Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity: No Concessions to the Aggressor
In the course of the war, Russia has not only engaged in military actions but also actively promotes ideas aimed at discrediting Ukraine and encouraging territorial concessions. One such idea is the suggestion that “Ukrainian territories” might be given up as part of peace
MEPs call for more support for “Three Seas Region”
MEPs have demanded dedicated EU funding to strengthen infrastructure, connectivity and resilience across the Three Seas region. This comes just ahead of the upcoming Three Seas Summit in Warsaw on 28–29 April. The Three Seas countries represent almost half of
Chipmaker Melexis to set up end-to-end manufacturing in China
Belgian chipmaker Melexis will work with a Chinese semiconductor manufacturer to assemble
EU and member states pledge 522 million EUR in humanitarian aid for Sudan
The European Union and several member states are pledging 522 million EUR
Last German submarine wreck from WWI in Belgian waters identified
The last German submarine from WWI in Belgian waters has been identified.
Politics
Young buyers boosted real estate sales in Belgium during first quarter
In the first three months of 2025, Belgium saw a jump in real estate sales, according to the notary federation Fednot. Bart van Opstal,
European Commission proposes list of ‘safe’ countries for asylum returns
The European Commission has proposed a list of seven “safe countries of origin” from which asylum applications could be fast-tracked as they are “unlikely
Flanders reclaims school fees of more than 8,000 pupils because of truancy
The families of more than 8,000 pupils in Flanders had to repay their school allowance last year because of repeated unauthorised absences. The allowance,
Business
Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity: No Concessions to the Aggressor
In the course of the war, Russia has not only engaged in military actions but also actively promotes ideas aimed at discrediting Ukraine and encouraging territorial concessions. One such idea is the
Sport
Culture
Art Against Violence aims to give voices to women who have been silenced
A powerful new art and awareness project, Art Against Violence, brings the often-hidden realities of violence against women into public view through deeply personal
Film Fest Gent launches new award for Belgian film composers
Film Fest Gent has announced a new award: the WSAward for Belgian Film Composer of the Year. The prize will be given for the
Brussels researchers display mycelium-based fashion and furniture at Milan Design Week
Researchers from Brussels are travelling to Milan Design Week with designs based on mycelium, the root structure of fungi. They have processed the material
Cultural Compass: Crystal Ship returns to Ostend, iconic photographs and adventurous new expos
Every Sunday, Belga English picks its favourite events from the cultural agenda. This week: Ostend’s yearly Crystal Ship returns with an exciting international line-up,
Society
Proportion of private-sector employees with disabilities is falling, study shows
Only 0.23 per cent of employees in Belgium’s private sector had a disability in 2024, a decrease of around 8 per cent compared to 2023, according to figures from HR specialists Acerta
Girls seek mental health help more often, but suicide rates remain higher among boys
An increasing number of young girls are seeking help for mental health issues, while boys are doing so less frequently, even though men remain significantly more likely to die by suicide than
Belgian Council of State halts €3.4bn train deal with Spanish manufacturer after legal challenge
The Belgian Council of State has suspended the decision of the national railway company NMBS/SNCB to award a €3.4 billion contract to the Spanish manufacturer CAF. The move follows a legal challenge by Alstom,