Christophe Christiaens
@chchristiaens.bsky.social
Twitter exile.
Brompton evangelist and speciality coffee drinker. Day job in Public Affairs. Alumnus @collegeofeurope. Posts in English and Dutch. My views only; RT≠endorse
Brompton evangelist and speciality coffee drinker. Day job in Public Affairs. Alumnus @collegeofeurope. Posts in English and Dutch. My views only; RT≠endorse
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(Migrating some Twitter threads to BS)
With the #Holocaust Memorial day coming up (27 January, follow @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social ), I wanted to share a personal story from 2019.
In short, I found out that my parents-in-law in #Slovakia live on the site of a WW2 concentration camp (sort of).
With the #Holocaust Memorial day coming up (27 January, follow @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social ), I wanted to share a personal story from 2019.
In short, I found out that my parents-in-law in #Slovakia live on the site of a WW2 concentration camp (sort of).
Next week is #HolocaustRemembranceDay, do follow
@auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
for more background on this.
I wanted to follow up on a story I a couple of weeks ago on the tragic history of the lost Jewish community in my wife's hometown of Nove Mesto Nad Vahom in #Slovakia.
@auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
for more background on this.
I wanted to follow up on a story I a couple of weeks ago on the tragic history of the lost Jewish community in my wife's hometown of Nove Mesto Nad Vahom in #Slovakia.
New toy arrived eaelier this week - @homewizardenergy.bsky.social 2.4 kwh plug in home battery.
To increase the self consumprion of the energy from our 14 PV panels - but belgian weather hasnt been helpfull so far
To increase the self consumprion of the energy from our 14 PV panels - but belgian weather hasnt been helpfull so far
November 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
New toy arrived eaelier this week - @homewizardenergy.bsky.social 2.4 kwh plug in home battery.
To increase the self consumprion of the energy from our 14 PV panels - but belgian weather hasnt been helpfull so far
To increase the self consumprion of the energy from our 14 PV panels - but belgian weather hasnt been helpfull so far
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GLP-1s are being studied for a wide range of conditions. Now, scientists will test whether their anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate symptoms of #LongCovid. @wired.com @emilymullin.bsky.social
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www.wired.com/story/weight...
Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Being Tested as a Treatment for Long Covid
GLP-1s are being studied for a wide range of conditions. Now, scientists will test whether their anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate symptoms of long Covid.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
GLP-1s are being studied for a wide range of conditions. Now, scientists will test whether their anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate symptoms of #LongCovid. @wired.com @emilymullin.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/weight...
www.wired.com/story/weight...
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Is AI making job recruitment less meritocratic? We're getting some v interesting research studies on this question now, and the news is... not good. @jburnmurdoch.ft.com & I dive in, in the latest edition of our newsletter The AI Shift www.ft.com/content/e5b7...
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Is AI making job recruitment less meritocratic? We're getting some v interesting research studies on this question now, and the news is... not good. @jburnmurdoch.ft.com & I dive in, in the latest edition of our newsletter The AI Shift www.ft.com/content/e5b7...
This coffee bar should open a branch in Brussels.
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This coffee bar should open a branch in Brussels.
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The European Commission wants to end a customs exemption for cheap parcels two years earlier than planned, a letter seen by POLITICO spells out.
Brussels wants to end tax exemption on cheap parcels from early 2026
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič calls to bring forward change by two years to deal with flood of packages.
www.politico.eu
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The European Commission wants to end a customs exemption for cheap parcels two years earlier than planned, a letter seen by POLITICO spells out.
