Controversial Brussels nativity scene will not return next Christmas
Many saw it as another example of the erasure of Europe’s traditional symbols to accommodate multiculturalism.
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Brussels suspends most prominent conservative think tank from Transparency Register
MCC Brussels will appeal and described the move as a politically motivated attempt to marginalise a prominent conservative voice in the EU capital.
Brussels regional government on the verge after corruption scandal with social housing
Testimonies from employees and applicants describe political pressure and favouritism towards PS supporters or voters.
Bataclan terrorist already granted penitentiary leave in Belgium
Mohamed Bakkali has already benefited from several short permissions since July 2025.
Brussels mayor faces pressure over ‘largest’ US Fourth of July celebration in Europe
Philippe Close has come under mounting pressure over plans to host what the US Embassy has described as the "largest Fourth of July celebration outside the United…
EU invites Taliban to Brussels for talks on immigration
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Brussels prepares to engage with Taliban on Afghan deportations
The European Commission is moving toward opening a direct channel of communication with the Taliban.
City of Brussels named ‘European Capital of Democracy’
The City of Brussels has been officially proclaimed the European Capital of Democracy for 2026 by an initiative linked to the Council of Europe.
Brussels has 22 shootings in first three months of this year, mostly drug-related
In just three months in 2026, Brussels has already recorded 22 shootings, resulting in at least ten injuries and one death.
President of Belgian hunting federation violently beaten up by apparent activists
The chairman of the Belgian hunting federation Hubertus Vereniging Vlaanderen (HVV), Rudi Van Decraen (63), was severely beaten on Wednesday evening in a wooded…
Brussels agrees on government after 613 days of deadlock
The Brussels-Capital Region finally has a new government, after 613 days without a fully empowered executive.
Head of baby Jesus stolen from controversial Brussels nativity scene
The head of an infant Jesus figurine has been stolen from a newly installed Nativity scene in Brussels' historic Grand Place.
State-owned bank Belfius pulls plug on Brussels region
Belgian State-owned bank Belfius has said it no longer wants to work with the Brussels Capital Region, citing the region's budget problems.
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.
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.
Brussels prosecutors launch criminal probe into multi-billion euro public transport debacle
Belgian prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into the tendering process for Brussels’ Metro 3 line.
Belgian councillor accused of being unable to speak French or Dutch
A local councillor in Molenbeek, a municipality in the Brussels region, is accused of not being able to speak French or Dutch, the official languages of the region.
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Four people gunned down near Brussels Midi train station
Four people sustained injuries after a shooting near the Brussels Midi train station.
Many thousands hit streets of Brussels in support of Palestine
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Brussels to express support for the Palestinian cause.
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.
Brussels antique dealer raided over alleged money laundering tied to Reynders
The Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office has confirmed that a Brussels antique dealer's premises were raided over suspected money laundering in connection to former…
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…
Brussels government asks EU to pay for site revamp near bloc’s institutional HQs
The region of Brussels has asked the European Union for cash to cover unexpected costs of redevelopment works around the Schuman roundabout, home to most EU institutions.
Opinion split in EU quarter as terrace smoking ban looms
The imminent smoking ban applying to all Belgian restaurant and cafe terraces has split opinion among waiting staff and bar managers, particularly in Brussels' European…
Belgium says medicine security should be a matter of national defence
Amid growing geopolitical strain and supply chain vulnerabilities, Belgium’s health ministry has called for medicine security to be treated as a matter of national…
Brussels officially declares itself an ‘anti-fascist city’
Brussels municipal council has unanimously approved a motion declaring the Belgian capital an “anti-fascist city".