Thatched Roof House on Jockeystraat in Ghent Destroyed by Fire; Roof Collapses

“We will jointly determine an updated strategy of our defense and steps to continue the reform of the corps system, to fulfill the supply requests of combat commanders,” Zelenskyy stated in a national address on Tuesday evening.
He also thanked Syrskyi for successful operations in 2022 in Kyiv and Kharkiv and the 2024 incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.
Joint Forces Commander M

He would be the first to admit that as a young boy growing up in Antwerp, he had some very strong obsessions. From an early age he was infatuated with the natural world of animals and travel and later in life with film, photography and cultural anthropology. His passions would go a long way into how we view animal welfare, conservation and the environment today. Meet Armand Denis …
Armand Denis

Brussels ceremony merges royal tradition, public celebration, and focus on defence and social unity.
Belgium celebrated its National Day in Brussels on Tuesday, combining royal ceremonials, military displays, civil-service recognitions, and public festivities, using the 21 July holiday to reaffirm constitutional stability amidst European uncertainties.
The day started with the Te Deum service at

“My focus is on maximizing our deterrence and ensuring that should deterrence fail, we’re ready to fight and win alongside allies,” Defence Secretary Streeting stated with counterparts from Italy, Japan, and Canada near Buckingham Palace as they announced Ottawa’s observer role.
The Global Combat Air Programme involves “reindustrialization and building back up our production capacity, so we

Ottawa, July 21 Eurotoday — Global Combat Air Programme expanded its international reach after Canada officially joined the UK, Italy and Japan-led sixth-generation fighter aircraft initiative as an observer. The decision was announced during the Farnborough International Airshow and gives Canada access to programme discussions while leaving open the possibility of deeper involvement in the futu

Compromise Text Brings France Closer to Europe’s Strict Child Online Safety Regulation
French legislators are nearing the final approval of legislation that would prohibit children under 15 from using social media. This follows a compromise between deputies and senators intended to take effect from the start of the 2026 school year, placing France at the forefront of Europe’s ongoing discus

Tuesday’s prices have surged by 50 percent compared to the previous month. This increase also indicates concerns that gas supplies will be further constrained due to depleted European reserves and high summer temperatures in Asia, which analysts predict will boost demand for air conditioning.
The latest price spikes have intensified fears that Middle East unrest will become a permanent aspec

Moscow, July 21 Eurotoday Newspaper — Russian embassy staff became the focus of a diplomatic dispute after Russia summoned Moldova’s ambassador to protest what it described as actions taken against personnel at the Russian Embassy in Chisinau. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the move was a formal response to measures affecting its diplomatic mission and called on Moldova to comply with internatio

Brussels’ record DSA penalty turns unsafe online goods into a wider accountability case
The European Commission has imposed a €550 million fine on AliExpress for violating the Digital Services Act, accusing the online marketplace of inadequate assessment and mitigation of risks posed by illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit products sold on its platform. This decision signifies Brussels’ intent to vi

The Andy Burnham era has begun, with the new prime minister making a significant start by reducing VAT on electricity bills.
He pledged to give the nation some “breathing space” concerning the cost of living, but with prices still on the rise, will anyone truly feel a relief? And is it adequately funded?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy analyze what this announcement reveals about Burnham&#