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International competition: Luxembourg Confederation urges flexibility and fair play in the country's evolving market
Tom Baumert, director of the Luxembourg Confederation, has called for flexible shop opening laws, fair competition with global online platforms, and better enforcement of existing rules, while emphasising the continued value of traditional retail....

Germany and Netherlands battle burnout with four day work week
Germany and the Netherlands are adopting the four day work week to combat employee burnout. Photo Credit: Resume Genius via Unsplash The four day work week, something that at one point seemed like a faraway dream for many, is quickly becoming the...
Which European destination is best? We rate and rank the key rivals
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Travel trends come and go (hello, Japan) but some destinations never fall out of favour....

Tomorrowland Responds to Speculation Festival Is Heading to Australia
Rumours have been swirling all week that Tomorrowland will be heading to Australia in 2026, and representatives for the major dance festival have now responded to the speculation. A video shared on TikTok, presumably taken at the Belgian event...

Greater Victoria teens following in the footsteps of Canadian heroes at Vimy
Beaverbrook Vimy Prize to take 16 students to historic sites across France and Belgium They’ve studied the wars in textbooks – now they’ll stand where the battles happened. Two local students are heading to France and Belgium as part of a...

Is Tomorrowland coming to Melbourne? Here’s everything we know so far
Australia's music festival scene could be in for a major shake-up with rumours swirling that Tomorrowland is coming to Melbourne. Yep, the legendary multi-day EDM event – held every year in Belgium – looks set to make its Australian debut in...

Canadian artist follows grandfather's journey through Essex during WWII
But for Canadian artist Morgane Clément-Gagnon it was a more literal journey. The 38-year-old arrived in Colchester two weeks ago, hoping to follow the journey her grandfather Jean-Claude Gagnon took as a soldier in the Second World War. The...

Red Bull Makes Position Clear on Max Verstappen Contract
Red Bull Racing's senior advisor, Helmut Marko, has confirmed that Max Verstappen will race for the team in 2026. The statement arrived amid Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's confirmation during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend that George...

Tomorrowland Responds to Australian Festival Rumours
Representatives for Tomorrowland have responded to rumours that the major dance festival is plotting a debut Australian event in 2026. A video shared on TikTok, presumably taken at the Belgian event earlier this month, appeared to show a map...
Tomorrowland and Gentse Feesten step up accessibility efforts
Belgium's festivals draw thousands of visitors every year, but for people with disabilities, attending can be a logistical challenge. In response, festival organisers at Tomorrowland and Gentse Feesten are increasingly making efforts to improve...

Pape Gueye remains in Aberdeen as transfer exit not rubber stamped and Kasimpasa talks continue
Kasimpasa remain in talks with Aberdeen but have still to close their move for Pape Gueye. Reports in Turkey had claimed a deal was done and he was due to travel there today. The big striker remains in Aberdeen and won’t be given the green light...
Col. Gilbert Brian Eddy: A Legacy of Leadership, Honor, and Service
Col. Gilbert Brian Eddy, age 55, dedicated 29 years of honorable service to the United States Air Force. His military career was defined by steadfast leadership, global assignments and an unwavering commitment to supporting the well-being of...

Tomorrowland Clears up Australian Debut Rumours
PR for Tomorrowland has responded to speculation that the massive dance music festival is planning a debut trip to Australia. A video shared on TikTok, presumably taken at the Belgian event earlier this month, appeared to show a map installation...

Tomorrowland Addresses Reports of Australia Debut in 2026
Representatives for major dance festival Tomorrowland have addressed speculation this week that it is planning a debut event in Melbourne next year. A video shared on TikTok, presumably taken at the Belgian event earlier this month, appeared to...

Seed Treatment Market Worth $11.39 Billion By 2030- Exclusive Report By Marketsandmarketstm
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarketsTM, The seed treatment market is estimated at USD 7.84 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 11.39 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.7%...

Myth, Heritage, and Modern Art: The Masterpieces of Georgian Princess Salome Kobulashvili. Part 1
Salome Kobulashvili is a direct descendant of the last Georgian king, Erekle II. But I would have never known this if it weren’t for a chance encounter. As fate would have it, this princess turned out to be… my dentist! And not just mine: a highly...

Georgian Filmmaker Mariam Bitsadze Selected for Locarno Film Festival’s Film Foundry and BaseCamp with her Short Film Sous la table
Georgian director Mariam Bitsadze, currently studying in the joint Master’s program of ECAL (Lausanne) and HEAD (Geneva), has been selected for the Film Foundry section of the Locarno Film Festival with her short film Sous la table, a program...

Morning Roundup: Pacific nations face Tsunami alert, Luxembourg eyes Gaza aid drops, and Findel controllers oppose virtual tower
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Wednesday, 30 July. Luxembourg GAZA AID – The Belgian and Luxembourg armed forces are exploring potential participation in an international humanitarian mission to airdrop aid over...

North Charleston's charm has carved out a place as the state's third-largest city
North Charleston is often overshadowed by its nearby namesake — not a total surprise given Charleston has been named Travel + Leisure's No. 1 city in the U.S. a dozen years in a row. But North Charleston over the years has carved out its own place...

Twirling under the Spiegeltent with the cast of May I Have the Pleasure
'May I Have the Pleasure' isn’t just a title—it’s an invitation. At this unique show inside the historic Belgian tent, audience members become dancers in an unforgettable theatrical experience. The theatre has always been a celebration of...