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Woman, 90, dies after being infected with two COVID-19 variants

The elderly woman, who had not been vaccinated, contracted both the Alpha and Beta variants, which were first detected in Britain and South Africa respectively.

Europe

EU eco-agriculture reforms are 'not worth it', say Belgian farmers

Brussels has introduced eco-schemes as part of its Common Agricultural Policy reform, in order to support and incentivise farmers to undertake practices beneficial for the climate, biodiversity, and the environment.

Real Economy

Brussels Economic Forum 2021: what will Europe’s economy look like post-pandemic?

In partnership with The European Commission

The hot topic at the Brussels Economic Forum is how to build Europe’s new economy post-pandemic. We speak to some business owners, EU commissioners and the head of the WTO about vaccines, international trade and the economic outlook.

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Europe

Europe saw record low numbers of refugees seeking asylum last year

The report released by the European Asylum Support Office noted that the pandemic played a major role in less people seeking refuge.

World

Guterres: 'Vaccinate everybody everywhere sooner rather than later'

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews on the pandemic, climate, migration and violence against women, UN secretary general António Guterres made a case for strengthening international institutions and the multilateral framework. It's either a breakdown or a breakthrough, he said.

Europe

MEPs give final approval to EU's 2050 climate neutrality target

The new EU Climate Law increases the EU’s 2030 emissions reductions target from 40% to at least 55%.

Belgium

Five killed in school construction site collapse in Belgium

Five construction workers were confirmed dead on Saturday after a school building site partially collapsed in the Belgian city of Antwerp.

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EU leaders meet US Biden for EU-US Summit in Brussels

US President Joe Biden was given a tour around the lantern-shaped Europa building in Brussels, by European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Europe

NATO recognises China as a 'security challenge' for the first time

The alliance's secretary-general said on Monday that NATO is concerned by Beijing's rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal.

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Belgium

Belgium won all of their ten qualifying games and 1st in the FIFA World Rankings.

Europe

Brussels to lean on locals to measure air quality levels

The initiative called CurieuzenAir aims to measure nitrogen dioxide levels in the Belgian capital at 3,000 different locations over a four-week period from 25 September to 23 October.

Europe

Brussels wants member states to keep spending to maintain recovery

Brussels wants EU countries to keep investing and spending in order to maintain the recovery from the pandemic.

Belgium

Belgium recalls ambassador whose wife allegedly hit two in South Korea

The Belgian government also waived the diplomatic immunity of its ambassador's wife so that she could be investigated by South Korean police, the embassy said in a Facebook post.