Belgium

KU Leuven unveils climate-neutral BioScience Centre: A blueprint for the future of research infrastructure

KU Leuven has officially inaugurated its new BioScience Centre, a state-of-the-art research facility designed to set new international standards in sustainability, flexibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Located in Leuven’s Arenberg Science Park, the

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Innovations

91,000 suspicious transactions reported to anti-money laundering cell last year

Belgium’s anti-money laundering cell (CTIF-CFI) received more than 91,000 suspicious transaction disclosures last year. In particular, the cell saw a huge increase in disclosures by payment institutions such as Wise, its annual

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Society

Belgium lagging behind in bathing water quality, EEA study shows

Bathing water quality in the EU remains excellent, with 96 per cent of sites meeting minimum standards, the European Environment Agency reports. In 85 per cent of cases, quality is classified as

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Society

Belgian pavilion at World Expo welcomes 300,000 visitors

More than 300,000 people have visited the Belgian pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka, the Belgian Commissariat-General for International Exhibitions announced on Friday. Since the start of the expo on 13

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Innovations·World

Defence: Francken aims for 10-year plan to reach 5 per cent spending standard

While NATO member states have not yet agreed on a 5 per cent defence spending standard, Defence minister Theo Francken expects Belgium to have 10 years to reach the target. For now,

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Politics·World

Belgium steps up entry checks to combat illegal immigration

Belgium will implement tighter entry checks in the fight against illegal immigration and secondary immigration, where an asylum seeker already has protection or an application pending in another country.  The checks will

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Politics·Society

House and apartment prices rise sharply in Belgium

A reduction in registration fees for home purchases has pushed up house and apartment prices in Belgium, according to figures published by the statistics agency Statbel on Thursday. The price hikes are

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Business·Opinion

Tim Merlier claims opening stage of Baloise Belgium Tour for second consecutive year

On Wednesday, Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) powered to victory in the opening stage of the Baloise Belgium Tour (2.Pro).  After 197.6 km of racing from Merelbeke-Melle, the European champion was

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Sport

King Philippe responds to questions sent in by Belgians in video

On the occasion of his 65th birthday in April, King Philippe of Belgium invited the public to submit questions they had always wanted to ask him. In a video published on Tuesday,

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Opinion

National food study: too much alcohol, too little fruit and veg

Belgians don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables and drink excessive alcohol, according to the national Food Consumption Survey conducted by health institute Sciensano.  The study shows that consumption of vegetables, fruit, water,

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Opinion

Prehistoric woman from Belgium gets a face and a name

In Dinant, Wallonia, scientists from Ghent University (UGent) and artists have presented a reconstruction of the face and living environment of a prehistoric woman who lived around 10,000 years ago in the

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Arts & Entertainment·Innovations

Leaders governing parties call NATO’s 5% defence spending goal unrealistic

The leaders of three governing parties in the federal coalition – Vooruit, MR and CD&V – have called it unrealistic to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of Belgium’s gross domestic

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World

Brussels and federal government faced with probable rating downgrade

For months, Brussels has been anxiously awaiting a rating from credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P), which is likely to announce a new downgrade for the region on Friday evening. A

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Business·Politics

EU member states agree to extend temporary protection Ukrainian refugees

The European member states have on Friday given the green light to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian asylum seekers by one year, until March 2027. In Belgium, more than 93,000 Ukrainians are

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Ukraine·World

Nine Belgians to compete at revamped FIFA Club World Cup

This weekend, the first edition of the FIFA Club World Cup in its new format with 32 participants will kick off in the United States. Nine Belgians are competing in the US,

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Sport

Three Belgian projects win European heritage award

Three Belgian projects have received the prestigious 2025 European Heritage Award/Europa Nostra Award, an initiative supported by the European Union that recognises outstanding achievements in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage

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Arts & Entertainment·Opinion

Belgian PM pushes back on UK pressure to seize frozen Russian assets

On Wednesday, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever rejected British calls to seize frozen Russian central bank assets to support Ukraine. He warned that doing so carries serious financial and geopolitical risks.

