ESMA Releases Annual Transparency Calculation Results for Equity and Equity-Like Instruments

The budget controversy persists, raising concerns about whether the prime minister and chancellor overstated the deficit’s magnitude. Sam and Anne ponder if Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves misinformed the cabinet and nation to rationalize the array of tax increases amid growing political tension. Meanwhile, have negotiations to reset relations with the European Union stalled over defense

The Museum of Witchcraft in Bruges, known locally as the Bruges witchcraft museum or witch museum Brugge, offers an intriguing look into the history and cultural perceptions of witchcraft through the ages. Situated at Wollestraat 29 in Bruges, this museum immerses visitors in a world of witches, wizards, and magic, tracing the evolution of witchcraft from ancient practices to the modern-day arts

The European Parliament members approved a report with 483 votes in favor, 92 against, and 86 abstentions, advocating for a minimum age of 16 for access to social media, video-sharing platforms, and AI assistants. This age could be reduced to 13 with parental consent.
The report was authored by Danish social democrat Christel Schaldemose, whose government is already working on a ban for social me

High energy prices, challenges in CBAM enforcement and promotion of lead markets, and rising carbon costs are impacting competitiveness against non-EU producers.
The cement industry is crucial to Europe’s construction value chain, accounting for about 9% of the EU’s GDP. Its production processes contribute to 4% of EU emissions and are investing in measures to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, a

Zwevegem (Eurotoday) – Zwevegem will invest €76.5 million (net €55 million), including roads, sewers, parking, and the Kappaert educational campus; Mayor Isabelle Degezelle and Alderman Wim Monteyne lead projects with no tax rise.
As VRT News reported, the municipality of Zwevegem, West Flanders, Belgium, will invest €76.5 million in the coming years. Officials presented it under the slogan “Zwe

The European Commission aims to utilize blocked Russian state assets, primarily held at the Brussels-based securities firm Euroclear, to aid in a recovery effort estimated at around 140 billion euros. Belgium is particularly cautious about this initiative due to potential legal and financial repercussions. In a letter, De Wever expressed that the Commission has yet to adequately address these con

Over 180,000 deaths in the EU were linked to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels exceeding WHO guidelines in 2023, the European Environment Agency (EEA) reported. Despite a 57% drop in premature deaths from fine particulate matter since 2005, almost all European city residents face air pollution above recommended levels. The EEA confirms a long-term declining impact of key pollutan

Brussels – The EU is aiming for a “biotechnological revolution” with new streamlined regulations and improved access to funding.
A recently introduced strategy by the EU Commission features a proposed investment group designed to connect innovative ideas with private investors. Additionally, various permitting processes will be expedited and simplified.
“The bioeconomy is not sc

United States  (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The criminal trial for former NFL quarterback and Fox analyst Mark Sanchez has been officially postponed from December 11, 2025, to March 12, 2026, following a court-approved motion by Sanchez’s defence team. The delay reflects Sanchez’s ongoing recovery from injuries related to the incident that led to these charges.
Criminal Trial Rescheduled with

On Friday, the day before the conference, the former Labour leader, suspended from the party by current Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his response to a damning report on antisemitism, attended a group meeting at Paul’s Place, a nonprofit set up to support people bereaved by suicide.
Corbyn, now 76, has always valued grassroots and community action over national politics. After the meeting, atte