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Kortrijk (Eurotoday) – A 28-year-old Eloïs Rousseau will join Kortrijk’s municipal council on March 17, 2025, replacing Joost Bonte. A third-generation politician, she follows Maria Desmet (1932-1965) and Cécile Delrue (1971-1989). She prioritizes mental health, women’s safety, and social policies. Eloïs Rousseau will join the Kortrijk municipal council. She will take oath on March 17,…

Italy has been struggling with its persistent issue of femicide—the killing of women—following the high-profile murder of 22-year-old university student Giulia Cecchettin. Cecchettin was killed in November 2023 by her ex-boyfriend, Filippo Turetta, sparking nationwide protests demanding action against gender-based violence. Her funeral was attended by more than 8,000 people, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.…

View the article in the original language This article has been translated using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The news agency is not accountable for the translated content. The original was published by AFP, ANSA, APA, BTA, dpa, EFE, FENA, MIA, PAP, and STA. For women, daily life often involves coping with gender discrimination and pay disparities,…

The European Union’s top representatives debriefed its partner countries Canada, the UK, Türkiye, Norway, and Iceland on the outcomes of its emergency summit on defense and Ukraine aid through a video conference on Friday. Key leaders in attendance included Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Norwegian…

Poland remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining strong ties with the United States and NATO, emphasizing their crucial role in national security. “Poland is not changing its opinion on the need, the absolutely fundamental need to maintain the closest possible ties with the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This is in…

Belgium originally intended to allocate 2 percent of its GDP to defense by 2029, in line with NATO commitments. However, Prime Minister De Wever has called for a faster timeline, suggesting that this target should be met as soon as June of this year. “2029 is far too late. We find ourselves in a world…

Merksem (Eurotoday) – A fire broke out at dawn in an apartment building on Bredabaan in Merksem. Firefighters swiftly evacuated multiple residents, including one person who had to be rescued from the roof using a ladder truck. Several individuals were transported to the hospital for medical care, while the fire department is currently ventilating the…