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, a Fednot spokesperson, explained that more young buyers

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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 to be successful”.  The countries on the list

1 week ago

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Flanders reclaims school fees of more than 8,000 pupils because of truancy

The families of more than 8,000 pupils in Flanders had to repay their school allowance last year because of repeated unauthorised absences. The allowance, which is automatically paid to the families of

1 week ago

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Belgium’s interior minister unveils plan to merge police zones in Brussels

Belgium’s Interior minister Bernard Quintin (MR) has finalised a plan to merge Brussels’ six local police zones into one unified command, headed by a single police chief. The proposal, outlined to Brussels

1 week ago

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Ghent rector voices support for Harvard as Trump administration threatens funding

The rector of Ghent University has expressed support for Harvard University after the US Department of Education announced it would freeze 2.3 billion USD in federal funding if the White House’s demands

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EU to list seven ‘safe’ countries for asylum returns

The European Commission plans to designate Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco and Tunisia as “safe third countries of origin”, allowing member states to return certain asylum seekers to these countries, according

1 week ago

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War against Ukraine: More than 31 Dead in Attack on Sumy

According to local authorities, at least 31 people were killed and many more injured in a Russian attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Sybiha called it

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Belgian government reaches crucial Easter deal

Shortly before midnight on Friday, the Belgian federal government concluded a long-awaited ‘Easter agreement’, marking a major milestone in this legislature. Prime minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) presented a comprehensive growth path

2 weeks ago

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Ukraine — for a just peace, Russia — for a profitable pause: how the parties conduct negotiations

Despite the devastating consequences of the war unleashed by the Russian Federation, Ukraine consistently demonstrates openness to diplomacy — but only diplomacy based on the principles of justice, international law, and respect

2 weeks ago

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Without Ukraine — No Peace: Europe Guarantees Kyiv’s Participation in Negotiations

In today’s geopolitical landscape, where not only the fate of a single state but also the stability of the entire continent is at stake, leading European countries have clearly outlined red lines.

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Peace, not at Ukraine’s expense: The United States rejects unilateral concessions as the basis for negotiations with Russia

One of the main fears that the Kremlin is trying to impose on Ukrainian society and the international community is the supposed existence of secret agreements in which Ukraine’s interests are gradually

2 weeks ago

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The U.S. Position: Supporting Ukraine is a Conscious Choice, Not a Tool for Compromises with the Aggressor

The claim that the United States is allegedly trying to impose terms on Ukraine that only benefit the Russian Federation does not withstand any criticism — neither logical nor factual. If Washington

2 weeks ago

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Ukraine is not an object but a subject of negotiations: Kremlin disinformation and the position of the democratic world

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2 weeks ago

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The Kremlin is coming back for fertilizers. How Orban is helping Moscow regain control of a strategic company in Poland

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3 weeks ago

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Belgian PM discusses defence and tariffs with US secretary of state

Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever met US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Brussels on Friday morning. The two discussed, among other things, defence and the high trade tariffs announced by

3 weeks ago

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PM: Belgium ‘would not arrest Netanyahu either’

Belgium would not arrest Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited the country, according to his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever. “I don’t think there is any European country that would

3 weeks ago

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Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court

“Hungary is leaving the ICC. The government will initiate the withdrawal procedure, in accordance with the international legal framework,” Gergely Gulyas, chief of staff to prime minister Viktor Orban, announced on Facebook.

3 weeks ago

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EU Continues to Support Ukraine Despite U.S. Position

Brussels, April 3, 2025 – The European Union reaffirms its strategic independence in supporting Ukraine, continuing to provide financial, military, and diplomatic assistance. Regardless of ongoing discussions in Washington, Brussels remains committed

3 weeks ago

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‘Lose-lose scenario’: Employers’ federations fear impact of US tariffs

The additional American import duties announced by Donald Trump this week threaten to hit Belgium directly and indirectly, according to Belgium’s largest employers’ association.  Olivier Joris, director of European and International Affairs

3 weeks ago

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US secretary of state to meet with Belgian PM during NATO visit

US secretary of state Marco Rubio will be in Brussels this week for a meeting with other NATO foreign ministers. While in Belgium, Rubio will also meet with Bart De Wever, the

3 weeks ago

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Flemish-Dutch summit concludes with several agreements, despite absence of Dutch PM

Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof was unable to attend the seventh biennal Flemish-Dutch summit in Ghent on Tuesday. Despite his absence, the summit was a success, said Flemish minister-president Matthias Diependaele. The

3 weeks ago

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Flanders has buffer to absorb US tariff shock, minister-president says

