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Sint-Truiden (Eurotoday) – The “Elf Latsjanen” lamppost in Sint-Truiden, a 1982 carnival symbol with 11 lights, was damaged during carnival. Two lamps broke due to a collision. Gert Stas prioritizes repairs and warns trucks near Groenmarkt. The “Elf Latsjanen,” a special lamppost in Sint-Truiden, was damaged during the carnival. The lamppost is very important to…

Sarajevo (Fena) – The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina has made significant progress in its European integration efforts by approving a proposal for the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC), which is essential for judicial oversight. This legislation is part of the reform commitments that Bosnia and Herzegovina must meet…

The Dutch government has initiated an independent investigation into allegations of human rights violations linked to the French energy company TotalEnergies’ operations in Mozambique. The investigation will examine the role of various security actors in the region and their connections with TotalEnergies. A POLITICO report revealed that a Mozambican military unit allegedly detained between 180…

Gistel (Eurotoday) – Under the leadership of Mayor Gauthier Defreyne, Gistel successfully lowered store vacancy rates from 7.4% to 4.5%, significantly below the Flanders average of 10.8%. This achievement was made possible through updated record-keeping, the removal of business taxes, the organization of events, and active promotion of local shopping. The town of Gistel, located…

On Tuesday, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, unveiled a proposal for a new fund that could potentially mobilize close to 800 billion euros for defense investments across the European Union, which includes military assistance for Ukraine. “We are in a period of rearmament, and Europe is prepared to significantly boost…

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European leaders to take responsibility for securing peace for future generations, warning that the current generation may no longer enjoy its benefits. Speaking ahead of a high-stakes summit in Brussels on Thursday, Macron emphasized the need for the European Union’s 27 leaders to ramp up defense spending and…

The European Union remains committed to supporting the judicial reform in Albania, highlighting that this initiative, along with the vetting process for judges and prosecutors, aims to rebuild public confidence in the judiciary and its institutions. At a recent roundtable event discussing the impacts of the vetting system established through the 2016 justice reform, Silvio…

Hasselt (Eurotoday) – Hasselt is using AI to improve traffic at Kempische Steenweg, with results expected by June 2025. Issues with Slachthuiskaai traffic lights are causing congestion. Alderman Kevin Schouterden is overseeing the project. The city of Hasselt is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze existing data on the Kempische Steenweg intersection with Vildersstraat and…