Oliver Devereaux

Orbán’s Anti-Ukraine Campaign Backfires: Hungarians Reject Kremlin-Style Fear Tactics

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s attempt to mimic Kremlin propaganda in his anti-Ukraine messaging has hit a wall. Despite deploying fear-based narratives and blaming Ukraine for Hungary’s woes, public sentiment has shifted dramatically. The rise

20 hours ago

Ukraine·World

Doctors’ union issues strike notice

Doctors’ union BVAS-ABSyM has submitted a strike notice for Monday 7 July in protest at the reform plans of federal Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke, the union confirmed on Saturday. Representatives handed over

20 hours ago

Politics·Society

Kremlin Spokesman Rejects Ceasefire: Claims of “Strategic Advantage” Signal Escalation, Not Peace

In a defiant and provocative interview with Sky News on 20 June 2025, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine, doubling down on Russia’s military aggression. Citing what he described as a

22 hours ago

Politics·World

KU Leuven unveils climate-neutral BioScience Centre: A blueprint for the future of research infrastructure

KU Leuven has officially inaugurated its new BioScience Centre, a state-of-the-art research facility designed to set new international standards in sustainability, flexibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Located in Leuven’s Arenberg Science Park, the

23 hours ago

Innovations

Russian Enterprises on the Brink of Bankruptcy Amid Mounting Economic Crisis

On June 20, 2025, Alexander Shokhin, head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), delivered a stark warning at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. He declared that the prolonged period of high interest

1 day ago

Business·Innovations

91,000 suspicious transactions reported to anti-money laundering cell last year

Belgium’s anti-money laundering cell (CTIF-CFI) received more than 91,000 suspicious transaction disclosures last year. In particular, the cell saw a huge increase in disclosures by payment institutions such as Wise, its annual

1 day ago

Society

Russia’s Oil Windfall Evaporates as the Ruble Strengthens

Despite a rise in oil prices, Russia’s economy finds itself in a paradoxical bind. Since June 13, 2025, the price of Urals crude—Russia’s primary export blend—has surged past the G7-imposed cap of $60 per barrel. But

2 days ago

World

Belgium lagging behind in bathing water quality, EEA study shows

Bathing water quality in the EU remains excellent, with 96 per cent of sites meeting minimum standards, the European Environment Agency reports. In 85 per cent of cases, quality is classified as

2 days ago

Society

Ghent-based start-up Bizzy aims to conquer European market with AI sales agent

The Belgian start-up Bizzy has secured a €4 million capital injection from several well-known tech entrepreneurs, according to De Tijd. The funding will be used to develop a smart, AI-driven sales assistant

2 days ago

Innovations

Belgian insurer estimates sleep deprivation at work costs companies €9 billion a year

According to a survey by KBC Verzekeringen, the financial impact of sleep deprivation in the workplace is substantial. “At least €9 billion per year,” the study concludes. In May, 508 employers and

2 days ago

Society

Viktor Orban Faces Declining Support as Hungary’s Opposition Party “Tisza” Surges

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is gradually losing ground in the polls, with the newly formed opposition party “Tisza” gaining unprecedented momentum. According to the latest social survey released on June 18, 2025, Orban risks losing power

2 days ago

Ukraine·World

North Korea to Send 25,000 Workers to Russia’s Drone Factories in Tatarstan

In a major signal of deepening military and industrial cooperation, North Korea is set to dispatch up to 25,000 workersto Russia to support its drone production industry, according to diplomatic sources cited by NHK World and Censor.net. The move, reported on June

2 days ago

World

Belgian pavilion at World Expo welcomes 300,000 visitors

More than 300,000 people have visited the Belgian pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka, the Belgian Commissariat-General for International Exhibitions announced on Friday. Since the start of the expo on 13

2 days ago

Innovations·World

Defence: Francken aims for 10-year plan to reach 5 per cent spending standard

While NATO member states have not yet agreed on a 5 per cent defence spending standard, Defence minister Theo Francken expects Belgium to have 10 years to reach the target. For now,

2 days ago

Politics·World

Belgium steps up entry checks to combat illegal immigration

Belgium will implement tighter entry checks in the fight against illegal immigration and secondary immigration, where an asylum seeker already has protection or an application pending in another country.  The checks will

2 days ago

Politics·Society

House and apartment prices rise sharply in Belgium

A reduction in registration fees for home purchases has pushed up house and apartment prices in Belgium, according to figures published by the statistics agency Statbel on Thursday. The price hikes are

