US to Participate in Russia’s Equivalent of Eurovision

Genk (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Genk’s heathlands, including Opglabbekerzavel, Schemmersberg, and Boxbergheide, are being restored with €6.2M support; Environment Minister Jo Brouns praised the project for boosting biodiversity and long-term ecological management.
As VRT News reported, the heathlands in Genk are improving after years of careful management. The city has worked to restore the area by

BRUSSELS – Recent data from Eurostat highlights growing uncertainty surrounding tariffs, showing a marked slowdown in European exports to the United States in June, alongside a significant increase in imports from America. A joint statement intended to formalize the tariff agreement reached in late July between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump remains unresolved, leaving the proposed reductio

The organizers of Intervision stated on Telegram that Howard’s music “transcends borders and unites cultures” as they announced his participation.
Intervision, the Soviet-era counterpart to Eurovision, was originally held from 1965 to 1980 in communist Czechoslovakia. Russian President Vladimir Putin revived it in 2025, appointing Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko as the

Brussels/Paris (Belgium/France) – A 15% tariff will be imposed on European cars and pharmaceutical products entering the United States, while the European Union has failed to secure an exemption for the wine sector, European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic announced Thursday during a press conference detailing the trade agreement reached between the EU and the Trump administration at the end of July.

Ninove (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ninove, led by Forza Ninove, will open a temporary parking lot at Oude Kaai near the former Kaaischool in three weeks. Alderman Pascal Schietecat aims to ease city centre parking shortages.
As VRT News reported, Ninove is set to begin construction of a temporary parking lot on Oude Kaai, close to the city centre. The plan was approved by the previous city bo

Greek authorities are implementing stricter road regulations with unprecedented penalties for violators. Running a red light can result in a fine of up to 2,000 euros and a one-year license suspension. Particularly harsh are the penalties for using a mobile phone while driving, with a first offense carrying a fine of 350 euros and a third offense amounting to 2,000 euros and a year without a lice

Investigators suspect that a group used a yacht, rented from Rostock, Germany, under false identities to transport explosives. Traces of the military-grade explosive octogen were found on the yacht.
German authorities believe Serhii K. was heavily involved in coordinating the attack. He is charged with causing an explosion, committing anti-constitutional sabotage, and destroying infrastructure.
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SOFIA/KYIV – Bulgaria strongly supports Ukraine’s European integration based on its merits and is prepared to assist Kyiv by sharing valuable insights from its own integration experience. This was expressed by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during a video conference with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, as reported by the Council of Ministers’ press service.
Prime Minister Zhelyazkov p

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed that he expects a “strong response” from America if Russian President Vladimir Putin is unwilling to agree to a bilateral meeting.
Zelensky told reporters in Kyiv on Wednesday that it is uncertain what territorial concessions Russia might agree to, and he described Hungary as a “challenging” potential site for f

By St. Gregory of Nissa
Indeed, this great and invaluable good, the man, did not yet exist in the world of created things. Naturally, the ruler does not appear before his subordinates; but once the foundation is ready, the king should emerge.
The Creator of the universe prepared something like a royal palace for the one destined to reign: the earth, the islands, the sea, and above them—the sky, a