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Kyiv (Eurotoday) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused the Russian army of violating a purported Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin, alleging that Moscow continued its overnight military operations against Ukrainian positions. Are Putin’s ceasefire declarations merely propaganda? Was Russia’s Easter truce a genuine peace effort? “Overall, by Easter morning, we can observe…

LUXEMBOURG (ANP) – Following a meeting with EU foreign ministers, Kallas stated, “While Israel has the right to defend itself, its current actions exceed the bounds of proportional self-defense.” Kallas emphasized that the humanitarian aid provided to Gaza and the Palestinian people must remain free of political influence, ensuring that assistance reaches those who need…

During a recent interview with Corriere della Sera, Valentina Maiolini-Rothbacher, the interpreter who translated for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during her meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump, opened up about what she described as an unprecedented experience in her career. “A situation like this has never happened to me before,” she said. “I…

Sint-Niklaas – A 29-year-old job seeker sparked disturbances at six temporary employment agencies in Sint-Niklaas on Friday afternoon after aggressively demanding work. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, attempted to secure immediate employment through disruptive behavior that included loud shouting, knocking on windows, and spitting. The incidents occurred at recruitment offices located on…

Brussels – In January 2025, there were 66,800 asylum applications submitted in the EU, a 25% decrease from January 2024, which saw 87,890 applications. However, this figure reflects an 8% increase compared to December 2024, when 62,075 applications were recorded, according to data released by Eurostat on Tuesday. Notably, Venezuelans have now overtaken Syrians as…

During recent discussions in Rome, Cardinal Pietro Parolin likely raised concerns about the Trump administration’s cuts to USAID, a decision perceived within Vatican circles as damaging to the Church’s global charitable efforts. Sources familiar with Vatican perspectives suggest Parolin also restated Pope Francis’s well-known opposition to the administration’s restrictive migration policies. Throughout his papacy, the…

Roeselare Opens ‘Het Venster’ Garden Venue for Outdoor Civil Weddings Roeselare, Belgium – Residents of Roeselare now have the option to celebrate their civil weddings outdoors, thanks to the city’s newly inaugurated garden venue. This unique setting, known as “Het Venster,” is a steel structure shaped like a house, nestled in the landscaped inner courtyard…

LUXEMBOURG (ANP) – Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has made it clear that the Netherlands is not in favor of speeding up Ukraine’s EU accession process, a stance that sets it apart from other nations. Veldkamp acknowledged Ukraine’s efforts to gain EU membership, stating, “They are making tremendous efforts, but the Netherlands maintains a strict…