http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:27:13 +0200 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:27:13 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/26/eurostar-is-launching-a-new-direct-route-from-london-to-antwerp-this-december http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/26/eurostar-is-launching-a-new-direct-route-from-london-to-antwerp-this-december Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:25:07 +0200 The new route will allow travellers to skip the transfer in Brussels – but you won’t be able to take a direct return on the way back. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/dutch-legend-van-bommel-appointed-new-belgium-head-coach http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/dutch-legend-van-bommel-appointed-new-belgium-head-coach Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:12:19 +0200 "Together with my coaching staff, we want to build a team that is disciplined, ambitious and brave enough to compete with the very best," van Bommel said in a statement. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/15/europes-corporate-debt-ranking-which-countries-borrow-the-most http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/15/europes-corporate-debt-ranking-which-countries-borrow-the-most Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:23:08 +0200 Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/europe-records-10000-excess-deaths-during-june-heatwaves-new-data-shows http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/europe-records-10000-excess-deaths-during-june-heatwaves-new-data-shows Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:38:49 +0200 The June heatwaves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/11/spain-fans-celebrate-world-cup-semi-final-place-after-belgium-win http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/11/spain-fans-celebrate-world-cup-semi-final-place-after-belgium-win Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:55:02 +0200 Spain celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium on 10 July as fans filled Madrid to cheer La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/belgium-to-introduce-new-road-tax-in-2027-even-for-transiting-drivers-regions-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/belgium-to-introduce-new-road-tax-in-2027-even-for-transiting-drivers-regions-say Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:46:16 +0200 According to the chairman of the liberal-conservative MR party, the government intends to offset the new toll by lowering other taxes for Belgians. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/is-belgium-becoming-a-narco-state-belgian-politicians-debate-on-the-ring http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/is-belgium-becoming-a-narco-state-belgian-politicians-debate-on-the-ring Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:30:46 +0200 Brussels and Antwerp have seen rising drug-related shootings and turf wars among trafficking networks. Has Belgium lost control of the drug issue? Brussels Mayor Philippe Close and conservative opposition politician Mathias Vanden Borre (N-VA) go head-to-head in this edition. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/brussels-airlines-takes-playful-jab-at-spain-ahead-of-world-cup-quarterfinal-clash http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/brussels-airlines-takes-playful-jab-at-spain-ahead-of-world-cup-quarterfinal-clash Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:57:48 +0200 Brussels Airlines and Norwegian are taking the 2026 FIFA World Cup rivalries to the skies with tongue-in-cheek jabs at their European counterparts. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/07/overturn-this-belgium-mocks-donald-trump-and-fifa-with-dance-and-post-after-victory-agains http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/07/overturn-this-belgium-mocks-donald-trump-and-fifa-with-dance-and-post-after-victory-agains Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:58:34 +0200 Belgium has ended the USA’s World Cup campaign, with many taking great joy in the host nation’s humiliating 4-1 defeat following the controversy over FIFA’s decision to suspend a US red card prior to the game. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/us-fans-react-as-belgium-ends-world-cup-dream http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/us-fans-react-as-belgium-ends-world-cup-dream Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:41:06 +0200 Belgium ended the United States' World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory in Seattle, booking a place in the quarter-finals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/usas-balogun-has-little-impact-as-belgium-soars-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-spain http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/usas-balogun-has-little-impact-as-belgium-soars-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-spain Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:50:20 +0200 USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/06/eu-demands-fairness-and-transparency-after-fifas-balogun-reversal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/06/eu-demands-fairness-and-transparency-after-fifas-balogun-reversal Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:37:35 +0200 "We support the principle of fair play and transparent competition," the European Commission said as fury at FIFA intensifies. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/06/not-normal-belgian-fans-react-to-fifas-balogun-red-card-u-turn http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/06/not-normal-belgian-fans-react-to-fifas-balogun-red-card-u-turn Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:30:47 +0200 Belgian fans said FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension was "not normal" ahead of Belgium's World Cup match against the United States. