Thousands of Belgians took to the streets on Thursday to protest the new government’s proposed pension reforms, kicking off a multi-day strike that brought the country’s air traffic to a standstill.
Brussels Airport canceled 430 flights, with officials confirming the disruption would last only one day. Protesters carried signs reading “We’re not lemons” and displayed Latin phrases, referencing Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s fondness for classical quotes.
The strike also impacted public transport, postal services, and saw participation from firefighters and military personnel. The proposed pension changes benefit those working past retirement with 35 years of service, while early retirees without that threshold face penalties—making the system less favorable for lower-income workers compared to the previous structure.
Mount Etna, one of Europe's largest volcanoes erupted early Tuesday morning in Sicily. Despite lava flowing on the surface, it remains a popular tourist attraction.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has imposed sanctions against the country's former president Petro Poroshenko and several other individuals.
Last year, approximately $1.83 billion was spent on operations at the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) oil and gas field block, according to BP's annual report on its activities in Azerbaijan.
Wildfires in Chile’s Araucania region have left one person dead and over 40 homeless. Authorities warn the situation remains critical.
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Kazakhstan and Tajikistan are strengthening their economic ties, with both countries aiming to boost trade to $2 billion.
A car crashed into a crowd in Munich, leaving at least 28 people injured. Two of the injured are in serious condition.
A grenade explosion at a bar in Grenoble injured 12 people on Wednesday night. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Moldova has closed the Russian Cultural Center in response to repeated violations of its national airspace by drones linked to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
The Sarandí stream in Buenos Aires, Argentina, turned bright red on Thursday for unknown reasons, raising concerns among authorities and residents. The waterway, which flows into the Río de la Plata, is under investigation to determine the cause.
Elon Musk has called for the shutdown of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Voice of America (VOA), arguing that the U.S.-funded media outlets serve as government propaganda tools and waste taxpayer money.
Apple is reportedly working on a version of AirPods Pro with integrated cameras, set to launch as early as 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While the cameras won’t be featured in the upcoming AirPods Pro 3, the new tech aims to enhance AI-driven features and spatial audio integration.
Public sector strikes are causing major disruptions across Germany, including halted public transport in Frankfurt, as workers demand higher pay and better conditions.
Oxford researchers unveil a scalable quantum supercomputer capable of quantum teleportation, paving the way for next-gen tech with enhanced security and computational power.
Kazakhstan and Tajikistan are strengthening their economic ties, with both countries aiming to boost trade to $2 billion.
A car crashed into a crowd in Munich, leaving at least 28 people injured. Two of the injured are in serious condition.
A grenade explosion at a bar in Grenoble injured 12 people on Wednesday night. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Mount Etna, one of Europe's largest volcanoes erupted early Tuesday morning in Sicily. Despite lava flowing on the surface, it remains a popular tourist attraction.
Kazakhstan and Tajikistan are strengthening their economic ties, with both countries aiming to boost trade to $2 billion.
A car crashed into a crowd in Munich, leaving at least 28 people injured. Two of the injured are in serious condition.
A grenade explosion at a bar in Grenoble injured 12 people on Wednesday night. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Moldova has closed the Russian Cultural Center in response to repeated violations of its national airspace by drones linked to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
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