Belgium

Belgium

EC to propose end to daylight savings time

President of the EC, Jean-Claude Juncker highlighted the results of an EU survey where 80% of the 4.6 million participants wanted summer and winter time changes to be abolished.

31/08/2018

Belgium

EU considering one hour deadline for social networks to remove terrori

The European Commission is considering imposing an hour-long deadline for social networks to remove terrorist and extremist content after voluntary measures appear to have failed.

21/08/2018

Europe News

Brexit: UK 'confident' of October deal

While hopeful, Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab also admits there are 'still gaps.'

21/08/2018

Belgium

Watch: Brussel's Grand Place square covered with colourful flowers

WATCH: The abnormal summer heat presented organisers with a new challenge this year

17/08/2018

Belgium

Watch: Real pony carousel in Brussels sparks outrage

A carousel using real ponies in Brussels has drawn criticism on social media, with users labelling it "disgusting" and "unacceptable".

07/08/2018

Belgium

What will happen to British EU diplomats after Brexit?

British passport holders working in EU embassies will be recalled by September 2019 at the latest, an EU Commission letter has stated, assuring them that few will lose their jobs.

01/08/2018

Europe News

How more US-bound steel is leaving key EU port despite trade dispute

Euronews' Bryan Carter has been to Antwerp in Belgium to see how the port has been affected by the US' decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel imports.

26/07/2018

Europe News

Belgium: municipalities divided over the burkini in public swimming pools

A Ghent tribunal took a position ruling that in public swimming pools of the city and in Merelbeke, women should be allowed to wear the full body swimming suit. But the city Council has decided to appeal against this ruling

26/07/2018

Economy

Antwerp port steels for trade tariff blowback

Antwerp port steels for trade tariff blowback

26/07/2018

Europe News

'We can't afford to lose time' - EU's Brexit warning over Irish border

As the Brexit clock ticks, the EU's warning that without an Irish border solution, there'll be no deal

20/07/2018

Europe News

This petition could help Britons retain EU citizenship after Brexit

The European Commission has allowed a group to launch a petition calling for permanent EU citizenship after Brexit.

19/07/2018

Europe News

Juncker seen stumbling before NATO gala dinner, leaders step in to help

The European Commission president has previously revealed that he suffers from sciatica — a leg pain originating in the lower back — that can sometimes affect his movements.

12/07/2018

Belgium

US President Trump praises his own role at NATO summit

"Secretary Stoltenberg gives us total credit, meaning me, I guess," he said of NATO's Secretary General.

12/07/2018

Belgium

NATO says Ukrain and Georgia will become full members

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reiterates support for Ukraine and Georgia over their disputes with Russia and maintains they are both on track for full membership

12/07/2018

Belgium

President Trump accuses Germany of being "a captive of Russia" at NATO summit

After the summit Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on Monday.

11/07/2018

Business

The biggest and smallest spenders in NATO

Donald Trump complains that some European countries are not pulling their financial weight in NATO, euronews has been looking at who spends what on the Alliance

10/07/2018

Belgium

Meet the MEPs who earn €100,000-a-year from second jobs

Ten MEPs raked in more than €100,000-a-year on average from second jobs and outside earnings, a new report has claimed.

10/07/2018

Belgium

EU tells Trump to appreiciate allies

On the eve of a NATO summit in Brussels the European Council President Donald Tusk issued a sharp rebuke to the U.S. president over his comments about allies

10/07/2018

Belgium

Brussels protesters demonstrate against Trump visit

At least 2,000 people gathered in Brussels to protest against a visit President Trump

07/07/2018

Belgium

Belgium knock five-time winners Brazil out of World Cup

Belgium produced a stunning performance on Friday to win 2-1 against Brazil and go through to the semi-final against France

07/07/2018

Belgium

Five tonnes of plastic waste from the sea is transformed into a whale

Five tons of plastic waste has been pulled from seawater and transformed into the Bruges Whale, a gigantic sculpture that highlights the staggering amount of waste floating in our oceans.

05/07/2018

Belgium

Belgian supermarket grows its greens on the roof

"The products are harvested in the morning at eight o'clock and an hour later they're in the store," Marie Delvaulx from Delhaize supermarket said.

05/07/2018

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Belgian shop starts serving homegrown produce from rooftop garden

Shoppers in Brussels are going green and eating clean as the Boondael Delhaize supermarket sells homegrown produce without the use of pesticides or preservatives.

05/07/2018

Belgium

Ecuador 'returning to banana republic status', says accused Correa

Now living in Belgium,l Correa says kidnap charges against him are made for "political gain" by his successor.

04/07/2018

Focus

Crans Montana Forum turns spotlight on globalisation

Hundreds of politicians, business leaders and representatives of international organisations gathered for the 29th edition of the Crans Montana Forum. The state of World affairs is debated here, without fear nor taboos.

02/07/2018

Belgium

Mix-and-match holidaymakers to enjoy stronger financial protections

People booking mix-and-match holidays from a single point of sale will from July 1 enjoy the same protections granted to those who purchase ready-made packages from travel agencies.

01/07/2018