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  • Delays on E40 Due to Roadwork Between Leuven and Brussels

    Delays on E40 Due to Roadwork Between Leuven and Brussels

    Brussels (Eurotoday) – From April 30 to May 4, 2025, the Roads and Traffic Agency will carry out roadworks on the E40 motorway between Leuven and Brussels, specifically between Sterrebeek and Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, leading to anticipated traffic delays. Travellers, particularly those heading to Brussels Airport, are advised to consider alternative routes. Beginning on Wednesday, April 30,…

  • EU Parliamentarians Visit to Advocate for Imprisoned Swedish Journalist in Turkey

    EU Parliamentarians Visit to Advocate for Imprisoned Swedish Journalist in Turkey

    Ankara – Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been detained in Turkey and faces charges, including insulting the president. His arrest occurred at Istanbul Airport as he arrived to cover large-scale protests taking place in the country at the end of March. In advance of the trial scheduled for Wednesday, a notable delegation from Sweden has…

  • Ex-Aide to German Far-Right Lawmaker Accused of Spying for China

    Ex-Aide to German Far-Right Lawmaker Accused of Spying for China

    Maximilian Krah, recently elected to Germany’s incoming parliament, has denied any knowledge of espionage activities carried out by his former aide. Speaking to POLITICO, Krah stated, “I was obviously deceived,” and admitted he should exercise greater caution when hiring staff in the future. A spokesperson for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party told POLITICO…

  • Ukraine: Ceasefire Marks Crucial First Step Toward Lasting Peace
  • Microsoft President Backs EU Regulations Despite Rising U.S. Opposition

    Microsoft President Backs EU Regulations Despite Rising U.S. Opposition

    Brussels – Microsoft is embracing European regulations, including the bloc’s efforts to curb the dominance of Big Tech, according to company President Brad Smith. This supportive stance stands in contrast to recent criticism from the White House over EU-imposed sanctions. How is Microsoft responding to EU tech regulations?How is Microsoft addressing EU competition concerns? Last…

  • Manfred Weber of Germany Re-elected as President of the EPP

    Manfred Weber of Germany Re-elected as President of the EPP

    Valencia ** On Tuesday, Manfred Weber, the president of the European People’s Party (EPP), confirmed his reelection for a three-year term after receiving unanimous backing at the party’s congress in Valencia, Spain. He cautioned his colleagues in light of the upcoming European elections, stating that “populists are gaining strength because too many democrats are weak.”…

  • New Taskforce Launched to Probe Recruitment of Youth for Paid Acts of Violence
  • Der Stratege im Hintergrund: Wer ist Wolfram Weimer?

    Der Stratege im Hintergrund: Wer ist Wolfram Weimer?

    Hier ist die überarbeitete Version des Artikels in einem flüssigeren und informativen Stil: — Titelbild: © POLITICO / Berlin Playbook – Der Podcast Wolfram Weimer als designierter Kulturstaatsminister sorgt für Gesprächsstoff: Kritik an seinen politischen Positionen ist das eine – doch aus Sicht von CDU-Chef Friedrich Merz wirkt insbesondere die frühe Nähe zwischen beiden, lange…

  • Restored Ghent Barge Sails from Zelzate to Ghent Tomorrow

    Restored Ghent Barge Sails from Zelzate to Ghent Tomorrow

    Ghent (Eurotoday) – The restoration of the Ghent Barge has been completed, and tomorrow, the historic ship will begin its journey back from Zelzate to Ghent. Designed in the opulent style of the 18th century, the vessel features golden embellishments and a striking female figurehead. Work on the Ghent Barge, a replica of an 18th-century…

  • Opposition SaS: Fico Prioritizes Personal Interests Over State Concerns, Eroding EU Unity with Orbán

    Opposition SaS: Fico Prioritizes Personal Interests Over State Concerns, Eroding EU Unity with Orbán

    Bratislava – National Council member Juraj Krúpa (SaS) has accused Prime Minister Robert Fico of undermining the cohesion of the European Union by aligning with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and labeling the West and Brussels as “bad.” According to Krúpa, Fico prioritizes personal alliances over national interests, as reported by TASR. During a press…