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Belgium: Tens of thousands protest in Brussels against government’s “brutal budget”

Brussels — Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Brussels on Tuesday to protest what unions have called the Belgian government’s “brutal budget cuts” targeting social protection and public services. The protest comes amid ongoing budget......

Royal Air Maroc cancels Brussels flights as Belgium faces nationwide strike

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Brussels scheduled for October 14, citing a national strike in Belgium expected to bring widespread disruption to transport services and airport operations. In its official statement, the Moroccan flag carrier explained......

In Moldova’s Gagauzia, loyalty leans toward Moscow rather than Brussels

In the autonomous province of Gagauzia, in southern Moldova, residents continue to look east toward Moscow rather than west toward Brussels. Just two hours by car from Chisinau, the Moldovan capital, Comrat—the administrative center of the region—reveals a community that remains deeply attached......

University of Brussels debates controversial naming of graduating class after Rima Hassan

The Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is set to make a pivotal decision regarding the naming of its graduating law class in honor of Rima Hassan, a Franco-Palestinian Member of the European Parliament whose political stance has sparked intense controversy. The debate centers on whether this......

Brussels university debates promotion named after Rima Hassan

The Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is set to decide on Thursday whether to validate the naming of a graduating class in honor of Franco-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan, a decision that has sparked intense controversy in Belgium. The proposal, the result of a student vote earlier this summer......

European Union prepares trade retaliation in response to U.S. tariff threats

The European Commission proposed on Monday possible retaliatory measures worth up to 72 billion euros, should the United States impose 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union. The announcement came after a meeting of EU trade ministers in Brussels. “We prioritize negotiation, but we are......

Measles outbreak in Morocco raises alarm as virus detected in Brussels sewage

Researchers from KU Leuven have identified a significant presence of the measles virus in sewage water in Brussels, Belgium. The strain, known as genotype B3, is linked to the ongoing measles outbreak in Morocco. Elke Wollants, lab manager at the Rega Institute, reported that the concentration of the......

Fatima Zibouh named Brussels leader of the year

Fatima Zibouh, a Belgian-Moroccan political scientist and social entrepreneur, has been honored as "Brussels Leader of the Year" by a prominent Belgian publication. The magazine annually recognizes inspiring leaders who make a significant impact on their communities through the "Lobby......

Casablanca's Children's Book Fair Draws Record 101,000 Visitors, Showcasing Literary Innovation and Cultural Exchange

The second International Children and Youth Book Fair in Casablanca has concluded with remarkable success, transforming Anfa Park into a vibrant hub of literary and artistic expression from December 14 to 22. The event brought together 340 exhibitors from 29 countries, presenting an impressive collection......