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Belgium’s tax burden debated as opposition and unions criticize government reforms

Belgium Maintains Highest Tax Burden on Labor Income Amid Legal Loopholes A recent analysis reveals that Belgium continues to hold the position as the country with the highest tax burden on labor

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Politics

Foreign ministers urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza in joint statement

Joint Statement Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Foreign ministers from various countries, including EU member states and Hadja Lahbib, the bloc’s equality commissioner, issued a statement on Monday demanding an immediate

1 week ago

Politics

Belgian court finds exclusion of transgender cyclist to be discriminatory

Brussels Court Rules Against Discriminatory Cycling Regulation for Trans Women A court in Brussels has ruled that the exclusion of a transgender female cyclist from women’s competitions was discriminatory and lacked scientific

1 week ago

Arts & Entertainment

Expert explains the challenges of attacking the Shahed drone factory in Yelabuga

Ukrainian Drones Continues Strikes on Russian Drone Factory Ukrainian drones have repeatedly targeted a factory in Yelabuga, Russia, known for producing Shahed drones, located approximately 1,200 kilometers from the border. However, the

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Ukraine

Ursula confronts the dragon in battle

Before an anticipated summit in China, top EU officials, including Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, and Kaja Kallas, are visiting Japan. They are expected to discuss enhancing diplomatic relations and cooperation

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Politics

Mathieu van der Poel withdraws from Tour de France due to pneumonia

Mathieu van der Poel Withdraws from Tour de France Due to Pneumonia Mathieu van der Poel will not participate in the 16th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday, which concludes

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Sport

Ukraine’s GUR showcases new Russian drone made from AliExpress parts

New Russian Drone Revealed by Ukrainian Intelligence On July 22, 2025, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine disclosed information regarding the design of a new Russian drone

1 week ago

Ukraine

Italy’s ‘Click Day’ migration program criticized for harming businesses

ROME – Italy’s Click Day, a high-stakes system for hiring non-EU migrant workers, has faced criticism for its inefficiency. Introduced in 2011, this system fills seasonal and non-seasonal job quotas quickly, often

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Politics

Supplier for F-35 to help Ukraine develop smart weapons against drones

Ukraine Partners with Danish Terma Group to Develop AI-Based Drone Interception Systems On July 22, 2025, Ukraine’s Odd Systems, a company specializing in unmanned aerial technologies and Kurbas thermal cameras, announced a

1 week ago

Ukraine

Russia launches drone attack on Odesa, cars and administrative buildings on fire

Russian Forces Strike Odessa with Drones In the early hours of July 22, Russian military forces launched a drone attack on Odessa, resulting in significant damage to civilian infrastructure. An administrative building

1 week ago

Ukraine

Residents in shock: OVA reveals the aftermath of Russia’s strike on Sumy

Russian Strikes Residential Area in Sumy On the evening of July 21, Russian forces launched an attack on a residential area in Sumy, resulting in damage to five apartment buildings, a shopping

1 week ago

Ukraine

Ukrainian forces strike air defense systems and radars in Belgorod region

Ukrainian Forces Execute Precision Strikes in Belgorod Region On July 20, Ukrainian defense forces executed a series of successful strikes against Russian positions in the Belgorod region, targeting the S-300P surface-to-air missile

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Ukraine

“Death couriers: how robotic drones eliminated up to 100 occupiers in Donetsk”

Ukrainian Forces Deploy Robotic Systems Against Russian Troops On July 21, 2025, Ukrainian military forces successfully utilized ground robotic platforms to target Russian soldiers in the Toretsky and Pokrovsky directions of the

1 week ago

Ukraine

Opposition and trade unions criticize government reforms while employers show support

Federal Government’s Socio-Economic Reforms Face Backlash The opposition parties and trade unions have on Monday strongly criticised the federal government’s summer agreement, consisting of important socio-economic reforms. After a night of negotiations,

