A mayor in Brussels gave no explanation of why he thought it necessary to try to stop a conservative gathering from taking place, other than saying he wanted to “guarantee public safety.”
Tag: Brussels (Belgium)
Giorgia Meloni Solidifies Her Credentials in Europe
The Italian prime minister helped persuade the Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, to go along with a landmark fund for Ukraine. It was a big moment for Europe. And for her.
French Farmers Are Urged by Unions to End Roadblocks
The call from two main farmers’ unions came after President Emmanuel Macron’s government announced new financial aid and plans to loosen regulations to end the nationwide protests.
EU Ukraine Aid Deal Is a Pawn in Orban’s Longer Populist Game
His real aim is to lead a populist and nativist rebellion against Europe’s liberal elite, though that campaign is showing signs of faltering.
French Farmers Block Roads Around Paris in Growing Standoff
The authorities warned residents to brace for disruptions as farmers converged on the capital to press a wide range of grievances.
NATO Ministers Vow to Maintain Support for Ukraine
Amid questions over Western resolve, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and other diplomats stressed their commitment to Kyiv’s bid to join the alliance.
How Tropical Parakeets Took Over Brussels
After a small group of parakeets were released from a zoo in Brussels in the 1970s, their numbers soared. A population increase has also occurred across the continent.
Israel-Hamas War Brings Tensions to Europe: What Travelers Need to Know
The intensifying war in the Middle East has led to demonstrations in London, Paris, Rome and beyond. Here’s what to expect amid the disruptions.
Police Kill Suspect in Brussels Terror Shooting, Official Says
The Tunisian man, who was shot dead by the police on Tuesday, killed two Swedish nationals, authorities said, calling it a terrorist act.
Police Kill Suspect in Brussels Terror Shooting, Official Says
The suspect, who was accused of killing two Swedish nationals in the Belgian capital in what the prime minister called a terrorist act, had been known to the authorities.