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Over 100 Beavers Cause Flooding in Flemish Brabant, Dehaene Responds
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – There are over 100 beavers in Flemish Brabant. Their dams cause flooding, requiring costly maintenance. Official Tom Dehaene wants rule changes, but expert Kristin Swinnen says no changes are expected soon. The number of beavers in Flemish Brabant is growing. According to officials, there are currently more than 100 beavers.…
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EU and UN Strengthen Collaboration on Essential Reforms in Albania
The annual meeting held at “Europe House” in Tirana focused on enhancing the partnership and cooperation between the European Union and the United Nations regarding significant reforms in Albania. Key participants included Silvio Gonzato, the EU Ambassador to Tirana, Fiona McCluney, the UN Resident Coordinator in Albania, along with other officials from both organizations. The…
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Qatargate: Belgian Prosecutor Seeks to Lift Immunity of Two More MEPs
Qatargate Scandal Expands as Belgian Authorities Seek to Investigate Two More MEPs The Qatargate scandal first emerged in late 2022, when a series of high-profile arrests exposed allegations of foreign interference and corruption within the European Parliament. Former Socialist MEP Pier Antonio Panzeri, Parliamentary Assistant Francesco Giorgi, and Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili were among…
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King Charles Commended for His “Steadfast Support” of Ukraine
A former senior MEP has praised the King of England’s “unwavering determination to confirm the support for Ukraine.” Danuta Hubner was speaking after King Charles met Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Sandringham at the weekend. The meeting was seen as a sign of continuing support for Ukraine amid its ongoing bitter war with Russia. Speaking…
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Szijjarto: An American-Russian Agreement is Key to Achieving Peace in Ukraine
Budapest – At a joint press conference in Budapest, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó reiterated Hungary’s commitment to supporting North Macedonia’s EU aspirations alongside Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Timcho Mutsunski. He highlighted both countries’ dedication to peace in Ukraine, underscoring their backing for the US Resolution at the UN. “We stand firmly…
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JD Vance Criticizes Starmer and Macron’s Ukraine Peacekeeping Plan
Vance Dismisses Concerns Over U.S.-Ukraine Deal, Faces Backlash from U.K. Officials U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has brushed off concerns about his stance on Ukraine, following his recent clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. During an interview with Fox News, Vance rejected suggestions that U.S. policy toward Ukraine was weakening. Instead,…
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Genk’s Former Rijkswacht Barracks to Accommodate 40 Prisoners by 2026
Genk (Eurotoday) – The Genk detention centre, scheduled to open in 2026, will hold inmates who need less than 3 years of detention service or electronic surveillance with ankle bracelet monitoring. The detention facility will occupy space in the former Rijkswacht barracks, which stand in Vennestraat Winterslag. The Belgian detention centre at Genk is scheduled…
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Automobile Sector: von der Leyen Reveals ‘Flexibility’ to Bypass CO2 Penalties in 2025
Brussels – On Monday, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, unveiled a flexibility mechanism aimed at helping car manufacturers who struggle to meet CO2 emissions reduction targets avoid fines in 2025. Rather than evaluating emissions on a yearly basis, this new approach will assess them over a three-year period, spanning from…