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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Unlocking Russia's Frozen Cash for Ukraine: A Belgian Hurdle

Belgium is a nation divided. It's split by language and faith, with the north being Dutch-speaking and Protestant, while the south is French-speaking and Catholic. Brussels, the capital, is a melting pot, hosting major organizations like NATO and the European Union. Back in the 16th and 17th centur

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Europe's Big Money Move for Ukraine Hits a Snag

Europe's plan to back Ukraine with a massive financial boost is facing some serious hurdles. The idea was to use frozen Russian assets worth up to 210 billion euros to give Ukraine a strong hand in talks with Moscow. But getting all European countries on board has been tricky, especially with Hungar

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Slovakia's Whistleblower Office: A Step Backward?

Slovakia's government is making big changes to how it protects people who speak up about wrongdoing. They want to shut down the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and create a new one. The government says the old office was misused for political reasons. They claim the new office will do

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Russia's Banker Warns EU: Frozen Assets Could Spark Decades of Legal Battles

Andrei Kostin, a key figure in Russia's banking sector, has issued a stern warning to the European Union. He believes that if the EU proceeds with plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, it could lead to a lengthy legal battle. This comes after EU leaders recently attempted to agree o

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

EU's Money Maze: Ukraine's Financial Future Hangs in the Balance

The EU is in a tough spot. They need to find a way to help Ukraine financially, but Belgium is making it hard. Belgium wants some serious guarantees before they agree to use Russian assets to help Ukraine. This is making the EU leaders think of a backup plan. The EU might have to borrow money to gi

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

U. S. Top Diplomat May Miss Crucial NATO Gathering

A significant NATO meeting is coming up, and guess who might not show up? Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, is considering skipping the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels next week. This is not your average absence; it's quite unusual for the top U. S. diplomat to miss such an impo

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Nov 29 2025LIFESTYLE

Smart Shopping: Big Savings on High-End Items

Black Friday is a shopping frenzy, but finding the best deals can be a challenge. Let's look at some standout discounts on high-end products that are worth considering. First up, the Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum. This powerful cleaner is a game-changer for tidying up. It's lightweight, easy to use

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Who Will Lead the Eurogroup Next?

The Eurogroup, a group of finance ministers from countries using the euro, is looking for a new leader. The current president, Paschal Donohoe, stepped down recently to join the World Bank. This opens the door for two new candidates: Kyriakos Pierrakakis from Greece and Vincent Van Peteghem from Bel

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Belgium's Stance on Russian Assets: A Potential Peace Hurdle

Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European C

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Nov 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Thanksgiving Feast: A Look at the Digital Dinner Party

Thanksgiving this year wasn't just about turkey and pie. It was also about AI creating funny and realistic family photos. People used AI to make pictures of themselves eating with famous people. For example, someone made a picture of RFK Jr. eating Brussels sprouts and cranberries with Donald Trump,

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