Europe News

European countries sign declaration to make North Sea wind power hub

Greenpeace Belgium said, however, that a political declaration will not be enough and that they will need to monitor investment year by year in order not to miss their objectives.

24/04/2023

Europe News

Nine European countries discuss offshore wind power in North Sea

Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Luxembourg, Ireland, Norway and the United Kingdom are meeting in Belgium for the North Sea Summit.

24/04/2023

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

Cult

Turkish psychedelia, funk and grooves: Elektro Hafiz head for Brussels

Roma clarinettist Ramazan Sesler and electro band Elektro Hafiz: the musicians linking Brussels and Istanbul

15/04/2023

Europe News

Yellow Ribbon exhibition in Brussels depicts Ukrainian resistance

A new exhibition shows objects from Ukrainian citizens and shares their stories about the Russian invasion.

13/04/2023

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

Culture news

Putting the E in Easter: Drug bunnies seized in Belgium

Chocolate rabbits are a delicious Easter treat for children all around the world. But some bunnies seized in Belgium are far less kid-friendly...

07/04/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Panzeri out of jail with electronic bracelet

Pier Antonio Panzeri has signed a deal with Belgian authorities to share "revealing" details about the alleged cash-for-favour scheme.

06/04/2023

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Watch: Belgian king steps on skateboard during visit to youth project

Watch: Belgian king steps on skateboard during visit to youth project

27/03/2023

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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

Destinations

Which cities can you reach in under five hours by train from London?

Hop over to France, Belgium and the Netherlands with these quick train trips from London.

21/03/2023

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

Belgian town living through 'forever chemical' pollution nightmare

PFAS are a group of over 9,000 man-made chemicals that are used in products including textiles, cars and electronics.

13/03/2023

Europe News

Brussels terror threat 'unlikely' after Commission gets alarming email

The two messages were written in Russian saying an 'explosion' would happen on the city's metro on Wednesday 8 March.

08/03/2023

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

Turkey

Belgian volunteers open field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey

As Turkey starts to pick up the pieces after two devastating earthquakes, the need for medical care is a priority. Belgian medical volunteers have set up a field hospital in Kirikhan to relieve staff at a damaged local hospital.

20/02/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Eva Kaili to stay in prison despite lawyer's pleas

Eva Kaili has been charged with participation in criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

16/02/2023