MEPs criticise new death penalty law
By Martin Banks The Greens/EFA Group says that it “strongly condemns” the Israeli parliament’s approval of the death penalty law affecting Palestinians, who were convicted of terrorist attacks.
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April 2, 2026 War-torn Ukraine receives more cash aid from EU
By Martin Banks The European Union has received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances originating from immobilised assets of the Russian Central Bank (RSB), held by central securities depositories (CSDs).
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March 31, 2026 Celebrate Easter … at this great Greek resto
By Martin Banks Easter is just around the corner and you may be wondering how to mark the Holy Season with a special “treat”. Of course, chocolate is the usual order of the day when it comes to Paques but there are other ways to enjoy the holiday period. One such way might be a […]
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March 30, 2026 New anti-corruption rules only a “first step”
By Martin Banks The EU’s new Anti-Corruption Directive can only be a “first step” towards tackling the issue, say some MEPs.
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March 28, 2026 Lionel Jospin – a French Socialist in London
By Denis MacShane, former Europe Minister in the UK Lionel Jospin, one of the big figures in French Socialist Party politics, has died aged 88. He was a leading figure in the long domination of French politics by the Socialist Party following the 14 year reign of François Mitterrand as President 1981-1997.
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March 24, 2026 More Australian beef headed for Europe under new EU trade deal
More Australian beef will be served on the dining tables of Europe under a new free trade deal with the European Union that cuts most export tariffs on Australian products.
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March 23, 2026 Cathedral concert for Easter
By Martin Banks Easter is fast approaching and you may be looking for nice ways to spend the short holiday season. If so, an upcoming concert in Brussels city centre could be just the thing for you. The Holy Wednesday concert takes place at the Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudula in Brussels on 1 […]
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March 22, 2026 Stepping out …. to discover Brussels’ chocolatiers
By Martin Banks Calling all chocolate lovers.
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March 18, 2026 Appeal goes out to commemorate upcoming historic WW1 milestone
By Martin Banks It was supposed to be the “war to end all wars” and a significant World War One landmark in Belgium is approaching.
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March 18, 2026 Going down a treat… that’s Belgium’s chocolatiers
By Martin Banks For one vital sector of the nation’s economy it is Belgium’s equivalent of the Oscars.
