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Belgium fest axes show over Israeli conductor
Ynet
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September 13, 2025
Outrage spread across Belgium and Germany after the Flanders Festival in Ghent canceled a planned Sept. 18 concert by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, citing uncertainty over whether its conductor, Israeli musician Lahav Shani, provided...
History, music and dance animate Delhi’s cultural landmarks
Hindustan Times
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September 13, 2025
On Saturday evening, the Belgian Embassy in Chanakyapuri — Satish Gujral’s celebrated brick masterpiece — opened its private terraces and corridors to the public. As part of Delhi Art Gallery (DAG)’s “City as Museum” series, choreographer Manju...
Police officers attacked at London protest led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson
The Irish Times
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At least 25 people were arrested and 26 police officers were injured – including four who were seriously hurt – at far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” protest, the Metropolitan Police has said. Officers faced a barrage of...
From Harvard to Hanoi: As UK, US & Canada tighten rules, Indian students chart new pathways in global higher education
The Economic Times
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September 13, 2025
Forget Ivy League dorms, Canadian campuses, picturesque and storied universities of the UK or the up-and-coming colleges in Australia. A slice of Indian students is packing their bags for destinations far off these traditional hubs: Think...
“Rats Fleeing a Sinking Ship”: How Ukrainian Officials Save Their Children from Mobilization
SouthFront
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September 13, 2025
Support SouthFront A video investigation by Bihus.Info—a Ukrainian anti-corruption media project founded in 2013 by investigative journalist Denys Bigus—has surfaced online. The team is known for exposing corruption schemes within the highest...
County Waterford features in new TV drama series in Belgium
Waterford News & Star
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September 13, 2025
A well-known landmark location in County Waterford features in a new TV drama series airing in Belgium. The trailer has just been released for, 'This Is Not a Murder Mystery', which is a major new Belgian television drama. The series was partly...
LGBTQ+ pilgrimage to Rome could test Pope Leo on gay Catholics
The Frederick News-Post - Maryland
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SONNINO, Italy — They’d paused by a brook three hours into their 80-mile trek to Rome, but now it was time to move. “Andiamo,” shouted a 30-year-old historian from Bologna donning a gold crucifix. When not on Catholic pilgrimages, he does...
Belgian festival cancels Munich philharmonic over Israeli conductor
Al Mayadeen
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September 12, 2025
The Flanders Festival in Ghent canceled a Munich Philharmonic concert over concerns about Israeli conductor Lahav Shani’s ties to "Israel." The Flanders Festival in Ghent has canceled a performance by the Munich Philharmonic, citing concerns over...
Belgium disqualifies 5 medical, dental, vet exam candidates
Brussels Morning
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September 12, 2025
Brussels` (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium disqualified 5 candidates from medical, dental, and veterinary entrance exams for suspected ChatGPT cheating. Education Minister Zuhal Demir confirmed 25 were investigated; 23 defended themselves,...
Belgian ministers head to Japan for Expo 2025 and trade mission
Belga News Agency
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September 12, 2025
In the upcoming days, three Belgian federal ministers will travel to Japan for diplomatic and economic missions tied to Belgium’s National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Economy minister David Clarinval (MR), Foreign minister Maxime Prévot and...
No decision on Belgium’s Eurovision 2026 participation until December
ESCXTRA
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September 12, 2025
RTBF, the French-speaking Belgian broadcaster, who has been in charge of representing the country on even years since Covid, has sent a statement to the Belga press agency, saying that they are preparing for Eurovision 2026 but have not yet made a...
Belgian PM De Wever slams festival that canceled Israeli music conductor
Politico Europe
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September 12, 2025
De Wever — a Flemish nationalist politician — joins a growing chorus of critics, including Germany’s commissioner for culture, Wolfram Weimer, and Israel’s ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor. Both called the cancellation “antisemitic.” “Equally...
Belgian festival cancels Munich Philharmonic concert over Israeli conductor
The National News
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A Belgian classical music festival has removed the Munich Philharmonic from its programming, citing concern around its Israeli conductor Lahav Shani. The Flanders Festival Ghent, one of Europe’s most popular classical music festivals held in the...
Mortsel starts children’s municipality council for grades 5–6
Brussels Morning
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September 12, 2025
Mortsel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Mortsel’s City Hall will host a Children’s Council starting November 23, 2025. 5th and 6th grade children can join for 2 years, advising on school safety, leisure activities, and community issues. As GVA News...
Judge tells Trump to update immigration website for Venezuelans with temporary protected...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Nation & World News A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to update its immigration services website to reflect 600,000 Venezuelans with temporary protected status are legally allowed to live and work in the United...
Furor erupts as Belgian festival cancels concert with Israeli conductor: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
Los Angeles Times
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September 12, 2025
Controversy erupted over Wednesday’s announcement by Flanders Festival Ghent that it had canceled an upcoming concert by the Munich Philharmonic featuring Lahav Shani, an Israeli conductor who serves as the music director of the Israel...
Belgium’s Prince Laurent admits to fathering secret son as bombshell confession solves years-long mystery
New York Post
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September 11, 2025
The Belgian royal family has gained a new member. Prince Laurent, the younger brother of King Philippe, has finally admitted to fathering a secret love child — a bombshell confession that has finally solved the years-long mystery. The royal, 61,...
The best schools in Britain revealed: Tatler releases ultimate guide to the top place for your child to get a 'whole package' education - with Kirstie Allsopp's alma mater making the list
Daily Mail
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September 12, 2025
Tatler has unveiled its annual pick of the best prep and public schools in the UK. The British society bible's Schools Guide 2026 is packed with world-class educational institutions for children aged four to 18 - and unsurprisingly, many come with...
Belgian Foreign Minister Due in Rwanda to Repair Severed Relations
KT Press Rwanda
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September 11, 2025
1 In Warsaw, Poland, on May 7, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium, Maxime Prevot, attends the Informal Meeting of the EU Ministers for Foreign Affairs at the Polish Army Museum. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Belgium’s...
Belgian festival bars leading German orchestra over ‘unclear attitude’ of Israeli conductor
EurActiv
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September 11, 2025
An annual music festival in Ghent cancelled the Munich leading orchestra performance on Wednesday over its Israeli conductor, Lahav Shani, prompting calls in Germany of antisemitism in European cultural life. Organisers of the Flanders Festival...