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Belgian politicians and finance bosses targeted by Russian intelligence over seized assets

Exclusive: Key figures at frozen assets depository among targets of intimidation campaign, say European intelligence agencies

The Guardian - UK

What is the row about the EU using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine?

Complex plan would involve EU lending €90bn to Ukraine, which some fear could destabilise Eurozone. Putin says move is akin to ‘theft’

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit

European Union leaders are about to attempt something unprecedented

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Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against?

The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against.

Euronews

Do Europeans support using frozen Russian money to back Ukraine?

Despite funding challenges, most of the six European countries still support aiding Ukraine as Russia's invasion continues, with only Italy showing consistently sharp division.

Euronews

'I want to try to be the best athlete Belgium has ever known' – Remco Evenepoel inspired by Eddy Merckx after fifth Sportsman of the Year award

Red Bull rider jets in from training camp to collect prestigious award

Cycling News

Reparations loan under 'pressure from different sides', Kallas says as more countries voice doubts

The reparations loan for Ukraine is in doubt after Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and the Czech Republic joined the Belgian opposition and called for "alternative solutions". EU leaders will gather on Thursday to decide how to meet Kyiv's financial and military needs for the next two years.

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'I'm looking forward to my return' - Jolanda Neff joins star-studded field in cyclocross comeback at Namur World Cup

'It's in your culture. I don't find this anywhere else: the experience, the ambiance, the cheering from the crowd' Swiss multi-discipline racer considers Hulst World Championships

Cycling News

EU to freeze €210bn in Russian assets indefinitely

The decision is a significant step towards using the cash to aid Ukraine’s defence – but Moscow is threatening to retaliate

The Guardian - UK

The importance of Europe in curbing Russia’s might

Letters: Europe must realise its superior economic and military potential has to be mobilised, writes Bill Jones, while Robin Wilson addresses Belgium’s resistance to seizing Russian assets

The Guardian - UK

EU dismisses Russia's lawsuit against Euroclear as 'speculative' and groundless

As the EU rushes to approve a reparations loan for Ukraine, the Russian Central Bank has launched a lawsuit against Euroclear, the institution that holds €185 billion of its assets.

Euronews

Ryanair threatens to axe 20 routes from Belgian airports in ongoing feud against aviation tax hikes

Ryanair has slammed the increasing aviation tax in Belgium, pledging to drastically reduce its services.

Euronews

PM meets Belgian leader for talks on unlocking Russian assets for Ukraine

The Prime Minister hosted Bart De Wever at Downing Street meeting on Friday.

Evening Standard

Belgian PM meets Starmer in London as debate continues on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine – as it happened

Bart De Wever will also discuss migration, security and economy ahead of coalition of the willing meeting and EU summit next week

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The Independent UK

Ryanair cuts one million more seats to Europe over aviation tax row

The budget airline has also reduced its schedule in the Azores and France

The Independent UK

Club Brugge vs Arsenal live: Visitors seal another commanding win with Madueke double and Martinelli stunner

Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta’s men bounce back from defeat to Aston Villa to maintain perfect record in Europe

The Independent UK

European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test

European Union leaders have committed to funding Ukraine's economic and military needs for the next two years

Evening Standard

Arsenal: Three big changes Mikel Arteta could make for Club Brugge clash

Gunners boss could shake things up for Belgium trip in Champions League amid hectic fixture schedule

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The Independent UK

Holiday ornaments decorate life all year long in this Belgian shop

Christel Dauwe has been living in a holiday wonderland year-round with her Christmas ornament shop in Antwerp, Belgium

Euronews

Doubts grow over reparations loan for Ukraine as final deadline nears

The push to approve the reparations loan for Ukraine has entered the final stretch ahead of an EU leaders' summit on 18 December. Belgium continues to oppose the proposal, while Hungary rejects the Plan B of joint debt. Ursula von der Leyen has warned there are "no easy options".

The Guardian - UK

Supermarché sweep: the treats we love to buy on holiday in Europe

Italian sweets, Irish smoked fish, honey cakes in Belgium … Our writers choose the stores and local delicacies they make a beeline for when travelling

Motorsport

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Final stats after Abu Dhabi GP

Here's how things stand in the 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Abu Dhabi

Euronews

Reparations loan for Ukraine is 'very fragile' and risks investor exodus, Euroclear warns

Euroclear, the custodian of the immobilised Russian assets, has criticised the reparations loan for Ukraine as fragile, unpredictable and risky. In Brussels, the German chancellor holds a crisis meeting with the Belgian prime minister to find a compromise and break the deadlock on the proposal.

Euronews

Belgian drug chief calls on EU to pressure encrypted apps to work with law enforcement

Belgium’s first-ever National Drug Commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, tells Euronews that the European Union needs to crack down on encrypted messaging platforms that allow drug traffickers to coordinate their criminal operations.

Euronews

Belgian drug chief warns illegal vapes could hook children on 'spice'

The majority of illegal refillable vape capsules seized in Belgium are laced with synthetic cannabinoids, Belgium's drug commissioner warned. This risks addiction from a young age.

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