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Skopje, – In the second half of March this year, North Macedonia will host the upcoming Western Balkans Leaders’ Meeting (WB6), which will focus on the European Commission’s growth plan for the region. The Ministry of European Affairs announced that this decision stems from the proactive role played by the Government of North Macedonia in…

Hasselt- Kortessem ( Brussels Morning Newspaper ) – As Hasselt unites with Kortessem, the local taxpayers save €630,000 each year because taxes on personal income drop from 8.5% to 7%. Hasselt’s purchasing power rises as bingo permissions and the abolition of the second-home tax bolster financial potential, with no impact on local residents. Residents of…

Scholz Looks to Denmark: Inspiration or Cautionary Tale on Migration Policy? German Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently hosted a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the Chancellery in Berlin. The gathering, scheduled on short notice, has sparked significant interest, highlighting Denmark’s unique migration policies and their potential influence on German strategies. Denmark, under Frederiksen’s…

Brussels – European diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas announced on X that “EU foreign ministers have reached an agreement on a roadmap to ease sanctions imposed on Syria.” These sanctions were initially implemented against Bashar al-Assad’s government and various sectors of the Syrian economy amid the civil war. The Syrian foreign minister, Assaad al-Chaibani, expressed approval…

Douglas XTB2D Skypirate – a torpedo prototype developed by Douglas Aircraft Company during World War II. Skypirate did not enter mass production despite its innovative design. It had good capabilities, but the change in naval warfare and advances in aviation technology prevented it from being produced. This article explains the history, the design, and the…

Today, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced that it will cease posting on X, opting instead to join the rival platform Bluesky. This decision marks a significant shift as more organizations distance themselves from X, which has faced ongoing criticism over its content policies. “The EMA will no longer share content or updates on X,…

“The general public is at very low risk from avian flu despite this confirmed case,” assured Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Adviser at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). “We have robust systems to identify cases early and take necessary actions, as we are aware that occasional transmission from birds to humans can occur.” The UKHSA…