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Blinken in Brussels as Ukraine faces uncertainty with Trump’s return

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Brussels for urgent talks with EU and NATO officials on boosting support for Ukraine, amid concerns over potential policy shifts after Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Business

European countries are spending more on defence, a think tank says

European nations boosted their defences in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a London-based think tank said Friday, but much remains to be done for them to be ready to face threats from Russia.

Experiences

Visit these European Christmas markets for the weekend by train

From Strasbourg to Cologne, take the green route to Europe’s best Christmas markets.

Belgium

Belgium's largest drug trial ends with over 100 convictions

Police officers intercepted messages for two years after they were able to hack into the encrypted phone service Sky ECC.

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World News

Zelenskyy stresses NATO unity for Ukrainian cause

After meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that unity within NATO is crucial for bolstering Ukraine’s strength, with Rutte reassuring that the alliance would remain united.

Europe News

Brussels EU-Gulf summit discusses Middle East and Ukraine conflicts

The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell commended Gulf countries' efforts and stressed the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Europe News

'Small explosion' stops train with MEPs in Strasbourg

The French authorities have reported that the incident was caused by a technical problem which is already being solved.

Design

Reuse and adapt: The keywords of 2024 Brussels design festival

September is design month across many European capitals and Brussels is no exception, with the city's art scene coming to life for four weeks.

Radio Schuman

Will EU's new defence Commissioner strengthen Europe's armies?

Defence is becoming an increasingly central topic in Europe, and as a result, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced a new portfolio dedicated to the issue's industrial aspects.

Europe News

Brussels’ first consumption centre aims to keep drugs off streets

GATE, launched in 2022 to tackle drug problems in Brussels, will expand with a new centre next year due to its success and high demand.

Business

Unions to take Audi Brussels to court over escalating factory row

Trade unions say they plan to take Audi Brussels to court, as tensions between the German car giant and workers continue to heat up.

Europe News

Brussels mayor vows to block migrant buses if Hungary acts on threats

Philippe Close tells Euronews that Brussels will not be 'held hostage' by Viktor Orbán’s government.

Europe News

EU to use 'all powers' to stop Orbán from bussing migrants to Brussels

Viktor Orbán has vowed retaliation for a €200 million fine imposed by the European Court of Justice, which Hungary refuses to pay.

Europe News

Belgium rejects Hungary's 'provocation' to bus migrants to Brussels

The showdown between Budapest and Brussels over migration policy and the rule of law is quickly escalating.

Business

Audi row with Brussels workers heats up as it demands return of keys

The carmaker threatens a lawsuit with workers in Brussels if some 200 keys taken by workers aren't returned, as tensions remain high over the potential plant closure.

Belgium

European officials' children attend Brussels school 50 years ago

As the holiday season nears its end, another school year has just kicked off in the EU capital — a great time to remember how things were decades ago at the school for Europan Common Market delegates in 1972.

Europe News

How has Jordan Bardella voted in the European Parliament?

During his time in the European Parliament, the French MEP and president of the Patriots for Europe group has voted against a resolution on EU support for Ukraine, the pact on migration and asylum and the European health pass.

Europe News

Huge Ukrainian flag unfurled in Brussels on eve of Independence Day

Friday's ceremony was attended by representatives of the European Commission as well as the European Parliament, the diplomatic corps and several Ukrainians, many of whom wore traditional dress.

Travel News

New night train connecting 9 European cities to launch in 2025

The new European Sleeper route will run about twice a week during the winter and take around 15 hours.

Europe News

Brussels switches from horse-drawn carriages to electric ones

In Brussels' central square, tourists have swapped horse-drawn carriages for electric ones, partly due to concern about the animals' welfare.