Belgium

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

Brussels, My Love?

Watch: Are European countries united on EU-China relations?

In this edition of Brussels, my love, we take a look at the EU stance on China and ask if the Pentagon war leaks are keeping people in Brussels awake at night.

15/04/2023

Europe News

Belgian MEP Tarabella set to be released from prison, lawyer says

Belgian MEP Marc Tarabella will be released under electronic surveillance in the coming days, his lawyer said.

11/04/2023

Smart Regions

The EU project helping Brussels tap into its geothermal potential

In partnership with the European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Regions, we explore how one EU-funded project is trying to address the lack of data on the ground beneath the Belgian capital.

10/04/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? NATO enlargement & EU crackdown on greenwashing

In this episode of Brussels, my love, we pick apart Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron's trip to China, Finland becoming the newest member of NATO and the European Union's attempt to stop green-washing.

08/04/2023

Europe News

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