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/belgian-diamond-group-that-won-tariff-relief-gifts-trump-lavishly-encrusted-ring http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/belgian-diamond-group-that-won-tariff-relief-gifts-trump-lavishly-encrusted-ring Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:53:19 +0200 US presidents have considerable discretion to accept gifts from domestic and foreign sources and may determine themselves whether a gift was meant for them personally or the nation. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/03/deaths-in-belgium-increased-by-39-during-june-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/03/deaths-in-belgium-increased-by-39-during-june-heatwave Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:53:23 +0200 It comes as Public Health France announced an increase of 29.1% in the number of deaths in France from 22 to 28 June compared to the week prior. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/03/heatwave-leaves-europe-with-thousands-of-excess-deaths http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/03/heatwave-leaves-europe-with-thousands-of-excess-deaths Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:39:44 +0200 Preliminary data from Western Europe points to more than 4,000 additional deaths as record June temperatures strain health systems — with governments now scrambling to bolster preparedness for future heatwaves. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/us-belgium-and-england-all-survive-tough-tests-to-reach-world-cup-round-of-16 http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/us-belgium-and-england-all-survive-tough-tests-to-reach-world-cup-round-of-16 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:22:36 +0200 England and Belgium narrowly escaped shock Round of 32 eliminations on Wednesday. Harry Kane's late double rescued England in a 2–1 win over DR Congo, while Belgium overturned a 2–0 deficit to edge Senegal 3–2 in extra time. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/several-people-dead-after-blaze-breaks-out-at-antwerp-apartment-block-police-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/several-people-dead-after-blaze-breaks-out-at-antwerp-apartment-block-police-say Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:24:01 +0200 Antwerp police said the fire was caused by a "technical fault on the ground floor". The force has warned locals affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to shut off ventilation systems if necessary. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/france-sweep-past-sweden-as-belgium-prepare-for-senegal-test http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/france-sweep-past-sweden-as-belgium-prepare-for-senegal-test Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:45:05 +0200 Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/us-marks-250th-anniversary-in-brussels-with-messages-of-transatlantic-solidarity http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/us-marks-250th-anniversary-in-brussels-with-messages-of-transatlantic-solidarity Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:23:05 +0200 The invitation-only event drew almost 10,000 guests, including NATO chief Mark Rutte, which also sparked some local protests over the weekend-long closure of the public park. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/27/belgium-through-to-world-cup-knockout-stage-as-iran-forced-to-wait http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/27/belgium-through-to-world-cup-knockout-stage-as-iran-forced-to-wait Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:14:46 +0200 Iran now face an anxious wait to see if they'll progress to the round of 32 after their final group game finished 1-1 against Egypt. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/24/belgium-under-health-alert-as-record-high-heatwave-hits-the-continent http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/24/belgium-under-health-alert-as-record-high-heatwave-hits-the-continent Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:14:44 +0200 Belgium joins the list of European countries on alert due to extreme temperatures as record-high heatwaves hit the continent. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/japans-emperor-and-empress-arrive-in-belgium-for-state-visit http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/japans-emperor-and-empress-arrive-in-belgium-for-state-visit Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:33:08 +0200 The arrival of Japan's emperor and empress in Belgium marks a symbolic moment for two countries whose partnership stretches back more than a century and a half. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/tv-pundit-apologises-after-racist-comment-during-belgium-world-cup-game http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/tv-pundit-apologises-after-racist-comment-during-belgium-world-cup-game Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:38:36 +0200 Bogdanović most notably played for La Liga side Atlético Madrid and Germany's Werder Bremen during his career. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/spain-pound-saudi-arabia-4-0-as-egypt-tops-group-g-in-matchday-two-fixtures-of-the-2026-wo http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/spain-pound-saudi-arabia-4-0-as-egypt-tops-group-g-in-matchday-two-fixtures-of-the-2026-wo Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:17:28 +0200 Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group’s draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at the 2026 World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/19/eu-leaders-eye-coordinated-response-to-growing-drug-trade http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/19/eu-leaders-eye-coordinated-response-to-growing-drug-trade Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200 European leaders on Friday urged the European Commission, EU countries and relevant agencies to strengthen coordination in a fight against a €31 billion-worth illicit drugs market. