Belgium led by ’emperor with no clothes’ as it joins Club Med
Belgium has managed to break into the so-called "Club Med" - Mediterranean countries with higher government debt to GDP ratios - and has surpassed Portugal in such…
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Why you should watch the Belgian elections in 2024
Among the countries to keep an eye on in the next 12 months is Belgium.
Brussels fifth-most traffic congested city in Europe, says TomTom survey
Dutch navigation company TomTom gives a bad score to Brussels in its annual traffic index report, with the European capital coming in as the tenth most congested…
Former Flemish MP Creyelman in hot water again over alleged Chinese-spy case
The Belgian federal prosecutor's office has started criminal proceedings following the disclosed communication between a Chinese spy and former Flemish Vlaams Belang…
Pro-Palestinian protestors crash opening party for Belgian European presidency
A party to celebrate the start of Belgium's presidency of the European Union was disrupted by activists shouting pro-Palestinian chants and waving Palestinian flags.
Brussels firemen targeted by fireworks-hurling thugs on New Year’s Eve
Brussel's firemen are expressing outrage after being targeted by thugs hurling fireworks during New Year's Eve celebrations.
Djiboutian migrant gets 15 years for gouging out countryman’s eyes in Brussels
A Djiboutian migrant has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for gouging the eyes out of one of his countrymen in Brussels, apparently over a political disagreement.
Belgian MP resigns from parliamentary committee over Chinese espionage claims
Belgian MP Steven Creyelman, brother of alleged Chinese spy Frank Creyelman, has resigned from his position as chair of an influential parliamentary committee…
Expats falling out of love with Brussels
Brussels has a growing number of problems and is less and less popular among expats, according to surveys
Dinant: so compact and convenient you could almost fit it in your pocket
Dinant, Belgium. OK, even though Dinant is one of the most beautiful small towns in Belgium, admittedly it isn’t quite that small to fit in a pocket.
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Belgian terror expert: ‘Brussels not safe’ to celebrate Christmas and New Year in
According to Pieter Van Ostaeyen, a Belgian terrorism expert, the European capital will not be a safe place to celebrate the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s…
Belgium buries terrorist murderer ‘under false name’ to deter ‘sympathisers’ from rallying there
The terrorist who killed two Swedes in Brussels in October has been buried under an unrevealed false name to prevent his resting place from becoming a rallying point…
Shares in Belgian distributor Bpost tank on report of loss of vital contract
Belgian unions fear 4,500 jobs at Belgian Post Group (Bpost) could be at risk if the Government awards the national distribution contract for newspapers and magazines…
Leader of Belgium’s Socialist party resigns after report of racist rant
Conner Rousseau, leader of the Dutch-speaking Socialist Vooruit party of Belgium, resigned on November 17 after the publication of expletive-ridden remarks he allegedly…
Belgium accused of dropping warrant for Qatargate-linked minister in prisoner swap
Belgian news outlets are accusing the Belgian Government of letting a Qatari official connected to Qatargate off the hook in a deal with Iran in order to free Belgian…
Nuclear energy: attitudes of Belgians flip due to Ukraine war
Belgium has seen a sharp rise in support for use of nuclear power, with only Greens now opposing it.
Belgian minister sparks ire after refusing to call Hamas a terrorist group
Belgium’s climate minister Zakia Khattabi has caused outrage by saying she did not want to call Hamas a "terrorist organisation".
Belgian plan to place asylum seekers in hospitals
The government is desperately seeking temporary shelter for 2,000 to 4,000 asylum seekers for the upcoming winter, amid a shortage of available accommodation.
MEP accuses Belgium of failing ‘exploited’ Romanian lorry drivers
Romanian MEP Cristian Terheș expressed outrage at the Belgian Government's failure to compensate what he called exploited Romanian lorry drivers.
EU airports evacuated after slew of bomb scares
At least 12 airports around France and Belgium have been hit by bomb scares, authorities have confirmed.
Ikea hikes security in Belgian stores after Brussels terror attack on Swedes
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has announced it is ramping up security in its Belgian stores after the terror attack in Brussels on October 16.
Two Swedes murdered in Brussels terror attack
A man identifying as a supporter of the Islamic State murdered two men and wounded another on October 16.
Monarchy is outdated, says Belgium’s Prince Laurent
Prince Laurent of Belgium, brother of current King Philippe, said in an interview that the monarchy is a "medieval institution".
Belgian Prime Minister wants to use defence buildings to house migrants
The Prime Minister of Belgium wants to use buildings belonging to the country's Ministry of Defence to house illegal migrants.
Belgian Princess Elisabeth becomes military officer after curtailed training course
Belgian Princess Elisabeth (21) will be made an officer with the Royal Military Academy on the evening of September 26, although she was not being required to complete…
Belgian Socialist party leader under investigation again
Conner Rousseau, the President of the Belgian Flemish socialist party (Vooruit), is under investigation for allegedly making "racist and xenophobic" remarks towards…
Belgium pushing for ban on Russian diamonds
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo is trying to convince the diamond industry to take the last step in removing Russian diamonds from the international market.
Brussels terrorists finally sentenced
Seven and a half years after the devastating Islamic terror attacks in the Belgian capital Brussels, the culprits finally know what their punishment is.
Schools in Belgium torched after sex-education lessons introduced
Five schools have been set on fire in Belgium amid anger over newly implemented relational, emotional and sex education for children.