Swiss Attorney General warns of spiralling crime ‘like in Belgium or Sweden’
Swiss Federal Prosecutor Stefan Blättler has called for decisive action against gang crime in his country, citing what he called conditions in Belgium and Sweden,…
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Record job losses for Belgium in 2024
A record 27,187 people lost their job in Belgium in 2024: the highest number of redundancies in a year ever.
Belgium, without a government, asks EC for another budget plan delay
Belgium has asked the European Commission for a new delay on its obligation to present a budget plan as coalition talks drag on.
Riots mar New Year’s Eve celebrations in Belgium
Serious unrest erupted over the New Year festivities in parts of Belgium, with migrant youngsters being blamed for outbreaks of rioting, arson and attacks on security…
Belgian lottery reacts to ‘highly unusual’ former justice commissioner Reynders’ case
In response to the investigation of potential money laundering via high-returning scratch cards against former European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders,…
Belgian sex workers granted maternity pay, pensions
Belgium has given sex workers full employment rights, including sick leave, maternity pay and pensions.
Drugs mafia forces Belgian investigative judge into hiding
An investigative judge from Antwerp has been living in a safe house for several weeks after receiving threats from drugs mafia members.
Banks take fright as Marxists take power in Belgium
Banks are refusing to finance cash-strapped towns in Belgium's French-speaking south as avowed Marxists take power in local government.
Antifa chaos in Brussels as rioters target Bardella book signing, Vlaams Belang HQ
Antifa protestors wrought havoc in Brussels on November 13, protesting a book signing by Rassemblement National leader Jordan Bardella and then attacking the headquarters…
Belgian federal government talks collapse, again
After 148 days of negotiations, talks to form a government in Belgium have failed.
Belgian party drops deal with Vlaams Belang amid ‘threats of violence’
A municipal coalition agreement in Belgium between a local party, the STiP+, and the hard-right Flemish nationalist Vlaams Belang Party has been cancelled amid reports…
Belgium revokes work permits of imams over ‘foreign influence’ rules
Five Turkish imams who had been living in Belgium for four years face losing their jobs and possible deportation from Belgium due to a Flemish regulation designed…
NoName attacks websites of Belgian cities and provinces
Russian hackers are suspected of attacking Belgian local government websites after they mysteriously disappeared from the net on October 7.
Pope’s visit to Belgium overshadowed by history of clerical abuse of children
The Pope's three-day visit to Belgium over the weekend was overshadowed by historical sexual abuse by members of the clergy.
Belgium releases prisoners early to make room in jails
Belgium's prison system has announced the early release to 139 prisoners in a bid to combat overpopulation in the country's jails.
Pope to visit the faithful of Belgium, but not the EU institutions, faithful or not
Pope Francis will not visit the European institutions during his trip to Luxembourg and Brussels, which will take place from September 26 to 29.
Police arrest ‘revolting Brussels Metro YouTube prankster’ YaNike
YaNike, the infamous Brussels-based YouTuber known for throwing buckets of excrement, oil and other filth over unsuspecting victims on the city’s Metro system,…
Belgian school introduces compulsory Arabic lessons
Mandatory Arabic lessons have been brought in for students at a college in Belgium, spurring opposition on social media.
Coalition talks fail in Belgium as Socialists and Liberals refuse tax compromise
That negotiations could fail over capital gains tax adds to the financial problems left by an outgoing government noted for its lavish spending.
Belgium-Israel football match to be played in Hungary for security reasons
Belgium will play its home match against Israel in Budapest, after Belgian cities said they lacked the willingness or capacity to ensure adequate security for the…
Another brutal shooting in Brussels leaves two dead and two critically injured
A shooting at a bar in Saint-Gilles, Southern Brussels, left two dead and three injured, two of whom are currently fighting for their lives
Brussels city decision to cancel Belgium-Israel football match sparks controversy
Brussels's local government will not host an upcoming international football match between Belgium and Israel.
Belgian beer consumption sinks to all-time low
Belgian brewers had a lousy 2023 as both consumption and export significantly dropped, despite the country’s reputation as a paragon of beer production.
Entire leadership of Flemish Liberals resigns over crushing election defeat
The entire leadership of one of Belgium's premier Liberal parties have announced their resignation following their defeat in the country's regional, national and…
Socialists set to be ousted from Walloon stronghold in historic defeat
Wallonia, the Southern, French-speaking part of Belgium, is set for major upheaval following national elections.
Flemish nationalists set to retain lead in Belgian parliament, PM’s liberals take hit
Flemish nationalist party N-VA (New Flemish Alliance) was on course to remain the largest party in Belgium's parliament as the liberals of Prime Minister Alexander…
Nervous Belgian Liberals kick journalists out of party HQ
Tensions are rising at the headquarters of Open Vld, the Liberal party of Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, where the party forced journalists out as bad…
Islamist jailed for plot to assassinate N-VA President
A criminal court in Belgium has convicted a 21-year-old Islamist of plotting to assassinate Bart De Wever, President of the N-VA party and Mayor of Antwerp.
Make me PM and I might be willing to spare Beligum, independence leader says
The leader of Belgium's premier separatist party, Vlaams Belang, has confirmed that he might be willing to become PM and spare Belgium from destruction so long as…
Vlaams Belang wants Belgian politicians to take drug tests
The hard-right party Vlaams Belang said it wanted Belgian politicians to take an annual drug test because they serve as role models in society.