The Belgian anti-discrimination agency, Unia, is investigating a performance by Dutch singer Sophie Straat in Ghent. During her show on Monday night, she requested that white men step to the back to make room for women, people of color, and queer individuals.
The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 percent tax reduction for pubs, clubs, and music venues across England. This measure is expected to benefit 32,000 businesses, providing an average annual saving of 1,100 pounds per establishment.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has caused fuel prices in the Netherlands to rise, with the recommended price for Euro95 reaching 2.624 euros per liter. This figure is nearing the historical record set earlier during the ongoing regional tensions.
The European Commission has fined Google 460 million euros for violating the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in Google Search results. This penalty addresses anticompetitive practices within the European market.