safety

Bredene students’ bikes inspected with new app under West Flanders’ safety campaign

Bredene – A new app was used for the first time on October 14, 2025, to check students’ bicycles at Don Bosco School in Bredene as part of West Flanders’ “Mandatory Lights”…

9 hours ago

Brussels

Rivierenhof park in Deurne launches campaign to promote cyclist safety and pedestrian respect

Deurne – Rivierenhof park has launched a campaign aimed at slowing down over 5,000 daily cyclists, employing signage, ground markings, patrols, and reflective slapwraps, reports 24brussels. Provincial Executive Mireille Colson (N-VA) initiated…

1 day ago

Brussels

Brussels bans Disturbed concert over public safety concerns related to frontman’s pro-Israeli stance

The mayor of the Brussels municipality of Forest, Charles Spapens, has issued a police order banning a concert by the American metal band Disturbed, scheduled for 15 October at the Forest National…

4 days ago

Arts & Entertainment

Antwerp mayor orders temporary closure of Hoboken tea house over drug-related disturbances

Hoboken – Antwerp Mayor Els van Doesburg (N-VA) has ordered the temporary closure of Jaffal Tea House and a pub on Antwerpsesteenweg until November 5, 2025, following police findings of drugs, cash,…

1 week ago

Brussels

Parts of Lviv without power as Russian attacks disrupt public transport services

Ukraine Faces Intensified Attacks as Russian Forces Bombard Lviv On October 5, 2025, Russian forces launched a significantattack on Lviv, resulting in the suspension of public transport in the city, reports 24brussels.…

1 week ago

Ukraine

Storm Amy delays Levensloop event in Deinze due to damage at Palaestra sports complex

Deinze – The Levensloop in Deinze has been postponed after Storm Amy inflicted damage on the Palaestra sports complex. Authorities delayed the event to ensure the safety of participants and secure the…

1 week ago

Brussels

Google removes red dot app following Apple’s crackdown on ICE-spotting applications

In a significant move against apps that track U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, both Apple’s iOS App Store and Google Play Store have removed applications designed to alert users of…

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Roeselare and Ostend mayors call for increased funding to enhance city safety

Roeselare, Belgium – The mayors of Roeselare and Ostend, alongside leaders from major Flemish cities and the VVSG, have formally requested enhanced funding from the government to combat a surge in violent…

2 weeks ago

Brussels

Aalst extends ban on gatherings at Station Square until 2025 amid unrest concerns

Aalst – Mayor Christoph D’Haese has reinstated a ban on gatherings at Stationsplein until October 31, 2025, implementing systematic identity checks and planning a permanent police post in response to ongoing unrest,…

3 weeks ago

Brussels

Limburg police implement updated safety protocol for schools in Hasselt

Hasselt – Schools in Hasselt are implementing the Limburg Capital Region police’s updated 2025 safety protocol, which encompasses 30 educational institutions and provides guidance on matters including safety, sexual assault, online risks,…

3 weeks ago

Brussels

Residents near Ypres voice concerns over N8 traffic safety and road design

Ypres – Residents of Brielen, Elverdinge, and Woesten near Ypres have expressed significant concerns regarding traffic levels on the N8 road. Participatory walks led by Danny Venus from the agency Involved are…

3 weeks ago

Brussels

Antwerp launches AI-powered Tram 1 as part of driver safety pilot project

Antwerp launches AI-powered Tram 1 equipped with advanced sensors and cameras, as driver Yves Lelegems participates in the pilot program. The trial, running from July to September 2025, monitors CAF Urbos trams…

3 weeks ago

Brussels

Russia presses UN aviation agency to ease sanctions over safety concerns

MONTRÉAL — Russia is lobbying the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during its 42nd assembly, held from September 23 to October 3, 2025, in Montréal, Canada, seeking to relax sanctions imposed on…

3 weeks ago

Death toll from gas truck explosion in Mexico City climbs to 28

The Director General of the Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), Martí Batres, announced the death of a patient this Sunday, a victim of the gas truck explosion…