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Politics

UN expert group calls out systematic racism by Belgian police

A United Nations expert group has called out the Belgian police for what it describes as systemic racism against people of African descent. Following a ten-day visit to the country, the group

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Society

Belgium’s budget deficit to widen after 2028, Planning Bureau reports

Belgium’s government deficit is expected to grow in the coming years, according to new projections from the Planning Bureau. The deficit will increase from 4.5 per cent of GDP in 2024 to

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Society

Foreign and illegal cigarette sales surge as legal market shrinks in Belgium

Legal cigarette sales in Belgium continued to fall in 2024, while the volume of counterfeit and smuggled products increased significantly. That is according to the nineteenth annual report by consultancy firm KPMG,

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Society

Red Cross Flanders seeks 25,000 new plasma donors to boost self-sufficiency

Red Cross Flanders is aiming to recruit 25,000 additional plasma donors in the coming years to make Belgium self-sufficient in plasma supplies. Plasma is a critical component in medications used to treat

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Opinion

Belgian football introduces semi-automatic offside technology

From the 2025–26 season onwards, Belgian professional football will adopt a new VAR system featuring semi-automatic offside technology. On Tuesday, the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) and the Pro League presented the

2 weeks ago

Sport

Belgium’s Red Devils won a wild match against Wales on Monday night, winning 4-3 in Brussels in their second World Cup 2026 qualifier.

The Belgians had a perfect start, going 3-0 up in the first 30 minutes with goals from Romelu Lukaku (penalty), Youri Tielemans, and Jeremy Doku. But just before half-time, Wales got one

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Sport

Belgium sets ocean agenda as global report highlights alarming trends ahead of UNOC3

As the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) begins in Nice, Belgium has outlined its positions on marine science, sustainable ocean policy, and high seas biodiversity protection. The conference opens against the backdrop

2 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

NATO defence spending debate divides Belgian coalition

Will NATO’s defence spending target, currently set at 2 per cent of GDP, be raised to 5 per cent? The decision will be made later this month at a summit in The

2 weeks ago

Politics

Belgium calls for EU response to US sanctions against International Criminal Court

Belgium, together with Slovenia, is calling for the European Union’s blocking statute to be invoked as a response to the recent US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC). The European Commission

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Politics·World

Government cancels second phase of North Sea energy island to save 3bn euros

The federal government has on Friday decided to cancel the second construction phase of the energy island in the North Sea. This measure should save 3 billion euros, according to energy minister

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Earth & Climate·Opinion

Three organ transplants per day in Belgium, say health groups

Around three organ transplants are performed daily in Belgium, according to Transplantoux, the Belgian Transplantation Society, and pharmaceutical company Takeda. Marking World Transplant Day, the organisations are calling for improved post-transplant care.

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Innovations·Opinion

Belgium open to NATO’s 5% defence spending goal, but calls for “time and flexibility”

Belgium is open to gradually increasing its defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, in line with a proposal supported by the United States, but is calling for time and flexibility

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World

Belgian PM outlines foreign policy vision during meeting with diplomatic corps

On Thursday, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever laid out his government’s foreign policy vision to the country’s diplomatic corps in Brussels. In his speech, De Wever stressed the urgency of international

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Politics·World

Belgium blocked 147 illegal streaming websites last year

Last year, Belgium blocked 147 websites illegally distributing copyrighted films, TV series and sports broadcasts, the FPS Economy revealed on Thursday. These platforms offered content without the creators’ permission, amounting to digital

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Business·Innovations

Heptathlon star Nafi Thiam’s silence raises questions ahead of World Championships

Belgian heptathlon star Nafissatou Thiam will not compete at the Décastar in Talence this July, her camp confirmed. The news is another extension of a competitive absence that has lasted since her

2 weeks ago

Sport

Total beer consumption in Belgium dropped with 2,1 per cent in 2024

Belgian beer consumption dropped by 2.1 per cent in 2024. This marks a continued decline, albeit less steep than the 6 per cent fall recorded in 2023. The hospitality sector saw the

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Politics

Number of dollar millionaires in Belgium declines further

The number of dollar millionaires in Belgium fell to 134,600 in 2024, 2.5 per cent less compared to the year before. This marks the third consecutive annual decline, according to data released

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Business·Society

Alexander De Croo seeks top job at UN Development Programme

Former Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo is a candidate for the position of administrator at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This was confirmed by De Croo’s spokesperson to Belga on

3 weeks ago

Politics

Sharp rise in long-term depression and burnout cases in Belgium, especially among youth

The number of Belgians unable to work for over a year due to depression or burnout has surged by 44 per cent in five years, according to new figures from the National

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Opinion

27 Belgian wines receive award at Gault&Millau guide presentation

The third edition of the Gault&Millau Wine Guide Belgium and the Belgian Wine Awards 2025 have revealed that the main wine estates in Belgium are located in the provinces of Limburg and

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Innovations·Society

Belgian foreign minister launches strategic partnership with Qatar in Doha

Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot has on Monday in Doha launched a strategic partnership between Belgium and Qatar in areas such as politics, economics, energy, security and humanitarian aid. During his visit,

