The Pros and Cons of Keir Starmer’s Intervention

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

The European Parliament members approved a report with 483 votes in favor, 92 against, and 86 abstentions, advocating for a minimum age of 16 for access to social media, video-sharing platforms, and AI assistants. This age could be reduced to 13 with parental consent.
The report was authored by Danish social democrat Christel Schaldemose, whose government is already working on a ban for social me

High energy prices, challenges in CBAM enforcement and promotion of lead markets, and rising carbon costs are impacting competitiveness against non-EU producers.
The cement industry is crucial to Europe’s construction value chain, accounting for about 9% of the EU’s GDP. Its production processes contribute to 4% of EU emissions and are investing in measures to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, a

Zwevegem (Eurotoday) – Zwevegem will invest €76.5 million (net €55 million), including roads, sewers, parking, and the Kappaert educational campus; Mayor Isabelle Degezelle and Alderman Wim Monteyne lead projects with no tax rise.
As VRT News reported, the municipality of Zwevegem, West Flanders, Belgium, will invest €76.5 million in the coming years. Officials presented it under the slogan “Zwe

The European Commission aims to utilize blocked Russian state assets, primarily held at the Brussels-based securities firm Euroclear, to aid in a recovery effort estimated at around 140 billion euros. Belgium is particularly cautious about this initiative due to potential legal and financial repercussions. In a letter, De Wever expressed that the Commission has yet to adequately address these con