New US import tariffs could cost the Flemish economy at least 500 million euros per year, writes De Morgen, with potential for even greater losses. However, minister-president Matthias Diependaele insists the region

3 weeks ago

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Federal government reaches agreement on initial budget for 2025

The government has reached an agreement on the initial budget for 2025, several cabinet ministers confirmed on Tuesday. Prime minister Bart De Wever and his top ministers will also try to reach

3 weeks ago

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Right-wing outrage erupts over Le Pen’s conviction and election ban

The conviction of Marine Le Pen for embezzlement and her five-year ban from public office has sparked a fierce backlash from right-wing leaders across Europe and beyond. Most critics accuse the court of political

3 weeks ago

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Liberals of Open VLD to launch new party name at ‘starting moment’ in September

Open VLD will organise a “starting moment” of a renewed Flemish liberal party in mid-September, with a new name. The party leadership reached an agreement on a “joint project” on Monday, according

3 weeks ago

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Marine Le Pen sentenced to four years in prison, two of which are firm, and ineligible for five years with immediate execution

Her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election is in jeopardy. On Monday March 31, the court found Marine Le Pen and eight MEPs guilty of misappropriating public funds in the case of

3 weeks ago

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Rwanda suspends all Belgian aid and cooperation following diplomatic rift

The Rwandan government has announced an immediate ban on all aid and cooperation from Belgian entities, following a recent deterioration in diplomatic relations between the two countries. The decision was reported by

4 weeks ago

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Ninove introduces home ID card service for reduced mobility

Ninove – Ninove’s “Loket aan huis” helps people who can’t visit city hall get a new ID card at home. The first user, Yolande Doomst, benefited. Guy D’haeseleer supports expanding services. The city

4 weeks ago

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Blauwpoort Waregem 42ha estate opens after 20 years of protest

Weregem – The Blauwpoort industrial estate in Waregem, led by Leiedal, spans 42 hectares (26 for businesses, 16 for green space). 80 companies showed interest, and 25 will be selected based on jobs,

4 weeks ago

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Belgium considers Kosovo prison deal for overcrowded jails

As the Belgian government is exploring options to expand prison capacity abroad, Kosovo is emerging as a potential location. Justice minister Annelies Verlinden confirmed discussions are ongoing, though other countries are also

4 weeks ago

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ReArm Europe: a revolution in European defense

One of the main initiatives in 2025 is the launch of the ReArm Europe fund, aimed at accelerating the build-up of European defense capabilities. Its objectives: ReArm Europe will allow Europe to

4 weeks ago

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The Kremlin is again demanding concessions: blackmail or preparation for new aggression?

France and the Netherlands note that Moscow is betting on political changes in the United States, hoping to reduce Western support for Ukraine. Brussels has called for no compromises that could weaken

1 month ago

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Belgian prime minister invited to Ukraine summit in Paris

Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever has been invited to the summit on Ukraine organised by French prime minister Emmanuel Macron on Thursday 27 March. De Wever’s spokesman confirmed this on Sunday,

1 month ago

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EU Parliament debates €20m plan for monthly scaffolding

Brussels – Officials in the European Parliament are evaluating a €20 million proposal for the monthly dismantling of scaffolding to ensure the debating chamber remains accessible during renovation works, the Telegraph reported.

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Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is formally arrested on corruption charges

A court formally arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan early on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. Imamoglu was

1 month ago

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Government plans consumer courts: Beenders aims for legal ease

Brussels -Special courts are planned by the federal government to accommodate consumer legal claims. Vooruit Minister of Consumer Protection Rob Beenders disclosed this information through a Het Laatste Nieuws interview. The federal

1 month ago

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Brussels rebrands ‘Rearm Europe’ plan after backlash from leaders of Italy and Spain

The new term, “Readiness 2030,” is a direct response to the complaints voiced by Giorgia Meloni and Pedro Sánchez in recent days. The European Commission has confirmed it would phase out the

1 month ago

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Kremlin sabotages peace talks: new unacceptable demands on Ukraine

Negotiations between Russia’s representatives and international mediators have once again reached a deadlock. The Kremlin continues to make ultimatum demands that have nothing to do with a genuine peace process. Sources familiar

1 month ago

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The West is not retreating: Ukraine receives stable military support

The Kremlin is trying to promote the idea that the West is allegedly tired of supporting Ukraine and that military aid is being reduced. However, the facts show the opposite: despite political

1 month ago

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US updates: Trump orders closure of Department of Education

US President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. The move comes as courts confront questions on the legality of several of his administration’s actions. President Donald

