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Europees Parlement
What Europees Parlement publishes and decides, explained from the underlying data.
Wallonia
Sickness during leave: 3 in 4 Belgians don't recover days
Research indicates that three out of four Belgian employees do not recover sick days incurred during their annual leave, despite it being legally…
Economy
Liège: LeTec builds electric bus fleet in Tilleur
In Liège, LeTec is building the future of sustainable public transport by fully electrifying its bus fleet and centralizing it in a new depot in Tilleur.
Wallonia
Ukraine Elections: Fedorov Challenges Zelensky
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov challenges President Zelensky by advocating for elections in Ukraine amidst corruption revelations. This…
Economy
ChatGPT advertising in Belgium: Ads rolling out end of month
ChatGPT is set to introduce advertising in Belgium by the end of this month, as indicated by an email to users. The arrival of ChatGPT advertising will…
Wallonia
Spaans jet schiet drone neer boven Roemenië
A Spanish fighter jet shot down an unidentified drone over Romania, Bucharest confirmed. This incident follows a similar event over Latvia, highlighting escalating tensions and the critical need for robust air defense within NATO, with direct implications for Belgium.
Flanders
Iran offers $30,000 for US soldier, VRT NWS reports
Iran has offered a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing a US soldier, as reported by VRT NWS, further escalating regional tensions. This $30,000 bounty…
Economy
Hezbollah Threatens Israel with "Appropriate Retaliation"
Hezbollah threatens Israel with "appropriate retaliation" after deadly Israeli strikes in South Lebanon and urges Beirut to end negotiations. This Hezbollah…
Wallonia
Hautes Fagnes fire: Belgium activates EU civil protection
The severe fire in the Hautes Fagnes, affecting hundreds of hectares of forest and moorland, has prompted Belgium to activate the EU's civil protection…
Wallonia
Iran: US threatens unprecedented isolation for Tehran
The United States is threatening Iran with unprecedented isolation on the world stage, recent statements indicate. This unprecedented isolation follows…
Economy
Porsche halts Taycan production amid declining sales
Porsche is discontinuing the production of its fully electric Taycan model, a decision prompted by significantly declining sales figures, as reported by…
Wallonia
Ukraine halts tanker attacks after US J.D. Vance request
Ukraine ceases drone strikes on Russian oil tankers following a request from US Vice President J.D. Vance, aiming to stabilize the oil market and…
Wallonia
Burnham alters climate policy, Belgium concerned about…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new climate policy, characterized by a rollback of carbon neutrality targets, is causing concern among Belgian…
Economy
Meta CEO Zuckerberg: "Superintelligence, AI open source"
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, advocates in a new manifesto for 'personal superintelligence' and open-source AI development, emphasizing that policymakers…
Wallonia
Record Heat Western Europe 2026: June and July Hottest on…
The European Copernicus observatory has confirmed that June and July 2026 were the warmest months on record in Western Europe, highlighting the record heat…
Wallonia
Iran maintains pressure on Strait of Hormuz after Houthi…
Iran continues to exert pressure on the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as Houthi attacks persist in the Gulf region, according to a recent…
Economy
RWE Swaps Green Investments for Gas Power Plants
German energy giant RWE is swapping $1.2 billion in US subsidies for offshore wind farms for investments in fossil gas power plants, raising questions about…
Flanders
Migration control Italy: Spain introduces passport checks
Spain is implementing passport controls on flights and sea routes from Italy starting tonight, further escalating the migration control issues between the…
Wallonia
Ukrainian Missile Strike Hits Russian E-commerce Giant
A Ukrainian missile strike targeted a warehouse of the Russian e-commerce company Wildberries on Sunday night, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the…
Wallonia
Gironde Megafire 'Contained' After Ten Days of Intense Battle
Following ten days of relentless efforts by hundreds of firefighters, including Belgian assistance, the extensive forest fire in France's Gironde region is now officially 'contained'. The blaze is no longer spreading, a crucial step in managing this disaster that affected thousands and devastated vast forested areas.
Politics
Italy divests full stake in world's oldest bank Monte Paschi
The Italian government plans to fully divest its stake in Monte Paschi, the world's oldest bank, by the end of September, reports De Tijd. This move comes…
Wallonia
Disarming Hamas: Uncertainties Over Trump's Gaza Deal
Donald Trump announced an agreement for disarming Hamas in Gaza, but the implementation of this complex deal is already facing differing interpretations and…
Wallonia
Netanyahu and Trump to meet in US
The key meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump is scheduled for Tuesday at the White House, amidst growing tension between the two leaders.
Wallonia
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan relieved of duties after…
The Prosecutor General of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been relieved of his duties following serious complaints. This decision…
Sport
Tour de France: ASO organization heavily criticized after…
The Tour de France organization, ASO, faces sharp criticism after an incident on Alpe d'Huez involving Einer Rubio. Experts are denouncing the…
Sport
World Cup: Infantino's private jet flights heavily burden…
This year's World Cup is linked to a significant environmental impact due to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's private jet flights. His travel habits…
Wallonia
Service vouchers: sector under pressure, political scrutiny
The service voucher sector, established 22 years ago, is facing renewed political and economic pressure as regions consider potential savings.
Wallonia
UK Prime Minister Burnham unveils new government with…
The new British government, led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has been announced with key roles for Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting. Burnham has shown his…
Wallonia
EU Delays 21st Russia Sanctions Over National Interests
The 21st EU sanctions package against Russia faces delays due to conflicting economic interests among member states, including Belgium. This undermines the coordinated European response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and necessitates diplomatic compromises.
Economy
Digital euro: Belgian banks refuse to participate in pilot
Belgian banks will not participate in the digital euro pilot phase, despite the ECB selecting various payment service providers for the digital euro.
Flanders
Ghent: City Council meeting agenda for July 9, 2026
The city of Ghent has released the agenda for an extraordinary city council meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026, covering various important matters concerning…