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124 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Belgium's Magritte-Inspired Away Shirt Becomes Unprecedented Hype Item · The Belgium national team's Magritte-inspired away shirt is experiencing massive global demand.
- European Commission Accuses Meta of Designing Instagram and Facebook to Be Addictive · The European Commission states that Meta deliberately designed Instagram and Facebook to be addictive.
- Belgium to Introduce Digital Road Stickers with Subsidy for Diesel Cars · Belgium mandates digital road stickers from May 2026, subsidizing diesel owners while raising costs for electric vehicles.
- Brussels Loses 1,500 Airbnb Listings in One Year Due to Stricter Enforcement · Brussels lost nearly 1,500 Airbnb listings in one year due to stricter enforcement measures.
- Apollo Group Outbids Second Bidder in EasyJet Takeover Battle · Apollo Global Management's higher offer for EasyJet has triggered a new bidding war with another US investment group.
- French Billionaire Xavier Niel Acquires 16% Stake in Vodafone for 5.2 Billion Euro · French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel buys a 16% stake in Vodafone for 5.2 billion euros.
- Giga Storage Secures €700M for Largest Belgian Battery Park · Dutch developer Giga Storage finalizes €700M financing for massive battery facility in Dilsen-Stokkem.
- Volkswagen Board Fails to Reach Agreement on Mass Layoff Plan · Volkswagen's management board has not yet secured an agreement on a proposed mass layoff plan.
- EU Industry Reform Emission Trading System · EU Commission reforms industrial emission trading system to meet industry demands
- Critics Attack Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Before Release · Dutch critics condemn Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' as too modern and American before its premiere.
- Walloon Family Frère Sells Majority Stake in French Group CLS to Canadian MDA · Walloon investment group NPM sells majority stake in French logistics firm CLS to Canadian MDA for 810 million euros.
- Dutch Sports Nutrition Brand Upfront Launches Belgian Supermarket Offensive · Dutch supplement brand Upfront begins aggressive expansion into Belgian retail markets.
- Biotech and Pharma See Surge in Billion-Dollar Deals in 2026 · Favorable market conditions and blockbuster hunting drive massive M&A in biotech and pharma.
- Nyrstar Shareholder Group Demands FSMA Intervention Over Shareholder Manifesto · Nyrstar Collective urges FSMA to act against Nyrstar following a contentious general meeting.
- Volkswagen Faces Massive Layoffs as European Auto Giant Enters Historic Crisis · Volkswagen plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs in a historic restructuring effort.
- Ghent AI Startup Polysense Raises $10.7M to Combat Food Waste · Ghent-based AI company Polysense secures $10.7M funding to optimize food industry processes.
- Belgium Imports Record Electricity from Neighbors After Nuclear Shutdowns · Belgium reached record electricity imports from France and neighbors to bridge nuclear plant maintenance gaps.
- Willemen Construction Group Returns to Losses Due to Morocco Exit · Dutch construction firm Willemen reported a loss after exiting operations in Morocco.
- EU Delays ETIAS Entry Permit Amid Border System Chaos · The European Union delays the ETIAS travel permit following chaos at European airports.
- BCG Adviser Claims Europe Has 35 Too Many Car Factories · Boston Consulting Group suggests Europe can operate without 35 of its 90 car assembly plants.
- ArcelorMittal Unions Express Concerns Over Van Poelvoorde's Succession · Unions question the leadership transition following Geert Van Poelvoorde's retirement as ArcelorMittal Europe CEO.
- Dutch Pallet Giant Foresco Seeks Financial Partner for 1 Billion Euro Growth · Limburg-based pallet manufacturer Foresco seeks a financial partner to expand revenue to 1 billion euros.
- Christian Union Threatens Strike at Brussels Airport This Week · ACV union threatens strike at Brussels Airport due to social conflict with subcontractor.
- Ghent Startup Vexon Raises €1M Seed Round Led by Piet Maes · Vexon, a digital logistics startup, secures €1M funding with Piet Maes as investor.
- Safran Aborts Deal to Acquire Belgian Drone Maker Exail Technologies · French aerospace group Safran cancels plans to acquire underwater drone manufacturer Exail Technologies.
- H.Essers Acquires US Logistics Firm Palmer Logistics to Expand Market · Dutch logistics giant H.Essers acquires US-based Palmer Logistics to capture growth in the American market.
- Belgian Bank Claims Employees Overpaid for Stock Options at Argenx, UCB, Solvay · Degroof Petercam alleges Belgian firms Argenx, UCB, and Solvay charged workers excessive stock option costs for years.
- Belgian Competition Authority Approves Rossel Acquisition of IPM with Conditions · Belgium's BMA allows Rossel to acquire rival IPM under strict regulatory conditions.
- US Celebrates 250 Years of Freedom with Irony Over Current President · The US marks its 250th anniversary of independence while facing criticism of its current president's accountability.
- Jan De Nul Wins Associated Dredging Contract in Uruguay · Jan De Nul secures a dredging contract in Uruguay following a recent major win in Argentina.