1 week ago

Politics

Shmyhal reveals amount needed to cover weapons procurement deficit

During the 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (the “Ramstein” format) on July 21, 2025, the Ukrainian delegation presented several key initiatives to international partners. Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized

1 week ago

Ukraine

Federal government outlines strategy to meet EU climate and energy targets

Belgium’s Federal Government Reaches Agreement on National Energy and Climate Plan On Sunday night, the federal government reached an agreement on its contribution to the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), Belgium’s

1 week ago

Politics

Microsoft SharePoint servers targeted due to significant security vulnerability

Zero-Day Vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Puts Thousands at Risk Hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s SharePoint software, placing tens of thousands of on-premises servers utilized by global businesses and government agencies at

1 week ago

Innovations

Drone revolution transforms both the battlefield and classrooms

The Ministry of Education and Science has updated the Standard List of Equipment for the “Defense of Ukraine” program. This change follows a report highlighting the outdated methods used to educate youth

1 week ago

Ukraine

New army chief outlines priorities: generation, training methods, and professional instructors

New Commander of Ground Forces Outlines Strategic Priorities On June 19, 2025, Brigadier General Hennadiy Shapovalov was appointed as the new commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces. In a statement on the Ground

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Ukraine

Niger investigates $5.3 million sale of Martian meteorite in the U.S.

Niger Investigates Illicit Export of Rare Martian Meteorite Sold for $5.3 Million Niger’s government has launched an investigation into the potential illegal export of a rare Martian meteorite fragment sold for $5.3

1 week ago

World

New round of Ukraine-Russia negotiations may take place this week: what we know so far

Possible New Round of Ukraine-Russia Negotiations Scheduled for July 23-24 Independent Türkçe reported today that a new round of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow may take place on July 23-24. This information

1 week ago

Ukraine

Russians launch record number of Kinzhal attacks on Ukraine as MiG-31K takes off for the fourth time today

Missile Threat Over Ukraine as Airforce Deploys MiG-31K Bombers This morning, July 21, around 6 AM, Russian forces deployed MiG-31K bombers for the fourth time since the start of the day, according

1 week ago

Ukraine

Ukrainian forces have an advantage in tactical drones, but fiber optics could change the game, analyst says

Russian UAV Production and the Competitive Edge on the Battlefield On July 21, 2025, reports emerged indicating that Russia is capitalizing on its industrial capabilities to produce increasing numbers of first-person view

1 week ago

Ukraine

Belgian government launches socio-economic reforms on National Day

The federal government reached a summer agreement around 4 AM on Monday, 21 July, coinciding with Belgium’s National Day. Senior ministers engaged in negotiations overnight regarding a series of socio-economic reforms. Prime

1 week ago

Politics

Ivano-Frankivsk suffers largest airstrike since the war began – city hall

Massive Attack on Ivano-Frankivsk: July 21, 2025 On July 21, 2025, Ivano-Frankivsk faced a large-scale assault from Russian forces utilizing missiles and Shahed drones. Mayor Ruslan Marcinkiv confirmed the attack, detailing the

1 week ago

Ukraine

Initial results of the massive attack on Kyiv: local authorities report casualties, injuries, and fires

Massive Airstrike in Kyiv Results in Casualties On July 21, 2025, a massive airstrike on Kyiv has resulted in at least one fatality. This was reported by the Chief of the Kyiv

1 week ago

Ukraine

Drone attack in Kyiv causes explosions and fire, reports KMVA

Explosions Rock Kyiv Amid Drone Attack On July 21, 2025, explosions were reported in Kyiv around 1:30 AM, according to Timur Tkachенко, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration. “Loud explosions in

1 week ago

Ukraine

Russians likely strike Kyiv region with “Kinzhal” missiles, strong explosion heard in the capital

Russia Strikes Kyiv Region with Hypersonic Missiles In the early hours of July 21, Russia reportedly launched an attack on the Kyiv region using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. The incident occurred around 0:30,

