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Brussels won't change pesticides law to protect bees despite petition

The European Commission is pushing for the Parliament and the Member States to finish the initiatives that are on the table.

05/04/2023

Europe News

EU and US pledge to reinforce energy cooperation ahead of next winter

While the EU went through these cold months without trouble, next winter might be more difficult.

04/04/2023

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Watch: Brussel's terrorist victims remembered

Victims of Brussel's deadliest terrorist attack were remembered on Wednesday morning at the seventh commemoration of the event

23/03/2023

Belgium

Seventh commemoration of 2016 Brussels attacks adds 33rd victim's name

Seventh commemoration of 2016 Brussels attacks adds 33rd victim's name after Shanti De Corte was euthanised last year.

22/03/2023

Europe News

Chemical risk biggest consumer danger from non-food products

The European Commission released its annual study on the Safety Gate system that enables information on measures taken against dangerous non-food products to be circulated rapidly.

13/03/2023

Belgium

Belgium set to ban gambling adverts from July

The ban will extend to gambling advertisements on social media, TV and in sports stadiums.

13/03/2023

Europe News

Asylum seekers sleeping rough in Brussels for months, as crisis grows

There are currently 3,000 people seeking refuge in Belgium and staying in the streets, most of whom are in Brussels.

07/03/2023

Europe News

Vandecasteele prisoner swap with Iran constitutional - Belgian court

Olivier Vandecasteele has been imprisoned since February last year.

03/03/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Francesco Giorgi now under electronic monitoring

Francesco Giorgi remains charged with participation in a criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

23/02/2023

Belgium

'Putin must not win' says Stoltenberg following Putin's address

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg affirmed the alliance's support for Ukraine in a joint press conference with Ukranie's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba and the EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell in Brussels.

21/02/2023

Belgium

Stronger together: NATO, EU and Ukraine agree on arms procurement

As part of trilateral talks in Brussels, Jens Stoltenberg, Dmytro Kuleba and Josep Borrell stressed that closer coordination in ramping up arms production will accelerate Ukraine's efforts in pushing back Russian forces.

21/02/2023

Belgium

Ukraine tops agenda as EU foreign affairs ministers meet in Brussels

Ukraine tops agenda as EU foreign affairs ministers meet in Brussels

20/02/2023

Belgium

WATCH LIVE: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg press conference

NATO defence minister have been meeting this week in Brussels.

15/02/2023

Belgium

NATO discusses more military support for Ukraine

NATO members hope to accelerate the supply of arms to Ukraine as they meet in Brussels on Tuesday, as war reaches a 'critical time’ and Kyiv’s forces use ammunition faster than its allies can supply.

14/02/2023

Europe News

EU states must join Brussels' case over Hungary's anti-LBGT law - NGOs

The European Commission says the Hungarian law violates internal market rules, the fundamental rights of individuals, and EU values.

13/02/2023

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WATCH: Standing ovation for Zelenskyy at EU Parliament in Brussels

Standing ovation for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at EU Parliament in Brussels

09/02/2023

Belgium

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes emotional appeal for EU membership

Talking at the European Parliament in Brussels, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes emotional appeal for EU membership.

09/02/2023

Europe News

Brussels looks to step up war on drugs through more police cooperation

The Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson says organised crime poses as big a threat to society as terrorism.

08/02/2023

Economy

Some relief for Eurozone consumers as inflation dips to 8.5%

Eurozone inflation dips to 8.5%, the third monthly fall in a row. Economists suggest the key indicator may prompt the European Central Bank to raise interest rates on Thursday.

01/02/2023

Europe News

EU Parliament corruption suspect Giorgi to remain in Belgian jail

Giorgi's lawyer said that a deal struck earlier this month between former MEP Antonio Panzeri and the authorities to reveal all elements of the criminal organisation won't change his client's position.

26/01/2023

Europe News

Berlin not blocking tank deliveries to Ukraine, says EU's top diplomat

Germany must first approve the sending of its Leopard 2 tanks by other countries that have previously bought them.

23/01/2023

Europe News

Accident at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant 'can't be excluded': IAEA

The IAEA has sent experts to Ukraine's four nuclear power plants.

23/01/2023

Belgium

Protest over Belgian aid worker jailed in Iran

Hundreds of people held a demonstration in Brussels in support of Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele who was sent to prison for 40 years in Iran for alleged espionage

23/01/2023

Belgium

Europe pledges more weapons to Ukraine

The European Council President Charles Michel visited Ukraine and talked of increased sanctions on Russia as allies pledge to supply Kyiv with more weapons

20/01/2023

Europe News

European Parliament starts process to waive immunity of two more MEPs

Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino are both members of the Socialists & Democrats Group.

16/01/2023

Belgium

NATO-EU infrastructure security agreement signed

A joint taskforce will pool NATO and EU expertise to give additional protection to critical infrastructure.

11/01/2023