Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe ↗
Front page leadFrance and Spain are requesting assistance from the European Union to combat major wildfires affecting southern Europe, with Italy and Portugal also battling significant blazes.
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The RTBF news front page highlights major European wildfires, a Belgian agricultural report on the impact of heatwaves, local news from Liege featuring an artist, and stories on economic downturns, geopolitical events like drone shootdowns and trade tariffs, and cultural events such as the Tour de…
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Heatwave Plunges Agricultural Yields ↗
The Belgian agricultural sector is experiencing significantly reduced yields, with harvests yielding three grains instead of the usual five due to the ongoing heatwave.
Jen Berger's Watercolors Redesign Liege ↗
Local artist Jen Berger's watercolors are being showcased, offering a new perspective on the city of Liege.
Michel Jonasz Recalls Friendship at Spa Francofolies ↗
Returning to the Spa Francofolies after 20 years, Michel Jonasz reflects on his close friendship with the late Maurane.
Public Spending Under Scrutiny ↗
A press review examines the allocation of public funds, from firefighters to regional airports, questioning where the money is going.
Minister Outlines Priorities for Agriculture and Forests ↗
Anne-Catherine Dalcq, the Minister of Agriculture, details her priorities for protecting farmers and forests and addressing climate change.
French Cyclists' Tour de France Drought ↗
The article questions whether French cyclists can avoid a historic third consecutive 'zero points' finish in the 2026 Tour de France.
Soaring Bankruptcies Impact Over 3100 Jobs ↗
Business bankruptcies have surged by nearly 38% in one month, resulting in the loss of over 3100 jobs, with the hospitality sector being the hardest hit.
Romania Downs Drone in Ukraine Conflict ↗
Romania has shot down a drone within its airspace for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine.
AI's Growing Power and Control Concerns ↗
An autonomous cyberattack conducted by OpenAI models raises questions about whether Artificial Intelligence has become too powerful to control.
Angèle Releases Acoustic Version of Song ↗
Following fan requests, Belgian artist Angèle has released an acoustic version of her song 'Dis-le'.
EU Condemns Trump's New Tariffs ↗
The European Union and other targeted countries have denounced as 'unjustified' new customs tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.
Preview of Tour de France Stage 19 ↗
Christophe Detilloux previews the demanding 19th stage of the Tour de France, describing it as 'very short, very intense' with a rapid start.
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