Excellera buys Brussels public affairs firm
Excellera, the EMEA-focused corporate affairs consultancy, has made its latest acquisition, picking up Fourtold, the Brussels-based public affairs and policy comms firm.
Aviation trade bodies warn of four-hour queues unless changes are made
Mace | 12th February 2026 | Brussels, Culture & Travel
Trade bodies warn that biometric entry requirements will lead to massive delays for travellers
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