Hallerbos bluebell bloom attracts visitors, but officials urge sustainable access

Every spring, from mid-April to early May, the Hallerbos forest in Flemish Brabant is transformed into a spectacular carpet of purple bluebells, attracting thousands of visitors. As the 2025 Hyacinth Festival gets

22 hours ago

Earth & Climate

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

1 day ago

World·Business

Leuven and Brussels host first European Running Championships

The inaugural European Running Championships will take place in Leuven and Brussels this weekend. More than 300 professional athletes will take part in one of the six races, and the Belgian team

2 days ago

Sport

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

2 days ago

Society

Tadej Pogacar eyes first Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday

After Sunday’s Tour of Flanders, the peloton heads to France for the start of Paris-Roubaix. Buoyed by his dominant win last weekend, Tadej Pogacar will be looking for his first victory on

2 days ago

Sport

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

2 days ago

Ukraine·World

EU commits 75m euros extra to help Chad manage Sudanese refugee crisis

European Commissioner Hadja Labib has pledged increased financial aid from the EU for Chad as she visited the town of Adré, one of the most important crossing points for Sudanese refugees fleeing

2 days ago

World

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 the principles of justice, international law, and respect

2 days ago

World·Politics

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

2 days ago

Society

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, leading European countries have clearly outlined red lines.

2 days ago

Ukraine·Politics

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 on Ukrainian society and the international community is the supposed existence of secret agreements in which Ukraine’s interests are gradually

3 days ago

World·Politics

The U.S. Position: Supporting Ukraine is a Conscious Choice, Not a Tool for Compromises with the Aggressor

The claim that the United States is allegedly trying to impose terms on Ukraine that only benefit the Russian Federation does not withstand any criticism — neither logical nor factual. If Washington

3 days ago

Politics·Ukraine

Ukraine is not an object but a subject of negotiations: Kremlin disinformation and the position of the democratic world

In the midst of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine, a fierce battle is also being fought on the information front. One of the recurring narratives spread by Russian propaganda is the claim

3 days ago

World·Politics

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

3 days ago

Society

Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs

The global market meltdown turned into euphoria on Thursday morning after Donald Trump’s about-turn on tariffs imposed on the rest of the world, with the exception of China. After triggering a global

3 days ago

World

Belgian company delays IPO over global market turmoil

Belgian company I-care Group is delaying its plans to enter the stock market due to the economic instability caused by US trade tariffs.  The specialist in predictive maintenance for industrial machinery, based

3 days ago

Business

US raises import tariffs on Chinese goods to 104 per cent as trade tensions escalate

The United States is raising its import tariffs on Chinese goods to a staggering 104 per cent, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt announced on Fox Business. The measure will take effect on

3 days ago

World

US considers withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe

The US Department of Defence is considering withdrawing thousands of military personnel from Eastern Europe, NBC News reports, citing six anonymous US and European government sources.  The Trump administration wants to recall

3 days ago

World

European stock markets tumble after China announces 84 per cent tariffs on US goods

China will raise its tariffs on goods from the United States to 84 per cent from Thursday. The rise comes in response to the earlier US increase in tariffs to 104 per

4 days ago

World

Red Cross Flanders uses pharmacy signs to promote blood donation

Twenty pharmacies in Flanders will soon display the region’s current blood supply. This is an initiative of Red Cross Flanders to raise awareness about blood donation. By the end of the year,

4 days ago

Opinion

No breast cancer screening invitation for Brussels women due to absence new government

No women in Brussels have yet been invited for a mammogram in 2025, reported the magazines “Medi-Sphere” and “Le Spécialiste” on Wednesday. In the absence of a fully-fledged new Brussels government, funding

4 days ago

Society

DEME acquires Norwegian wind turbine installer

Belgian marine contractor DEME has reached an agreement to acquire Havfram, a Norwegian company that provides transport and installation services for offshore wind farms. The deal is worth around 900 million euros,

4 days ago

Earth & Climate·Innovations

Spotify paid out 34m euros in Belgian music royalties last year

Spotify has paid out over 34 million euros in music royalties to Belgian rights holders in 2024, an increase of 11 per cent compared to 2023. It’s the first time the streaming

4 days ago

Innovations·Business

Belgian Court of Audit recommends suspension of SNCB train contract with Spanish firm

The auditor of the Belgian Council of State has recommended that the decision by the national railway company SNCB to award a major train contract to the Spanish manufacturer CAF be suspended,

4 days ago

Business

Belgium pledges €1 billion in annual aid to Ukraine as defence ties deepen

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Belgium for a new €1 billion support package announced during prime minister Bart De Wever’s first official visit to Ukraine on Tuesday. De Wever (N-VA) was

