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Belgium presses for unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza
Belgium presses for unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza

Belgium presses for unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza

“Belgium is actively considering all possible options to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as quickly as possible. Our priority is clear: to ensure that the Palestinian population has access to
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Protests across Flanders this weekend urge solidarity with Gaza
Protests across Flanders this weekend urge solidarity with Gaza

Protests across Flanders this weekend urge solidarity with Gaza

The international solidarity organisation 11.11.11 will hold a series of protests across Flanders this weekend to express support for Gaza and call for concrete political action from Belgian leaders. Under the banner
1 week ago
Trump to speak with Putin in high-stakes call, ending Ukraine conflict
Trump to speak with Putin in high-stakes call, ending Ukraine conflict

Trump and Putin set for key telephonic talks on Ukraine war

Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Monday, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir V. Putin are expected to discuss the war in Ukraine during a much-anticipated telephone call, which occurs amidst a
2 weeks ago
Belgian PM to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
Belgian PM to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Belgian PM to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever will attend the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Sunday, his office announced on Saturday.  Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde earlier announced that they
2 weeks ago
Suspects arrested in Belgium and Spain in NATO corruption probe
Suspects arrested in Belgium and Spain in NATO corruption probe

Suspects arrested in Belgium and Spain in NATO corruption probe

Three suspects have been arrested in Belgium and Spain as part of an investigation into corruption relating to the procurement of military equipment for NATO, according to the Belgian federal public prosecutor’s
2 weeks ago
EU court annuls Commission’s decision to withhold texts between Von der Leyen and Pfizer
EU court annuls Commission’s decision to withhold texts between Von der Leyen and PfizerEU court annuls Commission’s decision to withhold texts between Von der Leyen and Pfizer

EU court annuls Commission’s decision to withhold texts between Von der Leyen and Pfizer

The European Union’s top court has overturned the European Commission’s decision to deny the New York Times access to text messages exchanged between Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO
2 weeks ago
Orban Blames Ukraine to Distract from His Kremlin-Friendly Agenda
Orban Blames Ukraine to Distract from His Kremlin-Friendly Agenda

Orban Blames Ukraine to Distract from His Kremlin-Friendly Agenda

In a move that further isolates Hungary within the European Union, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukraine of conducting a covert intelligence operation against his government. The Hungarian leader claimed the
2 weeks ago
Belgian government parties agree on joint Gaza resolution
Belgian government parties agree on joint Gaza resolution

Belgian government parties agree on joint Gaza resolution

After weeks of negotiations, the majority parties in the Belgian government finally agreed on a joint motion for a resolution on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Tuesday evening. A sharply divided government finally agreed
2 weeks ago
AB InBev to invest $300 million in the United States
AB InBev to invest $300 million in the United States

AB InBev to invest $300 million in the United States

Anheuser-Busch, the American subsidiary of the Belgian-Brazilian brewing giant, has announced plans to invest $300 million in the United States this year. The funding will go towards expanding the company’s training centres
3 weeks ago
Hamas to release last living Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas to release last living Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas to release last living Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian extremist organisation Hamas, announced on the messaging service Telegram that they will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday. Israel is already making
3 weeks ago
Hungary’s Covert Games in Zakarpattia: A NATO Member’s Dangerous Ambitions
Hungary’s Covert Games in Zakarpattia: A NATO Member’s Dangerous Ambitions

Hungary’s Covert Games in Zakarpattia: A NATO Member’s Dangerous Ambitions

For the first time in Ukraine’s modern history, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has uncovered an active Hungarian military intelligence network operating in Zakarpattia. This revelation not only exposes Budapest’s secretive geopolitical manoeuvres, but also raises serious
3 weeks ago
Habemus papam: the new Pope has been elected
Habemus papam: the new Pope has been elected

Habemus papam: the new Pope has been elected

The 133 cardinals, gathered in conclave since last night, have elected a new Pope. White smoke has just billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signalling the decision.
3 weeks ago
US and Israel discuss possible American administration in Gaza
US and Israel discuss possible American administration in Gaza

US and Israel discuss possible American administration in Gaza

The United States and Israel have discussed the possibility of a temporary American administration in the Gaza Strip, according to Reuters, based on five anonymous sources. The proposal is for a Washington-led
3 weeks ago
EU moves to cut off Russian gas by 2027
EU moves to cut off Russian gas by 2027

EU moves to cut off Russian gas by 2027

The European Commission has unveiled a plan to end all imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027, in a bid to boost energy security and reduce financial support for Russia
3 weeks ago
EU announces €500 million package to attract researchers
EU announces €500 million package to attract researchers

EU announces €500 million package to attract researchers

The European Union plans to offer a new 500 million euro package for 2025-2027 to make Europe a “magnet for researchers”, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday. Stressing
4 weeks ago
Vietnam marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon
Vietnam marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon

Vietnam marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon

Wednesday marks exactly fifty years since the fall of Saigon, the event that signalled the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of the country under communist rule. On April 30,
1 month ago
US and Ukraine sign resources deal
US and Ukraine sign resources deal

US and Ukraine sign resources deal

The United States and Ukraine have signed a resources deal, known as the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, the US Treasury confirms. Ukraine’s Economy minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, announced on X that she
1 month ago
Trump’s first 100 days: Brazen moves and global tensions
Trump’s first 100 days: Brazen moves and global tensions

Trump’s first 100 days: Brazen moves and global tensions

During the first 100 days of his second term, US president Donald Trump has dominated international headlines. His attempts at rapprochement with Russia, growing rifts within the transatlantic alliance and controversial plans
1 month ago
Greenland PM visits Denmark amid Trump annexation push
Greenland PM visits Denmark amid Trump annexation push

Greenland PM visits Denmark amid Trump annexation push

On Sunday, Greenland’s newly elected Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, made his first visit to Denmark since assuming office, coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement to annex the island. What are Nielsen’s
1 month ago
The EU as a Guarantee of Real Peace and Stability in Europe
The EU as a Guarantee of Real Peace and Stability in Europe

The EU as a Guarantee of Real Peace and Stability in Europe

In recent decades, Europe has become accustomed to peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial economic relations. However, since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the entire continent has found itself under threat,
1 month ago
Sanchez: Spain to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025
Sanchez: Spain to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025

Sanchez: Spain to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025

Span’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said thaty his government will meet NATO’s target of 2% of GDP on defence spending this year, much earlier than its previously self-imposed deadline of 2029. U.S.
1 month ago
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis dies aged 88

Pope Francis dies aged 88

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 at his residence Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican has announced. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of
1 month ago
MEPs call for more support for “Three Seas Region”
MEPs call for more support for “Three Seas Region”

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.
1 month ago
Chipmaker Melexis to set up end-to-end manufacturing in China
Chipmaker Melexis to set up end-to-end manufacturing in China

Chipmaker Melexis to set up end-to-end manufacturing in China

Belgian chipmaker Melexis will work with a Chinese semiconductor manufacturer to assemble end-to-end products in China for the local market from 2026. Melexis has been outsourcing parts of the chip manufacturing process
2 months ago
Iran-U.S. high-stakes nuclear talks begin in Muscat
Iran-U.S. high-stakes nuclear talks begin in Muscat

Iran-U.S. high-stakes nuclear talks begin in Muscat

Muscat (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States will engage in high-level discussions in Oman, focusing on reviving negotiations regarding Tehran’s rapidly progressing nuclear programme. U.S.
2 months ago
Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs
Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs

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
2 months ago
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