3 days ago

Business·Opinion

EU court advisor rejects Google appeal in Android antitrust case

A top advisor to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) said on Thursday that Google’s appeal in a long-running antitrust case is unfounded, bringing the tech giant one step

3 days ago

Innovations

NATO Summit in The Hague: No Membership Promise for Ukraine and Georgia

The NATO summit held on June 17–18, 2025, in The Hague ended without a clear commitment to grant Ukraine or Georgia a membership plan, according to reports from The Guardian and Radio Liberty. The summit’s final declaration notably lacks any

3 days ago

World

Kellogg’s Belarus Visit: A Mirage of Peace or a Backdoor Deal?

As General Keith Kellogg, a close adviser to Donald Trump, prepares for a discreet trip to Belarus to meet with Alexander Lukashenko, questions swirl about the real purpose behind this unexpected move. Officially labeled a “private

3 days ago

Ukraine·World

Russia Turns Its Back on Iran: Strategic Alliance Crumbles Amid Escalating Tensions

In a stunning shift on the global chessboard, Russia has distanced itself from Iran at a moment of maximum geopolitical tension, shaking the foundation of what was once declared a “strategic partnership.” As violence intensifies in

3 days ago

Politics·World

Gazprom’s European Exit: How the EU’s Gas Ban Signals a Strategic Collapse

EU Moves to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027 In a historic pivot, the European Commission has proposed a full legislative ban on Russian gas imports—both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG)—by the end of 2027. Unlike

3 days ago

World

Defence to invest 550m euros in new Charleroi military district

The defence ministry is set to invest 550 million euros in a new military district in Charleroi, L’Echo reported on Thursday. Plans for the creation of two new military districts — one

3 days ago

Opinion

Belgian flight simulator firm Euramec signs strategic deals for Indian and UK expansion

The Belgian flight simulator developer Euramec has signed a strategic partnership with India’s Genser Aerospace in order to enter the fast-growing Indian aviation market. The agreement was formalised at the Paris Air

3 days ago

Business

Arla and DMK take first step towards merger to form Europe’s largest dairy cooperative

The German DMK Group and Arla Foods, a dairy cooperative including several hundred Belgian farmers, have taken the first step towards forming Europe’s largest cooperative dairy company. On Wednesday, the companies announced

3 days ago

Business

Tim Merlier claims opening stage of Baloise Belgium Tour for second consecutive year

On Wednesday, Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) powered to victory in the opening stage of the Baloise Belgium Tour (2.Pro).  After 197.6 km of racing from Merelbeke-Melle, the European champion was

4 days ago

Sport

G7 Rallies Around Ukraine as New Sanctions Tighten the Noose on Russia

As the G7 summit unfolded on June 16–17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a direct appeal for tougher sanctions against Russia. With the UK taking the lead on June 17, 2025, by introducing a fresh

4 days ago

Politics·World

Natural killer cells may block cancer immunotherapy, Belgian study finds

Scientists at the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology have discovered that natural killer (NK) cells can obstruct the immune response in patients who do not benefit from checkpoint immunotherapy. The findings,

4 days ago

Innovations·Opinion

Russia Accused of Disrupting GPS Signals Over Baltic Sea in Hybrid Warfare Tactic

On June 17, 2025, Poland confirmed multiple incidents of GPS signal disruptions over the Baltic Sea, raising alarms across NATO. Polish officials suspect these actions are part of a deliberate campaign by Russia to interfere

4 days ago

World

Russia Accused of Using Dead Soldiers in Propaganda and Financial Schemes

On June 16, 2025, Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a grim warning: Russia is allegedly handing over the bodies of its own soldiers, falsely identifying them as fallen Ukrainian troops. According to Ukrainian

4 days ago

Ukraine·World

King Philippe responds to questions sent in by Belgians in video

On the occasion of his 65th birthday in April, King Philippe of Belgium invited the public to submit questions they had always wanted to ask him. In a video published on Tuesday,

4 days ago

Opinion

Closure of Audi factory heavily impacted economic activity in Brussels

The closure of the Audi factory in Brussels weighed heavily on economic activity in the capital region, according to a report by the Brussels Institute for Statistics and Analysis (BISA). The shutdown

4 days ago

Business

EU proposes law to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027

The European Commission unveiled a draft law on Tuesday that would see an end to Russian gas imports to the European Union by late 2027. Baning imports through law rather than sanctions

