Syria/Alawites: Paris Suggests EU Sanctions on Individuals Accountable for Abuses

Hasselt (Eurotoday) – AWV is carrying out roadworks in Alken (N722) and Stevoort (Runkstersteenweg) until December 2025, leading to significant traffic congestion. Traffic is restricted to one direction, forcing drivers onto the N80 Expressway and Kuringersteenweg. AWV is adjusting traffic lights, but a quick solution is unlikely.
The Roads and Traffic Agency (AWV) is working on the road between

SKOPJE – EU Ambassador to North Macedonia, Mihalis Rokas, expressed the EU’s unwavering support following the tragic incident in Kočani, where 59 lives were lost and 155 individuals were injured. Offering heartfelt condolences, Rokas emphasized that the EU has been committed to assisting North Macedonia from the very outset of this crisis. “We have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanis

Transforming Cities into Green Urban Oases: 7 Key Steps
As urban life becomes increasingly fast-paced, incorporating green spaces can vastly improve city environments. Cities around the world, drawing inspiration from London’s Royal Parks, have successfully transformed barren urban areas into thriving green sanctuaries. This guide presents seven practical steps to enhance your city’

Depuis 2019, les enjeux entourant Huawei ont pris une nouvelle dimension. L’entreprise a cherché à contrer les pressions visant à diminuer la dépendance des pays occidentaux à son équipement 5G, invoquant des préoccupations liées à la sécurité et à l’espionnage.
Face à cette tempête géopolitique, Huawei a recruté d’anciens journalistes et responsables politiques occidentaux, leur proposant d

Paris – On Monday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced via X that he has advocated for sanctions against those accountable for civilian abuses along the Alawite coast in Syria, though he did not elaborate further.
Tensions flared on March 6 in a largely Alawite village situated in Syria’s Latakia province, following the arrest of a wanted individual by security forces.
The si

Turnhout (Eurotoday) – A truck spilt 1,000 litres of diesel on Schietstandlaan in Turnhout’s Veediik industrial zone after hitting loose concrete. Emergency services cleaned up. The city council may speed up planned road repairs.
On 17 March 2025, one thousand litres of diesel gasoline leaked from a truck close to Turnhout. The truck hit a loose concrete fragment on the road while driving throug

Relative of Syria’s Disappeared Calls for Justice and Truth
Obeida Dabbagh seeks answers for his brother and nephew, victims of enforced disappearance in Syria.
Obeida Dabbagh continues to seek justice for his brother Mazen and nephew Patrick, both Syrian-French nationals who were arrested by Syria’s Air Force Intelligence in November 2013.
For years, their fate remained unknown as they were

Bratislava – On Monday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) convened with ambassadors from European Union countries. During the meeting, he articulated Slovakia’s commitment to a sovereign foreign policy that considers various global interests. Fico also reviewed the recent European Council meeting and discussed Slovakia’s stance on the EU extraordinary summit held on March 20

Decay, Renovation, and Controversy Surrounding Novi Sad Train Station
Following the collapse of communism, many buildings were either neglected or fell into severe disrepair. The Novi Sad train station, originally constructed in 1964, was one such structure that had long been in need of renovation. In 2021, it underwent upgrades as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which aimed to modernize

Baal (Eurotoday) – The Sven Nys Cycling Center in Baal, Tremelo, Belgium reopens Friday, March 21, 2025, after renovations. Now free entry, it features interactive exhibits, event spaces, a 107 km cycling route, bike rentals, and a café run by Sven Nys.
The Sven Nys Cycling Center in Baal, Tremelo, Belgium is reopening this Friday, March 21, 2025, after a renovation. Officials mentioned that peo