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Chilean lawyer calls for genuine dialogue with Mapuche communities on land rights

Independent Candidate Criticizes Chilean Government’s Land Proposals for Mapuche Communities Lawyer Rosa Catrileo, the sole independent candidate for the Chilean Senate representing the Araucanía Region, criticized the government’s approach to the historical

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Halle committee challenges expropriation of homes for A8 motorway project

Halle – The “Our A8, Our Voice” committee in Halle, led by Wouter Janssens, is opposing the expropriation of more than 20 homes, three businesses, and a football field in Essenbeek for

2 days ago

Brussels

Women from Zulia State mobilize to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty amid rising tensions

Women of Zulia Mobilize for National Defense On August 24, 2025, a significant initiative is unfolding in Venezuela as women from Zulia State join President Nicolas Maduro’s call to enlist in the

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World

Ghent hosts inaugural Grand Prix Gentbrugge with 57 competitors at local festival

Ghent – The Gentbrugge neighbourhood in Ghent hosted the inaugural Grand Prix Gentbrugge, a 250-meter race featuring 57 participants. Lisander Cardyn claimed victory in the adult category, while Linus triumphed in the

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Brussels

Residents of Vilvoorde launch petition to protect Loodstuin garden from redevelopment

Vilvoorde – Residents of the Broek neighbourhood have voiced strong concerns about plans that could lead to the redevelopment of the Loodstuin garden and the adjacent warehouse. Led by local activist Laetitia

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Brussels

Ixelles pool introduces weekly swim sessions for overweight individuals

Ixelles (24brussels) – Starting mid-September 2025, the Ixelles pool in Brussels will launch a weekly Sunday swim hour specifically for overweight individuals. Organized in collaboration with Fat Friendly, the program will include

1 week ago

Brussels

MEP Cavedagna emphasizes new Carabinieri barracks as vital for Bologna’s security efforts

MEP Stefano Cavedagna has emphasized the opening of a new Carabinieri barracks in Bologna’s Pilastro district as a pivotal action to restore security and community trust in the area, reports 24brussels. Who

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Brussels

Wildfires lead to mass evacuations in north-western Spain’s Castilla y Leon

Severe Wildfires Threaten the UNESCO Heritage Site of Las Medulas in Spain In a devastating turn of events, severe wildfires have engulfed the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Las Medulas, known for

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World

Essential features of the Pa´ Cuba Festival: A cultural lifeline during Cuba’s economic challenges

The Pa´ Cuba Festival is fostering community resilience and cultural vibrancy in Havana amid ongoing economic challenges. The event, running from August 1 to 31 at Pabexpo, serves as a crucial social

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World

Lize Spit and local residents enhance greenery in Anderlecht with six new trees

Anderlecht: Author Lize Spit and local residents collaborated to plant six new trees in Luchtvaartsquare, garnering support from community members and officials to enhance the area’s greenery. According to VRT News, Lize

3 weeks ago

Brussels

Zomer in Linden festival kicks off in Lubbeek, celebrating community and music

Zomer in Linden Festival Kicks Off in Lubbeek The 11th edition of the Zomer in Linden festival commenced on August 8, 2025, in Lubbeek, Flemish Brabant, featuring prominent artists such as Willy

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Brussels

Preserving Taquile’s textile heritage: a Quechua community’s resilience on Lake Titicaca

Preservation of Taquile’s Unique Weaving Tradition amid Modern Pressures Taquile Island, located in Peru’s Andean high plateau on Lake Titicaca, is known for its unique weaving tradition, which was recognized by UNESCO

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World

ACLU calls for community vigilance in Los Angeles after court blocks racially biased immigration arrests

ACLU Urges Vigilance Against Immigration Raids in Los Angeles On August 1, a panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a temporary restraining order blocking the Department of Homeland Security

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World

Flemish Parliament to hold emergency session on Gaza conflict amidst German corner history

Exploring Belgium’s German-Speaking Community Belgium’s German-speaking Community, often overshadowed in discussions about the nation, has a complex historical background rooted in the late 18th century. Significant changes began in 1794-95 when the

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Politics

Memory places: how the culture of remembrance for civilian war victims is formed in Kyiv region

In February-March 2022, Bucha, Irpin, and Hostomel gained notoriety due to mass killings of civilians during the Russian occupation. Local communities began to establish a culture of remembrance to honor the deceased,

1 month ago

Ukraine

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

1 month ago

Arts & Entertainment

UN expert group calls out systematic racism by Belgian police

A United Nations expert group has called out the Belgian police for what it describes as systemic racism against people of African descent. Following a ten-day visit to the country, the group

3 months ago

Society

Brussels Pride set to draw crowd of 200,000

Organisers expect around 200,000 people to attend Saturday’s Brussels Pride event, similar to last year’s attendance figures. Under the banner “Unite, time to protect our rights”, they are calling for renewed vigilance

3 months ago

Society

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

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Chilean lawyer calls for genuine dialogue with Mapuche communities on land rights

Halle committee challenges expropriation of homes for A8 motorway project

Women from Zulia State mobilize to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty amid rising tensions

Ghent hosts inaugural Grand Prix Gentbrugge with 57 competitors at local festival

Residents of Vilvoorde launch petition to protect Loodstuin garden from redevelopment

Ixelles pool introduces weekly swim sessions for overweight individuals

MEP Cavedagna emphasizes new Carabinieri barracks as vital for Bologna’s security efforts

Wildfires lead to mass evacuations in north-western Spain’s Castilla y Leon

Essential features of the Pa´ Cuba Festival: A cultural lifeline during Cuba’s economic challenges

Lize Spit and local residents enhance greenery in Anderlecht with six new trees

Zomer in Linden festival kicks off in Lubbeek, celebrating community and music

Preserving Taquile’s textile heritage: a Quechua community’s resilience on Lake Titicaca

ACLU calls for community vigilance in Los Angeles after court blocks racially biased immigration arrests

Flemish Parliament to hold emergency session on Gaza conflict amidst German corner history

Memory places: how the culture of remembrance for civilian war victims is formed in Kyiv region

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

UN expert group calls out systematic racism by Belgian police

Brussels Pride set to draw crowd of 200,000

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

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