1 month ago

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Russia’s Medvedev compares Germany’s Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Former Russian President Medvedev compared Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, to Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Meanwhile, Moscow has declared another German political organization “undesirable.” “You’re not in power yet but

1 month ago

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Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition

The leader of Turkey’s CHP party said Erdogan fears competition from the arrested Ekrem Imamoglu. The arrest sparked nationwide protests, with Germany’s chancellor calling it “very bad” for Turkey’s EU relations. Thousands

1 month ago

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Germany reopens embassy in Syria after 13-year closure

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened her country’s embassy in Damascus during a visit to the Syrian capital. The diplomatic mission was closed 13 years ago in the early days of the

1 month ago

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India detains protesting farmers, camps bulldozed

Farmers protested on highways in northern India. Many camped out due to a long-standing dispute over crop price guarantees. Police in India’s northern state of Punjab detained hundreds of farmers who have been protesting for over

1 month ago

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Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles

The controversial amendments were backed by general-turned-president Prabowo Subianto. Rights groups are concerned the law will take the Southeast Asian country back to the days of its brutal dictatorship. Indonesia’s parliament has passed

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Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained

The Foreign Office stressed that the new advisory does not constitute a travel warning. It comes after US immigration authorities detained multiple German nationals upon arrival. Berlin has updated its travel advice

1 month ago

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China executed 4 Canadians this year, Ottawa says

The four Canadian citizens were executed by China despite former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appeal for clemency. China claims the Canadians were guilty of drug offenses. China executed four Canadian nationals in recent

1 month ago

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Greenpeace liable for millions in pipeline lawsuit

A US jury has awarded a pipeline company hundreds of millions of dollars in damages after the company sued Greenpeace for playing a big role in 2016 protests against the Dakota Access

1 month ago

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Nigeria suspends oil-state governor, declares emergency rule

The president accused the Rivers State governor of being unable to control vandals and militants in the region. The suspension marks the first declaration of emergency rule since 2013. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

1 month ago

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Italian coast guard finds 6 bodies, 40 migrants missing

An inflatable dinghy carrying 56 people had left the Tunisian port of Sfax before getting into trouble in the central Mediterranean. Six migrants have died and 40 are missing after a shipwreck

1 month ago

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USAID shutdown likely unconstitutional, federal judge says

A US federal judge blocked Elon Musk and DOGE’s attempt to shut down USAID, citing constitutional concerns. Trump said his administration would appeal the ruling. A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that

1 month ago

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Germany’s Bundestag votes in favor of reforming ‘debt brake’

The multibillion-euro package loosens borrowing limits and allows new investments in defense, infrastructure and climate. The plan was backed by the conservative CDU/CSU alliance, center-left SPD and Greens. Germany’s lower house of

1 month ago

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Germany faces cuts along with financial package, Merz says

Germany’s likely next conservative CDU chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said cost-cutting must be discussed during coalition talks with the center-left Social Democrats. That comes after he backed a historic spending package. Conservative leader Friedrich

1 month ago

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EU pledges billions to Syria, but sanctions are a barrier

Donors pledged billions for Syria at an EU-led conference. But investing in the country is still fraught with difficulty because of sanctions. The EU plans to further ease restrictions, but US plans

1 month ago

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Nigeria: Explosion reported at major oil pipeline

Authorities have not yet determined the cause or scale of the damage at the Trans-Niger Pipeline. A section of the Trans-Niger Pipeline, one of Nigeria’s biggest pipelines, has exploded, media reported on Tuesday. The

1 month ago

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India: Nagpur sees clashes over Mughal emperor’s tomb

The clashes centered around demands from Hindu nationalists for the removal of the tomb of the former Muslim emperor Aurangzeb. Several people, including police officers, have been injured. Around a dozen people

1 month ago

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Belgium, Rwanda expel diplomats over DR Congo conflict

Rwanda has accused Belgium of repeatedly undermining Rwanda over the M23 offensive in Congo. Belgium and Rwanda are expelling each other’s diplomats in tit-for-tat moves as part of an escalating dispute over the conflict in

1 month ago

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Serbian government denies using ‘sonic weapon’ at protest

Protesters had accused the police of using the outlawed device against crowds as hundreds of thousands gathered in Belgrade. The protests were described as the largest in Serbia’s history. Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vucic has denied

1 month ago

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US defies court order, deports Venezuelans to El Salvador

The Trump administration invoked a wartime law from the 18th century to rapidly deport Venezuelans to El Salvador. A federal judge had issued an order temporarily banning the expulsions. The US has

1 month ago

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Greek PM appoints new ministers after train tragedy protests

The most notable changes are new finance and transport ministers. The reshuffle comes as Kyriakos Mitsotakis attempts to shore up support for his government after mass protests over a 2023 train crash.

