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Belgium’s economy is set to grow steadily in 2025 and 2026, driven by job creation and stable inflation, according to the latest projections. The Federal Planning Bureau, an independent public agency, forecasts that the country’s GDP will increase by 1.2% in 2025 and 1.1% in 2026. The economic growth is expected to support the labor market. About 26,000 net new jobs are anticipated in 2025, rising to 38,000 in 2026. This job expansion is likely to reduce unemployment, with the number of people receiving unemployment benefits projected to fall by 117,000 by 2026. Part of this decline is linked to…
Brussels Airport has started building a new drop-off zone as part of its €500 million Hub 3.0 expansion project. Construction began on September 8, 2025, and will continue until early October 2026, when the new facility will open to passengers. The new Brussels Airport drop-off area will be located behind the Sheraton hotel, aligned with the departure hall. This location aims to give passengers a seamless connection to the terminal while reducing congestion by separating drop-off traffic from other flows. The new zone will be larger than the current one and include a dedicated assistance point for travellers with reduced…
The European Union is ready to take strong measures against Israel, including suspending trade and halting joint research programs, but disagreements among member states are slowing action, according to the EU’s foreign policy chief. Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament on Tuesday that the EU has clear options to pressure Israel, yet national governments remain divided. “Our options for more action are clear and remain on the table, but member states disagree on how to get the Israeli government to change course,” she said. “We cannot move as a Union until member states share the same view on what to…
Brussels is set to transform one of its busiest roads into a green, pedestrian-friendly urban boulevard. The redevelopment of Charles Quint Avenue aims to reduce traffic impact while improving the area for residents and commuters. The urban development authority issued a planning permit to Brussels Mobility to fully redevelop the avenue. Charles Quint Avenue, which runs through Ganshoren and Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, links the city center to the E40 motorway. Over time, the area has faced heavy traffic, noise, and air pollution. The redevelopment project seeks to change this pattern. The Brussels Minister for Mobility, Elke Van den Brandt, said the avenue…
Frédéric Péchier, 53, stands accused of poisoning 30 patients in Besançon clinics between 2008 and 2017. Twelve victims died. He faces life imprisonment if convicted. Authorities first investigated him after Sandra Simard, 36, suffered cardiac arrest during a routine operation in January 2017. Tests later revealed a lethal potassium dose in her anaesthesia bag. Prosecution Alleges Deliberate Sabotage Prosecutors claim Péchier contaminated infusion pouches to professionally undermine colleagues. They say he stepped in during resuscitations, appearing as the savior. Victims ranged in age from 4 to 89. Authorities connected dozens of suspicious incidents to him, alleging he always had a…
Lower ruling struck downThe U.S. Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration authority to move forward with immigration raids in Southern California, siding with officials who argued for broad enforcement powers. The decision overturns a July 11 order from federal Judge Maame Frimpong, who had ruled that the government’s methods likely breached the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unlawful searches and seizures. Accusations of racial targetingThe case stems from claims that armed federal agents conducted roaming operations, stopping individuals based largely on skin color, ethnicity, or the way they spoke. Plaintiffs likened the detentions to abductions in broad daylight. One man,…
Volkswagen is close to securing a US tariff deal, CEO Oliver Blume said, as the company aims to expand affordable electric vehicles in Europe. Trump’s trade tariffs, combined with market turbulence, have already cost the group “several billions.” Even the reduced 15% rate remains a burden, Blume added. Volkswagen Plans US Investments The company plans “massive” US investments and may localize Audi production to reduce tariff impact. Blume highlighted Porsche’s struggles due to tariffs and a weak Chinese market, noting billions lost this year. Affordable EVs and BMW Plans At a Munich trade show, Volkswagen unveiled a small, affordable electric…
Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform faced disruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users experienced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East was delayed. Microsoft reroutes traffic to maintain service Microsoft did not reveal what caused the cable damage but said it redirected traffic through alternative routes. It stressed that services outside the Middle East remained unaffected. Reports over the weekend suggested that the disruptions also affected the United Arab Emirates and parts of Asia. Undersea cables carry global connectivity Cables on the seabed transport international data and form the…
Government outlines sweeping support package Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a €1.6 billion initiative aimed at addressing Greece’s shrinking population. Delivering his annual address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, he said the program is designed to ease financial pressures on families and give younger citizens stronger incentives to remain in Greece. Beginning in 2026, the measures will introduce broad cuts to income tax, provide significant relief for households with four or more children, and reduce property taxes in underpopulated rural and island areas. Additional payments will also go to pensioners and vulnerable families struggling with high costs. Declining birth…
US President Donald Trump delivered his “last warning” to Hamas on Sunday, demanding acceptance of a new ceasefire proposal. He claimed Israel already agreed to the terms, though he declined to specify details publicly. Social Media Message Increases Pressure Trump posted on Truth Social, declaring, “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end!” He warned Hamas that no further ultimatums would follow. US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff reportedly sent the proposal to Hamas the same day. Deal Outlines Hostage and Prisoner Exchange The proposal promises that the US will push for Israel’s military withdrawal if Hamas frees…
