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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…

Bank of England Chief Warns of Risks to UK Economy The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has raised concerns over potential risks to the UK economy, emphasizing the significant global consequences that could arise. “We can’t ignore it anymore, given the risks to the UK economy and growth,” Bailey stated. “While the…

Bratislava – For a fair resolution to the ongoing conflict and the security of Slovakia, strong and quality partnerships with our closest allies—such as the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, France, and Great Britain—are essential. However, the government under Robert Fico (Smer-SD) is failing to foster these relationships. This statement was made by Michal Šimečka, the…

A report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) raises concerns about ongoing pollution in EU maritime waters caused by ships and vessels. While EU legislation has strengthened over the years and is in some cases stricter than international regulations, the implementation by the 22 coastal EU member states remains inadequate. Actions to prevent, monitor,…

A week after the announcement, the government remains unable to clarify how the budget cut will affect international climate finance—a critical component of the U.K.’s green diplomacy. This funding supports developing nations in transitioning to cleaner energy and adapting to climate change’s effects. “It’s too early to say,” Energy Minister Philip Hunt admitted in the…

Ljubljana – In 2024, Slovenia experienced a slight rise in the number of counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation, alongside a decrease in counterfeit coins. According to the Bank of Slovenia, despite this uptick, counterfeit cash remains a minor issue, and the chances of receiving fake currency are quite low. Last year, authorities removed 1,181…

Cairo (Eurotoday) – Leaders from Arab nations have approved an ambitious Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza, valued at $53 billion, aiming to rebuild the territory while preventing the displacement of Palestinian residents. This initiative stands in contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Middle East Riviera” proposal. Trump’s plan, which involves relocating Palestinians as part of…

Milliardenkredite, NATO-Debatten und politische Analysen – Milliardenkredite für Verteidigung und Investitionen: In ihren ersten Verhandlungen einigen sich CDU und SPD vor allem über finanzielle Fragen. Zusätzlich soll eine Reform der Schuldenbremse angestoßen werden. Ob und wie CDU-Chef Friedrich Merz, SPD-Generalsekretär Lars Klingbeil und ihre Parteien ihre Pläne umsetzen können, analysiert Gordon Repinski. – 200-Sekunden-Interviews: –…