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Ukraine

Drones launch massive attack on Russia, targeting Moscow among other key locations

Massive Drone Attack Targets Moscow, Claims No Serious Damage On July 20, 2025, a coordinated drone assault struck Moscow. Sergey Sobyanin, the mayor of the Russian capital, reported via Telegram that at

1 week ago

Ukraine

Tim Wellens claims solo victory in Tour de France transition stage to Carcassonne

On Sunday, Tim Wellens (UAE Emirates-XRG) secured a victory in Stage 15 of the 112th Tour de France. The Belgian national champion broke away alone with over 40 kilometres remaining in the

1 week ago

Sport

Fatal floods in South Korea leave 14 dead and thousands displaced

Severe Flooding in South Korea Claims 14 Lives, 12 Missing Heavy rains in South Korea have resulted in 14 confirmed fatalities and left 12 individuals unaccounted for, as nearly 13,000 residents evacuate

1 week ago

World

Complaint lodged against alleged Israeli war criminals at Tomorrowland site near Brussels-Chapel station

Complaint Filed Against Alleged Israeli War Criminals at Tomorrowland Festival The Hind Rajab Foundation, led by Belgian-Lebanese activist Dyab Abou Jahjah, along with the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN), has lodged a

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Arts & Entertainment

Russia aims to increase the scale of attacks on Ukraine to 2000 drones at once, says German general

Russia Aims to Increase Drone Production for Large-Scale Attacks on Ukraine On July 20, 2025, Major General Christian Freud ing of the German Army stated that Russia intends to boost its drone

1 week ago

Ukraine

Jolien Vermeylen wins European sprint triathlon championship; Remco Evenepoel withdraws from Tour de France

Jolien Vermeylen Wins European Sprint Triathlon Championship Jolien Vermeylen secured the title of European Sprint Triathlon Champion on Saturday in Melilla, a Spanish exclave in northern Morocco. The 31-year-old from Antwerp finished

1 week ago

Sport

ChatGPT Agent assists with online shopping tasks

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Agent, a tool designed to complete various complex tasks autonomously. However, early users indicate that while it shows promise, it is marred by significant performance issues and limitations,

1 week ago

Innovations

Remco Evenepoel withdraws early from Tour de France due to distress

Remco Evenepoel Withdraws from Tour de France Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step), the wearer of the white jersey for the best young rider, withdrew from the Tour de France during the 14th stage

2 weeks ago

Sport

Belgium investigates Canadian woman’s death at Tomorrowland festival

Brussels – Belgian authorities announced Saturday the initiation of an investigation into the death of a 35-year-old woman who fell ill at the Tomorrowland festival on Friday evening. The circumstances surrounding her

2 weeks ago

Brussels

Over 30 Palestinians killed near U.S.-supported aid locations amid escalating Gaza crisis

Israeli Forces Kill Over 30 Palestinians Near Gaza Food Distribution Centers At least 32 Palestinians were killed on July 19, 2025, when Israeli forces opened fire near food distribution sites operated by

2 weeks ago

World

Insufficient means to counter drone crews, Ukraine must shift priority targets — Buniyatov

Ukrainian Forces Under Pressure from Russian Offensives in Donetsk Region Ukrainian military officer Stanislav “Osman” Bunatov has reported that the pressure from Russian occupiers on the combat formations of Ukrainian forces in

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Russians terrorize Shostka using dozens of drones and guided bombs

Russian Forces Continue Assault on Shostka, Sumy Region On July 19, 2025, Russian forces have been persistently attacking Shostka in the Sumy region for several hours. The head of the local State

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Flemish government postpones appeal on military goods ruling for independent legal advice

Flemish Government to Seek Legal Opinion on Military Goods Transit to Israel The Flemish government has opted not to immediately appeal a court ruling that prohibits the transit of goods potentially intended

2 weeks ago

Politics

Ukrainian forces liberate two settlements in areas of significant Russian occupation, reports ISW

Ukrainian Forces Advance in Donetsk Region Ukrainian troops have recently made significant advances in the southern Donetsk region, specifically in the Novopavlivka direction. According to the American Institute for the Study of

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Pavlohrad endures a record airstrike during hellish night and morning

Massive Air Attack on Pavlograd Causes Extensive Damage During a significant air assault on Pavlograd on July 19, Russian forces reportedly damaged a fire station, industrial facilities, and a five-story residential building.

