in Belgium This afternoon and Saturday morning we will be waiting in queues on the roads leading to the coast and the Ardennes. Next week will still be very busy every day from Monday during rush hour as the building permit has not yet started. Keep an eye out for…
Read MoreNo audience, muted microphones, and a tight timing: Biden and Trump debate for the first time
Biden is the oldest of the candidates, and has recently appeared very fragile and sometimes confused. “He has to convince the voter that he can still do it,” says Van den Bulck. “Even though Trump is only a few years younger, it’s mainly about Biden’s age. He has to show…
Read MoreA major traffic disruption is expected in the Gotthard Tunnel
June 26, 2024 The A13 San Bernardino in Switzerland will likely be closed for several months. The A13 Chur – Bellinzona (San Bernardino Tunnel Road) is close to Mesocco in both directions. Part of the highway was completely swept away during the storms that occurred in recent days. Local police…
Read MoreAmerican journalist Ivan Gershkovich is on trial in Russia on charges of espionage: “A pawn on Putin’s chessboard”
Gershkovitch, his entourage, the Wall Street Journal, and the US government reject these accusations and call them a sham trial. “This charge is nonsense. Ivan is a hostage,” said Dirk Sauer of the independent Russian newspaper The Moscow Times in De Ochtend. “He has been imprisoned for two purposes: to…
Read MoreHistoric day: Today negotiations begin with Ukraine and Moldova regarding accession to the European Union
President Yanukovych had to flee the country due to the Maidan Revolution. Since then, Russian President Putin has considered the regime in Ukraine illegitimate. Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula and provided full support to pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. Countries such as France and Germany tried to maintain relations by…
Read MoreA passenger takes his friend to court
A passenger has filed a lawsuit against her boyfriend after he failed to take her to the airport. The New Zealander will attend a concert with a number of friends. She arranged with her boyfriend to take her to the airport. Her boyfriend agreed, and also agreed to watch her…
Read MoreJust in: Grand Duke Henri, Duke of Luxembourg, takes a step back
Earlier this year, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg announced that he was making “active plans” for his resignation. Today, on Luxembourg’s National Day, he announced that he will take a step back this fall. In a speech, Grand Duke Henry announced that, as of October, he and his wife, Grand…
Read MoreDANA causes rain and cold temperatures in part of Spain
Spring is the season of renewal and flowering, but in some parts of Spain this period can also be accompanied by erratic and stormy weather. Spain is a country with a diverse climate, with some areas experiencing much more rainfall and harsher weather conditions than others. We also look forward…
Read MoreChinese and Filipino ships have clashed in the hotly contested South China Sea
what is going on? The South China Sea is an area of strategic importance. Although there are only atolls and reefs that barely rise above the sea level and are barely habitable, the sea is rich in oil and raw materials. Many important trade routes also pass through it. China…
Read MoreThe Israeli army announces a daily “tactical pause” along the planned road in southern Gaza, and fighting continues elsewhere.
This morning, the Israeli army announced “tactical pauses” on some social media channels. During most of the day, from 8am to 7pm local time, there will be no military activities along the designated route. It extends from the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing, the main entry point for incoming aid, to…
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