The twelve finalists consist of seven men and five women, hailing from various countries, reflecting the competition’s global reach. Notably, four of the finalists are from Japan, underscoring the nation’s strong presence in the world of classical piano
Organised by BD Enchères, the auction was officially announced on Monday and promises to draw collectors and enthusiasts from across Europe. The star lot of the auction is a rare original drawing from Hergé’s iconic 21st Tintin album, The Castafiore Emerald, first published in 1963
April alone saw 982 companies go under — a 6.2% increase compared to April 2024, marking the highest number of bankruptcies in that month since 2013. The data suggests a continuing trend of economic pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across several sectors
Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet (MR), a key proponent of the reform, hailed the move as the beginning of a “new energy era.” The law’s revocation eliminates the legal deadline for shutting down Belgium’s nuclear reactors and lifts the ban on new nuclear projects
The socialist trade union CGSP/ACOD has announced nationwide demonstrations, denouncing the government’s plans to implement deep cuts in the public sector, which they argue will severely impact service delivery and workers’ rights
