Diamond sector in Antwerp prepares for fresh sanctions against Russia

[ad_1] The diamond sector in Antwerp is preparing to apply the newly agreed sanctions against Russian diamonds. ADVERTISEMENT After months of deliberation, the new measures agreed between the G7 and…

‘Diamonds are in my blood’: The Jain traders who dominate Antwerp jewels

[ad_1] Antwerp, Belgium — The streets of Antwerp’s Diamond Quarter are lined with jewellers, pawn shops and restaurants. Balls of gefilte fish glisten invitingly in the window of Hoffy’s, a beloved…

Riga ranked top spot for a bargain Christmas market trip

[ad_1] – Here is the ranking of the 12 destinations analysed by Post Office Travel Money, with the total cost in brackets:1. Latvia, Riga (£506)2. Stockholm, Sweden (£560)3. Zagreb, Croatia…

Canada’s Lucara Diamond ends sales deal with trader HB Antwerp

[ad_1] Canada’s Lucara Diamond LUC-T said on Thursday it had ended its gem sales agreement with HB Trading BV, a unit of HB Antwerp, in a move that could affect…

Record-breaking seizure of cocaine worth €600 million in Netherlands

[ad_1] Customs authorities in Rotterdam have confiscated more than 8,000 kilos of cocaine, the largest seizure of the drug in the Netherlands, according to prosecutors. ADVERTISEMENT The drugs had an…

Catch giants roaming the streets of France and Belgium this summer

[ad_1] From Antwerp to Nantes, these giant puppets are worth a trip to these European cities. Have you seen the giants roaming Europe’s streets? This summer, French street theatre company…