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Ninove (Eurotoday) – Ninove has launched a new initiative called “Loket aan huis” (“Desk at Home”) to support residents with limited mobility by providing at-home ID card services. The program’s first user, Yolande Doomst, praised the service for its convenience. City council member Guy D’haeseleer expressed his support for expanding the initiative. Previously, if someone…

The Global Fund Reports Major Progress Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria — But Warns of Serious Setbacks Amid Funding Cuts The Global Fund has announced a significant milestone: over the past 20 years, its initiatives have helped reduce the combined death rate from AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria by 61 percent, ultimately saving 65 million…

On Thursday, the Vice-President of the European Commission, Teresa Ribera, commented on the impending U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles, indicating that the European Commission will respond appropriately after assessing the situation. She emphasized the importance of prioritizing European interests. Earlier, on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported…

Belgium – The popular quiz show ‘Blokken’ has seen the end of Jan De Troij’s (26) historic streak, concluding his run at an impressive 15 episodes. In the final round, the contestant from Overijse was unable to solve the eight-letter word connected to the clue “road surface.” Jan De Troij’s remarkable journey on the Flemish…

Tensions Emerge in Assisted Dying Bill Debate Amid Online Backlash While many members of the parliamentary committee debating assisted dying legislation have described the discussions as largely civil and constructive, underlying tensions have become increasingly evident—particularly on social media. Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney, who opposes the bill, expressed concern over the nature of public…

Trade Commissioner Marosz Szefcovic’s recent visit to the United States did not result in the anticipated agreement, according to KE spokesperson Olof Gill, who spoke on Thursday. However, he noted that the trip did help to strengthen ties with the new US administration. During his stay, Szefcovic aimed to persuade members of the administration about…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – On March 26, 2025, an incident disrupted metro service on Brussels lines 2 and 6 when two train carriages detached near the Simonis-Elisabeth station. The operator NMBS/MIVB acted swiftly, stopping the train to prevent injuries. Spokesperson Vermeersch confirmed that an investigation is underway. The event occurred during the evening rush hour as…