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Hasselt (Eurotoday): The Flemish Waterway installed hydroelectric stations on the Albert Canal to maintain shipping during droughts. Engineer Paul Coussement noted low output, with Hasselt station generating only 440 MW last year. In the summer of 2022, shipping faced challenges due to drought, prompting the Flemish Waterway to install pumping and hydroelectric stations at locks…

“While these are … distinct efforts,” Mohamed El-Erian commented, “they can collectively begin to chip away at the absolute dominance of the dollar and the dollar-based payments system.” Riding the Wave The road to a global financial re-balancing is a long one. While central banks in advanced economies typically hold around 70 percent of their…

Brussels (Eurotoday newspaper): Brussels emergency services, led by police chief Michel Goovaerts, are preparing for a busy New Year’s Eve with more officers on patrol. The fire brigade is adding staff and providing earplugs for protection against fireworks. Recently, police were attacked with fireworks, raising safety concerns. Authorities are focused on ensuring a safe celebration…

Zagreb (Eurotoday) – Croatia’s presidential election will have a run-off between Zoran Milanović and Dragan Primorac on 12 January 2025. What economic challenges is Croatia currently encountering?How does Milanović’s platform differ from Primorac’s? Two weeks of run-off elections are set between Croatian President Zoran Milanovic and his conservative opponent, Dragan Primorac. The official results have…

In recent years, many companies and brands have come under pressure due to their political stand and affiliations internationally. One of the questions that has stirred up significant discussion is: Does Popeyes support Israel?  This question has created controversies and flooded social media platforms, especially with the melding of business, politics, and social media. In…

Brussels (Eurotoday): In Flanders, local leaders paused plans for more speed cameras after privacy complaints. VTC leader Hans Graux is worried about personal data misuse, and a privacy watchdog warned against too many cameras. In Flanders, just outside Brussels, local leaders wanted to add more smart cameras to catch speeding drivers on the A12. But…

Geraardsbergen (Eurotoday): This morning on 30 December, a De Lijn bus caught fire on Gaverstraat in Overboelare, Geraardsbergen, around 9:00 AM. The cause is unknown, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, preventing further damage. The street was temporarily closed for safety. This morning on 30 December at around 9:00 AM, a…

The tragic accident at a train station in Novi Sad, located approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Belgrade, occurred following repeated renovations tied to a broader agreement with Chinese construction firms. Critics have attributed the incident to poor construction standards, widespread corruption, and a lack of transparency in the project’s oversight. “Goran Vesić is among those…

Berlin (Eurotoday) – German officials accused Elon Musk of attempting to influence the up-to-date election by endorsing the right-wing AfD party. According to Reuters, officials in Germany say Elon Musk is trying to influence future elections in Germany by taking undue influence. “It is true that Elon Musk is attempting to influence the federal election,”…

Washington (Eurotoday) – Soon-to-be-former U.S. President Joe Biden announced $2.5 billion in further security aid for Ukraine. “At my direction, the United States will persist in working relentlessly to support Ukraine’s position in this fight over the remainder of my time in office,” Biden stated. In a statement, Biden expressed the new assistance would deliver…