4 days ago

World

National food study: too much alcohol, too little fruit and veg

Belgians don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables and drink excessive alcohol, according to the national Food Consumption Survey conducted by health institute Sciensano.  The study shows that consumption of vegetables, fruit, water,

4 days ago

Opinion

Russia Alleges False-Flag Plot in the Baltics—Blames Ukraine and UK

In a new twist to its disinformation campaign, Russia has accused Ukraine and the United Kingdom of planning a false-flag attack on a U.S. Navy vessel in the Baltic Sea. According to a statement issued on June

5 days ago

World

Russia Issues New Ultimatum to Ukraine: Destroy Western Weapons or No Ceasefire

In a fresh provocation on June 16, 2025, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated in an interview that Ukraine must destroy Western-supplied weapons if it wants peace. According to Moscow, this is a supposed

5 days ago

Ukraine·World

Prehistoric woman from Belgium gets a face and a name

In Dinant, Wallonia, scientists from Ghent University (UGent) and artists have presented a reconstruction of the face and living environment of a prehistoric woman who lived around 10,000 years ago in the

5 days ago

Arts & Entertainment·Innovations

Man stabbed to death on De Lijn bus in Antwerp, suspect arrested

On Monday afternoon, an elderly man was killed after being stabbed on a De Lijn bus in Antwerp. The police were able to arrest a suspect quickly. The transport union ABVV-BTB points

5 days ago

Opinion

State Terror in Kyiv: Russia Targets Sleeping Civilians in Devastating Night Attack

From late evening on June 16 through the early hours of June 17, Russia unleashed a calculated assault on Kyiv, launching waves of missiles and drones designed not for military purposes—but to kill civilians. The result: 14 dead, including

5 days ago

Ukraine·World

Manneken Pis temporarily stops peeing to break taboo on incontinence

The Manneken Pis statue in Brussels temporarily stopped peeing on Monday as a symbolic kick-off for World Continence Week. Under the motto “Never too late”, a Belgian and Dutch organisation are drawing

5 days ago

Society

Baltic States Unite for Coordinated Civil Evacuation Plans Amid Rising Threats

In a significant move underscoring regional unity, the interior ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia signed a memorandum on June 13, pledging to develop joint mass evacuation plans in the face of mounting regional security threats. The

5 days ago

World

Night of Terror: Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv, Killing 14 and Injuring Over 100

In the early hours of June 17, 2025, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Odesa, and other Ukrainian cities. The assault, widely condemned as a deliberate act of terror, claimed the

5 days ago

Ukraine·World

Hungarian Politician Sparks Outrage with Staged Video on Ukraine’s EU Bid

A controversial video posted by Alexandra Szentkirályi, a close ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has ignited backlash both at home and abroad. The video, which shows a bound man in a car

6 days ago

World

ING expects global economic slowdown in second half of 2025

The global economy will continue to grow in the second half of 2025, but at a slower pace, according to ING Belgium’s latest outlook. The slowdown is mainly driven by the trade

6 days ago

Business

French investment group to take majority stake in Flemish defence firm ScioTeq

French investment firm Tikehau Capital is set to acquire a majority stake in the Flemish defence company ScioTeq, according to a press release issued on Monday. The financial details of the transaction

6 days ago

Business·Opinion

Flemish innovation mission strengthens ties with Japan

Flemish research centre imec and the universities of Ghent and Antwerp have signed new cooperation agreements with Japanese partners during a mission to Japan. Imec renewed its strategic partnership with semiconductor equipment

6 days ago

Business·Politics

What is Antwerp’s Bonapartedok offering this swimming season?

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Free open-air swimming at Bonapartedok, near MAS in Antwerp, runs every weekend (12:00–19:30) until Sept 14, 2025. Led by Sportoase, with lifeguards, 100 swimmers per half-hour. €200,000 invested.

