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Belgium experienced a significant increase in asylum applications in 2024, reaching levels reminiscent of the 2015-2016 refugee crisis. According to the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), Belgium received 4,400 asylum applications in October 2024, marking a record number over

The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive action plan aimed at enhancing cybersecurity within the healthcare sector across the European Union, an initiative designed to protect hospitals and healthcare providers from escalating cyber threats. This measure seeks to strengthen the

NATO has announced the launch of a new mission, Baltic Sentry, aimed at safeguarding undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte detailed the initiative during a briefing on Tuesday, emphasizing the critical role these cables play

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his decision to resign as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, while remaining in office as prime minister until a successor is chosen. Trudeau made the announcement at a press conference in Ottawa

Over 60 million people across the United States are facing severe weather conditions as a major winter storm impacts regions from the Central Plains to the East Coast, according to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS). The storm is delivering

Poland officially assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union on Friday with a ceremony held at the National Theatre in Warsaw. The event was attended by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and European Council President António Costa,

Milan has implemented its most stringent ban on outdoor smoking to date, effective January 1, 2025. The new regulation, part of a broader initiative launched in 2021, aims to enhance air quality and protect public health in Italy’s financial and

France’s ski industry is witnessing a growing decline in smaller, mid-altitude resorts as economic and environmental pressures mount. Since the 1950s, 186 ski resorts have closed across the country, and analysts predict further closures over the next two decades. The

Natural gas futures surged as much as 20% on Monday, reaching their highest levels in nearly a year, as updated weather forecasts predicted a colder-than-usual January across the U.S. East Coast. February contracts rose approximately 15% during the trading session,

In 2024, Germany transitioned from being a net exporter to a net importer of electricity, marking a significant shift in its energy landscape. This change is attributed to several factors, including increased domestic demand, reduced fossil fuel-based power generation, and