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Sint-Truiden (Eurotoday) – The Blossom Bar in Velm has opened its doors for the 11th time this season, marking the arrival of spring with a celebration of Haspengouw’s agricultural traditions. Featuring artwork by renowned artist Koen Vanmechelen, the event emphasizes the enduring importance of farming in the region. Flemish Agriculture Minister Jo Brouns praised this…

At the annual Airlines for Europe (A4E) Aviation Summit in Brussels, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, unveiled the EU’s strategy aimed at fostering a robust, competitive, and sustainable air transport sector.  Mr. Tzitzikostas addressed the ninth edition of the Aviation Summit, highlighting its significance as Europe navigates a rapidly changing global environment,…

Marine Le Pen and 23 others were found guilty on Monday of misusing European Parliament funds, receiving a combination of fines, suspended prison sentences, and political bans. In an unusual yet legally permissible decision, the three-judge panel enforced Le Pen’s ban immediately, regardless of any potential appeal. Despite the verdict, Le Pen maintained that she…

Brussels – Police officers from the Brussels Midi security zone, which covers Anderlecht, Saint-Gilles, and Forest, are voicing strong opposition to a recently implemented security policy. They argue that the disbandment of neighborhood patrol brigades has contributed to a spike in gun violence across the area. Officers in the Brussels Midi police zone blame the…

Brussels – The Czech Minister for Regional Development, Petr Kulhánek, emphasized the need for a robust continuation of cohesion policy in the upcoming programming period beginning in 2028, including provisions for defense funding. This statement followed a meeting today in Brussels where the minister also engaged with Commissioners Dan Jørgensen, who oversees energy and housing,…

“We all share one thing — we’re her fans,” one of Marine Le Pen’s closest allies recently remarked. Jordan Bardella is widely seen as the frontrunner to succeed Le Pen as the far-right presidential candidate. However, questions remain about whether he can truly fill her shoes and unite a party long centered around the Le…

Brussels – Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are collaborating to tackle the issue of hazardous products available through global online retailers. The environment ministers from these three nations are advocating for the European Union to adopt a more stringent approach towards major retailers such as Temu and Shein. They are specifically calling for an investigation into…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The number of NEET youth—young people Not in Employment, Education, or Training—in Brussels has climbed back up to 35,000, or 13.1%, in 2024. In response, the Brussels employment agency Actiris is ramping up its collaborative efforts with organizations like Artwork and Backstage.Network, investing €1.6 million annually to support these youths. Their goal…