6 days ago

Opinion

Russia Launches Coordinated Disinformation Attack Over Military Body Exchanges

Since 9 June 2025, Russia has launched a targeted disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Ukraine’s image in the international information space. This operation falsely accuses Ukraine of refusing to exchange the bodies of fallen soldiers, using

6 days ago

Ukraine·World

Elise Mertens wins 10th WTA title in Rosmalen, Zizou Bergs loses final

Elise Mertens has won the tennis tournament in Rosmalen, the Netherlands, on Sunday. It is Mertens’ tenth WTA title, her first on grass. Zizou Bergs was unable to follow his compatriot’s example

6 days ago

Sport

Democrats Abroad protest against Trump at US embassy in Brussels

Around a hundred members and supporters of Democrats Abroad in Belgium have on Saturday afternoon protested at the US embassy in Belgium. Similar protests are taking place in 1,500 cities in the

6 days ago

Politics·World

Leaders governing parties call NATO’s 5% defence spending goal unrealistic

The leaders of three governing parties in the federal coalition – Vooruit, MR and CD&V – have called it unrealistic to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of Belgium’s gross domestic

7 days ago

World

Cultural Compass: A Mozart masterpiece, science fiction comes to life and environmental art

Every Sunday, Belga English picks its favourite events from the cultural agenda. This week: Brussels ushers in summer with one of Mozart’s playful and scintillating operas, the legendary science fiction worlds of

7 days ago

Arts & Entertainment·Opinion

Flemish mission to Japan focuses on life sciences

Flemish minister-president Matthias Diependaele is on Saturday leaving for a mission to Japan lasting almost a week, which will focus on life sciences. During the “Flemish Week” at the World Expo in

1 week ago

Innovations·World

Animals—Living and Dead—Can Help Track Humanity’s Toxic Legacy

Natural history museum collections can help backfill environmental pollution data, a new study argues. In the early 20th century, more than a million miners in Britain made a daily descent into the depths of

1 week ago

Earth & Climate

Three dead in Iranian counterattack on Israel

Three people have been killed in Israel as a result of Iranian missile attacks. Dozens of others were injured, the Times of Israel reported on Saturday morning. The Iranian attacks on Israel

1 week ago

World

Brussels and federal government faced with probable rating downgrade

For months, Brussels has been anxiously awaiting a rating from credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P), which is likely to announce a new downgrade for the region on Friday evening. A

1 week ago

Business·Politics

EU member states agree to extend temporary protection Ukrainian refugees

The European member states have on Friday given the green light to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian asylum seekers by one year, until March 2027. In Belgium, more than 93,000 Ukrainians are

1 week ago

Ukraine·World

Limburgers do not speak more slowly, KU Leuven research shows

Contrary to popular belief, speakers from the province of Limburg do not speak more slowly than other Flemish people. This is the conclusion of new research by KU Leuven linguistics professor Bert

1 week ago

Society

Nine Belgians to compete at revamped FIFA Club World Cup

This weekend, the first edition of the FIFA Club World Cup in its new format with 32 participants will kick off in the United States. Nine Belgians are competing in the US,

1 week ago

Sport

Coastal lifeguards open bathing season with focus on prevention and safety

The official bathing season along Belgium’s coast opened on Friday, with lifeguards bracing for a long, hot summer and the increased risks that come with it. As they prepare for larger crowds,

1 week ago

Opinion

Belgian activists deported from Egypt for participating in March to Gaza

At least two Belgian participants in the March to Gaza have been arrested and deported by Egyptian authorities, according to social media posts from one of the Belgian activists. Others, including participants

1 week ago

Society·World

Three Belgian projects win European heritage award

Three Belgian projects have received the prestigious 2025 European Heritage Award/Europa Nostra Award, an initiative supported by the European Union that recognises outstanding achievements in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage

1 week ago

Arts & Entertainment·Opinion

Russia’s Silence After Israel’s Strike on Iran Raises Serious Questions About Its Global Alliances

In the early hours of 13 June 2025, Israel launched a major preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear and military sites, intensifying tensions in an already fragile region. The assault came just months after Iran signed

1 week ago

World

National strike: No departing flights at Brussels Airport on 25 June

No departing passenger flights will take place at Brussels Airport in Zaventem on Wednesday 25 June due to a nationwide day of strike. In a press release on Thursday, the airport announced

1 week ago

Opinion

Israel launches strikes against nuclear and military installations in Iran

Israel launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran overnight from Thursday to Friday, the Israeli army and Israeli Defense minister Yisrael Katz reported.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Operation Rising Lion on

1 week ago

World

Ostend sets up first protection zone for seals on the coast

To ensure peace and safety for seals that rest on the Klein Strand shores in Ostend, the city has decided to install a permanent fence, as many beachgoers have been disturbing the

1 week ago

Opinion

Russia After the USSR: Three Decades of War, Sanctions, and Decline

As Russia marks June 12, its official Independence Day, the national mood is anything but festive. For many Russians, it’s just another long weekend, tinged with Soviet nostalgia rather than genuine celebration. And

