sustainability

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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Eurostar to expand fleet and launch Brussels-Geneva connection

On Tuesday, Eurostar announced that it booked a profit of 346 million euros last year. To further bolster growth, the company plans to invest in up to 50 new trains and three

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Society

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

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Earth & Climate

Potato waste now fuels Belgian gas network

Belgian renewable energy company Green Logix has begun injecting biomethane directly into the country’s gas grid. At its facility in Lommel, Flanders, the gas is sent directly into the high-pressure network of

4 weeks ago

Innovations

Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches Europe’s first electric tugboat

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has on Monday launched the Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric tugboat. The Volta 1 had arrived in the Antwerp port area from Vietnam late last year, but

1 month ago

Earth & Climate

Port of Ostend launches first car train, boosts focus on sustainable transport

The Port of Ostend welcomed its first-ever car train on Thursday, marking a renewed focus on sustainable transport and reducing road traffic. It also revives block train operations in the port area

1 month ago

Society

People in Flanders are afraid to serve tap water to guests

More than eight out of ten people in Flanders drink tap water at home. Yet almost half of them are afraid to serve it to guests, according to a recent survey by

2 months ago

Opinion

Cultural Compass: A legacy of ecstasy, bold Bourla festival and timeless protest in opera

Every Sunday, Belga English picks its favourite events from the cultural agenda. This week: A riveting look at the artistic history and practices around ecstasy, Bourla offers a rousing limbo season between renovation

2 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

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

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

Frozen fries producer Lutosa invests €225 million in Waregem site

Frozen potato products manufacturer Lutosa is investing 225 million euros in its Waregem plant, the company announced on Saturday. The investment will increase the plant’s capacity and make it more sustainable. Lutosa

3 months ago

Business

KU Leuven and UCLouvain award honorary doctorate to United Nations

The KU Leuven and UCLouvain universities have on Friday awarded an honorary doctorate to the United Nations (UN). Secretary-General António Guterres came to receive the recognition in person. The universities initially wanted

3 months ago

Opinion

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

Eurostar to expand fleet and launch Brussels-Geneva connection

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

Potato waste now fuels Belgian gas network

Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches Europe’s first electric tugboat

Port of Ostend launches first car train, boosts focus on sustainable transport

People in Flanders are afraid to serve tap water to guests

Cultural Compass: A legacy of ecstasy, bold Bourla festival and timeless protest in opera

Hallerbos bluebell bloom attracts visitors, but officials urge sustainable access

Brussels researchers display mycelium-based fashion and furniture at Milan Design Week

Frozen fries producer Lutosa invests €225 million in Waregem site

KU Leuven and UCLouvain award honorary doctorate to United Nations

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