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World

Haribo recalls sweets in Belgium due to possible presence of cannabis

Candy maker Haribo has recalled a batch of sweets in Belgium after traces of cannabis were found in some products sold in the Netherlands. There have been no reports of people falling

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Business

Dutch pianist Nikola Meeuwsen makes history at the Queen Elisabeth Competition; Belgian Valère Burnon claims third place

On Saturday evening, Nikola Meeuwsen from the Netherlands won the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition for piano at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. He is the first Dutch pianist to ever take

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Society

Belgian soil research firm ABO-Group secures €10m contract for French naval base

Ghent-based environmental engineering firm ABO-Group has secured a €10 million contract with the French Navy for soil research linked to the reinforcement of the Toulon naval base, De Tijd reports. That base

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Business·Society

Over fifty Belgian children conceived using sperm donor with cancer-causing gene

Fifty-two children conceived at fertility clinics in Belgium may carry a hereditary gene mutation linked to cancer, officials confirmed this week. The revelation was made by Belgian health minister Frank Vandenbroucke and

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Society

Flemish frozen fries giant Clarebout eyes deal with US food titan

Clarebout Potatoes, one of Belgium’s largest frozen potato producers, is reportedly close to striking a major deal with US agri-food giant J.R. Simplot, De Standaard reports. Industry insiders suggest the agreement, potentially

3 weeks ago

Business

Brussels has second-highest number of working students in Belgium

The sun is starting to peak through the clouds more often and the days are getting shorter. In Brussels, that means only one thing: the terrace season has started. In this period,

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Opinion

40 years Heysel Stadium disaster: Darkest day in Belgian football history commemorated

The Heysel Stadium disaster, the biggest tragedy in Belgian football history, has been commemorated on Thursday. Exactly 40 years ago, 39 people died and 600 others were injured in the crowd in

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Society

Coast guard flights at risk due to environmental permit error

The operational readiness of Belgium’s coast guard aircraft is under pressure due to fuel supply issues linked to environmental permits. “If there is an incident now, we may not be able to

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Earth & Climate

Brussels public transport reached over one million daily users in 2024

In 2024, Brussels’ public transport operator STIB-MIVB recorded more than one million daily passengers for the first time, marking a 7% increase in ridership compared to the previous year.  According to its

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Opinion

Belgian savings among the best protected in Europe

Belgium’s deposit guarantee fund is two to three times larger than comparable schemes in most other European countries, according to figures published on Tuesday by L’Echo, based on data from the European

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Business

Belgian customs and defence join forces to monitor suspicious private flights

Belgian customs will work together with the country’s defence sector to monitor private aircraft that may be used for criminal activities. This was announced at a joint press conference at Charleroi Airport

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Society

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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World

Belgium’s 2025 summer music festivals: A season of sound and celebration

Belgium’s summer of 2025 promises a compelling lineup of music festivals, catering to diverse musical tastes and offering unforgettable experiences across the country. From rock and pop to electronic, jazz and reggae,

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Arts & Entertainment·Opinion

Government launches plan to strengthen Belgian industry

The federal government has on Friday launched the “Make 2025-2030” competitiveness plan, a strategic plan to strengthen the Belgian industry. The plan provides for close cooperation between the federal and regional levels.

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Innovations·Politics

Belgium backs EU proposal for 2 euro import fee on small parcels

Belgium supports a proposal by European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to charge 2 euros for every small parcel entering the EU, Economy minister David Clarinval said at the EU Competitiveness Council in

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Business

Belgium’s big cities see wealth shift to suburbs

According to a new study by UCLouvain, wealth is transferring from Belgium’s major city centres to their suburbs. This bucks the trend seen in most other European cities and in the United

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Society

Belgian co-production Imago wins prize at Cannes Semaine de la Critique

The Belgian co-production Imago, an autobiographical documentary by Chechen filmmaker Déni Oumar Pitsaev, won the Prix French Touch at the Semaine de la critique, a parallel selection of the Cannes Film Festival

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Arts & Entertainment

Core cabinet approves programme law as polls show broad support for key reforms

The federal government’s core cabinet reached an agreement on Wednesday night on the second reading of the programme law, marking a key step toward implementing the De Wever government’s planned reforms. Among

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Politics

Pressure mounts on Israel as troops fire shots near foreign diplomats

On Wednesday, the Israeli army fired warning shots at an international diplomatic delegation in the occupied West Bank. This included a Belgian diplomat, as confirmed by the country’s federal Foreign minister, Maxime

1 month ago

World

Kevin De Bruyne bids emotional farewell to Manchester City

Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne received a standing ovation after his final home game for Manchester City on Tuesday. He will leave the club at the end of the season. After his team’s