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Flemish government allocates €1.56 billion to power grid and finalizes VRT agreement

Flemish Government Approves €1.56 Billion Investment in Electricity Network During its final cabinet meeting before the summer recess, the Flemish government sanctioned a €1.56 billion investment in the electricity network operator Fluvius,

2 weeks ago

Politics

Massive drone attack on Odesa: authorities report first casualties and share footage from the scene

Fatal Drone Attack in Odesa Claims One Life On July 19, 2025, a coordinated drone attack in Odesa resulted in at least one death, according to city mayor Gennady Trukhanov via Telegram.

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Ukraine

Russia launches MiG-31K capable of deploying Kinzhal hypersonic missile

Russian MiG-31K Fighter Jet Deployed Amid Widespread Air Alert in Ukraine On July 19, 2025, at approximately 4:15 AM, Russia launched the MiG-31K fighter-bomber, a plane capable of carrying the hypersonic Kh-47M2

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Explosions reported in Dnipropetrovsk region as Russians launch mass drone and missile attacks on Pavlograd

Missile Strikes Hit Pavlograd in Dnipropetrovsk Region In the early hours of July 19, 2025, explosive sounds were reported in Pavlograd, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, as Russian forces launched missile attacks on the city.

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

High-rise building catches fire in Odesa after drone attack, residents rescued from blaze

Drone Strike in Odesa Causes Fire and Infrastructure Damage On July 19, during a massive drone attack on the city of Odesa, a fire erupted in a residential building. This incident was

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Drone debris falls on building rooftop in Kyiv, says Klitschko

Drone Debris Falls on Residential Building in Kyiv Amid Air Attack On July 19, 2025, debris from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landed on the roof of a private residential building in

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Russian sabotage group attempted to enter Pokrovsk but was destroyed, says Syrsky

On Friday, July 18, 2025, a group of Russian military personnel attempted to infiltrate Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian defense forces detected the saboteurs and eliminated the threat, reported Ukrainian Armed

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Belgium faces increased scrutiny amid stalled EU corruption investigations

Belgium Faces Criticism Over Corruption Investigations Amid Limited Resources Frustration is mounting over Belgium’s limited resources and judicial missteps in high-profile corruption cases involving MEPs and officials like Ursula von der Leyen,

2 weeks ago

Politics

Former Recyclart site near Brussels-Chapel station to reopen as cultural hub

Brussels to Establish New Cultural Hub “SubJonction” by 2030 The City of Brussels, NMBS/SNCB, and Infrabel signed a leasehold agreement on Friday for the spaces beneath the Brussels-Chapel station, where the former

2 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment

Crypto industry faces consequences of its actions

Crypto Executives Influence Trump’s Legislative Actions The cryptocurrency industry sees significant progress following Donald Trump’s intervention in the passage of three crucial bills in the House of Representatives. These bills, supported by

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Kremlin spokesman: Russia will minimize impact of new European sanctions

New European Sanctions Against Russia Approved Russia will work to minimize the impact of the latest European sanctions, government spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday. This announcement came following the European Union’s

2 weeks ago

Politics

Brussels to consolidate six police zones by 2027 with Quintin’s backing

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels plans to consolidate its six police zones into a single entity by 2027, with a budget allocation of €55 million. Minister Bernard Quintin stated that this

2 weeks ago

Brussels

Ministers finalize agreements on defence strategy, home searches, and social benefits

Belgian Government Approves Defence and Immigration Measures On Friday, the Belgian government endorsed a strategic vision for defense, highlighted by the procurement of 11 additional F-35 fighter jets. This acquisition aims to

