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Belgium’s Fight Against Cocaine Traffickers

July 25, 2025

Belgium is cocaine hub in Europe. The drug floods the continent via the port of Antwerp. Violence is also escalating in some districts of Brussels. Shootings and drug deals in plain sight are everyday occurrences.

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Summer, "UFOs" and communism in Bulgaria

A concrete UFO will be the backdrop for a music festival in the mountains of Bulgaria. The monument, built to honor the Communist Party, is a reminder of days gone by. But apparently, a third of Bulgarians want to see that era return.

 

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Spain: Wealthy tourists discover Mallorca

Mallorca – long a favorite for Germans – is becoming a luxury destination for Americans as well. There are four direct flights weekly from New York to Palma. However, the island's ecology cannot sustain so much luxury tourism.

 

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Paris: Who wants to swim in the Seine?

It's getting hotter and hotter. Climate change is taking its toll on many cities. France's capital, Paris, has responded by opening three swimming areas in the Seine. Swimming in the river is refreshing, but it's not recommended for everyone.

 

 

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