Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash The European Green Party has called for the European Union to respond urgently to the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine with more sanctions, and the acceleration of negotiations for Ukraine’s integration into the EU. Vula Tsetsi, Co-chair of the European Green Party, condemned the attacks by Russia that killed…
Question? How many restaurants are still going strong four decades after opening? The answer, surely, is very few, especially after the recent twin ravages of the health pandemic and economic crisis. Both episodes have seen many eateries in Brussels, as elsewhere, sadly go to the wall. One very notable exception is Les Frères Romano which should not be…
Photo by Evan Wise on Unsplash MEPs have called for the immediate reappointment of the EU Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU. They say it is urgent this is done as the position, they say, has been left vacant since December 2024. The demand comes in the…
Photo by samsommer on Unsplash The European Union has announced a major new investment, one which promises to make waves. It says it will plough some €116 million in 13 new projects aimed at restoring the health of the ocean and waters. The projects, selected under the EU Mission Ocean and Waters calls, will focus on a range…
Climáximo, the Portuguese climate justice collective have accused cellulose and fossil fuel companies of being responsible for the recent spate of wild fires, and have held protests in support of all the people currently fighting the flames with their hands and bodies. Climáximo supporters pasted images of the fires that are ravaging the north…
On September 13 and 14, 2025, Maredret Abbey in Belgium opens its doors for a unique immersion in its history and traditions. Nestled in the heart of Wallonia, the abbey offers visitors the opportunity to discover a rich and vibrant heritage through guided tours, illumination workshops, conferences, and tastings of Maredret beers. The program for…
Photo by specphotops on Unsplash Publication of the EU-US joint statement o trade brings much needed clarity for businesses, but this should not be the end result. So says Europe’s business community in response to the keenly awaited statement from the EU and US. This establishes a framework for what the EU calls a fair,…
Photo by Braden Collum on Unsplash World champions from the world of athletics are gathering today for the keenly-awaited Brussels edition of the Wanda Diamond League with one, or more, world records possibly set to be smashed. It is an elite one-day meeting series in global athletics and comprises 15 of the most prestigious events in…
Photo by Jørgen Håland on Unsplash Denis MacShane, the former Europe Minister in the UK, says the Alaska summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin should be a wake up call. The high profile meeting broke up without any deal or ceasefire in war torn Ukraine. Speaking on 16 August to this site after the…
Photo by Etienne Jong on Unsplash The EU is taking steps to update air service rules. The European Commission is inviting citizens, travellers and stakeholders to express their views via a public consultation on the revision of the Air Services Regulation. This is the framework governing access to the EU internal market for aviation, and operations within…
