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Brussels Swelters Under Record Heat as Officials Urge Residents to Take Precautions

Brussels is enduring one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory, with official data confirming temperatures well above seasonal norms. The Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI) has
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Washington Claims Progress as Push for Iran–Israel Ceasefire Gains Momentum

The White House struck a cautiously optimistic tone on Saturday as efforts to secure a ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to gain momentum. Speaking in Washington,
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Ebola Resurfaces, Europe Responds — lessons from Covid shape the playbook

Europe is watching the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo with a mix of concern and composure. The Bundibugyo strain now circulating in eastern
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Europe’s Farmers Face a New Era of Adaptation

European agriculture is entering a decisive decade. A new European Commission study, released on 20 May 2026, confirms what many in the sector have long warned: climate
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Raising the bar for women in Brussels

In Brussels, a large part of the workforce spends most of the day sitting. Inside the European institutions and the network around them, work is done at
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Commission Faces Backlash Over Reports of Taliban Outreach as the EWL Demands Clarity

Rumours that the European Commission may have extended an invitation to Taliban representatives have triggered a fierce reaction from women’s rights organisations, though no invitation has been

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Washington Claims Progress as Push for Iran–Israel Ceasefire Gains Momentum

The White House struck a cautiously optimistic tone on Saturday as efforts to secure a ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to gain momentum. Speaking

Commission Faces Backlash Over Reports of Taliban Outreach as the EWL Demands Clarity

Steel, Rule of Law and a Shock Resignation: This Week in Strasbourg

One Europe, One Market: Von der Leyen’s Speech Reveals a President in Campaign Mode

Reframing the UK–EU Relationship: Four Strategic Scenarios and Labour’s Brewing European Argument

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Ebola Resurfaces, Europe Responds — lessons from Covid shape the playbook

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Europe’s Farmers Face a New Era of Adaptation

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Tech Sovereignty on Hold: Commission Stalls Flagship File

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On the Front Line of Fear: Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Hits the Most Vulnerable

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Regions

Belgium: The Small Country with Big Surprises, Angela Dansby

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Awards Celebrate Asian Contribution to UK Cuisine

New Deal Illustrates EU’s Support for Ukraine

Kazakhstan and Europe: Building a Strategic Economic Partnership

Foreign policy

Foreign Affairs

Washington Claims Progress as Push for Iran–Israel Ceasefire Gains Momentum

Ebola Resurfaces, Europe Responds — lessons from Covid shape the playbook

Commission Faces Backlash Over Reports of Taliban Outreach as the EWL Demands Clarity

Millions Return, Needs Surge: Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Breaking Point

Business

Business

Europe’s AI Turning Point: How Technology Is Reshaping Work, Business and the EU’s Political Agenda

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Awards Celebrate Asian Contribution to UK Cuisine

German Business in Russia: Profit Over Principles

Danger Posed by Octopus Farming

Acquiring Belgian Nationality

Dealing with Critical Shortage of Medicines

Economy

Economy

High Rates, High Prices: Europe’s Households Face a Relentless Squeeze

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New Report Focusses on Scandal of Food Waste

Auditors Voice Concern Over Trade

New Factory Aims to Boost Europe’s Strategic Autonomy 

Chip In With Taiwan for Global Prosperity

The Rust Beneath the Armour

Culture

Culture

International Tea Day – Steeped in Tradition, Brewing a Sustainable Future

Culture

30 Years of Brussels Pride: Three Decades of Visibility, Resistance and Unity

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Ecclestone Square Hotel

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Awards Honour Women Leaders

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Claire Saumarez-Roth

Designs on Comfortable, Timeless and Elegant

British-born Claire Saumarez-Roth moved to Belgium as a trailing spouse
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Zhanna Shamalova

Zhanna Shamalova, Mastering The Art of Reinvention

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Lisa Chee MBE

Autumn’s Comforting Food

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Tamaz Somkhishvili

Tamaz Somkhishvili, British Investor

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