Documentary on unemployment benefits sparks controversy in Belgium
A television documentary about unemployment benefits has triggered a heated debate in Belgium.
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Belgian anti-drone unit not deployed during airspace intrusions
The Belgian federal police did not utilise its anti-drone unit during intrusions into Belgian airspace, the latest being on November 6, despite the unit having been…
EC sends experts to reassure Belgium over use of frozen Russian assets
Belgium, home to Euroclear — an international central securities depository that holds most of the frozen Russian assets — is demanding firm guarantees before…
Belgium government to resign if no budget by Christmas
The Belgian government has decided on a new deadline of Christmas to reach a budgetary agreement, failing which Prime Minister Bart De Wever will resign.
Belgium: Emergency meeting today after more drone sightings
Belgium has called an emergency meeting of key government ministers and security chiefs after further drone sightings forced closures of airports and a military…
Belgium ‘will not suffer blackouts like Spain’
“There’s no need to worry about our country’s energy security,” said Belgium’s energy minister Mathieu Bihet.
Belgium did not shoot down unidentified drones over collateral damage concerns
Unidentified drones repeatedly flew over Belgian military sites but none were shot down as Belgian officials said they feared debris could hit civilians or damage…
Brussels celebrates Day of the Dead
Thousands gathered in central Brussels over the weekend to celebrate the Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos - not to be confused with Halloween.
Unidentified drones fly over Belgian army base
Multiple drones have been spotted above the Belgian army base of Marche-en-Famenne in the south of the country.
Judge warns Belgium becoming a ‘narco State’
Criminals have the upper hand in Belgium, according to an Antwerp-based judge.
Belgian Government on the brink over budget crisis
Belgium’s ruling centre-right coalition is deadlocked over crucial budget negotiations, with senior government figures suggesting its collapse is now a real possibility.
Belgium calculates US tariffs will cost €4 billion but Belgians may not be the ones paying
A new analysis by Belgium’s economy ministry puts a price tag on US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Belgian exports at more than €4 billion this year.
‘Bankrupt’ Belgian airport kept aloft ‘to serve private jets’
Belgium's Antwerp airport has been labelled “bankrupt in all but name” and should close, according to Greenpeace Belgium.
Suspected jihadist plot to kill Belgian PM thwarted by police
Belgian authorities have foiled a suspected jihadist-inspired terrorist attack aimed at the country's Prime Minister Bart De Wever and other top politicians.
Four people gunned down near Brussels Midi train station
Four people sustained injuries after a shooting near the Brussels Midi train station.
Study shows Belgium needs eight new nuclear plants in ‘optimal scenario’
Opting for nuclear energy is the safest and cheapest option, according to Belgium’s Federal Planning Bureau (FPB), which has compared various energy scenarios…
Belgium last EU country to end lifetime entitlement to unemployment benefit
Belgium has put an end to unlimited unemployment benefit.
Dutch and Belgian employees EU’s top commuters, report finds
Belgians and Dutch workers remain Europe’s top commuters in 2025.
Every four days a shooting in Brussels
Brussels is experiencing a relentless surge in severe violence, marked by a high number of shootings, prompting the public prosecutor to raise the alarm.
French fighter jet maker slams Belgium’s decision to buy American planes
Belgium’s decision to expand its fleet of US-made fighter jets has provoked strong reactions in France, amid ongoing EU–US trade tensions and concerns over Europe’s…
Export-oriented Belgium’s unemployment rate rises as EU’s edges lower
Belgium’s unemployment rate rose to 6.5 per cent in June 2025, up from 5.5 per cent the year before.
Export-oriented Belgium badly needs free‑market reform, reports warn
Even while Belgium's economy remains focussed on exports, its internal market suffers from excessive regulation, fragmented governance, and blurred public‑private…
Dutch council rules country can no longer return single male asylum seekers to Belgium
The Dutch Council of State has ruled that the Netherlands no longer can return single male asylum seekers to Belgium because of “structural failures” in the…
Belgian soldiers to hide faces from AI on national parade
Belgian soldiers must hide their faces at the military parade during the country's national holiday over concerns about artificial intelligence and advanced video…
Brussels’ prosecutor under police protection after threats from drugs mafia
Julien Moinil, Brussels' Chief Prosecutor, was put under police protection following threats from the city’s criminal drug underworld.
Belgium: Man accused of mistreating dog targeted in arson attack
A man accused of abusing his dog, leading to the death of the animal, has become the target of widespread public outrage in Belgium, including setting his house…
Belgium imports more Russian gas than before Ukraine war
Belgium imported more Russian gas in 2024 than before Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine.
Belgium aims to introduce tighter controls on illegal migration
Belgium joined the growing group of European countries to have reinstated border controls designed to halt illegal migration.
New Belgian offshore wind farms ‘likely to cut output of older ones’
New wind farms planned for construction off the Belgian coast by 2030 could reduce the electricity output of existing wind farms to the east by up to 15 per cent.
Belgium is leaving NATO free-riders’ club, but ‘not just to please Trump’
Belgium’s defence spending is "about to leap" — and not just to stay in US President Donald Trump’s good books, the country's defence minister has said.