Macron: Ukraine Peace Plan Not Finalized

Europeans worry the U.S. might pressure Ukraine into a disadvantageous peace with Russia, especially after Zelenskyy’s top aide, Andriy Yermak, resigned amid a corruption investigation. EU’s diplomatic head Kaja Kallas expressed concern over potential pressure on the victim to concede. Zelenskyy, Macron, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the situation with Witkoff and Rustem Umerov, h

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A €3.4 million Dutch bascule bridge over the Binnendijle will link Winketkaai, Keerdok, Battelsesteenweg and Mechelen-Noord, with completion expected end-2026 or early 2027, says Greet Geypen.
As VRT News reported, a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge will be built over the Binnendijle in Mechelen. The city expects the bridge to be ready at the end of next

Rome (APA) – Austrian EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner asserts that the EU’s migration strategy is yielding tangible results. “Irregular migrant arrivals have dropped by 35 percent in the past year. Our efforts are effective, but we must do more. Addressing illegal migration is essential to restoring public confidence and preventing division on this issue,” Brunner state

European institutions are intensifying their efforts to extend regulatory control over tobacco and nicotine products. Developments in Brussels and at the World Health Organization’s COP11 meeting demonstrate the European Union’s readiness to utilize every available method to influence policy across the continent. The combination of tax reform, product regulation, and participation in global

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging pharmaceutical companies to adopt tiered pricing, allowing for lower prices in low-income countries, and to consider voluntary licensing of patents and technology. This would enable producers worldwide to manufacture GLP-1s, thus expanding access to these medications.
Jeremy Farrar, an assistant director general at the WHO, mentioned to POLITICO that u

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Cinema Sphinx in Ghent, co-owned since 2021, will undergo major renovations from March 2027 to October 2028, modernising 5 screens, expanding the café, and preserving its historic arthouse cinema role.
As VRT News reported, major renovations will begin at Cinema Sphinx in Ghent in March 2027.

“We’re preparing this building for the future, so that many genera

António Costa, President of the European Council, has presided over 22 European and international summits during his first year in office, with the goal of “actively engaging with global partners” to foster peace.This assessment was published by the European Council, which convenes the heads of government and state of the European Union (EU) to outline political guidelines and priorit

The UN relief coordination office, OCHA, reports that 998,918 people in Sri Lanka’s 25 districts have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Ditwah, with 212 deaths and 218 people missing. Over 180,000 individuals from more than 51,000 families are taking refuge in 1,094 government-run safety centers as search and rescue efforts continue.
Cyclone Ditwah struck on 28 November, causing severe floo

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