In the heart of Flanders, within the picturesque landscapes of Belgium, lies the charming city of Leuven. While many British tourists flock to the more well-known destinations in Belgium, such as Brussels or Bruges, Leuven remains a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, just a mere two hours away from the UK. This small city, … Read more
First published on PoliticalCartoons.com, Jan. 31, 2024 | By Plop and KanKr First published on PoliticalCartoons.com, Canada, Jan. 30, 2024 | By Dave Whamond First published in the Boston Globe, U.S., Feb. 2, 2024 | By Christopher Weyant First published on caglecartoons.com, Costa Rica, Jan. 30, 2024 | By Arcadio Esquivel Read original article here … Read more
As farmer protests continue around Europe, we unpack their various concerns and analyze their impact on the European election. We also take you to an extraordinary meeting of EU leaders in Brussels where crucial cash for Ukraine hung in the balance. Host Sarah Wheaton speaks to POLITICO’s Parliament reporter Eddy Wax among the thousands of … Read more
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of goalkeeper Matz Sels from Strasbourg. Forest agreed a €6million (£5.1m, $6.5m) fee with the French club for the 31-year-old Belgium international earlier on Thursday. Sels was keen to play in the Premier League and has now signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Forest. Forest have been seeking an addition … Read more
They fumed as to why the EU executive was issuing the target now, of all moments, with anti-green rage simmering, the far right pouncing, the EU election looming, and farmers blockading the front gates of the legislature. “Everyone was shooting at the 2040 target,” said one EPP official who, like others, was granted anonymity to … Read more
By Katrina Conaglen Published: 09:40 GMT, 27 January 2024 | Updated: 11:42 GMT, 27 January 2024 Tipping can be an etiquette minefield Tipping is a sign of decency, an indication you appreciate the effort your server, taxi driver, or porter has put into looking after you. It can, however, be an etiquette minefield while travelling abroad, … Read more
Worshippers from 36 countries including Nigeria on Friday night attended the 2024 edition of “Nations Worship in His Presence,” organised by the Dunamis International Gospel Church (DIGC), Abuja. Besides, thousands of worshippers from several countries joined the one-night service online. The 35 foreign countries from which worshippers came are Angola, Australia, Belgium, Benin Republic, Botswana, … Read more
The Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed Friday that narcotics were discovered in the minister’s office and said a member of her staff was arrested and charged with sale and possession of narcotics. Eight other suspects were charged with the sale and possession of narcotics in association — but two of them have been conditionally released. … Read more
In Belgium, the land of chocolate, waffles and exorbitant rates of taxation, the expat tax dream is over. This month, the country’s special expatriate tax regime — available to people hired from abroad and which was introduced in 1983 — came to an end. From now on, only those earning over €75,000 gross (the exception is people … Read more
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to build “bridges” with Europe during a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Beijing, just as China’s defense ministry warned it would “crush” independence movements in Taiwan. “Facing the turbulent international situation, more ‘bridges’ need to be built between China and Europe. The two sides … Read more
