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Men dominate nominations for EU commission as push for equality fails

The deadline for the nominations was set for Friday -- here is a look at the last-minute candidates from EU member states so far.

Europe

Why is Belgium struggling to name a European Commissioner?

It is not easy for Belgium to confirm its European Commissioner, ahead of Ursula von der Leyen's deadline for the nominees.

Business

Was Belgium's record €22 billion retail bond buy a one-off?

Last year the Belgian government set a new record by selling debt direct to its citizens. All eyes are on what happens when it matures next week.

Europe News

Huge Ukrainian flag unfurled in Brussels on eve of Independence Day

Friday's ceremony was attended by representatives of the European Commission as well as the European Parliament, the diplomatic corps and several Ukrainians, many of whom wore traditional dress.

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Europe News

Belgian government talks stall after Bart De Wever's resignation

Efforts to form a government in Belgium are at a deadlock after the negotiator appointed by the Royal Palace to build a coalition from the five parties that won in the June general election has stepped down.

Europe News

100 Belgian delivery drivers for Amazon sacked via WhatsApp

The drivers were informed via text message that their employer, KM Group, had gone bankrupt, leaving them without July's salary. Unions say they also haven't received the necessary paperwork to be able to access unemployment benefit.

Europe News

Brussels switches from horse-drawn carriages to electric ones

In Brussels' central square, tourists have swapped horse-drawn carriages for electric ones, partly due to concern about the animals' welfare.

Art

Meet the artist behind the design of Brussels' Flower Carpet

The 1680 square metres flower puzzle will for the first time be made up of more than 80% fresh dahlias, rather than the traditional begonias.

Belgium

Classic postcards are making a comeback in Belgium

The Belgian Post service Bpost is seeing a steady decline in physical mail, but postcards are enjoying a revival.

Europe News

Severe thunderstorms and flooding hit Germany and Belgium

The extreme weather follows soaring temperatures in both countries, with Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region reaching 36.5C.

Health news

Belgium withdraws from triathlon mixed relay after athlete gets sick

Belgium withdrew from the mixed relay that included swimming in the Seine.

Health news

First cases of raccoon intestinal worms found in Belgium

The parasitic disease - which can be transmitted to humans - has already been identified in France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

World News

Twelve patients from Gaza to arrive in Belgium as part of EU deal

The trip is the second of its kind to take place this week.

Culture news

Take a dip at Antwerp’s MAS Museum this summer

Why choose between a pool day and a cultural outing, when you can do both? Antwerp’s MAS Museum is planning to open the Bonaparte Dock – the first time it's possible to swim there in 200 years.

Climate Now

How Belgium’s gearing up for flooding and drought

In partnership with Copernicus

Belgium faces a future of warmer temperatures and more extreme events, according to climate projections. No stranger to flooding, it’s also grappling with an increased risk of drought. Climate Now reports from a region of Belgium that’s already felt some of the impacts.

World News

International flight in electric aircraft takes off in the Netherlands

It is a two-month trial in which people can fly without emissions between the airports of Maastricht, Liège and Aachen.

Sport

Euro 2024: Portugal to quarter-finals despite Ronaldo penalty drama

Portugal nearly got knocked out as Slovenia's Šeško missed a giant opportunity in the extra-time.

Euronews Witness

Sex workers can now have regular job contracts in Belgium

The new rules allow them to sign job contracts with approved employers. It's an unprecedented effort to regulate the sector, but not everyone is convinced, as Euronews Witness reports.

Belgium

Brussels refuses to host Belgium-Israel match over security concerns

The Belgian capital declined to host a UEFA Nations League match between the two teams scheduled for September due to the "dramatic situation in Gaza".

Food and Drink

French beer gains popularity in Belgium

Over the last ten years, French brewers have been increasing production as their beers have become more popular.