4 days ago

World

Italian rail operator plans to compete with Eurostar on London-Paris route

Italian state rail group Ferrovie dello Stato has announced plans to launch a high-speed rail service between Paris and London via the Channel Tunnel by 2029. The company said on Tuesday it

5 days ago

Innovations

Solvay opens rare earths production line in France to boost European supply

Solvay has inaugurated a new production line for processing and refining rare earth elements in La Rochelle, France, the Belgian chemicals group announced in a press release on Tuesday. It is the

5 days ago

Business

Tariff battle pushes Brussels Bel20 index below 4,000 points

The Brussels stock exchange closed deep in the red again on Monday. The Bel20 index lost 3.99 per cent, dropping to 3,930.25 points, the first time since August 2024 that it closed

5 days ago

Business

‘Putin is laughing at America’. Why the US should stop flirting with Russia – The Hill op-ed

Russia does not seek a real compromise with the West, instead, Putin “laughs” at America and wants to weaken it, writes Andrew Chahoyan, a professor at the University of Amsterdam and former

5 days ago

World

254 fallen soldiers commemorated in Brussels on Veterans Day

A ceremony was held on Monday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Brussels to commemorate Belgian military personnel who lost their lives during operations since 1945. A total of 254

5 days ago

Society

Europe provides 10m euros extra aid as Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 3,500

The European Commission has released 10 million euros in additional humanitarian aid for the victims of the earthquake in Myanmar, the Commission announced on Monday. The funds will be used to provide

5 days ago

World

Remote-controlled pyrotechnics found under visiting football fans’ seats

A judicial investigation has begun after remote-controlled flares and smoke bombs were discovered under the seats of Standard Liège supporters ahead of their match at Charleroi on Sunday. Charleroi public prosecutor’s office

5 days ago

Sport

Countries gather to discuss greening the shipping sector

The 176 member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the United Nations agency responsible for regulating maritime transport, are gathering in London from Monday until Friday to discuss the greening of

6 days ago

World

Brussels and international trade: a verified growth driver

In a changing economic context, international trade plays a key role in the prosperity of the Brussels Region. At a time when certain countries, such as the United States, are stepping up

6 days ago

Society

European stock markets open with heavy losses

European stock markets opened on Monday with heavy losses. The German DAX briefly fell 10 per cent while in Brussels, the Bel20 lost more than 6 per cent. US president Donald Trump’s

6 days ago

Opinion

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 to create an alternative to animal or synthetic

6 days ago

Arts & Entertainment

Asian stock markets plummet as US tariff fallout continues

Asian and Australian stock markets opened with heavy losses on Monday morning as the fallout from Donald Trump’s trade tariffs continues.  Shortly after opening, the Nikkei in Tokyo was down 8 per

6 days ago

World

Sint-Niklaas hosts Hopmarkt Beer festival with live music

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The beer festival ‘Hopmarkt’ was organised for the first time on the Sint-Nicolaasplein in Sint-Niklaas. You can experience beer tasting while listening to live music under sunny

6 days ago

Society

Hundreds demonstrate in Brussels for ‘dignified and affordable’ housing

Several hundred people have on Sunday afternoon taken to the streets in Brussels to demand “dignified and affordable” housing, as part of the European Housing Action Day. The organisers, including the Brussels

6 days ago

Society

Two reigning world champions win classic cycle race Tour of Flanders

The classic cycle race the Tour of Flanders was won by two reigning world champions on Sunday. In the men’s race, Tadej Pogacar won Flanders’ Finest for the second time in his

6 days ago

Sport

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, renowned photographer Steve McCurry brings his most famous

7 days ago

Arts & Entertainment

Systematic Attacks on Civilian Population: A Policy of Terror and Escalation

In the past week, Russia has launched over 1460 guided bombs, 670 attack drones, and more than 30 missiles on Ukrainian territory. The intensity of these attacks indicates a deliberate campaign aimed

7 days ago

Ukraine

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 at the “Human’City” concert in Brussels, the Afro

1 week ago

Arts & Entertainment

Flanders invests in 10,000 extra childcare places

The Flemish government is investing an extra 200 million euros to create 10,000 additional childcare places. Of those places, 6,000 must be income-related: the cost will depend on the parents’ income. In

1 week ago

Society

USA Increases Pressure on Russia: No Compromises at Ukraine’s Expense

Washington remains firm in its strategy to contain Russia The administration of President Donald Trump is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. While Washington officially supports

1 week ago

World

The Kremlin is coming back for fertilizers. How Orban is helping Moscow regain control of a strategic company in Poland