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/spain-fails-to-impress-in-world-cup-opener-against-cape-verde-as-sweden-steamroll-5-1-past http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/spain-fails-to-impress-in-world-cup-opener-against-cape-verde-as-sweden-steamroll-5-1-past Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:07:49 +0200 Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star Lamine Yamal remains sidelined with injury. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/why-travellers-are-swapping-europes-capitals-for-these-lesser-known-second-cities http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/why-travellers-are-swapping-europes-capitals-for-these-lesser-known-second-cities Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:39 +0200 Forget crowded capitals and overdone itineraries – Europe’s lesser-known cities are quietly emerging as the continent’s more rewarding escapes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/belgian-driver-convicted-of-murder-over-carnival-car-crash-that-killed-seven-people http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/belgian-driver-convicted-of-murder-over-carnival-car-crash-that-killed-seven-people Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:30:58 +0200 The trial was heard in a special hall to accommodate nearly 200 civil parties taking part. The civil claimants include some who are disabled for life and the relatives of those who died. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/brussels-joins-growing-list-of-european-cities-banning-shared-e-scooters-over-safety-conce http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/brussels-joins-growing-list-of-european-cities-banning-shared-e-scooters-over-safety-conce Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:36:59 +0200 The Belgian capital will remove rental e-scooters from its streets from January 2027, citing rising accident rates, pavement clutter and their increasing use by organised crime groups. Shared bikes and e-bikes will remain available instead. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/belgium-jordan-bardella-strengthens-ties-with-vlaams-belang-in-brussels-visit http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/belgium-jordan-bardella-strengthens-ties-with-vlaams-belang-in-brussels-visit Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:15:58 +0200 Brussels became the latest stop in Jordan Bardella’s European outreach campaign on 11 June. The French far-right leader promoted closer cooperation on migration policy, while facing protests in the Belgian capital. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/who-europe-chief-urges-fans-to-enjoy-world-cup-as-us-pushes-for-travel-restrictions http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/who-europe-chief-urges-fans-to-enjoy-world-cup-as-us-pushes-for-travel-restrictions Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:15:33 +0200 As Washington pushes other countries to impose travel restrictions on visitors from affected areas, WHO's European chief says the risk of Ebola spreading at the tournament remains minimal. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/10/amaterasu-performance-marks-160-years-of-belgium-japan-relations-in-brussels http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/10/amaterasu-performance-marks-160-years-of-belgium-japan-relations-in-brussels Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:39:02 +0200 The Japanese performance Amaterasu was staged at Brussels Town Hall as part of celebrations marking the 160th anniversary of relations between Belgium and Japan. Organised by Be-Japon, the event showcased Japanese heritage through kimono fashion and brought together cultural enthusiasts. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/09/belgium-thousands-protest-alleged-police-violence-in-brussels http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/09/belgium-thousands-protest-alleged-police-violence-in-brussels Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:11:52 +0200 Large crowds gathered in Brussels on 8 June to condemn what protesters described as excessive police force during recent demonstrations. The dispute is rooted in planned spending cuts affecting French-speaking education in Belgium http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/08/travelling-to-belgium-an-expert-shares-her-top-tips-for-visitors http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/08/travelling-to-belgium-an-expert-shares-her-top-tips-for-visitors Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:31 +0200 Belgium expert Angela Dansby reveals her top travel tips for the country, including attractions to see and the food and drink to try. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/half-of-belgium-sees-us-as-a-rival-survey-reveals http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/half-of-belgium-sees-us-as-a-rival-survey-reveals Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:52:21 +0200 According to a recent poll, over 50 percent of Belgians view the US as an adversary. Meanwhile, only 40% to 44% perceive China as a rival. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/louvre-theft-belgian-lead-revives-investigation http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/02/louvre-theft-belgian-lead-revives-investigation Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:56:28 +0200 French investigators have now shifted their sights to Belgium after a crucial analysis of suspicious phone records. An update on the extraordinary manhunt after one of the most daring art heists in history at the Paris Louvre, the world's most visited museum. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/belgian-level-crossing-deadly-crash http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/belgian-level-crossing-deadly-crash Tue, 26 May 2026 21:22:12 +0200 Four people were killed in the collision of a train with a school bus at a level crossing in Belgium. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/26/first-footage-released-after-deadly-train-and-school-minibus-crash-in-belgium http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/26/first-footage-released-after-deadly-train-and-school-minibus-crash-in-belgium Tue, 26 May 2026 12:12:09 +0200 Belgium emergency services were deployed on 26 May after a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, in East Flanders, killing several people and seriously injuring others. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/train-hits-school-bus-in-belgium-several-victims-reported-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/train-hits-school-bus-in-belgium-several-victims-reported-minister-says Tue, 26 May 2026 11:16:25 +0200 The cause of the crash was not immediately clear and an investigation has been opened, the public prosecutor's office said. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/23/uproar-as-paris-attacks-coordinator-mohamed-bakkali-granted-prison-leave http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/23/uproar-as-paris-attacks-coordinator-mohamed-bakkali-granted-prison-leave Sat, 23 May 2026 13:07:03 +0200 The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/19/from-screening-at-airports-to-scrapping-flights-how-should-europe-respond-to-latest-ebola- http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/19/from-screening-at-airports-to-scrapping-flights-how-should-europe-respond-to-latest-ebola- Tue, 19 May 2026 18:38:59 +0200 As the United States is stepping up its measures in response to the latest Ebola outbreak, what is happening in Europe? Will it also screen passengers at airports, or go as far as cancelling flights? And how effective are these measures? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/general-strike-in-belgium-against-government-reforms-draws-tens-of-thousands-to-the-capita http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/general-strike-in-belgium-against-government-reforms-draws-tens-of-thousands-to-the-capita Tue, 12 May 2026 18:05:17 +0200 The country’s three main trade unions have called for a nationwide protest against the government’s reforms. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/12/tens-of-thousands-march-in-brussels-during-belgium-national-strike http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/12/tens-of-thousands-march-in-brussels-during-belgium-national-strike Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:51 +0200 Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Brussels during a national strike called by Belgian unions against the government’s fiscal reforms. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/inside-kfda-the-arts-festival-that-unites-belgiums-flemish-and-french-speaking-communities http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/inside-kfda-the-arts-festival-that-unites-belgiums-flemish-and-french-speaking-communities Fri, 08 May 2026 09:15:28 +0200 The Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels is small in budget but big in ambition. Each year, it brings together Belgium’s Flemish and French-speaking communities while showcasing artists from around the world — a fitting opening to the European festival season. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/belgium-reopens-the-nuclear-door-in-high-stakes-deal-with-engie http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/belgium-reopens-the-nuclear-door-in-high-stakes-deal-with-engie Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:23:03 +0200 The business venture aims to reach an agreement on the takeover of the nuclear fleet by 1 October, but it's unclear how much Belgium will pay for this nuclear renaissance. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/belgium-seeks-to-take-control-of-nuclear-reactors-in-move-to-control-energy-supplies http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/belgium-seeks-to-take-control-of-nuclear-reactors-in-move-to-control-energy-supplies Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:30:22 +0200 Brussels believes the solution to soaring energy prices as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the war in the Middle East is to permanently transition away from fossil fuels. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/04/simply-the-best-a-connoisseurs-guide-to-the-finest-belgian-chocolate-this-easter http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/04/simply-the-best-a-connoisseurs-guide-to-the-finest-belgian-chocolate-this-easter Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:16:49 +0200 Eggs have been a long-standing symbol for Easter, but when did chocolate enter the holiday scene? Rebecca Spezzano has been on the streets of Brussels to discover the secrets of luxury handmade Belgian chocolate. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/03/belgium-turns-easter-chocolate-into-giant-edible-sculpture http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/03/belgium-turns-easter-chocolate-into-giant-edible-sculpture Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:08:25 +0200 Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in Brussels for the fourth Bel’Oeuf exhibition. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/european-sovereignty-requires-control-over-its-industry-belgian-economy-minister-tells-eur http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/european-sovereignty-requires-control-over-its-industry-belgian-economy-minister-tells-eur Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:37:39 +0100 Belgium's Economy Minister David Clarinval is advocating full economic sovereignty in Europe. Therefore, Europe needs to regain control of its industrial capabilities, energy, defence and agriculture.