1 week ago

World

Slovak PM Robert Fico’s Visit to Kazakhstan: A Geopolitical Chess Move Amid Sanctions Pressure

As the war in Ukraine grinds on and Western sanctions against Russia continue to tighten, one diplomatic visit has turned heads from Brussels to Central Asia. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s trip to Kazakhstan — officially

1 week ago

Politics·World

Art after hours: 20 Antwerp museums open late for annual museum night

On Saturday 2 August, the city of Antwerp will once again celebrate Museum Night, a highly anticipated annual event. From 7 p.m. until 1 a.m., 20 museums will open their doors late

1 week ago

Arts & Entertainment

Belgian PM pushes back on UK pressure to seize frozen Russian assets

On Wednesday, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever rejected British calls to seize frozen Russian central bank assets to support Ukraine. He warned that doing so carries serious financial and geopolitical risks.

1 week ago

Politics

UN expert group calls out systematic racism by Belgian police

A United Nations expert group has called out the Belgian police for what it describes as systemic racism against people of African descent. Following a ten-day visit to the country, the group

1 week ago

Society

Belgium’s budget deficit to widen after 2028, Planning Bureau reports

Belgium’s government deficit is expected to grow in the coming years, according to new projections from the Planning Bureau. The deficit will increase from 4.5 per cent of GDP in 2024 to

1 week ago

Society

Flemish youth better at recognising fake news, but increasingly distrustful overall

Young people in Flanders are more discerning news consumers than often assumed, according to the 2025 News Barometer by Artevelde University College released on Wednesday. While social media plays a significant role

1 week ago

Society

Foreign and illegal cigarette sales surge as legal market shrinks in Belgium

Legal cigarette sales in Belgium continued to fall in 2024, while the volume of counterfeit and smuggled products increased significantly. That is according to the nineteenth annual report by consultancy firm KPMG,

2 weeks ago

Society

Hungary’s Spy Scandal: How Budapest Uses Conspiracy to Evade Accountability

In March 2025, a bombshell revelation by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rocked European diplomacy: Hungarian intelligence agents had been actively operating inside Ukraine, gathering military intelligence on air defense systems and troop deployments in the Zakarpattia region.

2 weeks ago

Politics·World

Europe and the U.S. Are Tightening the Screws on Russia’s Economy: What Comes Next?

Vladimir Putin’s gamble to prolong the war in Ukraine may finally be catching up with him. While some observers have pointed to the U.S.’s cautious tone, the West is stepping up. As European

2 weeks ago

Politics·World

Thousands set to converge on EU parliament for youth event

An estimated 8,500 16 to 30-year-olds from all over the world will this week take part in a series of activities centred on the future of Europe. EYE2025 (European Youth Event), as it

2 weeks ago

Politics

Red Cross Flanders seeks 25,000 new plasma donors to boost self-sufficiency

Red Cross Flanders is aiming to recruit 25,000 additional plasma donors in the coming years to make Belgium self-sufficient in plasma supplies. Plasma is a critical component in medications used to treat

2 weeks ago

Opinion

Grid operator sees faster-than-expected industrial electrification in Flanders

The Belgian grid operator Fluvius expects to invest an additional 200 million euros in its medium-voltage grids in the coming years. This is due to Flemish industry electrifying faster than anticipated, according

2 weeks ago

Opinion

Belgian football introduces semi-automatic offside technology

From the 2025–26 season onwards, Belgian professional football will adopt a new VAR system featuring semi-automatic offside technology. On Tuesday, the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) and the Pro League presented the

2 weeks ago

Sport

One in five garden ticks carries lyme disease bacteria, study finds

One in five ticks found in Flemish gardens carries the bacterium that can cause Lyme disease, according to new research by the University of Antwerp. The findings come from the citizen science

2 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Aviation police director resigns after border controls controversy at Brussels Airport

The head of Belgium’s aviation police is stepping down following controversy over the improper relaxation of border controls at Brussels Airport. The federal police confirmed the resignation on Tuesday after several sources

2 weeks ago

Opinion

Eurostar to expand fleet and launch Brussels-Geneva connection

On Tuesday, Eurostar announced that it booked a profit of 346 million euros last year. To further bolster growth, the company plans to invest in up to 50 new trains and three

2 weeks ago

Society

Night of Drones Over Kyiv: Under Fire, But Unbroken

“They flew right overhead. Buzzing like a swarm of death.”That’s how one witness described the horrifying drone attack on Kyiv last night — a night many are calling one of the most terrifying in

