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Eurotoday — Leuven – In a symbolic protest against deteriorating working conditions, the ACV trade union distributed cacti to shop assistants in Leuven and four other towns across Flemish Brabant. The initiative, which unfolded on April 29, 2025, aimed to highlight the increasingly harsh realities of retail work and criticise the policies of De Wever’s government, which the union claims have exace

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a proposed three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, set to take place from May 8 to 11. The truce is intended to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and aligns with Russia’s annual Victory Day celebrations on May 9.
Later that day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply criticized t

In 2023, a total of 20,380 individuals lost their lives in road accidents across the European Union (EU), marking a 1.3% decrease from the previous year, according to Eurostat. Among these fatalities, 642 occurred in Portugal.
Eurostat’s latest data reveals that the number of road-related deaths in the EU fell from 20,652 in 2022 to 20,380 in 2023. This decline follows a significant drop in

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ top judicial body based in The Hague, is holding a week-long hearing involving 40 countries and four international organizations. The proceedings seek an advisory opinion on Israel’s responsibilities as the occupying power in Gaz

Flemish (Eurotoday) – A newly opened cycling route around the Flemish periphery of Brussels is set to attract visitors to the scenic and culturally rich Green Belt. This picturesque trail guides cyclists to Gaasbeek Castle and several other historic estates and gardens in the region.
The cycling path, now accessible to the public, aims to draw tourists away from the city center and into the lush

The upcoming 2025 elections hold significant importance, occurring shortly after Albania initiated negotiations for group-chapter 1, which concentrates on the rule of law and democratic processes.
In this context, the European Union has backed the formation of the NGO Group for Election Monitoring, which aims to ensure elections are inclusive, transparent, and trustworthy.
As stated by the EU del

Despite notable progress in restoring services, a state of emergency will remain in effect on Tuesday as recovery operations continue in the wake of a widespread power outage.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will convene a meeting of the National Security Council on Tuesday morning. The session, aimed at assessing the ongoing situation, will be chaired by King Felipe VI.
The massive blackout,

Title: Gaza Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis as Aid Blockade Nears Two Months
As the full Israeli blockade of Gaza approaches its second month, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the World Food Programme (WFP) report that food stocks in the enclave have now been fully depleted. Meanwhile, life-saving aid

Antwerp – The Antwerp Juvenile Court has launched a new initiative called ‘Toekans’ to encourage businesses to support young people in youth care. The project is designed to help juveniles with troubled backgrounds, including those in conflict with the law, find their strengths and nurture their talents.
The ‘Toekans’ program aims to bridge the gap between young people in care and the professiona