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Belgium (Eurotoday Newspaper): On the 6th of January 2025, Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne tendered an apology to the family of Julie Van Espen, who was murdered by a gang in 2020. This official apology was made against the backdrop of the dead former rebels’ families grumbling over the handling of the case by…

BRUSSELS – Poland has taken over the rotating presidency of the European Union for the next six months, presenting an opportunity for the country to shape the European agenda. This transition was highly anticipated by diplomats in Brussels, especially after a tumultuous period under Hungarian leadership characterized by provocations and disputes. Shortly after Hungary assumed…

Russia seized Crimea in 2014, and since launching its full-scale invasion in 2022, it has captured significant portions of eastern Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks come as Europe braces for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to take office on January 20. Trump has expressed an interest in expediting an end to the war in Ukraine.…

Brussels (Eurotoday): A Belgian girl was assaulted in Milan on New Year’s Eve; An Italian man helped her. Police are investigating, and the group plans to file a complaint. A young girl from Belgium shared her blank”>recent night out experience where someone assaulted her by touching her inappropriately. She said that she and her friends…

Brussels – The European Commission affirmed on Monday that Elon Musk is not prohibited from expressing his support for far-right groups, while reiterating that his platform X will not be used to sway German voters. Musk sparked controversy by declaring on X that “Only the AfD (Alternative for Germany, far-right) can save Germany,” leading to…

The Damascus medical school dropout has notably adopted a more polished appearance in recent years, trading the Osama bin Laden-like aesthetic for a neatly groomed beard and green military-style fatigues reminiscent of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, or sometimes opting for corporate blazers and chinos. “A person in their twenties will have a different personality than…

Kortrijk (Eurotoday): During lights check in Kortrijk, police found 27% of cyclists without lights. Mayor Ruth Vanderberghe stressed safety during dark winter mornings. In Kortrijk, a bicycle light check took place on Zwevegemsestraat, a busy road used by many schoolchildren going to school. It has been said that this check was important for safety, especially…

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has once again held Russian officials accountable for the Christmas Day plane crash that claimed the lives of 38 people, calling for those responsible to face punishment. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with the families of the airliner crew members who perished in the disaster, Aliyev stated, “[T]he blame for…

Brussels – The European Commission announced on 6 Jan 2025 a call for proposals for three editions of a European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom.  What is the purpose of the media freedom festival?How does the EU Commission promote press freedom in Europe? According to the EU Commission, through its budget of €3 million,…

Seoul (Eurotoday) – South Korean Ministry of Science has announced that the country has become the first Asian nation to join Horizon Europe. How will South Korea benefit from joining Horizon Europe?What is Horizon Europe? According to the ministry, South Korea will be employed in Pillar II of the R&I initiative, guided by the European…