2 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

Proximus and Thales win major NATO IT modernisation contract

Belgian digital services and communications provider Proximus, teamed up with the French defence firm Thales in a consortium, has secured a major six-year IT contract with NATO. The deal, awarded by NATO’s

2 weeks ago

Politics·World

Poland Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid Political Shift, Says FM Sikorski

Despite a political shakeup following the presidential victory of conservative candidate Krzysztof Nawrocki, Poland’s foreign policy stance on Ukraine remains unchanged. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski made it clear: Poland is staying the course in supporting

2 weeks ago

Politics·World

Violence and arrests in Brussels amid weekend protests

A weekend of protests in Brussels descended into chaos as police used rubber bullets during a march for Fabian, an 11-year-old boy who died during a police chase, and made several arrests

2 weeks ago

Opinion·World

Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no-go area for women?

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse – and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Belgium’s Red Devils won a wild match against Wales on Monday night, winning 4-3 in Brussels in their second World Cup 2026 qualifier.

The Belgians had a perfect start, going 3-0 up in the first 30 minutes with goals from Romelu Lukaku (penalty), Youri Tielemans, and Jeremy Doku. But just before half-time, Wales got one

2 weeks ago

Sport

Police unions shelve plans for strike at Brussels Airport

Police unions have shelved their plans to strike over a passport check dispute after the federal police confirmed the existence of an internal notice that had caused them concern. Travellers should not

2 weeks ago

Business

Hundreds join protest against political deadlock in Brussels

Around 500 people gathered outside the Brussels Stock Exchange on Monday to protest against the political deadlock affecting the capital. One year after the last elections, negotiators still have not formed a

2 weeks ago

Politics

Ukraine Holds Firm Amid Russian Manipulations in Prisoner Exchange Talks

Despite official agreements reached in Istanbul, Russia is attempting to manipulate the prisoner exchange process, turning a deeply humanitarian issue into a political chess game. Ukrainian officials have sounded the alarm over Moscow’s

2 weeks ago

Ukraine·World

In One of the Nation’s Most Polluted Communities, Trump Terminates Funding for Air Monitoring

Residents in majority-Black north Birmingham, Alabama, have long been subjected to industrial pollution. The new administration has cut funding for a program aimed at measuring the impact. The language the Greater Birmingham Alliance

2 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Police declare unlawful assembly in LA amid ongoing protests

The police have declared an unlawful assembly in central Los Angeles due to ongoing protests against immigration raids. Clashes continued into a third day on Sunday and hundreds of National Guard troops

2 weeks ago

World

Mixed reaction to EU’s oceans plans

The European Commission has unveiled its European Ocean Pact but the package has met with a mixed response. The EU calls it a “comprehensive strategy to better protect the ocean, promote a thriving blue

2 weeks ago

Earth & Climate·World

Concerns voiced over passenger rights

MEPs have voiced concern about air passenger rights amid fresh talks on the issue by transport Ministers of EU Member States. The fear, say Euro deputies, is that ministers might potentially agree to

2 weeks ago

Opinion

Portugal win Nations League after penalty shootout against Spain

Portugal have won the UEFA Nations League by beating Spain in a dramatic final decided by penalties. The match ended 2-2 after extra time, but Portugal kept their cool in the shootout

2 weeks ago

Sport

Belgium sets ocean agenda as global report highlights alarming trends ahead of UNOC3

As the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) begins in Nice, Belgium has outlined its positions on marine science, sustainable ocean policy, and high seas biodiversity protection. The conference opens against the backdrop

2 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Cultural Compass: Music to Accompany a Departure, free galleries and 800 years of Begijnhof

Every Sunday, Belga English picks its favourite events from the cultural agenda. This week: Grief comes to life through music, free entrance to two stunning galleries at the Art & History Museum

2 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment

Police unions to file strike notice over border control dispute at Brussels Airport

Police unions ACV and NSPV plan to file a formal strike notice over concerns about the alleged relaxation of passport checks at Brussels Airport in Zaventem. The move follows claims that aviation

2 weeks ago

Society

Flemish authorities inspect controversial container bound for Israeli defence firm

A container in the Port of Antwerp, reportedly destined for Israeli defence company Ashot Ashkelon Industries, is currently being held and inspected by Flemish authorities. The move follows public outcry and political

2 weeks ago

Business·World