In an era of tough sanctions policies aimed at isolating Russian capital in Europe, it seems impossible that an oligarch close to the Kremlin could regain control of a strategic enterprise in

1 week ago

Politics·World

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. The Brussels artist is exhibiting in Flanders for

1 week ago

Arts & Entertainment

Belgian PM discusses defence and tariffs with US secretary of state

Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever met US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Brussels on Friday morning. The two discussed, among other things, defence and the high trade tariffs announced by

1 week ago

Politics

Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City after 10 years

Kevin De Bruyne has entered his final months at Manchester City, he announced on Friday. In a post on Instagram, the Red Devil confirmed that he will leave the English club this

1 week ago

Sport

PM: Belgium ‘would not arrest Netanyahu either’

Belgium would not arrest Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited the country, according to his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever. “I don’t think there is any European country that would

1 week ago

Politics

US tariffs will increase import tax on Belgian beer fivefold

The United States is quintupling its import tax on European beer from 5 per cent to 25 per cent, according to foreign minister Maxime Prévot. The news, first reported by De Standaard,

1 week ago

Business

Delhaize set to turn Ghent church into supermarket, wine bar and restaurant

The Delhaize supermarket chain is set to begin renovating the Sint-Anna church in Ghent, to turn it into a shop, restaurant and wine bar. The work should be finished by the autumn

1 week ago

Society

Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court

“Hungary is leaving the ICC. The government will initiate the withdrawal procedure, in accordance with the international legal framework,” Gergely Gulyas, chief of staff to prime minister Viktor Orban, announced on Facebook.

1 week ago

Politics

EU Continues to Support Ukraine Despite U.S. Position

Brussels, April 3, 2025 – The European Union reaffirms its strategic independence in supporting Ukraine, continuing to provide financial, military, and diplomatic assistance. Regardless of ongoing discussions in Washington, Brussels remains committed

1 week ago

Ukraine·Politics

‘Lose-lose scenario’: Employers’ federations fear impact of US tariffs

The additional American import duties announced by Donald Trump this week threaten to hit Belgium directly and indirectly, according to Belgium’s largest employers’ association.  Olivier Joris, director of European and International Affairs

1 week ago

World·Politics

Trump shakes up global trade with sweeping import tariffs

Financial markets went down and international politicians are looking for a response after US president Donald Trump announced a long-promised steep rise in import tariffs on all goods to the US. For

1 week ago

World

Environment minister questions high-tech chips in Tomorrowland’s reusable cups

Flemish environment minister Jo Brouns has doubts about the special type of reusable cups that the Tomorrowland festival will introduce next summer. Tomorrowland is putting chips in the cups to be able

1 week ago

Earth & Climate

US officials push Europe to continue buying American arms

Washington is not happy with European attempts to limit the participation of US manufacturers in arms tenders, Reuters reports on Wednesday. US officials have told European allies they want them to keep

1 week ago

World

New ‘Master’s Tours’ explore Flemish art heritage

Nine new ‘Master’s Tours’ will guide art and heritage lovers through key works of the Flemish Masters. Launched on Wednesday at the Message Chapel in Heverlee, the routes are part of Flemish

2 weeks ago

Society

Antwerp’s Sportpaleis renamed AFAS Dome Antwerpen

The iconic Sportpaleis in Antwerp will now be known as AFAS Dome Antwerpen, organisers announced at a press conference on Wednesday. The venue, one of Belgium’s most famous event halls, secured a

2 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment

US secretary of state to meet with Belgian PM during NATO visit

US secretary of state Marco Rubio will be in Brussels this week for a meeting with other NATO foreign ministers. While in Belgium, Rubio will also meet with Bart De Wever, the

2 weeks ago

Politics

Leuven correctional court’s controversial ruling on rape case sparks outrage

The correctional court in Leuven found a medical student guilty of rape but imposed no punishment, citing his promising future. The ruling has sparked outrage and posed questions about the handling of

2 weeks ago

Society

Military intelligence service plans major expansion amid rising threats

Belgium’s military intelligence service, GISS, plans to double its workforce by 2040 to counter growing cyber threats, foreign interference, and espionage. Its latest annual report highlights a surge in Russian disinformation and

2 weeks ago

Opinion

Belgian scientists develop genetic technology to protect bananas

A research team at KU Leuven has developed a new genetic technique to make bananas more resistant to disease. As the method does not involve adding DNA to the plant’s genetic code,

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Flemish-Dutch summit concludes with several agreements, despite absence of Dutch PM

Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof was unable to attend the seventh biennal Flemish-Dutch summit in Ghent on Tuesday. Despite his absence, the summit was a success, said Flemish minister-president Matthias Diependaele. The

