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In the South China Sea, Beijing persists in its efforts to intimidate civilian vessels from neighboring countries like Vietnam and the Philippines, employing maritime harassment as a geopolitical tool. Indeed, our oceans are under significant threat. Beyond geopolitical tensions, climate change continues to inflict immense harm. The shipping industry, a substantial contributor to carbon emissions,…

He has criticized Plenković for his pro-European position, referring to him as a “fire-spewing badger” and accusing him of being a puppet controlled by Brussels and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, whom he derisively called her “errand boy.” Immigration has been another focal point of his attacks, with claims that the ruling party…

Mechelen (Eurotoday): On December 26, 2024, in Mechelen, an 18-year-old girl was killed, and her 19-year-old friend was seriously injured when a car hit them. The driver fled but was later found dead by suicide. On December 26, 2024, an accident occurred on Benoît Ballonstraat in Mechelen. A car hit two young girls aged 18…

Brussels (Eurotoday): Starting January 1, 2025, Flanders will extend the inheritance tax period for unregistered gifts from three to five years. Notary Bart van Opstal emphasises this change aims to prevent tax avoidance. Registered gifts will face lower taxes of 3% for close relatives and 7% for others, excluding them from inheritance tax. In Flanders,…

Leuven (Eurotoday): The City of Leuven is transforming the old Domo furniture store into a cultural space, leasing it to Het Depot for 35 years. They need €5 million for renovations, boosted by a €4.2 million grant from the Flemish government. Director Mike Naert aims to enhance nightlife and support local artists, with plans for…

A new bridge is being constructed over the Osum River in Berat, an ancient city in Albania that boasts a history of 2,500 years. Located 100 kilometers southeast of Tirana, the project is backed by the European Union. Once completed, the bridge will improve access for local residents and significantly alleviate traffic congestion on the…

Romania is no stranger to political turbulence, but the Constitutional Court’s recent decision to annul the presidential election marks an unsettling chapter. Citing the safeguarding of democracy from “foreign attacks,” the court has thrust the nation into a precarious limbo. President Klaus Iohannis, whose term was set to end, remains reluctantly at the helm as Romania braces…

Brussels – The European Commission has allocated 13.5 billion euros in financial assistance to Germany. This funding is in recognition of the country’s progress in reforms related to climate and energy policies, as well as advancements in digitalization, as announced by the EU Commission on Monday. Key initiatives include the enhancement of the National Hydrogen…

In the last decade, more than 30,000 people have died or disappeared in the Mediterranean while trying to reach Europe. Behind each number, there is a life, a story, and an identity. This report addresses Spanish migration policy and its coordination with the European Union. A system that often forgets the essential: it is not…