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Tienen (Eurotoday) – Mayor Jonathan Holslag of the Durf party reversed his decision on council seating, allowing members to sit by party after opposition. Bart Thomas of Tienen Anders criticized the backlash but suggested a trial for new ideas. Elias Cool of Vlaams Belang supported the return to the old plan due to communication issues…

Koper, Slovenia’s largest coastal city, is set to commence renovations on the historic Libertas salt warehouse in the upcoming weeks. In approximately 18 months, the 200-year-old structure will be transformed into a vibrant cultural center, featuring two halls with a total capacity of around 1,000 people. The renovation project is estimated to cost around six…

Exploding FPV Drone Goggles Injure Russian Pilots First-person view (FPV) drones, also known as kamikaze drones, have emerged as one of the most lethal and cost-effective weapons in Russia’s war against Ukraine. These remotely operated unmanned devices, loaded with explosives, have been used against Ukrainian tanks, soldiers, and even civilians in Kherson, as reported by…

Tielt (Eurotoday) – Tielt’s plan to create a 15-hectare urban forest with a cycling path near the train station faces uncertainty as NMBS’s decision to sell the railway land, priced at a minimum of 77,000 euros, surprised Mayor Luc Vannieuwenhuze. The city and province will explore options but may face competition due to market consultation…

In a demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine marking the three-year anniversary of the Russian invasion, Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, announced he will visit Kyiv on Monday alongside Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. “February 24 marks three years since the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. I…

The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced restrictions on staff representatives, aiming to keep them closely involved with the bank’s work while allowing them to maintain career progression, according to an ECB spokesperson. However, staff representatives argue that the move is intended to weaken their influence. “Someone working full-time is naturally more effective than two…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Deputy Chief Spokesperson of the EU Commission, Stefan De Keersmaecker, reaffirmed the European Union’s stance that Ukraine remains a democracy, whereas Russia does not.  He was responding to comments made by United States President Donald Trump, who referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “dictator without elections” following the…

A conference focusing on the Greek Recovery and Resilience Plan (Greece 2.0), which is funded by the EU through the NextGenerationEU initiative, was held in Athens. The event was organized by the European Commission in partnership with the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). The theme of the conference was “Opportunities and Challenges for…