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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico delivers a speech during a ceremony to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Maria Valeria Bridge that connects the Slovak town of Štúrovo with Esztergom, Hungary on September 28, 2025.

Robert Fico Denounces Politico Lies About His Meeting with Trump

Rebeka Kis January 28, 2026

The Slovak prime minister rejected claims that he found his meeting with the U.S. president “traumatizing,” calling the reporting false and politically motivated.

Brussels Drug Cases Have Doubled Since 2020

TEC News January 28, 2026

In 2025, Brussels’ justice system traced more than 1,000 narcotics-related cases back to Zaventem airport and the port of Antwerp.

Brussels Court Slaps Down Mayor Who Banned Conservative Conference

Javier Villamor January 27, 2026

A judge ruled that local authorities must protect lawful events, not cancel them because they attract protests or political pressure.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L), Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides (C), and European Council President António Costa converse ahead of a meeting of the European Council at the European headquarters in Brussels, on January 22, 2026.

Much Ado About Nothing: European Council Avoids Substantive Response to U.S. Pressure

Javier Villamor January 23, 2026

The EU’s extraordinary summit ended without concrete measures following a week marked by trade and territorial threats from Washington.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stands in front of an Onox1 electric tractor as he delivers a statement at the end of his tour at the Grüne Woche (‘Green Week’) International Agriculture Fair in Berlin on January 20, 2026.

European Establishment Fuming About Latest Mercosur Delay

Michael Curzon January 22, 2026

Officials give off the sense that they fear the agreement could still be totally foiled.

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) speaks with NATOs Secretary-General Mark Rutte during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026.

Greenland: Possible NATO-Level Deal Floated as Europe Struggles to Find Common Voice

Javier Villamor January 22, 2026

EU leaders are gathering today in Brussels for an emergency summit to respond to Washington’s moves.

A supporter with a Moroccan national flag sprays fire in Brussels, on January 18, 2026 following the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final football match between Senegal and Morocco played in Rabat, Morocco.

Africa Cup Riots—in Europe

Zolta Sitkei January 19, 2026

The final game of the tournament saw scandal on the pitch and was followed by violence across major cities in Western Europe.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Florida on January 17, 2026

Trump and Fico Agree EU Is Facing Deep Crisis

TEC News January 19, 2026

The Slovak premier emphasized in Florida that his country maintains independent positions on Ukraine and is “not a Brussels parrot.”

Brussels Residents Warn Drug Crime Is Spiralling Out of Control

Németh Andrea January 17, 2026

Locals in Anderlecht’s Cureghem neighbourhood say escalating violence has left residents feeling unsafe and overlooked by political institutions.

Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the new Limassol port during the EU Commissioners' visit to the island on January 15, 2026

Von der Leyen Announces New Security Strategy—in Partly Turkey-Occupied Cyprus

Javier Villamor January 16, 2026

The European Commission will present the strategy before July, once again running into internal divisions and the EU’s familiar delays.

Tag: Brussels

Robert Fico Denounces Politico Lies About His Meeting with Trump

Brussels Drug Cases Have Doubled Since 2020

Brussels Court Slaps Down Mayor Who Banned Conservative Conference

Much Ado About Nothing: European Council Avoids Substantive Response to U.S. Pressure

European Establishment Fuming About Latest Mercosur Delay

Greenland: Possible NATO-Level Deal Floated as Europe Struggles to Find Common Voice

Africa Cup Riots—in Europe

Trump and Fico Agree EU Is Facing Deep Crisis

Brussels Residents Warn Drug Crime Is Spiralling Out of Control

Von der Leyen Announces New Security Strategy—in Partly Turkey-Occupied Cyprus

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