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. President Donald Trump has warned of military action if an agreement is
European stock markets rebound due to temporary tariff exemption for electronics
The Brussels and other European stock markets opened with solid gains on Monday. They reacted to the decision by the US to exempt smartphones, computers and other electronics from their tariffs, including the 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports.
Xi Jinping calls on EU to jointly resist ‘unilateral bullying’
Chinese president Xi Jinping has called on the EU to join China
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
EU commits 75m euros extra to help Chad manage Sudanese refugee crisis
European Commissioner Hadja Labib has pledged increased financial aid from the EU
Politics
War against Ukraine: More than 31 Dead in Attack on Sumy
According to local authorities, at least 31 people were killed and many more injured in a Russian attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of
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
Business
War against Ukraine: More than 31 Dead in Attack on Sumy
According to local authorities, at least 31 people were killed and many more injured in a Russian attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Sybiha called it
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
Police unions to strike in dispute over nuclear safety handover
The National Syndicate of Police and Security Personnel (NSPV) and the VSOA police union have jointly issued a strike notice from 26 April to 5 May, in protest against Interior minister Bernard
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