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Sport

Instagram remains most popular social media as TikTok continues to grow

The number of TikTok users in Belgium continues to grow, according to the sixth edition of the SMI Barometer, an annual survey of social media use by under-40s conducted by Artevelde University

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Innovations

Belgium coach Garcia unveils World Cup qualifiers squad

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia announced his squad for the start of the World Cup qualifying campaign on Tuesday. New to the selection is Strasbourg left-back Diego Moreira, who came through the youth

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Sport

Rise in euthanasia due to ageing population, study shows

A recent study shows that the increase in euthanasia cases in Belgium is mainly due to the country’s ageing population, De Standaard reported on Tuesday. The growing numbers are not the result

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Opinion

Forced psychiatric admissions in Flanders surpassed 5,000 in 2024

More than 5,000 people were forcibly admitted to psychiatric institutions in Flanders in 2024. That is a sharp 6 per cent increase compared to the previous year, according to new figures from

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Society

Company cars still on the rise in Belgium, NSSO reports

Despite attempts to curb the trend, the number of company cars on Belgian roads continues to rise, according to a monitoring report by the National Social Security Office (NSSO), cited by De

1 month ago

Society

Belgium backs Gaza sanctions debate ahead of EU foreign ministers’ summit

Belgium’s core cabinet has reached a consensus on its position regarding the crisis in Gaza. It has agreed to endorse humanitarian actions and support the prospect of EU-level sanctions ahead of Tuesday’s

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World

European Commission predicts Belgium’s budget deficit will rise to 5.5% by 2026

On Monday, the European Commission warned that Belgium’s budget deficit could rise to 5.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) this year and 5.5 per cent in 2026. That rise is

1 month ago

Politics·World

National strike to disrupt public transport on Tuesday

Train services across Belgium will be reduced on Monday evening and Tuesday due to a national strike by public sector workers. Other public transport services are also expected to be severely disrupted,

1 month ago

Opinion

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

1 month ago

World

Court of Audit fears payback effects in Belgian budget are highly overestimated

There is a high risk that the payback effects the Belgian government is counting on to reduce its budget deficit have been greatly overestimated, according to the Court of Audit. Opposition parties

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Politics

Criminal network of international arms dealers rounded up in Limburg

The Federal Judicial Police (FJP) of Limburg province has rounded up a criminal network of international arms dealers. Seven suspects, including two Austrians, are in pre-trial detention following their arrest on 9

1 month ago

Opinion

Two-thirds of military aid to Ukraine to be provided through Belgian companies

The federal council of ministers has on Friday approved the Belgian military aid package to Ukraine for 2025, worth one billion euros in total. About two-thirds of the military aid, 645 million

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Ukraine·World

Thousands more people set to lose unemployment benefits under new cap

More than 113,000 people will lose their entitlement to unemployment benefits next year under the new two-year cap, many more than the 100,000 people initially estimated, De Morgen reports. The federal government

1 month ago

Opinion

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

1 month ago

World

Europe is losing appeal to foreign investors, survey shows

Europe has become less appealing to foreign investors over the past year, according to a survey by the consultancy firm EY. Traditionally strong performers such as France and Germany experienced a sharp

1 month ago

Business

Belgium to oppose 5% spending target at NATO meeting in Antalya

Belgian Foreign minister Maxime Prévot will oppose raising the defence spending target to 5 per cent of GDP at a NATO meeting in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday. This goal is “excessive” given

1 month ago

World

Kortrijk to host 3,500 athletes for Special Olympics Belgium’s National Games

From 28 to 31 May, around 3,500 Belgian athletes with intellectual disabilities will gather in Kortrijk for the 41st edition of the National Games, organised by Special Olympics Belgium. After 1997 and

1 month ago

Sport

De Wever confirms delayed wage indexing for teachers and broader public sector

Prime minister Bart De Wever has confirmed that wage indexation for public sector workers, including teachers, will be delayed by three months instead of the current two. The move is part of

1 month ago

Business·Politics

Tariff panic pushed Belgian exports to US to record levels

In March, the US imported goods from Belgium worth almost 3.4 billion dollars. That is 46 percent more than a year earlier and more than double the February figure, De Tijd reported

2 months ago

Business·World

European Commission warns Belgium over lack of implementation of EU directives

The European Commission has sent Belgium formal warnings for failing to implement fully or correctly several key EU directives, in particular those relating to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Commission communicated

2 months ago

Business·World

Road deaths in Belgium fell to historic low in 2024

The number of road deaths in Belgium fell by 6 per cent last year compared to 2023, to 455 fatalities. This is the lowest number recorded in the official figures, which date