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Dutch gov going to Beijing for Nexperia talks next wk
"We welcome China’s openness for furthering close engagement, including in-person. Early next week, a senior official delegation from my Ministry will travel to Beijing to continue efforts to find mutually agreeable solution”
"We welcome China’s openness for furthering close engagement, including in-person. Early next week, a senior official delegation from my Ministry will travel to Beijing to continue efforts to find mutually agreeable solution”
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Dutch gov going to Beijing for Nexperia talks next wk
"We welcome China’s openness for furthering close engagement, including in-person. Early next week, a senior official delegation from my Ministry will travel to Beijing to continue efforts to find mutually agreeable solution”
"We welcome China’s openness for furthering close engagement, including in-person. Early next week, a senior official delegation from my Ministry will travel to Beijing to continue efforts to find mutually agreeable solution”
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Schuman roundabout c.1971. The Hexagons presumably represent the original Six. The version we see today represents work in progress 🙏
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Schuman roundabout c.1971. The Hexagons presumably represent the original Six. The version we see today represents work in progress 🙏
'Hoe vaak ik aan het Romeinse Rijk denk? Sinds 'Anno 117: Pax Romana' dag en nacht'
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Hoe vaak ik aan het Romeinse Rijk denk? Sinds 'Anno 117: Pax Romana' dag en nacht | VRT NWS: nieuws
Het nieuwe videospel 'Anno 117: Pax Romana' is een absolute aanrader voor liefhebbers van strategiegames. In een periode van relatieve vrede in het Romeinse Rijk mag jij bepalen hoe Latium en Albion e...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM
'Hoe vaak ik aan het Romeinse Rijk denk? Sinds 'Anno 117: Pax Romana' dag en nacht'
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
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For sale, one of the last surviving luxury mansions in rue de la Loi, from 1860. In 1900, architect Léon Govaerts added an art nouveau bank in the back yard. Asking price €25m.
www.immobestinternational.com/fr/detail/58...
www.immobestinternational.com/fr/detail/58...
November 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
For sale, one of the last surviving luxury mansions in rue de la Loi, from 1860. In 1900, architect Léon Govaerts added an art nouveau bank in the back yard. Asking price €25m.
www.immobestinternational.com/fr/detail/58...
www.immobestinternational.com/fr/detail/58...
"Ik zie mezelf niet meer zo vroeg opstaan": RTL-reportage over misbruik uitkeringen maakt veel los in Wallonië
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"Ik zie mezelf niet meer zo vroeg opstaan": RTL-reportage over misbruik uitkeringen maakt veel los in Wallonië | VRT NWS: nieuws
Altijd op de hoogte van het laatste nieuws uit binnen- en buitenland dankzij de betrouwbare en diepgaande berichtgeving van VRT NWS.
vrtnws.be
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
"Ik zie mezelf niet meer zo vroeg opstaan": RTL-reportage over misbruik uitkeringen maakt veel los in Wallonië
vrtnws.be/p.d9j4P7453bV
vrtnws.be/p.d9j4P7453bV
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The last Belgian soldier to be killed during WWI was a private called Marcel Terfve. He was shot at 10.42 on 11/11 by a German machine gun near the Gent-Terneuzen canal. He in the Belgian army since 1914 and sadly almost made it throught the entire war #armisticeday #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The last Belgian soldier to be killed during WWI was a private called Marcel Terfve. He was shot at 10.42 on 11/11 by a German machine gun near the Gent-Terneuzen canal. He in the Belgian army since 1914 and sadly almost made it throught the entire war #armisticeday #LestWeForget
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With regard to Russia, Germans still aren’t sure what happened. 39% say Germany “has shown too much understanding for Russia” in recent years. But 26% say it didn’t show enough. And 23% say it was just right, so the problem was elsewhere. 🤷♀️
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
With regard to Russia, Germans still aren’t sure what happened. 39% say Germany “has shown too much understanding for Russia” in recent years. But 26% say it didn’t show enough. And 23% say it was just right, so the problem was elsewhere. 🤷♀️
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11 November 1921 | A Dutch Jewish woman, Alida Content-Levie, was born in Meppel.
In October 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive. Her younger brother Max (in the picture) was murdered in a gas chamber.
In October 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive. Her younger brother Max (in the picture) was murdered in a gas chamber.
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
11 November 1921 | A Dutch Jewish woman, Alida Content-Levie, was born in Meppel.
In October 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive. Her younger brother Max (in the picture) was murdered in a gas chamber.
In October 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive. Her younger brother Max (in the picture) was murdered in a gas chamber.
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Today on #RemembranceDay, I am thinking about the amazing soldiers I had the privilege to serve with over 35 years in the Army. I am also thinking about the previous generations who served, suffered and sacrificed so much for our freedoms. Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Today on #RemembranceDay, I am thinking about the amazing soldiers I had the privilege to serve with over 35 years in the Army. I am also thinking about the previous generations who served, suffered and sacrificed so much for our freedoms. Lest we forget.
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EPP leader Manfred Weber just gave a very good keynote speech on the future of Europe in Berlin tonight, putting forward seven principles for a stronger EU.
Quick thread:
Quick thread:
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
EPP leader Manfred Weber just gave a very good keynote speech on the future of Europe in Berlin tonight, putting forward seven principles for a stronger EU.
