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Ukraine Makes It Clear: Peace Must Be Built With, Not Around, Ukraine

As disinformation efforts escalate, aiming to fracture alliances and undermine Ukraine’s role on the global stage, Kyiv has responded with unmistakable clarity: Ukraine will not be reduced to a passive observer. It

2 months ago

Ukraine

Girls seek mental health help more often, but suicide rates remain higher among boys

An increasing number of young girls are seeking help for mental health issues, while boys are doing so less frequently, even though men remain significantly more likely to die by suicide than

2 months ago

Society

Art Against Violence aims to give voices to women who have been silenced

A powerful new art and awareness project, Art Against Violence, brings the often-hidden realities of violence against women into public view through deeply personal and confronting works of art. The exhibition begins

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Belgian Council of State halts €3.4bn train deal with Spanish manufacturer after legal challenge

The Belgian Council of State has suspended the decision of the national railway company NMBS/SNCB to award a €3.4 billion contract to the Spanish manufacturer CAF. The move follows a legal challenge by Alstom,

2 months ago

Society

European Central Bank cuts eurozone interest rate for seventh time to 2.25%

The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut the eurozone interest rate for the seventh time since June 2024, reducing it by a further 0.25 percentage point to 2.25%. The ECB made the

2 months ago

Business

Girls seek mental health help more often, but suicide rates remain higher among boys

An increasing number of young girls are seeking help for mental health issues, while boys are doing so less frequently, even though men remain significantly more likely to die by suicide than

2 months ago

Opinion

Young buyers boosted real estate sales in Belgium during first quarter

In the first three months of 2025, Belgium saw a jump in real estate sales, according to the notary federation Fednot. Bart van Opstal, a Fednot spokesperson, explained that more young buyers

2 months ago

Politics

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.

2 months ago

World

Trade union leaders mark 80 years of anti-fascist resistance in Brussels

On the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism in Europe, members of the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) gathered in Brussels to pay tribute to resistance fighters of the

2 months ago

Society

European Commission proposes list of ‘safe’ countries for asylum returns

The European Commission has proposed a list of seven “safe countries of origin” from which asylum applications could be fast-tracked as they are “unlikely to be successful”.  The countries on the list

2 months ago

Politics

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

World

EU and member states pledge 522 million EUR in humanitarian aid for Sudan

The European Union and several member states are pledging 522 million EUR in humanitarian aid for Sudan this year. The announcement was made on Tuesday during a donor conference in London. European

2 months ago

World

Two Belgians arrested in Kenya for smuggling 5,000 live ants

Two Belgian nationals, along with a Vietnamese and a Kenyan, have been arrested in Kenya for attempting to smuggle 5,000 live ants out of the country. The four suspects pleaded guilty in

2 months ago

Earth & Climate

Antwerp police warn of UK visa scam targeting Belgian travellers

Antwerp police have issued a warning about a scam linked to the new UK entry requirements. Since 2 April, Belgian travellers must have both an international passport and an Electronic Travel Authorisation

2 months ago

Opinion

Two Belgian films selected for Cannes’ prestigious Directors’ Fortnight

Two Belgian films – La Danse des Renards and Loyen – have been selected for La Quinzaine des Cinéastes (Directors’ Fortnight), a major parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival. The 57th

2 months ago

Society

Belgium’s interior minister unveils plan to merge police zones in Brussels

Belgium’s Interior minister Bernard Quintin (MR) has finalised a plan to merge Brussels’ six local police zones into one unified command, headed by a single police chief. The proposal, outlined to Brussels

2 months ago

Politics·Society

Ghent rector voices support for Harvard as Trump administration threatens funding

The rector of Ghent University has expressed support for Harvard University after the US Department of Education announced it would freeze 2.3 billion USD in federal funding if the White House’s demands

2 months ago

Politics

Dieselgate: Testaankoop and Volkswagen close case without appeal

After years of legal wrangling, consumer organisation Testaankoop and car manufacturer Volkswagen have agreed not to appeal a July 2023 ruling by the Dutch-speaking court of first instance in Brussels in the

2 months ago

Business

Film Fest Gent launches new award for Belgian film composers

Film Fest Gent has announced a new award: the WSAward for Belgian Film Composer of the Year. The prize will be given for the first time on 15 October, during the 25th

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Last German submarine wreck from WWI in Belgian waters identified

The last German submarine from WWI in Belgian waters has been identified. The wreck of the submarine, which sunk about 49 ships during the war, is particularly well preserved. There are numerous

2 months ago

World

Man who threw bottle at Van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix has turned himself in

During Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix, Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel was hit in the face by a full water bottle. Although he went on to win the race, he has called for legal

2 months ago

Sport

Groen denounces lack of discrimination monitoring in Flemish labour market

Green party Groen has condemned the lack of action by the Flemish Social Inspectorate on discrimination in the labour market. The agency investigates around six cases a month on average. According to

2 months ago

Society

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 months ago

Business

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

World

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

2 months ago

World

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

2 months ago

Politics·Ukraine

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

2 months ago

Society

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 months ago

Sport

Expo 2025 Osaka: Belgian pavilion showcases leadership in medical innovation

The World Expo opens this Sunday in Osaka, Japan, where Belgium will be showcasing its cutting-edge expertise in medical innovation rather than its traditional culinary staples. The Belgian pavilion, themed “Human Regeneration”,

2 months ago

Innovations

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 months ago

Politics

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

2 months 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

2 months ago

Business·World

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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months ago

Politics·World

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 months 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 months ago

Politics·Ukraine

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

2 months ago

Politics·World

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

2 months 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

2 months ago

Politics·World

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 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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,

2 months 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

2 months 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,

2 months 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

2 months ago

Business·Innovations

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,

2 months 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

2 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months ago

Politics

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

3 months ago

Politics

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

3 months ago

Society

‘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

3 months ago

Politics·World

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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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,

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months ago

World

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

3 months ago

Earth & Climate

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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months ago

Innovations