2 months ago

Opinion

King Philippe receives ceremonial welcome in Czech Republic

King Philippe of Belgium was given a red carpet welcome and a military ceremony in Prague on Monday afternoon. The King is visiting the Czech Republic to take part in a ceremony

2 months ago

Society

Belgian Solar Team eyes another world title with new solar car

The Innoptus Solar Team, the team of KU Leuven engineering students who compete in solar car races, has on Monday unveiled their latest solar car in Antwerp in the presence of federal

2 months ago

Innovations

New parking app avoids unjustified fines for persons with disabilities

The new app handyPark provides persons with disabilities with a digital parking right and avoids unjustified parking fines. People can currently use handyPark in Antwerp, Brussels, Ostend, Ghent, Genk, Leuven and Liège.

2 months ago

Politics

Colruyt warns of ‘quite significant’ drop in net profit

Supermarket chain Colruyt has revised its profit forecast for the financial year that ended in March. On Friday, the retailer warned of a sharp fall in net profit after previously predicting a

2 months ago

Politics

Press freedom at an all-time low, warns Reporters Without Borders

Press freedom around the world is under greater threat than ever before, according to the latest report from Reporters Without Borders (RSF). For the first time in history, its World Press Freedom

2 months ago

Opinion

Railway unions temporarily suspend strikes to negotiate with government

Belgium’s railway unions have announced a temporary suspension of their strike actions to begin negotiations with Federal Pensions Minister Jan Jambon, according to a press release issued on Wednesday. The unions —

2 months ago

Politics·Society

Eurozone economy grew more than expected in first quarter

The eurozone economy grew more than expected in the first quarter of 2025. A first estimate by the European statistics agency Eurostat shows 0.4 per cent growth for countries using the euro

2 months ago

Business

Construction begins on Belgium’s offshore energy island

Construction has officially begun on Princess Elisabeth Island, Belgium’s artificial energy island located 45 kilometres off the coast. High-voltage grid operator Elia announced Wednesday that the first two of 23 massive concrete

2 months ago

Earth & Climate·Innovations

Herd of elephants appears near Antwerp Central station

A dozen life-sized model elephants appeared on Wednesday morning at Operaplein, near Antwerp Central station. The stunt follows similar sightings last week in Brussels and Liège, but its purpose remains unclear. “This

2 months ago

Society

Thousands of protestors gather in Belgian cities to protest against budget cuts

Thousands of people protested in Belgian cities on Tuesday against the federal government’s planned budget cuts. The protests, organised by the ACV and ABVV unions, disrupted public transport, air travel and ports.

2 months ago

Society

Socialist union ACOD calls for national strike over public sector cuts on 20 May

The socialist trade union ACOD has called for a national strike in the public sector on Tuesday, 20 May. The action is aimed at protesting what the union describes as the “disastrous

2 months ago

Opinion

Credit agency S&P issues negative outlook for Belgium due to rising budget deficit

US ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has downgraded Belgium’s credit outlook from stable to negative, citing concerns over the country’s rising budget deficit. This is a warning to the federal government

2 months ago

Business

New police zones unable to connect to ANPR camera system for two years

No new police zones have been able to link their automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to Belgium’s national database since May 2023. The platform, launched in 2018 to support the fight

2 months ago

Politics·Society

Cultural Compass: Sweet dreams of music, Palestinian voices and a sound tour of Leuven

Every Sunday, Belga English picks its favourite events from the cultural agenda. This week: the Lunalia Festival returns with a staggering international lineup of musicians, a Palestinian-Danish artist explores the trauma of

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Belgium accelerates military investment with more F-35s

Belgium is to buy more fighter jets, and they will once again be American F-35s. This was made clear by prime minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) during a parliamentary session on Wednesday.

2 months ago

Society

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

2 months ago

Society

“Vladimir, stop”: Trump’s first appeal to Putin after the massive terrorist attack on Kyiv

In the night of April 24, 2025, Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv since the war began. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 215 air targets

2 months ago

Ukraine·World

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

2 months ago

Opinion

Zelensky renews call for ‘immediate, full and unconditional’ ceasefire

On Wednesday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his country’s call for an “immediate, full and unconditional” ceasefire as European leaders gathered in London for a peace summit. Referring to a proposal originally

2 months ago

Ukraine·World

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

2 months ago

Society

How did King Philippe and Queen Mathilde remember Pope Francis?

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde honour Pope Francis, who died on April 21, 2025. They praised his compassion, leadership and remembered his meaningful visit to Belgium. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of

2 months ago

World