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“‘No One Was Deceived into Supporting Trump’: Why the Disinformation Debate Has Quieted”
To what degree social media can be blamed for polarization remains uncertain. While online platforms have long been touted as the cause of a global polarization crisis, the reality appears more nuanced. Recent studies indicate that polarization has either decreased or stayed the same in most countries between 1980 and 2020, suggesting that the U.S.’s…
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Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit to Europe Starting New Year
Kyiv (Eurotoday) – On New Year, Ukraine halted Russian gas transit to Europe, ending a decade of fraught relations and marking a significant blow to both nations’ economies. European dependence on Russian gasContinued exports via TurkStream Natural gas supplies from the Russian side through Soviet-era pipelines heading via Ukraine to Europe were stopped in the…
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Motorist Killed in Collision on Avenue de Criel, Belgium
Brussels (Eurotoday): On Tuesday evening, a car crashed into a tree on Avenue de Criel in Belgium, killing the driver. Emergency services arrived quickly but couldn’t save him. On Tuesday evening, 31st December, just before 6 p.m., a car accident happened on Avenue de Criel, a rural road connecting Havelange and Hamois in Belgium. A…
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New Year’s Eve Violence in Ghent Leaves Four Injured, 116 Arrested
Ghent (Eurotoday newspaper): On New Year’s Eve in Ghent, firebombs and fireworks caused chaos, injuring four, including three police officers. Ten were taken into custody. On New Year’s Eve in Ghent, there were some serious problems in a few places. At Van Beverenplein and Baudelopark, people threw firebombs and shot fireworks at others. Four people…
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Mechelen’s Peaceful New Year’s Eve Marked by 14 Fire-Related Calls
Mechelen (Eurotoday newspaper): Wouter Jeanfils from the Flemish Brabant West fire brigade reported 14 calls on New Year’s Eve, mostly for fireworks, amid rising concerns in Brussels. According to Wouter Jeanfils from the Flemish Brabant West fire brigade, New Year’s Eve was mostly calm for them, with just 14 calls for assistance. Most of these…
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Historic EU-Japan Agreement Comes Into Effect on New Year’s Day
Brussels (Eurotoday) – On New Year, the EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement became active, solidifying political, economic, and security collaboration on global matters. How will the SPA enhance EU-Japan global collaboration?When was the EU-Japan SPA signed and ratified? On the first day of New Year, the first-ever bilateral framework arrangement between the European Union and its…
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Romania and Bulgaria Granted Full Schengen Zone Membership
Brussels (Eurotoday) – Romania and Bulgaria officially entered the Schengen zone on New Year, allowing passport-free travel across their borders with other EU member states. When did they apply for Schengen membership?What are the benefits of Schengen? Romania and Bulgaria closed land border authorities to become full members of the European Union‘s Schengen free-travel zone…
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Antwerp Provides Care for 165 Patients During New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Antwerp (Eurotoday): On New Year’s Eve, hospitals treated 165 patients, 50% more than usual. Kurt Anseeuw noted many injuries from celebrations, especially at ZAS Cadix. On New Year’s Eve, emergency services at five hospitals treated 165 patients from 10 PM to 8 AM. This is almost 50% more than usual for a Saturday night in…
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Poland Assumes EU Council Presidency with Emphasis on Security
Warsaw (Eurotoday) – Poland assumes the EU Council presidency, prioritizing EU security, sanctions on Russia, and advancing enlargement strategy during its term. Poland has officially begun its presidency of the EU Council from January 1 to June 30, 2025. According to the official website of Poland’s presidency in the EU Council, the main assignment for…