New life for disused Brussels warehouse site
By Martin Banks The authorities in Brussels say they are taking “another strategic step” in the city’s transition to a circular economy.
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EUROPE
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WORLD 
May 5, 2026 Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
Two cases of hantavirus have been confirmed after three people died and a UK national was left seriously ill following a suspected outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The operator of the MV Hondius ship, Oceanwide Expeditions, said a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, had died. Hantavirus […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
May 5, 2026 War-driven costs weigh on Greek economy
Rising costs and weakening demand are tightening pressure on Greece’s economy as the impact of the war in the Middle East deepens, with manufacturing and tourism showing increasing signs of strain and policymakers warning of broader risks.
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HISTORY
May 5, 2026 5 May 2026: This day in history
1260: Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, becomes ruler of the Mongol Empire 1893: Panic of 1893 causes a large crash on the NY Stock Exchange 1941: Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie returns triumphantly to Addis Ababa 1955: West Germany is granted full sovereignty by its three occupying powers 1965: First large-scale US Army ground units […]
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EUROPE
May 4, 2026 European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
European leaders are descending on Armenia for two unprecedented summits in a country long considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus. The symbolism for this country of fewer than three million people is hard to overstate; Armenia is a member of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Eurasian Economic Union, and Moscow hosts a military base on […]
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OPINION
May 4, 2026 The British Military Bases should leave Cyprus in the aftermath of the war in the Middle East
By Theodosis Pipis, Analyst KEDISA As leaders across the West continue to utilise the language of security and human rights what we are currently witnessing in the Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean and Iran is the exact opposite. The continuous bombing, starvation, annexation of the Palestinians is still presented as Israel’s right for self-defence. The war […]
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INTERVIEWS
May 4, 2026 EU needs to ‘trigger’ mutual defense clause, says defense and space commissioner
Article 42.7 of the European Union Treaty – similar to NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense clause – needs to be put into effect, with clear procedures for activation and coordination, particularly in cases where a response from the alliance cannot be taken for granted, says European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius.
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HISTORY
May 4, 2026 4 May 2026: This day in history
1471: Battle of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: Final battle between the Houses of Lancaster and York sees Prince of Wales, Edward of Westminster, killed and King Edward IV return to his throne, restoring political stability to England until his death in 1483 1493: Spanish Pope Alexander VI decrees in the papal bull “Inter caetera” that all lands […]
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WORLD
May 3, 2026 Germany says US troop withdrawal ‘foreseeable’ as Trump warns of more ‘cuts’
Germany’s defence minister has said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from his country was “foreseeable”, as the Nato military alliance says it is seeking clarification from Washington. Speaking to the DPA news agency, Boris Pistorius also stressed “the presence of American soldiers in Europe, and particularly in Germany, is in our interest and […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
May 3, 2026 Three Greek Australians included among NT News Woman of the Year 2026 finalists
Forty standout women from across the Northern Territory have been named finalists in the 2026 NT News Woman of the Year awards, recognising resilience, leadership and community impact. From those breaking barriers to others who continue to support their communities despite challenges, this year’s nominees reflect a wide range of achievements.
