EU calls Serbia and Kosovo to Brussels for crisis talks after recent tensions Serbia’s arrest of Kosovan police officers has added to concerns about relations between the two countries The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023
Cost of importing food set to reach new high of nearly $2 trillion BUSINESS DAILY - Friday, 16.06.2023: The cost of importing food is expected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, with inflation increasing hunger and starvation in poorer nations. Also, prior to next week's Paris Air Show, French President Emmanuel Macron is announcing investments in greener ways to fly. Plus, we… France 24 · Jun 16, 2023
Donors stump up $6.1 bn for Syrians, as EU stays anti-Assad BRUSSELS - International donors led by the EU on Thursday pledged 5.6 billion euros ($6.1 billion) for Syrian refugees, but Brussels stressed it will not ease its stance on President Bashar al-Assad's government. Bangkok Post · Jun 15, 2023
As conditions for Syrians worsen, aid organizations struggle to catch the world's attention again Aid agencies will struggle to draw the world’s attention back to Syria at an annual donor conference hosted by the European Union in Brussels for humanitarian aid to Syrians The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
Faustin Linyekula: 'Is it still possible to dream from the ruins of my country?' Congolese dancer Faustin Linyekula honours his beautiful and troubled country through dance. The prolific award-winning artist, who's been a fixture of dance festivals in Avignon, Brussels and Johannesburg since the early 2000s, is in France with two shows at the Chaillot theatre in Paris. He speaks to Eve Jackson about… France 24 · Jun 13, 2023
‘Three months ago, this wasn’t possible’: exiled Russians dare to dream of Putin’s fall Opposition leaders have begun to plan for the end of the regime – and some believe it is now inevitable The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023
The best holiday destinations in Europe you can reach by train from London You don’t need to fly for a European break – here’s how to avoid the plane and take a train this summer The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023
Brexit: Britain can rejoin EU any time, says ex-negotiator Michael Barnier But ex-Brussels Brexit chief accuses Boris Johnson of disrespecting his own signature The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Hungary’s hostage diplomacy: PM Orban frees human traffickers Hungary’s anti-migrant leader prompts alarm in Brussels and neighbouring countries by releasing 777 people smugglers. Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s White House jolly can’t mask the fact that Brexit Britain is a fading power The prime minister arrives in Washington with no real leverage in Europe – and therefore no real leverage with Joe Biden, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
West Ham's journey to Prague: From London via USA, the Maldives, Australia, Bali and more With between 15,000 and 20,000 West Ham United fans descending on Prague for the Europa Conference League final, we heard from 100s of Hammers fans and their journeys to the Czech capital Football London · Jun 5, 2023
Three Europeans freed by Iran arrive home BRUSSELS: One Dane and two Austrian-Iranian citizens released from detention by Tehran arrived in their home countries on Saturday, after the latest in a series of prisoner swaps. Bangkok Post · Jun 3, 2023
Seven holiday destinations you can get to on the Eurostar from London At top speeds of 186 miles per hour, the Eurostar can deliver you to these European hotspots The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
From Berlin to Brussels, the night train renaissance gathers speed with the new European Sleeper The latest capital-to-capital sleeper is one of Europe’s most eagerly awaited new routes – and connects London to Berlin in 16 hours The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023
Radio France Internationale · May 27, 2023 Paris bomb plot mastermind swapped with aid worker in Iran-Belgium deal Belgium and Iran exchanged prisoners on Friday in a controversial move that saw an Iranian diplomat convicted of attempting to bomb exiles in France returning to Tehran bedecked in flowers while a visibly gaunt aid worker headed back to Brussels.
Reuters · May 26, 2023 First night train connecting Brussels and Berlin starts operations An overnight direct train service connecting Brussels and Berlin was launched this week by Dutch-Belgian railway firm European Sleeper, reflecting a push in Europe to bolster less polluting alternatives to air travel.
The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023 Why GDP doesn't work, and what Scotland should replace it with LAST week the Beyond Growth Conference, the biggest European conference to discuss an alternative economic model, took place in Brussels. Over…
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023 Missed out on Vermeer? Try these arty gems across Europe instead With the Amsterdam blockbuster all sold out, our writer picks 10 alternative arty must-sees in Europe – all reachable by train
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 Belgian unions demonstrate in Brussels to demand better worker protection Almost 20,000 Belgian trade union workers mounted a major demonstration to protest what they see as increasingly bad working conditions and the erosion of their right to strike
The Independent UK · May 20, 2023 Scrapping EU rules could boost UK wine industry by £180m, says Coffey The Environment Secretary said removing retained Brussels regulations would give British vineyards the ‘freedom they need to thrive’.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2023 Brexit: Scrapping EU rules ‘could boost UK wine industry by £180m’ Environment secretary says removing retained Brussels regulations would give British vineyards the ‘freedom they need to thrive’
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2023 Brexit has wrecked Britain’s car industry, but so have the Tories As carmakers warn that London must renegotiate its deal with Brussels, a lack of government policy is also plaguing the sector
France 24 · May 19, 2023 Food fight over Ukrainian grain: Will Eastern Europe's farmers break EU solidarity? The European Union has been caught off guard by a food fight. Last month, when Poland unilaterally announced it was shutting its borders to imports of Ukrainian grain, it came as a shock to policymakers in both Kyiv and Brussels. Farmers in the eastern EU member complained that a food…
France 24 · May 18, 2023 Deutsche Bank settles Epstein sex-trafficking abuse lawsuit for $75 million Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the lender of aiding and benefitting from late financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. Also, the EU rolls out plans for the biggest-ever overhaul of its customs union, while Brussels and London take steps to harmonise their…
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023 Renovation of Brussels park ignites debate on decolonisation Triumphal arch in Cinquantenaire park ‘linked to exploitation of Congo’, says cultural group in Belgian capital