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Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Relive the best bits of the season with our special

Brussels, my love? Watch or rewatch the best bits of the season including the fights over the nature restoration law and the French baguette making global news.

05/08/2023

Sport

F1 defending champion Max Verstappen wins Belgian Grand Prix

Despite a five-place grid penalty, making him start in 6th place, the Dutchman went on to win Sunday's race, finishing 22.3 seconds ahead of teammate and fellow redbull driver, Sergio Perez.

30/07/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Brussels disects the Spanish elections

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the recent Spanish elections that ended with what appears to be a political stalemate with the lack of an absolute majority leaving the nation and the continent asking, what happens next?

29/07/2023

Europe

Six men found guilty of terrorist murders over 2016 Belgium attacks

Six men found guilty of terrorist murders over 2016 Belgium attacks

25/07/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU & Latin American leaders gather in Brussels

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we break down the EU-CELAC summit that saw 60 leaders from the two continents gather in Brussels. The forum focused on trade, Ukraine and rejuvenating relations after an eight-year hiatus.

22/07/2023

Europe

US economist Scott Morton declines key EU post over controversy

Fiona Scott Morton, an American economist, has withdrawn from running for a key EU post after controversy.

19/07/2023

Europe

Brussels to invest €45bn in Latin America and Caribbean by 2027

The announcement came as leaders from both sides met in the Belgian capital for the EU-CELAC summit on Monday.

17/07/2023

Belgium

Libya jails human traffickers over migrant deaths in the Med

Thirty-eight human traffickers were jailed by a Libyan court on Monday over the deaths of migrants heading to Europe on a rickety boat.

11/07/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Riots in France & EU rule of law report card

In this edition of Brussels, My Love?, we discuss the recent French protests and ask if Europe is really doing all it can to promote integration and inclusion.

08/07/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU reactions to an unstable and dangerous Russia

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we hear how the EU capital is digesting the attempted Wagner mutiny and preparing for the Spanish presidency.

01/07/2023

Europe

Wagner mutiny is 'internal Russian affair', say EU leaders

Leaders from the 27 EU member states have come together in Brussels for a two-day summit with a busy agenda on the table.

29/06/2023

Residences

Booking.com’s CEO on planning ahead and travelling sustainably

How has travel changed since the pandemic and what’s in store for the future? We spoke to Glenn Fogel to find out.

28/06/2023

Belgium

Belgium's former king Albert II taken to hospital in dehydration scare

The 89-year-old showed signs of dehydration and taken in as a precautionary measure, according to spokesman

27/06/2023

Europe

MEPs accuse EU countries of weakening attempts to protect journalists

European Union member states are trying to water down the directives for SLAPPs and Media Freedom. Now the European Parliament is vowing to take action.

26/06/2023

Europe

EPP group calls for rewriting of nature restoration law on eve of vote

The legislation has been the subject of fierce debate between political factions within the European Parliament.

26/06/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Concern around EU migrant pact & EU cash problems

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we break down the EU asylum and migration pact currently being negotiated.

24/06/2023

No Comment

Sand sculptors get ready for annual festival

"We try to stay really relevant by including more and more interaction, by not just showing sand sculptures, but also including a storyline, showing the people around, having little walkthroughs for the children."

23/06/2023

Europe

Sexual assault exhibit showcasing survivor's outfits opens in Brussels

The “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit aims to end victim shaming and bring awareness to sexual violence.

22/06/2023

Belgium

Diplomacy, communication and management: replacing Jens Stoltenberg

Many advocate a female successor to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

18/06/2023

Europe

NATO says support for Ukraine makes a difference on the battlefield

Speaking in Brussels NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said he expected more pledges of support from his allies and greater investments in defence.

15/06/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Industry vs. nature - who needs to breathe more?

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss a proposal for a nature restoration law that hit a roadblock this week when centre-right politicians called on the European Commission to go back to the drawing board.

10/06/2023

Europe

EU Green Week kicks-off as bid to become climate neutral continues

The annual event aims to promote Europe's sustainable objectives.

06/06/2023

Belgium

Night trains make a come back with a new Brussels to Berlin service

Night trains make a come back with a new Brussels to Berlin service offering a sleeper option that allows passengers to arrive in time for breakfast three nights a week.

06/06/2023

Europe

MEP Eva Kaili denies role in European Parliament corruption scandal

Eva Kaili, the former European Parliament vice president who was arrested in December, broke her silence with three interviews in European newspapers.

05/06/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? How are EU funds being spent?

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss all things EU money with our special guest, the president of the European Court of Auditors, and we explore how EU conversations on spending have now moved into the field of defence.

03/06/2023

Ecotech

Pigs may fly, but there are warnings over pig fat powered planes

Nearly 9,000 dead pigs would be needed for a flight from Paris to New York, the campaign group estimated.

31/05/2023