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Brussels wants member states to keep spending to maintain recovery

Brussels wants EU countries to keep investing and spending in order to maintain the recovery from the pandemic.

02/06/2021

Belgium

Belgium recalls ambassador whose wife allegedly hit two in South Korea

The Belgian government also waived the diplomatic immunity of its ambassador's wife so that she could be investigated by South Korean police, the embassy said in a Facebook post.

31/05/2021

Belgium

In pictures: Thousands protest in Brussels against COVID restrictions

Thousands descended on a park in the Belgian capital for a 'party' designed to flout COVID-19 rules, later marching on the European Union headquarters.

29/05/2021

Europe News

Pfizer’s COVID jab is first in EU to be approved for 12-15 year olds

The European Medicines Agency gave the green light to member states to use the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 in children between the age of 12 and 15.

28/05/2021

Europe News

Talks over reform of EU agriculture end without agreement

Negotiations over the EU's Common Agricultural Policy broke down this week.

28/05/2021

Europe News

Lukashenko is 'turning Belarus into the North Korea of Europe'

"Lukashenko is turning my country into the North Korea of Europe: non-transparent, unpredictable and dangerous."

26/05/2021

Smart Regions

Europe's biggest concrete 3D printer creates the home of tomorrow

In partnership with the European Commission

The first one-piece, two-storey building made entirely using a concrete 3D printer stands as excellent example of how the European construction sector could be revolutionised. It's quick to build, uses less material and is more eco-friendly.

24/05/2021

Belgium

Dozens of migrants rescued off the coast of Belgium

Forty-nine migrants, mostly of Vietnamese origin and thought to be heading for England by boat, were rescued off the coast of Belgium on Wednesday morning, according to Bruges' prosecutor.

19/05/2021

Belgium

Hundreds of Belgian police hunting for armed man in national park

The virologist and his family have been moved to a safe house until the man, who is on Belgium's terror watchlist over his support for far-right groups, has been found.

19/05/2021

Health Series

The sustainable farming methods helping farmers earn a fair income

In partnership with The European Commission

Sustainable farming methods are being used more and more in Europe. They help the environment, reduce costs and help farmers earn a fair wage. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy is also trying to encourage these practices.

11/05/2021

Health Series

Find out how Belgium's huge fresh produce auction is bearing fruit

In partnership with The European Commission

BelOrta's fruit and vegetable auction in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium, sells up to 4000 tons of produce a day. Over 1000 farmers are part of its network. Its Sales and Marketing Manager gives Euronews a glimpse into how it works.

11/05/2021

Europe News

Albania & North Macedonia's EU membership bids 'must be together'

Brussels had been considering both applications together, but last week Olivér Várhelyi, the European commissioner for enlargement, told Euronews that decoupling the bids "might be an option" if Bulgaria continues to oppose North Macedonia's entrance in the bloc.

10/05/2021

Belgium

Brussels police break up end-of-curfew celebrations

Officers were called in after young people gathered to celebrate the end of restrictions and reopening of terraces and cafes

09/05/2021

Belgium

Belgium and Greece ease lockdown rules for public socialising

The two countries have made significant moves towards relaxing coronavirus restrictions as some bars and beaches reopen.

08/05/2021

Belgium

'This is a Belgian joke': Brussels set for a two-hour curfew on Friday

Locals in Brussels have been left bemused by rules that require them to respect a curfew on Friday evening... for just two hours!

07/05/2021

Europe News

Poland eyes €36bn of EU recovery cash despite last year's veto

Warsaw is set to receive €12.1 billion in loans and €23.9 billion in grants as part of the EU's pandemic recovery fund.

06/05/2021

Belgium

EU lets US, Canada and Norway join its military mobility project

In a move suggesting President Biden is happier about closer military co-operation with the EU, the US will join a European Union military project.

06/05/2021

Belgium

Belgium's parliament and universities hit by cyber attack

Belnet said 200 of their customers were affected, including universities, public administrations, and research institutes.

05/05/2021

Travel News

Farmer moves 200-year-old French border with Belgium by mistake

"We will have to put things back in place," the local Belgian mayor of Erquelinnes said.

05/05/2021

World

Brussels plans fresh drive to start Albania's EU membership talks

EU countries vetoed the latest attempt to begin negotiations.

04/05/2021

Europe News

Brussels calls for a law to protect Europe's endangered journalists

"There is nothing in our European rules recognising the special role of the media as one of the pillars of democracy."

03/05/2021

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Clashes as revelers break rules to party in Brussels

Clashes as revelers break rules to party in Brussels

01/05/2021

Europe News

Apple overcharges rival streaming services, claims Brussels

Brussels considers that Apple breaches EU competition law because it charges high commission fees on rivals on the App store.

30/04/2021

Belgium

Belgian MP shares video of intimidation by young men in Brussels

Brussels police have confirmed they are investigating the incident.

28/04/2021

Europe News

EU's 'mandatory' lobbying register 'doesn't go far enough'

MEPs have voted to reinforce a list used to register meetings between lobbyists and EU officials that will apply, for the first time, to all three institutions, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.

27/04/2021

Belgium

Belgium shuts borders to travellers from India, Brazil & South Africa

Belgium citizens and residents can fly back from these three countries but will have to submit to quarantine and COVID-19 tests.

27/04/2021