2 weeks ago

Politics

Government approves merger of six police zones in Brussels

The federal government has approved a draft law to merge six police zones in Brussels, with an investment of 55 million euros over five years to establish the new zone. Interior Minister

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Politics

Brussels NMBS Infrabel initiates 99-year SubJonction project

Brussels – The area beneath the Brussels-Chapelle train station will be transformed into SubJonction, a cultural hub featuring a hall, restaurant, and outdoor space. The project, jointly undertaken by Infrabel and NMBS,

2 weeks ago

Brussels

Entire family killed in Gaza due to Israeli airstrikes

Israeli Air Strikes Kill 21 Palestinians in Gaza Israeli airstrikes early Friday resulted in the deaths of 21 Palestinians in various locations throughout the Gaza Strip. Among the victims were a family

2 weeks ago

World

Diependaele promises stricter arms inspections following court’s criticism

Brussels (24brussels) – Flemish Prime Minister Matthias Diependaele announced plans for stricter checks on military goods destined for Israel following a judge’s criticism of the inspection services regarding a suspect shipment flagged

2 weeks ago

Brussels

Ukrainian cyber specialists target Gazprom infrastructure, media reports

Ukrainian Cyber Specialists Attack Gazprom’s Infrastructure On July 18, 2025, cyber operatives from the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine launched a significant attack on the network

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Russian armored vehicles operate from concealed positions as Russian soldiers die in infantry marches

Russian Forces Suffer Heavy Casualties Amidst Tactical Struggles in Pokrovsk Direction On July 18, 2025, a senior officer from the communications service of the 59th Independent Motorized Brigade reported that heavy armored

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Core cabinet dissolves as Belgian Parliament passes justice reform and migration measures

Belgium’s Core Cabinet Disbands Without Agreement Belgium’s core cabinet disbanded Friday morning without reaching an agreement, according to various sources. Negotiations among top ministers that began on Thursday aimed to finalize a

2 weeks ago

Politics

Alpine fortress to host international military training exercises

In a late-night Facebook post, Slovak PM Robert Fico announced he will drop his veto on the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, facilitating its approval today, reports 24brussels. In the capital

2 weeks ago

Politics

Belgian Parliament passes justice reform, new migration rules, and Iran resolution

The Belgian Parliament approved three significant measures addressing domestic justice, migration policy and international human rights early Friday morning. The plenary session saw the green light for an emergency law to combat

2 weeks ago

Politics

EU must fund efforts to locate abducted Ukrainian children, says diplomat

US Foreign Aid Cuts Hinder Efforts to Recover Abducted Ukrainian Children The actions of former President Donald Trump’s administration, including cuts to foreign aid and sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC),

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

France withdraws military forces from Senegal as part of African disengagement

French Military Withdrawal from Senegal Symbolizes Shift in Relations PARIS – Since 2022, France has been compelled to withdraw most of its military bases in Africa as nations formerly within its colonial

2 weeks ago

Politics

Taiwan has always been separate from the People’s Republic of China

Taiwan: A Sovereign State Amidst Growing Tensions Taiwan has reaffirmed its status as a sovereign state, countering ongoing claims from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Over the last 130 years, Taiwan

2 weeks ago

Politics

Russian drone attack sees high hits despite less than half intercepted by air defense

Russian Drone Assault on Ukraine Results in Casualties In a coordinated attack overnight on July 18, originating from the Russian towns of Millerovo and Primorsk-Akhtarsk, Ukrainian defense forces reported that 35 kamikaze

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Russian forces hit residential areas in Zaporizhia region with KAB bombs, regional administration reports on consequences

Airstrike in Zaporizhia Region Claims One Life On July 18, a man aged 64 was killed during an airstrike on the Stepnohirsk community in the Zaporizhia region. This was reported via Telegram

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Belgian government implements major reforms ahead of holiday, Brussels Airport permit revoked due to EU violations