3 weeks ago

World

Aalter, Maldegem, and ANB approve new 110-space parking lot at Drongengoedbos

Aalter, Maldegem, and the Agency for Nature and Forests (ANB) have approved plans to construct a new 110-space parking lot at Drongengoedbos, aiming to enhance visitor access and safety in the 750-hectare…

4 weeks ago

Brussels

Bruges to open new swimming site at Langerei next summer for improved recreation

Bruges – Starting next summer, Bruges will open a swimming site at Langerei near Sasplein, providing quieter, safer facilities with lawns and set opening hours, reports 24brussels. The new site, located in…

4 weeks ago

Brussels

16-year-old suspect identified in stabbing at Zwaneberg cultural centre in Heist-op-den-Berg

Heist-op-den-Berg (24brussels) – A stabbing occurred on September 14, 2025, at the Zwaneberg cultural centre in Heist-op-den-Berg, leaving one person injured. The 16-year-old suspect, reportedly wearing a hooded sweatshirt, fled the scene,…

1 month ago

Brussels

Damme canal designated as free swimming zone by 2026 after Flemish approval

Damme – Starting in summer 2026, the Damse Veert canal in Damme will be designated as a free swimming zone, following safety upgrades, government funding, and regulatory oversight as confirmed by Mayor…

1 month ago

Brussels

Portuguese politicians accuse Lisbon mayor of misinformation following funicular tragedy

Portugal’s Leaders Condemn Mayor Moedas for Remarks Following Fatal Funicular Crash LISBON – Following the tragic crash of Lisbon’s Glória funicular that resulted in 16 fatalities, current European Council President António Costa…

1 month ago

Politics

Antwerp fines landlord of Bisschoppenhoflaan Deurne over serious safety violations

Deurne (24brussels) – The City of Antwerp has imposed fines on the landlord of the Bisschoppenhoflaan Deurne apartment building due to ongoing safety violations. Residents are grappling with severe issues, including mould,…

1 month ago

Brussels

Leuven’s New Year’s Corrida 12K sells out all 2,750 spots in record time

Leuven’s New Year’s Eve Corrida Sells Out in Hours Tickets for Leuven’s New Year’s Eve Corrida sold out within hours, with all 2,750 spots on the 12 km course filled shortly after…

1 month ago

Brussels

Wilrijk Hospital implements safety measures amid hot water supply concerns

ZAS Augustinus Hospital in Wilrijk has closed hot water taps in one wing due to safety concerns, while initial tests have shown no metals, and cold water remains safe under ongoing checks,…

1 month ago

Brussels

Lithuania warns EU of increasing GPS jamming threats from Russia

Countries bordering Russia have faced hybrid warfare, including GPS disruptions, for years, Vilnius says.…

1 month ago

World

Two urologists fired from AZ Sint-Maria in Halle for ignoring evacuation orders

Halle – Two urologists at AZ Sint-Maria Halle were summarily dismissed after allegedly ignoring evacuation orders during a chemical spill on June 20, 2025, amidst growing concerns about hospital safety protocols and…

2 months ago

Brussels

Mechelen begins renovation of Dahliastraat, expected to enhance safety and green spaces by 2026

Mechelen – Construction has commenced on the Dahliastraat renewal project in Mechelen-Zuid, spearheaded by Alderman Patrick Princen. The initiative aims to enhance safety, increase green spaces, install new sewers, and is slated…

2 months ago

Brussels

Antwerp council denies McDonald’s permit over traffic and safety concerns

Hoevenen – The Antwerpse Steenweg McDonald’s permit was denied due to traffic, safety, and nuisance concerns in Hoevenen. Mayor Herman Jongenelen and Alderman Bardyn emphasised protecting cyclists, children, and village character, reports…

2 months ago

Brussels

Sonos reports minimal overheating issues with first-generation Roam speakers

Sonos Faces Overheating Reports for First-Generation Roam Speaker Sonos Inc. is contending with a limited number of complaints alleging that its first-generation Roam speaker has overheated and partially melted near the USB-C…

