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EU debate over frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

8 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: EU lawmakers urge unlocking of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

The debate over utilizing approximately €210 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction and military needs remains deadlocked. While a coalition including Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands,

France 2026 wildfire crisis: record losses and firefighter-s

314 clusters · 2622 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: France emergency services face strikes, cyberattacks and wildfire threats

The 2026 wildfire crisis in France has escalated into a record-breaking season, with approximately 120,000 hectares of forest destroyed. In the Gironde region, fires burned 42,000 hectares, creating intense conditions th

Belgium-India bilateral diplomatic visit

4 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Belgian PM Bart De Wever criticizes arbitrary trade tariffs in India

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever is conducting a three-day official visit to India, from September 2 to 4, marking the first trip to the country by a Belgian Prime Minister since 2006. The delegation, which includes

NATO and Danish military presence in Greenland

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Denmark deploys troops to Greenland amid migration crisis and U.S. territorial threats

NATO members have initiated military activities in Greenland to enhance surveillance and defense in the Arctic region. In early September 2026, Belgium deployed approximately 30 soldiers to participate in the NATO ‘Arcti

Western Europe drought and escalating wildfires

13 clusters · 493 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: High Fens wildfire destroys thousands of hectares in Belgium

In late July 2026, the Netherlands and Belgium imposed water-extraction bans in the Vechtstromen management area and Flemish Brabant. Following these restrictions, Belgian and French municipalities extended fire-preventi