The EU as a Guarantee of Real Peace and Stability in Europe
In recent decades, Europe has become accustomed to peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial economic relations. However, since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the entire continent has found itself under threat, and the EU has become the frontline defender in the fight for
“Vladimir, stop”: Trump’s first appeal to Putin after the massive terrorist attack on Kyiv
In the night of April 24, 2025, Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv since the war began. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 215 air targets were fired, 112 of which were intercepted. The
Peace dictated by an aggressor is not peace — it’s a delay of the next war
Europe knows this lesson too well. Appeasement has never brought lasting peace.
Ukraine and allies demand ceasefire before entering peace talks with Russia
Ukraine and several European allies have told the United States that any
Russian missile attack on Kyiv overnight: 9 dead and 63 injured, people feared trapped under rubble
In Ukraine, 9 people were killed and another 63 injured due to
Politics
UGent warns of possible academic risks in cooperating with US under Trump
Ghent University (UGent) has raised concerns about the growing risks associated with academic cooperation with the United States under Donald Trump’s administration. In a
Young buyers boosted real estate sales in Belgium during first quarter
In the first three months of 2025, Belgium saw a jump in real estate sales, according to the notary federation Fednot. Bart van Opstal,
European Commission proposes list of ‘safe’ countries for asylum returns
The European Commission has proposed a list of seven “safe countries of origin” from which asylum applications could be fast-tracked as they are “unlikely
Business
The EU as a Guarantee of Real Peace and Stability in Europe
In recent decades, Europe has become accustomed to peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial economic relations. However, since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the entire continent has found itself under threat,
Sport
Culture
Picasso bowl ends up in Antwerp thrift store
A ceramic bowl by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso has surfaced at a second-hand shop in Antwerp, the Kringwinkel chain reported on Friday. The bowl
Sound art festival ‘Hear Here’ returns to Leuven with 15 installations at historic sites
The second edition of Hear Here, a sound art festival organised by the STUK arts centre, opens today in Leuven. Running until 9 June,
Leuven’s Afrika Film Festival celebrates 30 years with focus on core mission
The Afrika Film Festival in Leuven celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The programme has been reduced to just four days, a conscious decision
Art Against Violence aims to give voices to women who have been silenced
A powerful new art and awareness project, Art Against Violence, brings the often-hidden realities of violence against women into public view through deeply personal
Society
Up to 140 jobs at risk at ArcelorMittal Belgium
Up to 140 jobs are at risk at ArcelorMittal’s Belgian operations as the steelmaker plans to relocate certain activities to Poland or India. The plans would mainly affect white-collar workers at the
Tesla sales in Europe down 45 per cent
Sales of new Tesla vehicles in Europe fell by 45 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Tesla has been
Overcrowding reaches alarming levels in Ghent prison
Overcrowding in Ghent prison reached alarming proportions in 2024, according to a new report by the Inspection Committee. The number of complaints from inmates about living conditions in the prison has risen