Quick thread:
Quick thread:
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The heath benefits of multilingualism appear to be far beyond prior expectations
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Multilingualism and Extending Healthspan
Evidence for a new independent lifestyle factor linked to healthy aging
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November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The heath benefits of multilingualism appear to be far beyond prior expectations
erictopol.substack.com/p/multilingu...
erictopol.substack.com/p/multilingu...
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🚨🚨 Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to #NigelFarage's Brexit group. Great report by @elisabraun.bsky.social on a decade-long probe into alleged misuse of EU funds by associates of top #Brexit campaigner. www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group | Euractiv
Verdict ends decade-long probe into alleged misuse of EU funds by associates of top Brexit campaigner
www.euractiv.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🚨🚨 Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to #NigelFarage's Brexit group. Great report by @elisabraun.bsky.social on a decade-long probe into alleged misuse of EU funds by associates of top #Brexit campaigner. www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
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🇭🇺 EXCLUSIVE: An in-depth look at how Viktor Orbán and Fidesz underestimated Péter Magyar until it was too late. Direkt36 reveals how Orbán’s spring offensive against him backfired—fueling internal tensions and exposing cracks inside the government.
”The situation is tense” – How Orbán has tried overcome Fidesz’s internal crisis - Direkt36
Fidesz underestimated opposition leader Péter Magyar so much that they realized too late that he posed a real threat to them. Direkt36 reveals how Viktor Orbán launched his spring offensive against Magyar and how this caused tensions within the government.
www.direkt36.hu
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🇭🇺 EXCLUSIVE: An in-depth look at how Viktor Orbán and Fidesz underestimated Péter Magyar until it was too late. Direkt36 reveals how Orbán’s spring offensive against him backfired—fueling internal tensions and exposing cracks inside the government.
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UK sends defence equipment to help Belgium deal with disruptive drones reut.rs/4ozCZ6f
UK sends defence equipment to help Belgium deal with disruptive drones
Britain is sending experts and equipment to Belgium to help it combat disruptive drone sightings, which have temporarily closed airports, the head of the British military said on Sunday.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
UK sends defence equipment to help Belgium deal with disruptive drones reut.rs/4ozCZ6f
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People wildly overestimate the economic security experienced by past generations. There's no period in American history where significant numbers of young people were just handed high paying jobs. Nostalgia for a time that never existed is a huge problem.
Why Nikki Haley’s son went radical: His generation inherited insecurity.
I profile Nalin Haley, a fascinating young man, who I believe will likely play an important role in conservative politics in years to come.
unherd.com/2025/11/why-...
I profile Nalin Haley, a fascinating young man, who I believe will likely play an important role in conservative politics in years to come.
unherd.com/2025/11/why-...
Why Nikki Haley’s son went radical
unherd.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
People wildly overestimate the economic security experienced by past generations. There's no period in American history where significant numbers of young people were just handed high paying jobs. Nostalgia for a time that never existed is a huge problem.
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8 November 1942 | A transport of some 1,000 Polish Jews - men, women, and children - deported from ghettos in Ciechanów region (part of German-occupied Poland annexed to the Third Reich).
After the arrival selection, all of them were murdered in gas chambers.
After the arrival selection, all of them were murdered in gas chambers.
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
8 November 1942 | A transport of some 1,000 Polish Jews - men, women, and children - deported from ghettos in Ciechanów region (part of German-occupied Poland annexed to the Third Reich).
After the arrival selection, all of them were murdered in gas chambers.
After the arrival selection, all of them were murdered in gas chambers.
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China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US reut.rs/3WHVhpA
China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US
China has suspended a ban on approving exports of "dual-use items" related to gallium, germanium, antimony and super-hard materials to the U.S., the commerce ministry said on Sunday.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:40 AM
China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US reut.rs/3WHVhpA
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Place de Brouckère looking south, 1936 (Charlie Chan at the Race Track is on at the Scala). Anspach fountain in the foreground (bits of it still exist nearby). Dear left is the old post office block (now Oxy) and right was a row of cafes and billiard halls ( now Multi Tower).
November 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Place de Brouckère looking south, 1936 (Charlie Chan at the Race Track is on at the Scala). Anspach fountain in the foreground (bits of it still exist nearby). Dear left is the old post office block (now Oxy) and right was a row of cafes and billiard halls ( now Multi Tower).