2 weeks ago

Politics

Year-on-year Tesla registrations down 70 per cent in Belgium

Tesla, the US electric car manufacturer, saw registrations in Belgium plummet in March. Registrations of Tesla cars fell by almost 70 per cent compared to March 2024, figures from industry federation Febiac

2 weeks ago

World

More than one million spectators expected for Sunday’s Tour of Flanders

More than a million spectators are expected along the route of the Tour of Flanders on Sunday. To minimise the risks, the organisers are advising spectators to spread out and avoid the

2 weeks ago

Sport

Should Oil and Gas Drilling Expand in This Biodiverse National Forest? The Public Overwhelmingly Says No. 

Conecuh National Forest is a biodiversity hotspot. Could oil and gas development put that at risk? Stiles is one of many forest residents, environmentalists and other members of the public opposed to potential oil

2 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Flanders has buffer to absorb US tariff shock, minister-president says

New US import tariffs could cost the Flemish economy at least 500 million euros per year, writes De Morgen, with potential for even greater losses. However, minister-president Matthias Diependaele insists the region

2 weeks ago

Politics

Tomorrowland adds extra shows as UNITY sells out in Las Vegas

The first three shows of UNITY, the new Tomorrowland concept in collaboration with US festival giant Insomniac, have sold out completely. Due to overwhelming demand, organisers have added six extra dates, with

2 weeks ago

World

Federal government reaches agreement on initial budget for 2025

The government has reached an agreement on the initial budget for 2025, several cabinet ministers confirmed on Tuesday. Prime minister Bart De Wever and his top ministers will also try to reach

2 weeks ago

Politics

Belgium introduces mandatory ‘cyber licence’ for internet users

From April 2026, internet users in Belgium will need to pass a mandatory cybersecurity test to access online services, as part of the government’s strategy to make the country one of the

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Right-wing outrage erupts over Le Pen’s conviction and election ban

The conviction of Marine Le Pen for embezzlement and her five-year ban from public office has sparked a fierce backlash from right-wing leaders across Europe and beyond. Most critics accuse the court of political

2 weeks ago

Politics

European company to invest up to 250m euros in new chip production at BelGaN site

The curators of bankrupt chip manufacturer BelGaN in Oudenaarde, East Flanders, have reached an agreement with a European investor who plans to invest between 200 and 250 million euros. Chip production would

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Liberals of Open VLD to launch new party name at ‘starting moment’ in September

Open VLD will organise a “starting moment” of a renewed Flemish liberal party in mid-September, with a new name. The party leadership reached an agreement on a “joint project” on Monday, according

2 weeks ago

Politics

Imec to set up chip research centre for automotive sector in Germany

Leuven-based research centre imec and the German state government of Baden-Württemberg will jointly establish a new chip research centre for the automotive sector. The project was launched on Monday at a press

2 weeks ago

Innovations

31 March strike: Hundreds of artists protest in Brussels and Antwerp

Hundreds of artists, actors and staff from the cultural sector are protesting on Brussels’ Muntplein and Antwerp’s Operaplein against the planned reforms of the federal government, as part of the national strike

2 weeks ago

Society

Future of North Sea energy island in limbo as government delays decision

The Belgian government has postponed its decision on the development of the Princess Elisabeth energy island in the North Sea, Energy minister Mathieu Bihet announced on Monday. The government wants to take

2 weeks ago

Business

Empty chairs at Antwerp’s central square symbolise toll of colorectal cancer

The non-profit organisation Stop Darmkanker (Stop Colorectal Cancer) has on Monday morning filled Antwerp’s Grote Markt, the city’s central square, with 248 empty white chairs. Each chair symbolises someone who died in

2 weeks ago

Opinion

Belgian minehunter helps protect submarine infrastructure in Baltic Sea

The Belgian minehunter Lobelia departed on Monday for a NATO mission in the Baltic Sea to protect undersea infrastructure. Operation Baltic Sentry was announced in January following damage to undersea cables between

2 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Marine Le Pen sentenced to four years in prison, two of which are firm, and ineligible for five years with immediate execution

Her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election is in jeopardy. On Monday March 31, the court found Marine Le Pen and eight MEPs guilty of misappropriating public funds in the case of

2 weeks ago

Politics

Russia launches 150 glide bombs in huge attack on Ukraine

Kyiv – In a massive air assault, Ukrainian military officials reported that Vladimir Putin’s forces have fired more than 150 lethal glide bombs at Ukraine within the last day. Why did Russia

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Belgium rejects US pressure on corporate diversity policies

