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Tienen (Eurotoday) – Elia is set to modernize Tienen’s aging 70kV electricity grid, upgrading it to a more robust 150kV system by 2029 to accommodate growing power demand. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, according to Elia spokesperson Sarah Martens. Elia, Belgium’s national electricity transmission system operator, is taking significant steps to upgrade the…

Title: Ciao, Donald: Can Meloni Change Trump’s Mind on Tariffs? As global eyes shift toward the possibility of Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2024, attention in Europe is focusing on one unlikely figure to bridge transatlantic divides: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. In this episode of the Berlin Playbook Podcast, we explore…

Prague – The environmental situation in the Czech Republic is showing improvement compared to other EU nations. In the recent assessment, the Czech Republic has moved up from 22nd place in 2023 and 2024 to 19th in the current year. This information comes from the Prosperity and Financial Health Index, which was shared with ČTK…

Londerzeel (Eurotoday) – The municipality of Londerzeel is cracking down on illegal waste dumping with strict penalties that include fines of up to €500, cleanup costs ranging from €750 to €2,000, and the deployment of hidden surveillance cameras. Mayor Nadia Sminate is strongly backing the initiative, with six individuals already caught in recent weeks. Authorities…

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the article: — Ukraine has every legal right to defend itself and uphold its territorial integrity, emphasized Ukrainian official Oleksandr Tykhyi. “This is not just a list of demands — it’s Ukraine’s right under international law,” he said. “Russia, as the aggressor, has no authority to impose terms on…

BRUSSELS – On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled its inaugural list of safe countries of origin, which aims to make it more challenging for citizens from these nations to secure asylum in the EU while facilitating their return. This initial list includes Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia. The Commission’s objective is to…

Ronse (Eurotoday) – A group of 11 artists, including Sander Buyck, are breathing new life into the historic Heynsdaele sanatorium in Ronse by transforming it into a vibrant cultural center with artist studios, exhibitions, and residencies. The official opening is scheduled for September 2025. The collective, which has formed a non-profit organization named Het Sanatorium,…

Paris – The France-Chemistry association, which represents 4,000 companies in the chemical sector, warns that it could face the loss of 47 facilities in France and between 200 to 350 across the European Union. Increasing trade tensions could exacerbate the likelihood of dumping, where companies lower prices or even sell at a loss to seek…