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Germany: Parties reportedly agree on historic debt deal

The CDU/CSU bloc and the SPD have reached an agreement with the Greens on a massive increase in government borrowing, news agencies report, citing party sources. The conservative CDU/CSU bloc of German election winner

1 month ago

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China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

Senior diplomats from China, Russia and Iran have gathered in Beijing to talk about Iran’s nuclear program. China has called for a “diplomatic” Iran nuclear solution. Diplomats from China, Russia and Iran met in Beijing

1 month ago

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EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal

Donald Trump’s cancellation of millions in aid to the country left a massive funding gap. The EU’s investment package includes funding to boost vaccine manufacturing and for a transition to clean energy.

1 month ago

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US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers

The rulings come as the Trump administration had demanded that government agencies submit plans for a second wave of mass layoffs and budget cuts this week. Two judges ordered US President Donald

1 month ago

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Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland

US President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that the US needs control of Greenland. US President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that US control of Greenland was necessary for international security. During

1 month ago

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Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe

Faced with political challenges at home and emboldened by President Trump’s dismantling of USAID, the illiberal governments of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia are cracking down on civil society organizations. Delighted by Donald

1 month ago

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Taiwan leader promises to counter China ‘infiltration’

Taiwan accuses China of trying to intimidate it into relinquishing its independence. Beijing considers the democratically governed island as part of its own territory. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called for tougher

1 month ago

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DR Congo, M23 rebels to hold peace talks in Angola

Despite previously refusing to engage in negotiations, Congolese officials have agreed to meet M23 rebels in Luanda to discuss an end to the deadly conflict. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government and the rebel

1 month ago

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Dutch lawmakers object to EU’s multibillion defense proposal

The Dutch parliament narrowly rejected the EU’s ReArm Europe defense plan, citing concerns over national debt. The government is now divided on its next steps. The Netherlands’ parliament on Tuesday narrowly voted against

1 month ago

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Georgia: Ex-President Saakashvili jailed for 9 more years

Chaos erupted in the Georgian courtroom as the verdict was announced, with Mikheil Saakashvili’s supporters calling the judge a ”slave” of the current government. Saakashvili was found guilty of embezzlement. Former Georgian President Mikheil

1 month ago

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Demokraatit wins Greenland parliamentary election

Greenland’s legislative elections could set a path toward independence. It comes after Donald Trump announced he wished for the US to acquire the autonomous Danish territory. With the majority of votes counted,

1 month ago

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Kursk Operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces: Strategic Importance and Military Prospects

The operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation marks a crucial phase in the resistance against Russian aggression. This military initiative has not only significantly

1 month ago

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Serbia: Student protesters block public TV station

The anti-government protesters have said the blockade will continue for at least 22 hours. They accuse Serbia’s public broadcaster of being biased toward President Aleksandar Vucic. Hundreds of student protesters blocked Serbia’s public television

1 month ago

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Syria: Sharaa signs integration deal with Kurdish-led forces

Syria’s Kurds have agreed to integrate their de facto autonomous institutions into the new Syrian government. In return, they have been promised constitutional and language rights. The Syrian interim government signed an agreement on

1 month ago

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Romania: Georgescu supporters turn violent over election ban

Calin Georgescu had been leading in opinion polls with around 40% of the vote. He is expected to appeal the decision to exclude him from the election. Romania’s electoral commission on Sunday

1 month ago

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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles — Seoul

The missiles were launched from North Korea’s Hwanghae province. Last week, Kim Yo Jong warned against further “provocations” after the US deployed an aircraft carrier to South Korea. South Korea’s military reported that North

1 month ago

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Mark Carney to become Canada’s new prime minister

The former central bank governor will have to deal with tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and face the opposition Conservatives in the upcoming election. Mark Carney, the former central bank

1 month ago

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Romania: Far-right candidate Georgescu barred from election

Calin Georgescu had been leading in opinion polls with around 40% of the vote. He is expected to appeal the decision to exclude him from the election. Romania’s electoral commission on Sunday

1 month ago

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Bosnian Serb leader Dodik rejects court summons

With Bosnia-Herzegovina facing a deepening legal crisis, Serb leader Milorad Dodik doubled down on denying the authority of the country’s prosecutors. The head of Republika Srpska, a predominantly Serb entity inside Bosnia-Herzegovina, said

