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Amigo hotel: stylish escape in historical centre of Brussels
This is first choice for business moguls, film stars, presidents
Brussels in for clash with EU members over budget plans
Shoukry discusses Jerusalem issue with Arab, EU counterparts in Brussels
Minister will give Egypt’s speech before UN Commission on Human Rights, UNDC
2015 Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam stands trial in Brussels
Salah Abdeslam faces trial over charges relating to a police shootout in the Belgian capital in March 2016. The tribunal is a prelude to a later one due in France over Abdeslam’s role in the Paris attacks that killed 130 people in 2015. Brussels was on high alert Monday morning as suspected terrorist Salah Abdeslam …
Shoukry heads to Brussels for Egyptian-European meetings
Egypt’s candidacy for heading UNESCO is at the top of discussions in Paris
Egypt participates in three WTO meetings in Brussels
We present the steps of implementing the trade facilitation agreement and efforts to combat smuggling, fraud, and terrorism: head of customs authority
Brussels acts on Italy’s failure to probe Fiat
Shoukry, EU FMs discussed advancing relations
Egyptian minister’s participation is significant for promoting relations with EU, considering he is not member in the EU foreign affairs council
Egyptian parliamentary delegation in Brussels for talks with EU Parliament
Local state media has reported that the NGOs Law is up for discussion during the visit
Expats in Brussels on edge as voting begins in US elections
In Brussels, American expats and people from around Europe are eagerly waiting for news on the US elections.
With TTIP talks stuttering, free trade is reaching its limits
Points of discord remain, time is running thin, and the public mood is souring on free trade – does TTIP stand a chance? The EU and the US are meeting for the 14th time, and the Sisyphean boulder is only getting heavier.
Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU’s scapegoat
EU Commission President Juncker is being blamed for many of the bloc’s woes: waning interest in Europe, far-right populism and – recently – the Brexit. But how far is he really to blame? Barbara Wesel from Brussels.
Scotland attempts to plot new European course
It’s been quite a post-Brexit week for Scotland. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been pushing the pro-EU case at home and in Brussels, but there remains a long way to go, as Peter Geoghegan reports from Glasgow.
Brexit – the end of globalization?
It is still unclear how the UK will split from the European Union. But the Brexit vote is already a setback for advocates of free trade. This could affect millions of people in the world’s poorest countries, say experts.
Musicians complain to Brussels over YouTube
A large group of prominent musicians has sent a letter to the European Commission, complaining that YouTube robs artists of income. But the powerful online service doesn’t subscribe to that point of view at all.
Former EU Commissioner Verheugen: Clear signs of dissolution
“There is a clear danger the European Union will not survive,” former EU Commissioner Günter Verheugen told Deutsche Welle on Tuesday.
A lot of questions in Brussels after Brexit vote
Insecurity is growing in Brussels ahead of Tuesday’s Brexit talks. John Kerry is even in town. Many questions have arisen. Bernd Riegert reports from Brussels.
After Brexit, Hill becomes first Brit to quit Brussels
European Finance Commissioner Jonathan Hill has resigned in the wake of the Brexit referendum. Will the British government, which isn’t rushing to leave the EU, nominate a successor? Bernd Riegert reports from Brussels.
New suspect arrested over Brussels attacks
The man was detained following a raid on his house in the Belgian capital
Belgian guard working in a nuclear facility killed 2 days after Brussels attacks
Brussels airport will not resume its flights before Tuesday
Brussels suspects and their links to the Paris attacks
Belgian prosecutors now believe at least five people were involved in the attacks at Brussels airport and on a metro train. They’re also investigating suspected links to the Belgium-based Paris attackers.
EgyptAir suspends flights to Brussels for another 3 days
Airline is allowing free-of-charge ticket modification
In Video: ‘Brussels bombings were an attack on democracy’: Ambassador of Belgium in Egypt
Video by AHmed Hendawy and Asmaa Gamal Editing by Omar Korashi
Third suspect in Brussels attacks still on the run
Two suicide bombers, brothers Khalid and Ibrahim el-Bakraoui, have been named by the police as suspects
Why Belgian police turned to social media for help
Merely 14 hours before the dual terror attacks in Brussels, a Belgian police Twitter account posted an image of the man who would soon become a suspect in the airport bombings: Najim Laachraoui.
Eiffel Tower, Brandenburg Gate, Trevi Fountain: Europe lights up in solidarity with Brussels
Across Europe famous landmarks are lighting up the night sky in a display of solidarity with the residents in Brussels. The illumination of the Belgian flag in Paris, Berlin and Rome is a display of unity against terror.
Brussels pays the price
Muslims in Europe are always charged with every terrorist incident occurring in Europe, even before conducting any investigation. As I wrote before: “You are paying the price for our politicians’ errors”. My first point is, a terrorism tree grows only in a forest of extremism. Those who fight terrorism, excluding extremism, will lose both battles. …
‘Islamic State’ claims responsibility for Brussels attacks
US president calls for solidarity with Belgium after the attacks
At least 34 killed in 3 explosions in Brussels days after arrest of main suspect in Paris attacks
Belgium, French, and Italian governments raised terror threat level to high, deployed security forces in the streets.
Refugee hotspots in Greece: last minute compliance
The Greek government has delivered at the last minute. Just ahead of the EU Summit in Brussels, the government has unveiled all its new reception centers conceived to stem the refugee flow.