Belgium

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

Eco-Innovation

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

Belgium

Fire breaks out on Belgian-German border, affecting over 170 hectares

More than 130 firefighters were still battling the blaze on Tuesday morning. It is believed that human activity is to blame for the outbreak.

30/05/2023

Travel News

Want to work in Belgium? These are the most in-demand jobs

Hundreds of industries in Belgium are suffering from serious staff shortages.

29/05/2023

Belgium

MEP Eva Kaili's electronic bracelet order lifted

The European Parliament's former vice-president no longer has to wear an electronic bracelet, as she continues to maintain her innocence in the corruption scandal that rocked the EU capital.

25/05/2023

Europe News

Russian diamond sanctions in G7's sights but doubts remain over impact

Belgium is among the largest wholesale buyers of rare gems from Moscow, and local professionals fear that a Western ban on Russian diamonds could result in less oversight.

23/05/2023

Europe News

Belgian workers take to the streets protesting poor working conditions

Demonstrators complain that their working conditions have worsened significantly in recent years.

22/05/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? What Brussels think about the Turkish elections

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists discuss EU/Turkish relations in light of the recent Turkish elections as well as the encouraging news about growth across Europe.

20/05/2023

Travel News

Everything you need to know about Destination Europe Summit

What are the biggest challenges facing European travel? This event aims to solve them.

16/05/2023

Tech News

EU backs Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard

Brussels gave the green light to the merger, however, it faces stiff scrutiny and dispute from both the US and the UK.

15/05/2023

Belgium

Brussels hosts Armenia and Azerbaijan for Nagorno-Karabakh talks

Tensions over restive contested region are mounting, with effectiveness of Russian peacekeeping mission a serious concern

14/05/2023

Nature

Do not feed the seals: How Belgium is protecting its newest residents

Seals had disappeared from Belgium by the end of last century but now their numbers are on the rise.

12/05/2023

Europe News

Belgian MEP charged in EU corruption scandal speaks following release

Marc Tarabella is one of six defendants accused of taking bribes from Qatar.

10/05/2023

Belgium

Interpol is seeking public's help in European cold case murders

Interpol has launched “Operation Identify Me” to identify the remains of 22 women found in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

10/05/2023

Europe News

Seven terror suspects with IS links 'deprived of liberty' in Belgium

The exact target to their planned terror attack has not yet been determined.

04/05/2023

Europe News

Brussels gives new recommendations on ending piracy for live events

Member states are not obliged to follow the new rules, which are only meant as guidelines.

04/05/2023

Europe News

EU Commission wants to harmonise rules to crack down on corruption

The package would enable the EU to introduce entry bans and asset freezes for individuals and entities from third countries if they have committed serious corruption offenses.

03/05/2023

Europe News

Serbia and Kosovo leaders meet for EU-backed talks to normalise ties

After years of discussions, leaders of Kosovo and Serbia convene to discuss a way forward on critical issues as tensions remain high.

02/05/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Euroviews. Watch: Is the EU pharma package a fair prescription for Europe?

Panelists elaborated on the EU Pharma Package and the potential showdown with the pharma sector and called Europe out for being late to the Artificial Intelligence party.

29/04/2023

Belgium

NATO: Ukraine more prepared for counterattack as reinforcements arrive

NATO allies and partners say they have sent more than 1,550 armoured vehicles, 230 tanks and 'vast amounts' of ammunition to Ukraine

27/04/2023

Europe News

Scandals risk shattering people's trust in the EU, warns Ombudsman

In an interview with Euronews, Emily O'Reilly said citizens were "almost predestined" to distrust the EU institutions.

25/04/2023

Europe News

EU wastewater directive makes way through Parliament but at what cost?

The new law will mean greater investments in new technologies, as well as industries that contaminate wastewater having to pay-to-pollute.

25/04/2023

Europe News

European countries sign declaration to make North Sea wind power hub

Greenpeace Belgium said, however, that a political declaration will not be enough and that they will need to monitor investment year by year in order not to miss their objectives.

24/04/2023

Europe News

Nine European countries discuss offshore wind power in North Sea

Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Luxembourg, Ireland, Norway and the United Kingdom are meeting in Belgium for the North Sea Summit.

24/04/2023

Food and Drink

Belgium destroys US beer over 'Champagne of Beers' slogan

Belgian customs crushed over 2,000 cans of Miller High Life after Champagne producers complained about the beer's slogan: "The Champagne of Beers".

24/04/2023

Health news

Glider with tumours on board tests if cancer grows in zero gravity

Scientists are trying to find out if gravity has an effect on cancer, heart rates, and bone fractures by using a glider to create weightlessness.

21/04/2023