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How connected is the EU to its capital, Brussels?

The EU institutions and Brussels are now firmly interwoven, however, it took concerted effort to ensure the local and international could cohabit.

Europe News

First deputy PM: Georgia's EU accession 'moves in a very active way'

Since last year, Georgia’s European Union accession process has completely stalled. However, the country’s First Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili has told Euronews that the government still aims to join the bloc by 2030.

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Farmers rally in Brussels over agricultural funding concerns

European farmers rallied in Brussels to protest against proposed EU reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the merging of multiple budgetary funds.

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Brussels cracks down on illegal tourist rentals amid housing crisis

Authorities say the move aims to preserve access to housing for the residents of the Belgian capital, particularly in the city centre, where property pressure is high.

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Radio Schuman

338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock?

Brussels has been without a regional government for almost one year. How is this impacting locals, and expats? Will there be another election to break the deadlock?

Europe News

Serbian students participating in ultramarathon arrive in Brussels

A group of 21 students who started an almost 2,000 kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad in Serbia on Friday have arrived at their final destination – Brussels.

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Ceasefire in Ukraine possible within days, German Chancellor Merz says

Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US mediators in Saudi Arabia in March, but so far Russia has refused to sign, instead presenting counter demands.

Culture news

Comedy at the European Council: The making of Parlement TV series

TV series Parlement follows young parliamentary assistant Samy and his comedy capers working in the European Parliament post-Brexit. Ahead of its final season, co-writer Maxime Calligero shares his take on the sharp, warm humour that made the show an award winning cross-cultural hit.

Belgium

One injured in Brussels shooting as city grapples with gang violence

Authorities in Belgium's capital recorded 11 gun attacks in the first six weeks of this year alone, with two people killed and four injured.

Cinema

'Flow' wins LUX Audience Award 2025

The animated film 'Straume' ('Flow') by Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis, was declared the winner of the 2025 LUX Audience Award at a ceremony in the European Parliament hemicycle in Brussels.

Travel News

Belgian airports bracing for travel chaos amid nationwide strike

Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport have warned travellers to expect cancellations and delays, particularly for departing flights.

Europe News

Ukraine and NATO reaffirm commitment to long and lasting peace

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says more pressure must be exerted on Russia to agree to a peace deal as he meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

Travel News

Berlin to Brussels Nightjet cancelled indefinitely from end of March

Passengers can still travel between Berlin and Brussels on an overnight train using the European Sleeper.

Culture news

Drive for diversity: Hundreds celebrate Iftar in Molenbeek church

The Iftar comes as part of Molenbeek's bid to become the 2030 European Capital of Culture, in which the district hopes to "flip the script" on its infamous narrative.

Europe News

Europe at the crossroads: Euronews launches new special EU summit show

As European leaders converge in Brussels this week to tackle some of the continent's most pressing issues—Ukraine, defence, competitiveness, and migration—Euronews is bringing you a front-row seat to the action with a special live summit morning show.

Radio Schuman

It’s hard to breathe in Brussels - Radio Schuman

More than 900 people are dying prematurely because of air pollution. Every year it's more than two people per day, air quality expert Pierre Dornier tells Radio Schuman.

Europe News

Swiss-Russian claims EU Council ignored Court's sanctions annulment

Alexander Pumpyanskiy is a son of Russian businessman Dmitry Pumpyanskiy, who until 2022 was the head of Russia's largest pipe manufacturer TMK. He was present at Vladimir Putin's first meeting with businessmen after the start of the full-scale invasion.

World News

Activists demand gender-equality in International Women's Day protests

Hundreds of thousands of women participated in rallies around the world on Saturday to commemorate International Women’s Day and advocate for equality and the end of gender-based violence.

Travel News

Travel chaos in Belgium kicks off with 9-day nationwide train strikes

Travellers in Belgium are advised to re-think travel plans as the next six weeks hold several planned strikes.

Europe News

Belgium reinforces police forces in Antwerp to fight drug violence

Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin attended daily inspections of the Antwerp maritime police forces, which are in charge of the security and safety of the port of Antwerp.