Belgium’s Government Faces Crucial Reforms Before National Holiday The federal government led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) continues to deliberate over several significant reforms that must be finalized before the

2 weeks ago

Politics

Ukrainian forces achieve success at hottest front line, says ISW

Ukrainian Forces Achieve Success on Pokrovsk Front Ukrainian troops have recently made significant advancements in the Pokrovsk sector, according to a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Russians capture another village in Donetsk, advance towards administrative border at three points

Russian Forces Advance Near Administrative Border in Donetsk Region In southern Donetsk Oblast, Russian troops continue their advance towards the administrative border with Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on multiple fronts. This information is detailed

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Ukraine opens testing facility for foreign weapons firms – Reuters

Foreign Defense Companies to Test Weapons on Frontlines in Ukraine Foreign defense manufacturers will have the opportunity to test their modern weapons directly on the frontlines in Ukraine, according to Brave1, a

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Drones attack chemical plant in Tula region of Russia

Drone Attack Targets Strategic Chemical Plant in Tula Region In the early hours of July 17, drones struck the strategically significant Shchekinazot chemical plant in Russia’s Tula region, which supplies essential materials

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Russian FPV drone targets car of chief rabbi in Kherson

FPV Drone Attack on Chief Rabbi’s Vehicle in Kherson On the evening of July 17, a Russian FPV drone struck the vehicle of Chief Rabbi of Kherson, Yosef Wolf. This was reported

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Google sets date for Pixel 10 launch event

Google Announces Pixel Launch Event Date Google has confirmed that its Pixel launch event will take place on August 20th, 2025, in New York City at 1 PM ET, where the company

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Tomorrowland implements backup plans after main stage fire

Tomorrowland Organisers Develop Contingency Plans Following Main Stage Fire Organisers of Tomorrowland are formulating two contingency plans for the festival weekend after a fire ravaged the iconic main stage in Boom. The

2 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment

Brussels Airport permit cancelled for violating EU law; Belgium reduces UN climate summit delegation

Brussels Airport Environmental Permit Annulled by Council Belgium’s Council for Permit Disputes has annulled the new environmental permit for Brussels Airport. The council ruled that key restrictions, namely an annual cap on

2 weeks ago

Politics

New technology against fiber optics emerges on the front lines — rifle bullets

New Rifle Bullets Developed to Combat Fiber Optic Drones Ukrainian and Russian forces are actively seeking ways to neutralize fiber optic drones, resulting in the development of new rifle bullets designed for

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Belgium to reduce ministerial delegation at UN climate summit in Brazil

Belgium to Send Smaller Delegation to COP30 Climate Conference in Brazil Belgium is set to participate in the COP30 UN Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, with a reduced ministerial delegation. The decision

2 weeks ago

Politics

Israel strikes Gaza’s sole Catholic church

Israeli Airstrike Destroys Church of the Holy Family in Gaza The Church of the Holy Family, the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, sustained “severe damage” from an Israeli airstrike conducted

2 weeks ago

World

Trump’s shift on the war is cynical and ambiguous; Ukraine and its allies must leverage it

Trump’s Shifting Stance on Russia-Ukraine Conflict In recent months, U.S. President Donald Trump has undergone significant fluctuations in his approach to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He previously claimed he

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Budget for top-level sports infrastructure in Flanders doubles in 2025

Flanders Doubles Sports Infrastructure Budget to €10 Million The budget for top-level sports infrastructure in Flanders doubles this year, from 5 to 10 million euros, announced Flemish minister of sport Annick De

2 weeks ago

Sport

Meloni approaches 1,000 days in office amid declining approval ratings

Giorgia Meloni’s Coalition Marks 1,000 Days in Office Amid Growing Public Discontent ROME – Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition will reach 1,000 days in office on Friday, making it one of the five

