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Industry and schools unite to boost practical training
Industry and schools unite to boost practical training

Industry and schools unite to boost practical training

To address the growing demand for technically skilled workers, industry leaders and education networks are joining forces to “strengthen the bridge between companies and schools.” The joint plan, announced Friday, responds to
4 hours ago
Governments eye billion-euro stake in Brussels Airport
Governments eye billion-euro stake in Brussels Airport

Governments eye billion-euro stake in Brussels Airport

The federal and Flemish governments are exploring a joint purchase of the Canadian pension fund OTPP’s 30 per cent stake in Brussels Airport, potentially taking majority control. The price tag could be
6 hours 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,
9 hours ago
Up to 140 jobs at risk at ArcelorMittal Belgium
Up to 140 jobs at risk at ArcelorMittal Belgium

Up to 140 jobs at risk at ArcelorMittal Belgium

Up to 140 jobs are at risk at ArcelorMittal’s Belgian operations as the steelmaker plans to relocate certain activities to Poland or India. The plans would mainly affect white-collar workers at the
13 hours ago
Up to six years prison for foiled attack on PM De Wever
Up to six years prison for foiled attack on PM De Wever

Up to six years prison for foiled attack on PM De Wever

The Court of Appeal in Antwerp has handed down prison sentences of up to six years for the foiled assassination attempt on Belgium’s current prime minister, Bart De Wever. The group’s leader
1 day ago
Tesla sales in Europe down 45 per cent
Tesla sales in Europe down 45 per cent

Tesla sales in Europe down 45 per cent

Sales of new Tesla vehicles in Europe fell by 45 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Tesla has been
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CMB.TECH to merge with Golden Ocean, expanding global fleet
CMB.TECH to merge with Golden Ocean, expanding global fleet

CMB.TECH to merge with Golden Ocean, expanding global fleet

Antwerp-based CMB.TECH, formerly known as Euronav, plans to merge with Norwegian dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group. The merger would create one of the world’s largest diversified listed maritime groups, with
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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.
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Overcrowding reaches alarming levels in Ghent prison
Overcrowding reaches alarming levels in Ghent prison

Overcrowding reaches alarming levels in Ghent prison

Overcrowding in Ghent prison reached alarming proportions in 2024, according to a new report by the Inspection Committee. The number of complaints from inmates about living conditions in the prison has risen
3 days ago
Nitrogen pollution makes hay fever worse, study finds
Nitrogen pollution makes hay fever worse, study finds

Nitrogen pollution makes hay fever worse, study finds

Nitrogen pollution not only affects the environment but can also directly impact public health, according to new research by KU Leuven and Sciensano. The researchers found that grasslands fertilised with nitrogen produce
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Brussels’ only outdoor pool to close after 5 years
Brussels’ only outdoor pool to close after 5 years

Brussels’ only outdoor pool to close after 5 years

Brussels’ only open-air swimming pool is closing after five years. Flow, in Anderlecht, was intended as a prototype to show demand for outdoor swimming in the capital, and the organisers say they
4 days 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
4 days 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 week 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
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Meli aims to become Europe's largest honey company by 2030
Meli aims to become Europe's largest honey company by 2030

Meli aims to become Europe’s largest honey company by 2030

Belgian honey producer Meli has announced its ambition to become Europe’s largest honey company by 2030. The statement coincides with the company’s centenary celebrations this year. To achieve this goal, Meli plans
2 weeks 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 weeks ago
Van der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix for third year running
Van der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix for third year running

Van der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix for third year running

Dutch cyclist Mathieu Van der Poel has claimed victory at Paris-Roubaix. Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar crossed the line in second, ahead of Denmark’s Mads Pedersen. Despite using the revolutionary Gravaa system to
2 weeks ago
Belgian government reaches crucial Easter deal
Belgian government reaches crucial Easter deal

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 De Wever (N-VA) presented a comprehensive growth path
2 weeks ago
Doctors sound alarm over rise in measles infections
Doctors sound alarm over rise in measles infections

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 weeks ago
Tadej Pogacar eyes first Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday
Tadej Pogacar eyes first Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday

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
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200,000 people waiting for social housing in Flanders
200,000 people waiting for social housing in Flanders

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
2 weeks 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 weeks ago
Belgian company delays IPO over global market turmoil
Belgian company delays IPO over global market turmoil

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

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
2 weeks ago
Countries gather to discuss greening the shipping sector
Countries gather to discuss greening the shipping sector

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
3 weeks ago
European stock markets open with heavy losses
European stock markets open with heavy losses

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
3 weeks ago