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Europatat has elected Peter Ton as its new president during its 2026 Congress in Brussels. The decision marks a leadership change for the European Potato Trade Association. Members from across Europe gathered to vote and discuss the future of the potato sector. The congress brought together around 90 participants. They included growers, traders, and industry experts. The main focus was the future of the European potato market and the challenges ahead. The association, known as Europatat, represents the potato trade industry across Europe. It works on issues such as trade rules, plant health, food safety, and market development. Peter Ton,…
The Canakkale Mobile Museum has started its European tour with a stop in Brussels. The exhibition brings the history of the Canakkale Wars to Turkish communities living in Europe. The project is supported by Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The mobile museum is designed to share memories of one of the most important battles in Turkish history. It focuses on the Canakkale front during World War I. The exhibition uses photos, written records, and visual displays to explain key events in a simple way. The museum is run under the name Canakkale Wars Mobile Museum. It travels across different…
The European Commission is preparing a new law that would push companies to diversify their supply chains, as concerns grow over Europe’s heavy dependence on China for critical materials and industrial inputs. The proposed EU supply chain law would mark a shift from voluntary guidance to regulatory pressure. It reflects growing political concern in Brussels about supply security, trade imbalances, and the strategic risks linked to reliance on a single dominant supplier. For several years, the European Union has described its approach toward China as “de-risking” rather than full economic separation. The new proposal suggests that this strategy may now…
A week of high-level diplomacy across Europe has highlighted shifting global alliances, renewed coordination on Ukraine, and growing debate inside the European Union over how to manage relations with both the United States and Russia. From the calm setting of Évian-les-Bains in France to tense meetings in Brussels, European leaders navigated a series of critical discussions involving the Group of Seven (G7), Ukraine strategy, and backchannel communication with Moscow. The week has been described by officials as one of the most intense diplomatic periods of the year. At the centre of the G7 summit held in Évian was French President…
Air Canada has launched a new direct flight connecting Halifax, Nova Scotia, with Brussels, Belgium, giving travelers a faster and more convenient route between Canada and Europe. The new Halifax Brussels direct flight is now operating from Halifax Stanfield International Airport and runs three times per week until September 5. The service is part of the airline’s seasonal expansion of its transatlantic network. Airport officials said the new route is designed to improve international connectivity for both business and leisure travelers. It also strengthens Halifax’s role as a growing hub for transatlantic travel between North America and Europe. The destination,…
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to Moldova’s path toward membership during the second EU-Moldova Summit held in Brussels, where leaders reviewed progress in accession talks and outlined next steps in the country’s reform process. The summit was co-hosted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, alongside Moldovan President Maia Sandu. The meeting focused on strengthening political and economic ties and advancing Moldova’s integration into the EU framework. A key topic was Moldova’s progress under the newly opened “fundamentals cluster” in its accession negotiations. This cluster covers core requirements for EU membership,…
Responsible tourism forum discussions are set to take place in Brussels as the Europe Responsible Tourism Forum and Awards return on 23 June 2026. The event will bring together tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to focus on sustainable travel practices across Europe. The event will be hosted at the Press Club Brussels Europe by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism. It will also include the Responsible Tourism Awards, which have been recognising innovation in sustainable tourism since 2004. The forum is designed to highlight practical solutions that improve tourism while protecting the environment and supporting local communities. Organisers say…
EU summit Brussels talks have brought together leaders from all 27 member states to discuss some of the most pressing global and economic challenges facing the European Union. The two day meeting in Brussels focuses on the war in Ukraine, growing tensions with China, and the bloc’s next long term budget worth around 2 trillion euros. European Union leaders are meeting at a time of rising geopolitical pressure, with the ongoing war in Ukraine remaining the central issue. The summit follows recent diplomatic discussions at the G7 meeting in France, where support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia were also…
Portugal has supported a new European Union plan to block Russian fighters linked to the war in Ukraine from entering EU countries. The position was confirmed by Portugal’s Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg. The proposal is part of a wider sanctions package aimed at increasing pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Rangel said Portugal fully agrees with the plan. He stressed that sanctions work best when they are part of a shared EU approach. He added that acting together gives stronger results than separate national actions. He said Portugal…
The European Union is preparing a massive €450 billion investment plan aimed at strengthening its digital independence and reducing reliance on foreign technology providers, as Brussels accelerates efforts to secure its position in the global digital economy. EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen outlined the proposal during a debate in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, saying the bloc must build a more resilient and self-reliant digital ecosystem. She stressed that artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are now central to both economic competitiveness and political security. According to Virkkunen, the EU’s goal is to strengthen supply chains, improve technological sovereignty, and ensure…
