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Flanders Festival Cancels Munich Philharmonic Concert Due to Conductor's Israeli Ties
The Flanders Festival Ghent canceled a scheduled performance by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra due to conductor Lahav Shani's unclear stance on the Israeli government, sparking criticism and accusations of antisemitism in Germany.
Flanders Festival Cancels Munich Philharmonic Concert Due to Conductor's Israeli Ties
The Flanders Festival Ghent canceled a scheduled performance by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra due to conductor Lahav Shani's unclear stance on the Israeli government, sparking criticism and accusations of antisemitism in Germany.
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56% Bias Score
Belgium Bans Smoking on Terraces from 2027
Starting January 1st, 2027, smoking, vaping, and designated smoking areas will be banned on all Belgian terraces, aiming to reduce smoking rates and curb vaping, especially among youth, with penalties for violators.
Belgium Bans Smoking on Terraces from 2027
Starting January 1st, 2027, smoking, vaping, and designated smoking areas will be banned on all Belgian terraces, aiming to reduce smoking rates and curb vaping, especially among youth, with penalties for violators.
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28% Bias Score
Belgian Music Festival Cancels Israeli Conductor, Sparking Antisemitism Accusations
The Flanders Festival Ghent canceled the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, including its Israeli conductor Lahav Shani, due to his insufficient distancing from the Israeli government, prompting accusations of antisemitism from German officials and public figures.
Belgian Music Festival Cancels Israeli Conductor, Sparking Antisemitism Accusations
The Flanders Festival Ghent canceled the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, including its Israeli conductor Lahav Shani, due to his insufficient distancing from the Israeli government, prompting accusations of antisemitism from German officials and public figures.
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64% Bias Score
Belgian Music Festival Cancels Concert by Munich Philharmonic Over Conductor's Israeli Ties
The Flanders Festival Ghent cancelled a Munich Philharmonic concert due to concerns over conductor Lahav Shani's connection to the Israeli government, sparking accusations of antisemitism from Germany.
Belgian Music Festival Cancels Concert by Munich Philharmonic Over Conductor's Israeli Ties
The Flanders Festival Ghent cancelled a Munich Philharmonic concert due to concerns over conductor Lahav Shani's connection to the Israeli government, sparking accusations of antisemitism from Germany.
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20% Bias Score
Brussels Mayor Rejects Military Deployment for Drug Crime Fight
Brussels Mayor Philippe Close rejected a proposal to deploy soldiers in the city to combat surging drug-related crime, despite a recent rise in shootings and arrests, arguing that police possess greater authority and that soldiers would be better utilized elsewhere.
Brussels Mayor Rejects Military Deployment for Drug Crime Fight
Brussels Mayor Philippe Close rejected a proposal to deploy soldiers in the city to combat surging drug-related crime, despite a recent rise in shootings and arrests, arguing that police possess greater authority and that soldiers would be better utilized elsewhere.
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24% Bias Score
Tens of Thousands Protest Israeli Actions in Gaza in Brussels
On Sunday, tens of thousands of protesters in Brussels demonstrated against the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, urging the EU to impose stricter sanctions.
Tens of Thousands Protest Israeli Actions in Gaza in Brussels
On Sunday, tens of thousands of protesters in Brussels demonstrated against the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, urging the EU to impose stricter sanctions.
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40% Bias Score
Belgian PM Defends Israeli Conductor After Festival Cancellation
Following the cancellation of Lahav Shani's performance at the Flanders Festival Ghent due to his connection with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever attended Shani's concert in Essen, Germany, expressing criticism of the cancellation and denouncing it as irrespon...
Belgian PM Defends Israeli Conductor After Festival Cancellation
Following the cancellation of Lahav Shani's performance at the Flanders Festival Ghent due to his connection with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever attended Shani's concert in Essen, Germany, expressing criticism of the cancellation and denouncing it as irrespon...
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44% Bias Score
Belgium's Smoking Ban on Patios Sparks Debate in Netherlands
Belgium's upcoming ban on smoking and vaping on restaurant patios in 2027 has sparked a debate in the Netherlands, where the choice remains with individual businesses, leading to varied reactions and opinions among cafe owners and anti-smoking organizations.
Belgium's Smoking Ban on Patios Sparks Debate in Netherlands
Belgium's upcoming ban on smoking and vaping on restaurant patios in 2027 has sparked a debate in the Netherlands, where the choice remains with individual businesses, leading to varied reactions and opinions among cafe owners and anti-smoking organizations.
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28% Bias Score
EU Teacher Shortage Crisis at the Start of the 2025/2026 School Year
France, Portugal, and Belgium face significant teacher shortages at the beginning of the 2025/2026 school year, impacting thousands of students and leading some schools to adopt a four-day school week.
EU Teacher Shortage Crisis at the Start of the 2025/2026 School Year
France, Portugal, and Belgium face significant teacher shortages at the beginning of the 2025/2026 school year, impacting thousands of students and leading some schools to adopt a four-day school week.
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16% Bias Score
Overcrowding Cripples Belgian Prisons, Exacerbating Violence and Hindered Rehabilitation
Belgium's severe prison overcrowding, with facilities exceeding capacity by 13%, forces three inmates into 9-square-meter cells, leading to violence, hindered rehabilitation, and a high recidivism rate, as highlighted by the 9m² association.
Overcrowding Cripples Belgian Prisons, Exacerbating Violence and Hindered Rehabilitation
Belgium's severe prison overcrowding, with facilities exceeding capacity by 13%, forces three inmates into 9-square-meter cells, leading to violence, hindered rehabilitation, and a high recidivism rate, as highlighted by the 9m² association.
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60% Bias Score
US and Belgium to Strengthen Cooperation Against Narcotics Trafficking
U.S. Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem visited Antwerp to pledge American support in combating drug trafficking, as Belgium faces a surge in drug-related violence, collaborating with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever on data sharing and security measures.
US and Belgium to Strengthen Cooperation Against Narcotics Trafficking
U.S. Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem visited Antwerp to pledge American support in combating drug trafficking, as Belgium faces a surge in drug-related violence, collaborating with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever on data sharing and security measures.
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40% Bias Score
Belgian police arrest suspect near Israeli embassy in Brussels
Belgian security forces arrested a suspect near the Israeli embassy in Brussels on Friday night, allegedly with a Molotov cocktail, according to an Israeli foreign ministry X post; the suspect's motives and Belgium's plans to recognize Palestine are causing increased tensions.
Belgian police arrest suspect near Israeli embassy in Brussels
Belgian security forces arrested a suspect near the Israeli embassy in Brussels on Friday night, allegedly with a Molotov cocktail, according to an Israeli foreign ministry X post; the suspect's motives and Belgium's plans to recognize Palestine are causing increased tensions.
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32% Bias Score
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