BRAFA 2026: celebrating masterpieces

Brussels 22.01.2026 An anniversary celebrated through masterpieces and stories. Two reasons to celebrate for the King Baudouin Foundation: the Foundation is not only turning fifty in 2026, but was also invited to be the guest of honour at the 71st edition of the prestigious BRAFA art fair. A remarkable accolade for the King Baudouin Foundation…

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Greenland: EU Ambassadors Emergency meeting

Brussels 18.01.2026 Today, following president’s Trump’s intentions to impose tariffs on allies, opposing the takeover of Greenland, the European Union called an emergency meeting for 17:00 in Brussels (16:00 GMT) on Sunday. The meeting will involve ambassadors from the EU’s 27 countries. President Donald Trump intentions to impose fresh tariffs on eight allies opposing to…

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Paraguay: EU-Mercosur free trade singed

Brussels 17.01.2026 European and South American officials have signed a major free trade agreement, paving the way for the European Union’s largest-ever deal amid tariff threats and deepening uncertainty around global cooperation. [ES] 🤝 Comunicado Conjunto sobre la firma del Acuerdo de AsociaciĂłn entre el MERCOSUR y la UniĂłn Europea [PT] 🤝 Comunicado Conjunto sobre…

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Greenland: Rubio heading to Copenhagen

Brussels 12.01.2026 Trump administration officials are going to meet with Danish officials about Greenland this week. The meeting, which has not been officially announced, occurs after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress last week that President Trump is interested in purchasing the Danish territory. The White House also said Tuesday officials are discussing a…

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Argentina halts Embassy move to Jerusalem

Brussels 11.01.2026 Argentina has paused its plans to relocate its Embassy to Jerusalem, a report said Saturday, January 10, due to recent “tension” between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentine President Javier Milei. Argentina freezes Jerusalem embassy move amid dispute over Malvinas drilling——Plans by Argentina to move its embassy to Jerusalem have been frozen amid…

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PM Fico demands replacement of HR Kallas

Brussels 11.01.2026 Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico suggested that the EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas should resign from her position as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs. The opinion was expressed during an interview with TA-3 television channel. “We must replace Ms. Kallas,” Fico said, explaining that her activities have significantly hindered the EU’s…

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EU endorses Mercosur Free Trade

Brussels 09.01.2026 Today France, and four other countries, including Poland, voted against Mercosur. Their opposition was not enough to prevent the adoption of the Free trade agreement, supported by major players like Germany and Spain and championed by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who is expected to travel to Paraguay…

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Vatican laments “War in Vogue”

Brussels 09.01.2026 Pope Leo delivered his first annual “State of the World” address to Vatican-accredited envoys from 184 countries, warning of rising global crises and calling on world leaders to act with justice and compassion. The speech highlighted challenges ranging from conflict and inequality to environmental threats, sending a stark message to the international diplomatic…

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France: abandoning NATO again?

Brussels 09.01.2026 France may leave NATO due to Trump’s “America First” policies: Parliament’s Vice-President ClĂŠmence GuettĂŠ submits proposal. “Donald Trump and the US empire are a threat to world peace. It is urgent that France regain its strategic independence and redeploy its international influence” she wrote on her X page. Donald Trump et l'empire ĂŠtatsunien…

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Greenland: “apple of discord”

Brussels 06.01.2026 Six European governments supported Denmark following renewed ambitions of Trump administration that it must have control over Greenland. 🚨⚡️US Government: "What right does Denmark have to Greenland? The US is the power of NATO!" 🍿👏Very gooood! NATO is crumbling… pic.twitter.com/icA8WRXkeS — RussiaNews 🇷🇺 (@mog_russEN) January 6, 2026 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js “Greenland belongs to its people,…

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