2 weeks ago

Politics

Europe’s evolving alliances: the emergence of E3, E4, G5, and super groups

On Thursday, Germany is expected to sign its first bilateral friendship treaty with the UK, which officials describe as a component of a larger framework of agreements between Germany, France, and the

2 weeks ago

Politics

Tomorrowland will proceed after fire destroys main stage, Flemish government recognizes 26 faith communities

Fire at Tomorrowland’s Main Stage Tomorrowland is set to proceed as scheduled this weekend, despite a fire that destroyed the festival’s main stage on Wednesday. “There are no casualties,” said festival spokesperson

2 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment

Rubio declines to disclose number of countries buying U.S. weapons for Ukraine

U.S. Arms Sales to Ukraine Encounter European Resistance On July 16, reports emerged that several European nations are hesitant to participate in a U.S.-initiated scheme for arms purchases intended to support Ukraine.

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Kellogg on Ukrainian drone technology: “Their speed of innovation and adaptability impress”

Ukrainian Drones Attract US Interest, Claims Zelensky On July 16, 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States is interested in acquiring Ukrainian drones, pointing out that some models

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Grem seeks meeting with Trump to discuss fate of sanctions bill

US Senators Discuss Sanctions Against Russia Amid Trump’s Uncertain Stance The Senate is currently evaluating a bill proposing strict sanctions against Russia and its allies following President Donald Trump’s recent comments on

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Col. SBU killing: Ukrainians warned about Russian information operation

Ukrainian Security Service Officer Killed Amid Propaganda Manipulations The Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation has alerted citizens to a new pro-Russian propaganda manipulation attempting to create a rift between Ukraine and its

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Reasons for my appreciation of Apple EarPods

On July 16, 2025, it was reported that a tech news editor highlighted the advantages of using wired headphones over wireless alternatives, emphasizing simplicity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The editor, who has worked

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Innovations

Local hospital overwhelmed as Russians strike downtown Dobropillya with KAB bomb

Russian Strike on Sloviansk Reports Casualties On July 16, 2025, the Russian military dropped an aerial bomb on the center of the city of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region, resulting in fatalities

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Nina Derwael discusses her reasons for retirement as Belgian football moves away from traditional TV

Belgian Gymnast Nina Derwael Announces Retirement Belgian gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Nina Derwael announced her retirement during a press conference in Ghent on Wednesday. The decision, made shortly after her stellar

2 weeks ago

Sport

Brussels Zenne River project suspended due to €37 million cost and €1.5 billion shortfall

Brussels Halts €37 Million Zenne River Project Due to Rising Costs Brussels has suspended its €37 million Zenne River project in Maximilian Park, initially planned for 2025-2026, amid escalating costs. Environment Minister

2 weeks ago

Brussels

U.S. aims to purchase Ukrainian drones, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Zelesnkyy Discusses Drone Sales and Defense Collaboration with U.S. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the United States is interested in acquiring Ukrainian drones. In an interview with NewsMax, Zelenskyy

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Belgian government works to finalize summer deal as emergency law is approved

Belgian Government Struggles to Finalize Summer Reforms Ahead of National Holiday With only days left until the national holiday on July 21, Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s coalition is attempting to finalize

2 weeks ago

Politics

Trump realizes Putin is lying to him, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Zelensky Critiques Trump’s Perception of Putin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that U.S. leader Donald Trump has recognized that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is “lying” to him. Zelensky made these

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Trump may announce transfer of Patriot launchers to Ukraine instead of batteries, says Skibitsky

U.S. to Supply Ukraine with Possible Patriot Systems Major General Vadym Skibitsky, Deputy Chief of the GUR MO, stated that U.S. President Donald Trump implied Ukraine could receive 17 launchers for Patriot

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Russians show peak performance; lack of allies hampers summer offensive, says Tymochko

Russia Struggles with Summer Offensive Amid Foreign Aid On July 16, 2025, Ivan Tymochko, head of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Reserves Council, emphasized that Russia is acquiring weapons, missile components, firearms, and

2 weeks ago

Ukraine