2 months ago

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South Korea: Court cancels Yoon arrest warrant

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol could be released from jail after a court order lifting the arrest warrant against him. A South Korean court on Friday lifted an arrest warrant issued against

2 months ago

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Mozambique: Police fire live rounds at opposition rally

Gunshots were heard at an anti-government march in Maputo. The opposition has accused the ruling party of clinging on to power by rigging the presidential vote last year. Mozambican police fired live

2 months ago

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India: Delhi pledges to flatten garbage mountain

The Bhalswa waste mountain in the capital’s northern outskirts has long been an eyesore and a public health hazard. Delhi’s new government says it’s confident it can clean it up. The newly

2 months ago

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South Korea, Japan Interested in US gas pipeline, Trump says

South Korea’s energy minister said a massive gas pipeline could help diversify the sources of natural gas and that the country would hold talks with the US to move the project forward.

2 months ago

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German election: Scholz meets Merz for talks on Ukraine

Leaders in Germany’s likely next coalition have met to discuss Ukraine policy and security. Outgoing Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says she wants no leading role in her Green Party parliamentary group. Outgoing

2 months ago

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Taiwan says ‘impossible’ for US to abandon Indo-Pacific

Taiwan says it will increase its defense spending and help its semiconductor industry expand to the US — both issues that Trump had complained about. The United States will “not abandon” the Asia-Pacific region

2 months ago

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North Korea threatens response to US carrier in South

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, slammed the deployment of USS Carl Vinson as “confrontation hysteria of the US and its stooges.” The carrier arrived in Busan

2 months ago

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Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect

The 25% tariffs came into effect at 0501 UTC on Tuesday as planned, in the absence of a deal. Canada vowed to impose retaliatory 25% tariffs. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that

2 months ago

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UN rights chief voices concern at new US political direction

The UN’s Volker Türk has noted a worrying “fundamental shift” in the rights situation in Donald Trump’s America. Among other things, he decried the huge powers of “unelected tech oligarchs.” Basic human

2 months ago

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Austria swears in centrist coalition without far right

The winner of September elections, the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), must now go into opposition after a long search for a viable coalition. A three-way coalition of centrist parties was sworn into government

2 months ago

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Social Democrats lead Hamburg state election: early results

A week after a poor showing in Germany’s federal elections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left party has won more than 30% of the vote, according to preliminary official results. Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) and the Greens look

2 months ago

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Austria’s 3-way coalition gets final vote of approval

After a five-month wait, the Alpine nation’s new government is set to be sworn in after the third member of a proposed coalition, the liberal NEOS party, approved the deal. Austria’s liberal NEOS party

2 months ago

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Germany’s Merz in Paris for talks with President Macron

After securing the largest share in the German election, Conservative party leader Friedrich Merz has met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. They discussed European security in the face of a shifting

2 months ago

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German election: CDU/CSU, SPD begin preliminary talks

Friedrich Merz aims to swiftly form government after his conservative bloc’s February 23 election win. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil stressed a coalition with the CDU/CSU was “not automatic” amid key policy disagreements.

2 months ago

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India, EU to strike trade deal by end of 2025 — Modi

EU Commision chief Von der Leyen said during a New Delhi visit that the EU was also considering a defense and security partnership with India. The EU and India are looking to

2 months ago

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Israeli military admits failure to anticipate Hamas attack

A probe into the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas has shown the Israeli military’s “complete failure” to prevent the assault, a military official said. The findings could put pressure on Prime

2 months ago

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German election: CDU/CSU and SPD to begin preliminary talks

Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU bloc, which won last week’s elections, and the Social Democrats plan to begin initial exploratory talks on Friday about the possibility of forming a coalition government. The conservative CDU/CSU bloc led

2 months ago

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Von der Leyen arrives in India to ‘strengthen partnership’

The EU is seeking to diversify its partnerships in the face of possible tariffs from Washington. Talks on a free trade agreement with New Delhi are scheduled for March. European Commission President

2 months ago

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Trump says he will slap European goods with 25% tariff

President Trump has said the European Union has taken advantage of the US. He said the bloc was formed “in order to screw the United States.” US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that European

2 months ago

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Romania: Prosecutors probe canceled election front-runner

Far-right populist Calin Georgescu, who won the first round of the annulled presidential elections in Romania last year, is accused, among other things, of promoting antisemitism and spreading false information. Romanian prosecutors said

2 months ago

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Bosnian Serb leader Dodik sentenced for defying peace envoy

Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik was found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison for defying the decisions of an international envoy. A court in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo on

2 months ago

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