Gaza: ‘Drastic Escalation’ as Bombardments Intensify and Displacement Soars

Ljubljana – The Slovenian Ministry of Economy highlights the significance of predictability and stability following the customs agreement established between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump. The ministry states that this agreement supports “long-term planning and a competitive business environment,” particularly for key sectors in Slovenia, such

Teresa Ribera, in an interview on Spain’s Cadena Ser radio network, remarked, “The Commission mirrors national sensibilities. Institutionally, it shouldn’t be this way—it’s meant to be independent and represent EU interests, but the reality is everyone brings their cultural context and beliefs.” Ribera, from Spain—one of the EU’s most vocal critics of Israel’s war in Gaza—served

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A pilot study in Godsheide, Hasselt plans solar panels on the Albert Canal by 2026. Sportvisserij Vlaanderen warns that fences could block anglers and harm nature, while Liliane Stinissen urges calm.
As VRT News reported, a test plan was shared this month in Godsheide, Hasselt, to look at placing solar panels on the sloped banks of the Albert Canal. They ment

At the core is the Sacred – the ultimate reality, expressed in various forms as God, Allah, Brahman, or Radiant Emptiness, the patriarch stated.
On July 29, 2025, in Istanbul, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew delivered a keynote speech at the World Council of Religions for Peace meeting, titled “Contradictions and Prerequisites for Interreligious Dialogue.” He discussed creating a “Common Sacred

BRUSSELS – An agreement has been reached on a mutual import tariff set at 15 percent, although several aspects of the arrangement remain to be finalized.
Proponents of the agreement will claim that significant challenges have been avoided, that this pact fosters stability in the world’s largest trading relationship, and that it enhances the EU’s competitiveness, while also promoting c

Nachdem der Haushalt beschlossen wurde, ist es nun Zeit für die nächste Phase: Die Kabinettsmitglieder entscheiden heute über die Finanzplanung bis 2029, welche eine Lücke von über 170 Milliarden Euro aufweist. Rasmus Buchsteiner diskutiert mit Gordon Repinski die Konfliktlinien innerhalb der Koalition. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview: Andreas Audretsch, der haushaltspolitische Sprecher der Grünen, kri

Nieuwkapelle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Sportvisserij Vlaanderen launches a petition opposing plans to install solar panels on Put Lake, citing environmental and recreational concerns.
The proposed installation of about 10,000 solar panels will be situated at the famous Put Lake.  Nearly half of the water’s surface would be covered by these.  Anglers and nature enthusiasts worry about how so

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BRUSSELS – The proposal to address Israel’s non-compliance with human rights agreements in the EU-Israel association agreement requires approval from EU member states.
EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas has reached an agreement with Israel to allow increased humanitarian aid into Gaza due to treaty violations. The Commission reports that while Israel has implemented some measures and there is a “

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Que contient l’accord ? Trump et von der Leyen ont décidé que l’UE achèterait 750 milliards de dollars de pétrole et de gaz naturel liquéfié aux États-Unis, incluant d’autres produits énergétiques comme le combustible nucléaire. Cela représente 250 milliards de dollars de nouveaux achats annuels d’énergie, ce qui contribuerait à réduire la