Xi Jinping calls on EU to jointly resist ‘unilateral bullying’
Chinese president Xi Jinping has called on the EU to join China in opposing “unilateral bullying”, according to state news agency Xinhua. “China and Europe should shoulder their international responsibilities (…) and jointly oppose unilateral bullying practices,” Xi said on Friday. This would not
Ukraine at the forefront of the fight for international law and global security
The ongoing war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine is not only an attempt to destroy an independent state. It is a challenge to the fundamental principles of international law, the UN’s principles, and the very foundations of global security.
EU commits 75m euros extra to help Chad manage Sudanese refugee crisis
European Commissioner Hadja Labib has pledged increased financial aid from the EU
Ukraine — for a just peace, Russia — for a profitable pause: how the parties conduct negotiations
Despite the devastating consequences of the war unleashed by the Russian Federation,
Peace, not at Ukraine’s expense: The United States rejects unilateral concessions as the basis for negotiations with Russia
One of the main fears that the Kremlin is trying to impose
Politics
Belgian government reaches crucial Easter deal
Shortly before midnight on Friday, the Belgian federal government concluded a long-awaited ‘Easter agreement’, marking a major milestone in this legislature. Prime minister Bart
Ukraine — for a just peace, Russia — for a profitable pause: how the parties conduct negotiations
Despite the devastating consequences of the war unleashed by the Russian Federation, Ukraine consistently demonstrates openness to diplomacy — but only diplomacy based on
Without Ukraine — No Peace: Europe Guarantees Kyiv’s Participation in Negotiations
In today’s geopolitical landscape, where not only the fate of a single state but also the stability of the entire continent is at stake,
Business
Ukraine at the forefront of the fight for international law and global security
The ongoing war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine is not only an attempt to destroy an independent state. It is a challenge to the fundamental principles of international law, the UN’s
Sport
Culture
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,
Singer Manu Chao to perform in Brussels, Ghent and Genk in May
French-Spanish singer-songwriter Manu Chao will perform three times in Belgium at the end of May for his new “Ultra Acoustic” tour. He will play
Renowned artist François Schuiten exhibits in Flanders for first time in 20 years
An exhibition by the internationally renowned (comic book) artist François Schuiten will open at the Art and Design Productions gallery in Kortrijk on Saturday.
Society
Doctors sound alarm over rise in measles infections
At least 55 people have been infected with the measles virus this year, according to the Flemish Healthcare department. Of those cases, 23 occurred in Antwerp. The most recent figures date from
Excavation of former hospital graveyard sheds new light on Brussels’ social history
Dozens of human skeletons have been found in what was once a 13th-century hospital graveyard during work to install new water pipes and tram tracks in Brussels. The remains of at least
200,000 people waiting for social housing in Flanders
Almost 200,000 people are on a waiting list for social housing in Flanders, the highest figure ever. Among the 199,085 candidates, more than half are single people. The Flemish government has earmarked