2 months ago

Innovations

WhatsApp introduces safety overview for unknown group chat invitations

WhatsApp Introduces New Safety Features to Combat Group Chat Scams WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature aimed at protecting users from group chat scams. When a user receives an invitation to…

2 months ago

Innovations

Work on safer 2-way N41 cycle path in Sint-Niklaas begins August 2025

Sint-Niklaas Begins Construction on N41 Bike Path Work on the N41 bike path in Belsele, Sint-Niklaas, will commence on August 18, 2025, as the local Roads and Traffic Agency (AWV) initiates long-awaited…

2 months ago

Brussels

Spectator antics disrupt WNBA games as players call for safety measures

WNBA Games Disrupted by Spectators Throwing Sex Toys On Wednesday, Sporza reported that an unusual trend is emerging in the US Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Matches have been disrupted by spectators…

2 months ago

Sport

In July, sappers cleared over 5,000 hectares of liberated territories, says Ministry of Defense

Ukrainian Defense Ministry Cleans 5,136 Hectares of Land Amid Ongoing Unexploded Ordnance Threat On July 4, 2025, Ukrainian demining units successfully cleared 5,136 hectares of land in recently liberated areas from explosive…

2 months ago

Ukraine

Electric scooter rider killed in crash in Laken, Brussels

Brussels – A scooter rider died in Laken, Brussels, shortly before 11:00 PM on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after colliding with a car. Authorities confirmed the rider was not under the influence…

3 months ago

Brussels

Brussels to consolidate six police zones by 2027 with Quintin’s backing

Brussels plans to consolidate its six police zones into a single entity by 2027, with a budget allocation of €55 million. Minister Bernard Quintin stated that this initiative aims to enhance safety,…

3 months ago

Brussels

Tomorrowland will proceed after fire destroys main stage, Flemish government recognizes 26 faith communities

Fire at Tomorrowland’s Main Stage Tomorrowland is set to proceed as scheduled this weekend, despite a fire that destroyed the festival’s main stage on Wednesday. “There are no casualties,” said festival spokesperson…

3 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Explosions reported in Zaporizhia region as Russians attack with Shahed drones and ballistic threat persists

Explosions Reported in Zaporizhia Oblast Amid Drone Attack Threats On July 6, 2025, at approximately 1:50 AM, explosions were reported in Zaporizhia Oblast, according to the region’s military administration chief, Ivan Fedorov.…

3 months ago

Ukraine

More than 450 companies temporarily closed over food safety violations

In 2024, 467 businesses were temporarily shut down for failing to comply with food safety regulations, according to the annual report published Monday by the Federal Agency for the Safety of the…

4 months ago

Society

Nude bike parade in Brussels exposes benefits and dangers of cycling

More than 100 cyclists took part in a nude bike ride through Brussels on Saturday afternoon in the 20th edition of Cyclonudista. The event calls for better safety and infrastructure for cyclists,…

4 months ago

Society

Man stabbed to death on De Lijn bus in Antwerp, suspect arrested

On Monday afternoon, an elderly man was killed after being stabbed on a De Lijn bus in Antwerp. The police were able to arrest a suspect quickly. The transport union ABVV-BTB points…

4 months ago

Opinion

Coastal lifeguards open bathing season with focus on prevention and safety

The official bathing season along Belgium’s coast opened on Friday, with lifeguards bracing for a long, hot summer and the increased risks that come with it. As they prepare for larger crowds,…

4 months ago

Opinion

Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no-go area for women?

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse – and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is…

4 months ago

Innovations

Bruges urges tourists to stop stealing cobblestones

Cobblestones are increasingly being stolen from the historic centre of Bruges. Councillor Franky Demon suspects tourists have been taking the stones as souvenirs and has urged people to leave the stones where…

5 months ago

Opinion

Belgoprocess nuclear site gets world’s largest solar farm with micro-inverters

The world’s largest micro-inverter solar farm is being built at the NIRAS-Belgoprocess nuclear site in Dessel, Flanders. The first phase of the project is currently underway, with almost 4,000 solar panels being…

7 months ago

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