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Belgium faces nationwide strike as unions protest austerity measures

May 21, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], May 21: Public services across Belgium ground to a halt on Tuesday as unions launched a 24-hour general strike to protest government austerity policies, causing widespread disruption to transport networks and the closure of key institutions.

Feature: Basque initiative helps rural youth build careers close to home

May 21, 2025

Bilbao [Spain], May 21: Growing up in rural areas offers many advantages,...

Slovakia posts record-low unemployment rate in April

May 21, 2025

Bratislava [Slovakia], May 21: Slovakia registered its lowest unemployment rate in modern...

Bank of Spain warns of potential economic impact from U.S. tariffs

May 21, 2025

Madrid [Spain], May 21: The Bank of Spain has warned that recently...

Interview: Spain must upgrade power grid to match renewable energy shift, expert warns

May 21, 2025

Barcelona [Spain], May 21: Spain must adapt its electrical grid to reflect...

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling

May 21, 2025

Vilnius [Lithuania], May 21: Lithuania has initiated legal proceedings against Belarus at...

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EU approves sanctions on nearly 200 more Russian shadow fleet ships

May 21, 2025

Moscow [Russia], May 21: European Union ministers on Tuesday approved the bloc's 17th package of sanctions...

Hungarian parliament votes to quit International Criminal Court

May 21, 2025

Budapest [Hungary], May 21: The Hungarian parliament has passed a bill to withdraw from the International...

EU decides to lift economic sanctions on Syria

May 21, 2025

Damascus [Syria], May 21: European Union foreign ministers decided on Tuesday to lift economic sanctions on...

Brussels to facilitate asylum seekers return to non-EU countries

May 21, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], May 21: The European Commission wants to simplify the process of returning asylum seekers...

UK ramps up pressure on Israel over actions in Gaza, West Bank

May 21, 2025

London [UK], May 21: The UK has suspended trade deal talks with Israel, sanctioned West Bank...

Zelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall truce talks

May 21, 2025

Moscow [Russia], May 21: Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of "trying to buy time" to continue...

Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister

May 21, 2025

Canberra [Australia], May 21: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for...

EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia sanctions

May 21, 2025

Moscow [Russia], May 21: The EU adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war...

Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly Indonesian landslide

May 20, 2025

Jakarta [Indonesia], May 20: Torrential rains have forced Indonesian rescuers to suspend their efforts to find...

WHO in financial crisis after US withdrawal

May 20, 2025

Geneva [Switzerland], May 20: The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a shortfall of $1.7 billion...

'Cancer touches us all': Biden thanks public after diagnosis

May 20, 2025

New York [US], May 20: Former US president Joe Biden has expressed his gratitude for the...

NATO corruption probe 'reminder' of defence boom risks

May 20, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], May 20: Revelations of an unfolding corruption investigation involving staff and ex-staff at the...

UK, EU seek major reset of ties at London summit

May 20, 2025

London [UK], May 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting the leadership of the European...

Poland vote: Pro-EU Trzaskowski wins first round

May 20, 2025

Warsaw [Poland], May 20: Warsaw's pro-EU mayor Rafal Trzaskowski narrowly came out on top in the...

Belgian economy to slow down in 2025

May 20, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], May 20: Economic activity in Belgium is expected to slow down to 0.8% in...

Austrian economy to stabilise in 2025: Report

May 20, 2025

Vienna [Austria], May 20: Austria is projected to experience its third consecutive year of economic recession...

EU countries agree on €150 billion defence fund

May 20, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], May 20: European Union countries on Monday in principle agreed on the proposals for...

Portugal centre-right party wins snap election

May 20, 2025

Lisbon [Portugal], May 20: Portugal's incumbent Prime Minister and leader of the centre-right Social Democratic Party...

Israel allows limited food for Gaza

May 20, 2025

Jerusalem [Israel], May 20: Israel's military and the United Nations have said five UN trucks carrying...

Tourist held in Tel Aviv after Molotov materials left at US embassy

May 20, 2025

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 20: Police in Tel Aviv said on Monday that a tourist has...

Tanzanian opposition leader makes defiant appearance at treason trial

May 20, 2025

Dodoma [Tanzania], May 20: The leader of Tanzania's main opposition party has appeared in court at...

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