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Danish Government calls for elections to avoid no-confidence vote over mink scandal

The Social Liberals have forced an election on 1 November over the government's illegal culling of 17 million minks.

Uber includes traditional taxis in its app from today

The Brussels Parliament approved plans to unify the taxi sector in June, which could mean shorter waiting times for users and more opportunities for drivers.

Zelenskyy signs decree rejecting negotiations with Putin

The Ukrainian president stressed that he would be open to talks with 'another president of Russia'.

British ship sent to North Sea following Nord Stream pipelines attacks

Russia has made 'no secret' of its ability to attack critical underwater infrastructure, said the British Defence Secretary.

EU Parliament ratifies bill to implement common charger from autumn 2024

Manufacturers will be mandated to offer a common charger for a range of electronic devices to make life easier for users and reduce e-waste.

Brussels court sets legal basis to extradite terrorist Assadollah Assadi to Iran

Critics of the deal have repeatedly pointed out that a prisoner swap opens the door to future Iranian hostage-taking.

Strength of Ukrainian forces extends beyond Lyman, says Zelenskyy

Putin conceded that Russia "must promptly correct mistakes and not repeat them" in its botched mobilisation campaign.

Another 'March for Iran' taking place this Saturday in Brussels

Demonstrators will march from Trône to Schuman from 13:00 to 16:00 to show their support for Iran's anti-regime protests.

Norway weighs up ban on Russians tourists

Norway joins neighboring countries in restricting border crossings from Russia after President Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilisation last week.

Norway fears gas pipeline to Europe may also become target for sabotage

Europe has increased gas imports from Norway after Russia turned off supplies, creating fears for energy supplies this winter.

Fourth leak in Nord Stream pipeline, Russian ships nearby

Although sabotage is involved, it is not a territorial attack, says Swedish Defence.

Finland to close border to Russian tourists

The Finnish government wants to restrict Russian transit through Finland to the rest of the Schengen area following increased traffic near its border.

EU condemns sham referendum results in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Once the regions have been annexed, Russia would be able to use "all forces of self-defence", wrote Dmitry Medveded on Telegram on Tuesday.

Finland considers eastern fence after thousands of Russians cross border

"No one thinks that the entire 1,300 kilometre-long border should be fenced off. There are areas where the risk of crossings are higher."

Heavy explosions detected near Nord Stream pipeline leaks

One of the blasts was so powerful it could be detected in 30 observatory stations in the south of Sweden. "There is no doubt it was an explosion."

EU divided on how to deal with fleeing Russians

An emergency meeting between EU ministers on Monday yielded few results due to deep divisions among Member States.

NATO: Russia knows there will be severe consequences if nuclear weapons used

Russian diplomats downplayed Putin's nuclear threats after he said he 'was not bluffing' and would nuclear weapons to defend Russian territory.

Brussels: Protestors gather at Iranian embassy in anger over discrimination

The Brussels protest will back Iranian women demonstrating against the compulsory headscarf following unrest in Iran after a young woman's death.

Finland says border traffic with Russia rising

Border traffic has increased between Finland and Russia following Putin ordered 'partial mobilisation' for the war in Ukraine.

Belgium lost 26,000 millionaires in 2021

In 2021, 62.5 million people worldwide had wealth of at least $1 million, equivalent to 5.2% of the world's population. Yet in Belgium this number dropped.

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