum of 1.5 percent of gross domestic product each year. The European…

Mechelen (Eurotoday) – A man from Bruges, found in possession of illegal drugs worth 3,900 euros, received a 12-month suspended prison sentence, an 8,000-euro fine, and was placed under probation after a botched drug deal in Mechelen. According to VRT News, the individual from Bruges was caught with significant quantities of drugs in Mechelen. Authorities…

TikTok Given Six Months to Align With EU Privacy Rules or Halt Data Transfers TikTok has been granted a six-month window to adjust its data processing operations to comply with the European Union’s privacy laws. Should the company fail to meet these standards, it could be forced to cease data transfers to the EU altogether.…

Bratislava – Richard Raši, Chairman of the National Council of the Slovak Republic (Hlas-SD), firmly stated that no criticism of the European Union justifies risking the future of Slovakia or contemplating a departure from the Union. His remarks were made during the celebration of the 21st anniversary of Slovakia’s EU membership, highlighting the importance of…