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Belgium

Abbas asks EU to recognise Palestinian statehood

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is asking the European Union to formally recognise the state of Palestine. Abbas made the request during a press briefing with the EU's top diplomat, Federica Mogherini.

22/01/2018

Europe News

Palestinians look to EU to broker peace talks

The European Union has long been the Palestinians' largest donor. Now Palestinian leaders are lookng to Brussels to mediate peace talks with Israel.

22/01/2018

Belgium

Underage African women trapped in a vicious cycle of prostitution in B

Women of African descent sell their bodies for as little as 20 Euros - barely half the rate charged by Western prostitutes.

21/01/2018

Europe News

Exhibition challenges victim-blaming rape myth

"What were you wearing?" It's a question that's often put to the victims of sexual violence. It suggests that the way they were dressed may have had something to do with the attack -- and thereby insinuates that the victim bears some responsibility.

18/01/2018

Belgium

Brussels exhibition shows 'no outfit prevents rape'

“The belief that clothing or what someone’s wearing ‘causes’ rape is extremely damaging for survivors,” exhibition organiser Delphine Goossens told Euronews.

17/01/2018

Europe News

Brussels tackles fake news

Facebook, Twitter and Google - the internet giants were all at the table in Brussels on Monday to discuss the problem of fake news and online disinformation.

15/01/2018

Europe News

Iran nuclear pact 'essential' - EU's message to America

Plea to respect pact follows foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

11/01/2018

Europe News

Russia doesn't want a 'broken' Syria

UN's Syria envoy speaks to Euronews about seven-year conflict

09/01/2018

Belgium

Blair's criticism of EU over Brexit echoed in Brussels

Some experts agree with the pro-European former British PM who says Brussels must recognise some responsibility for Brexit.

05/01/2018

Belgium

Belgium considers law to allow owners to be buried with their pets

MPs in Belgium are set to present a bill to parliament that will allow pet lovers and their companions to be laid to rest together, if passed.

05/01/2018

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls again in December

Missed inflation target means ECB unlikely to change cheap money policy soon.

05/01/2018

Belgium

Rising poverty and food prices are being blamed

A baby box where mothers can anonymously leave their new-born to be cared for has had a record year. The charity Moeders voor Moeders in Antwerp says rising poverty and food prices are to blame.

03/01/2018

Belgium

Time to go home? Exiled Catalan separatists celebrate

From self-exile in Brussels, ousted Catalan leaders say the victory of pro-independence parties in Thursday's snap election gives them the right to be heard.

22/12/2017

Europe News

EU-Mexico: No trade deal for Christmas

Sticking points remain over upgraded trade pact, after Brussels talks

21/12/2017

Europe News

EU spillover from America's tax overhaul?

As America sees its biggest tax overhaul in decades, alarm bells ring in EU

20/12/2017

Belgium

Belgian court postpones trial of Paris attack suspect

Salah Abdeslam, the sole surviving suspect in the 2015 Islamic State attacks in Paris was due to face justice on Monday over a shootout with Belgian police.

18/12/2017

Europe News

EU Summit closes with agreement on Brexit trade talks

It was confirmed earlier that EU leaders approved the second phase of Brexit negotiations.

15/12/2017

Economy

Migration, Brexit tops the agenda at EU summit

European leaders are meeting in Brussels for a two-day EU summit. Top of the agenda: defense, Brexit, and migration

14/12/2017

Europe News

May in Brussels after Brexit blow

British Prime Minister Theresa May has arrived at the EU summit in Brussels - just a day after her own parliament snatched away control of the Brexit process.

14/12/2017

Belgium

Euroviews. View: It’s high-time liberal democracies tackled "non-violent" Islamis

We need to stop appeasing Islamists and begin empowering progressive liberal-democratic Muslims, writes Roberta Bonazzi

12/12/2017

Belgium

Catalan separatists march in Brussels

Police said some 45,000 people attended the rally.

07/12/2017

Living

The best fair-mined jewellery brands

Discover our favourite responsibly made jewellery brands from around Europe.

04/12/2017

Belgium

"Close to agreement" on Phase One issues

The EU Commission President and UK Prime Minister say they are confident of reaching agreement on the "Phase One" Brexit issues by the end of the week. Talks on the "Divorce Bill". the rights of EU nationals and the Irish border issue to continue this week.

04/12/2017

Economy

Eurogroup to vote on their new chief

Four candidates via for the key job of heading the Eurogroup but Portugal emerges as favourite

03/12/2017

Belgium

Puigdemont launches his Catalan election campaign from Belgium

Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont is having to launch his regional election campaign from exile in Belgium.

25/11/2017

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A global reference tool to fight Alzheimer's

Scientists developed a global reference tool for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

20/11/2017