Belgium

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Belgian potato chief appeals for government to chip in amid crisis

Most Belgian potatoes are exported but with travel bans and restaurants closed, the industry is facing huge losses.

15/04/2020

Belgium

Could a century-old method help treat COVID-19 patients?

The treatment involves taking plasma from the blood of survivors and injecting it into sick patients.

14/04/2020

Europe News

North-south divide stalls EU decision on coronavirus financial package

It would be a 'huge self-inflicted crisis' if Eurozone countries fail to agree a financial package to fund the coronavirus response, an economist has told Euronews.

08/04/2020

Belgium

Classic European cycling race to be held virtually this year

Thirteen cycling professionals will cycle more like hamsters on wheels than riders on their bikes in a virtual race.

04/04/2020

Belgium

Two COVID-19 infected children, aged 12 and 13, die in Belgium and UK

The girl had suffered from a fever for three days and tested positive for coronavirus, says the Belgian health authority.

31/03/2020

Economy

EU project 'in danger if no solidarity on coronavirus crisis'

European leaders have already rejected the idea of "corona bonds" as a way of financing the COVID-19 response.

30/03/2020

Europe News

'People are scared': Rubbish collectors continue despite virus fears

The role of rubbish collectors is vital in preventing a health crisis from becoming a sanitation crisis.

30/03/2020

Europe News

Watch: police find creative ways to keep us safe

From Spain to Belgium, the coronavirus is forcing people into new ways of working, and the police are no different.

27/03/2020

Europe News

COVID-19: EU leaders fail to agree on common financial response

EU leaders kicked the can down the road and demanded the Eurogroup find solutions within the next two weeks.

27/03/2020

Europe News

A new Marshall plan? MEPs debate coronavirus response

In an extraordinary plenary MEPs are set to vote through measures to deal with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. The EU has said it will do 'whatever it takes', but solidarity means something different to different politicians.

26/03/2020

Europe News

'EU countries want us to take a stronger role' - Commission faces test of unity amid corona crisis

European Commissioner Ylva Johansson says there are problems to be solved in how the EU deals with with the crisis as a unit, but that member states are willing to work together, despite several countries taking unilateral decisions in previous days.

21/03/2020

Europe News

Experts highlight the impact of climate change on Belgium's forests

Forests in Belgium are feeling the effects of climate change, experts have told Euronews.

21/03/2020

Europe News

Watch: Meet the Romanian making face masks in a bid to stop COVID-19

Self-isolation has prompted many people to use their skills to support the battle against the novel coronavirus.

20/03/2020

Europe News

'It is not enough': Health expert wants a longer lockdown in Belgium

"In four weeks, when we will be all on the streets again, we risk another peak," said an anaesthetist, calling for a longer lockdown in Belgium.

20/03/2020

Europe News

Scientists in Belgium cautiously hail COVID-19 antibody breakthrough

Scientists at a Research Institute in Belgium have announced what may turn out to be a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19.

20/03/2020

Europe News

Analysis: EU's strong measures against coronavirus threaten solidarity

Strong EU measures against coronavirus are needed, but threaten European solidarity.

18/03/2020

Europe News

Coronavirus achieves the impossible as Belgium forms government

Belgium has been without a government since elections in May 2019. But coronavirus has helped focus minds.

18/03/2020

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How to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers believe the technology behind a pilot reactor, that´s already able to absorb 5% of a cement factory's total carbon dioxide emissions, could contribute to reaching a target of 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in Europe by 2050.

16/03/2020

Europe News

Belgium's emergency measures 'not a lockdown' insists PM

The Belgian government is suspending classes, shutting bars, restaurants and shops in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. The measures start midnight Friday until April 3. They mark some of the strictest measures outside of Italy.

13/03/2020

Europe News

EU moves to stop 'ghost flights' amid coronavirus turbulence

Coronavirus has already caused Flybe to collapse and Norwegian Airlines to cancel 3,000 flights.

10/03/2020

Belgium

EU and Turkey agree to review 2016 migration deal

In 2016, Turkey was promised up to 6 billion euros in aid for the more than 3.5 million Syrian refugees it hosts, as well as fast-tracked EU membership. Now, the EU and Turkey will review the deal.

09/03/2020

World

EU pledges €25 billion to offset economic impact of COVID-19

Leaders have pledged to accelerate research into the disease and to support the sectors the hardest hit, such as aviation.

09/03/2020

Europe News

EU revives controversial quota system to bridge gender pay gap

The bloc has also launched a public consultation on salary transparency to get companies to open up on what they pay their employees.

06/03/2020

Europe News

'Very serious' differences on post-Brexit relationship, says Barnier

Michel Barnier said there were disagreements around fair competition, cooperating over crime and fishing.

05/03/2020

Belgium

Greece should 'respect international law amid border crisis', says EU

He was speaking after accusations of violence at the Greek-Turkish border.

04/03/2020

Europe News

Greta Thunberg says EU law to tackle climate change is 'surrender'

"This climate law is surrender. Nature doesn't bargain, and you cannot make deals with physics", Greta Thunberg told the European Parliament on Wednesday.

04/03/2020