Finance minister Jan Jambon, Foreign minister Maxime Prévot and Equal Opportunities minister Rob Beenders have rejected US pressure on the diversity policies of Belgian and European companies. Belgium immediately contacted the US

2 weeks ago

World

Belgium and Vietnam strengthen ties with first state visit since 1973

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, together with a delegation of officials, will pay a state visit to Vietnam next week, from Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 April. This is the

2 weeks ago

Opinion

Flemish campaign demands extra attention for safety motorcyclists

The Flemish Foundation for Traffic Knowledge (VSV) has on Sunday, Motorcyclists’ Day, launched a new campaign that urges car drivers to be extra alert for motorcyclists. Half of Flemish car drivers still

2 weeks ago

Society

Long queues at Charleroi Airport due to 31 March strike

Charleroi Airport is struggling with long queues on Sunday afternoon. Many people still want to catch a flight today, making it much busier than usual. Due to a national strike, all flights

2 weeks ago

Society

Flemish exports amounted to 418bn euros last year

According to figures from Statistics Flanders, the export of goods from Flanders amounted to 418 billion euros in 2024. That is 3.7% less than in 2023, but still the third-highest export figure

2 weeks ago

Business

Flemish travel agencies: ‘31 March strike affects 100,000 travellers’

According to the Flemish Travel Agency Association (VVR), the financial impact of the national strike on Monday 31 March on the tourism sector will amount to more than 5.5 million euros. A

2 weeks ago

Society

Cultural Compass: Painters push boundaries, the Amazon comes to Brussels and artistic dialogue

Painting after Painting – A contemporary survey from Belgium, 4 April – 2 November, S.M.A.K., Ghent Painting After Painting brings together over seventy contemporary painters, offering a snapshot of recent trends in

2 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment

Tate Britain museum returns Nazi-looted painting to family Jewish Belgian collector

The Tate Britain museum in London will return a seventeenth-century painting to the family of a Jewish Belgian art collector. The artwork had been taken from his home during the German occupation

2 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment

Nina Pinzarrone finishes 7th at world figure skating championships

Nina Pinzarrone has finished seventh at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, in the US. As a result, she qualified for next year’s Winter Olympics in Italy and even secured Belgium

2 weeks ago

Sport

Work, work, work leads to strike, strike, strike

On Monday, immediately after a week-long strike at the railway, Belgian trade unions hold a ‘national strike’. They protest against measures of the new federal government, mostly concerning pensions. The De Wever

2 weeks ago

Society

Beringen expands tourism with 60K stays and mining projects

Beringen (60,000+ overnight stays/year) aims to attract more business travelers with conference spaces and mining-themed retreats. Alderman Ornella Schreurs highlights projects like a B&B (opening May 1), Mineset museum, be-NATURE, and Kolenspoor

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Rwanda suspends all Belgian aid and cooperation following diplomatic rift

The Rwandan government has announced an immediate ban on all aid and cooperation from Belgian entities, following a recent deterioration in diplomatic relations between the two countries. The decision was reported by

2 weeks ago

Politics

Engineer again most attractive profession for Belgians

Engineer is again the most attractive profession for Belgians, just as in 2011 and 2019, shows a new survey with 3,000 respondents by HR service provider Randstad. Fisher and bicycle courier are

2 weeks ago

Breaking news

Ninove introduces home ID card service for reduced mobility

Ninove – Ninove’s “Loket aan huis” helps people who can’t visit city hall get a new ID card at home. The first user, Yolande Doomst, benefited. Guy D’haeseleer supports expanding services. The city

2 weeks ago

Politics

Kortrijk launches women’s safety plan after spiking scandal sparks outrage

The city of Kortrijk in Belgium is working with local venues to develop a step-by-step plan to ensure a safer nightlife for women. The initiative comes in the wake of a spiking

2 weeks ago

Society

What to expect from the national strike on 31 March

Belgium is bracing for major disruption on Monday 31 March as the country’s two largest unions – the socialist ABVV and the Christian democrat ACV – plan a national strike. This follows

2 weeks ago

Society

Gezondheidsmakers Kempen leads health program in 27 towns

Kempen – Towns in Kempen joined Gezondheidsmakers Kempen, led by Lieselot Wynants, signing a health charter to promote well-being through exercise, smoke-free areas, mental health programs, and preventive healthcare like the 10,000 steps

2 weeks ago

Society

Rik Wouters painting fetches record 2.46 million euros at Christie’s Paris

A painting by Belgian artist Rik Wouters has sold for a record €2.46 million at a Christie’s auction in Paris, the highest price ever paid for one of his works. The work,

2 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment