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The airline flying to the UK that’s been named the world’s ‘best’ | Travel News | Travel

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The airline flying to the UK that’s been named the world’s ‘best’ | Travel News | Travel

This little-known Belgian international airline flying to the UK has been named the world’s ‘best’. AirHelp publishes a yearly report ranking the world’s best airlines based on three criteria: on-time performance, customer service and claim processing. The passenger rights and flight compensation company gathers arrival and departure statistics for every plane and calculates how many of … Read more

Britons warned of delays amid new travel restrictions in Netherlands and Belgium | Travel News | Travel

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Britons warned of delays amid new travel restrictions in Netherlands and Belgium | Travel News | Travel

British travellers have been warned of potential delays due to temporary border controls introduced by the Netherlands and Belgium. According to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, these measures, expected to last six months, were implemented after delays in launching the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). The Netherlands has reinstated checks at its … Read more

Germany to enable ‘voluntary, secure’ returns for Syrian refugees – POLITICO

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Germany to enable ‘voluntary, secure’ returns for Syrian refugees – POLITICO

Germany’s plan comes days after rebel groups entered the Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday and declared it free of the Russia-backed regime of President Assad. Hours later, Assad reportedly fled the country and was granted asylum in Russia. Following the regime’s ouster, Austria on Monday announced plans to deport Syrian migrants, while Belgium, France, Greece and … Read more

Austria prepares to deport Syrian migrants after Assad regime falls – POLITICO

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Austria prepares to deport Syrian migrants after Assad regime falls – POLITICO

In October, some EU countries, led by Italy, pushed to normalize ties with Syria in order to facilitate the deportation of migrants. Assad, who held power for 25 years until fleeing to Moscow with his family, has been accused of torture and of using chemical weapons on his own people. With the ouster of Assad, … Read more

Thousands of euros found in Reynders’ homes by police, media reports say – POLITICO

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Thousands of euros found in Reynders’ homes by police, media reports say – POLITICO

Reynders was previously investigated in 2019 on allegations of corruption and money laundering but maintained his innocence and prosecutors dropped the charges. He enjoyed a form of diplomatic immunity during his five-year term as a commissioner. A spokesperson for the European Commission confirmed they were aware of the investigation and said they would collaborate with … Read more

Countries back Brussels’ plan to ban outdoor vaping – POLITICO

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Countries back Brussels’ plan to ban outdoor vaping – POLITICO

And while there was significant opposition to the plan among lawmakers last week in Europe’s now more polarized Parliament, the capitals were able to largely align with Brussels’ intention. To some who opposed it in the Parliament, the capitals’ vote is merely symbolic. “I regret the voting outcome in the Health Council regarding the smoke-free … Read more

Belgium Makes History: New Law Grants Sex Workers Unemployment Benefits, Leave, and Pensions

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Belgium Makes History: New Law Grants Sex Workers Unemployment Benefits, Leave, and Pensions

Belgium has made global headlines by becoming the first country to grant sex workers labour rights comparable to other professions. The new Labour Law for Sex Workers, effective December 2024, aims to improve working conditions and provide protections including unemployment benefits, sick leave, pensions, and maternity pay. What the New Law Offers While sex work … Read more

Michel’s cabinet chief to become Belgian envoy to US – POLITICO

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Michel’s cabinet chief to become Belgian envoy to US – POLITICO

BRUSSELS ― Frédéric Bernard, the head of cabinet of former European Council President Charles Michel, is to become Belgian ambassador to the United States, according to two Belgian officials. As chief of staff and sherpa to Michel since 2020, Bernard had a key role in preparing and helping to run European Council meetings ― the … Read more

Sex workers in Belgium to get maternity leave, pension, health insurance

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Sex workers in Belgium to get maternity leave, pension, health insurance

The first of its kind in the world, Belgium has passed into law a bill that allows sex workers to be seen, treated, and privileged like every other worker on a job. According to a BBC report, the new law, which took effect on Sunday (1 December), gives them full access to every opportunity, including sick … Read more

Belgium’s Romanians poised to propel the far right into power – POLITICO

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Belgium’s Romanians poised to propel the far right into power – POLITICO

On Sunday, Romanians vote in crucial parliamentary elections, with polls showing hard-right parties on track to bag a third of the ballots, riding on the momentum created by Georgescu who surged in the polls out of nowhere last Sunday to secure a shock win. The stakes are high. An outright victory for the far-right presidential … Read more