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Belgian business owners struggle with high energy bills

"We are wondering where we're going to end up because we're going to have to tighten our belts more and more," a man in Huy told Euronews

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Man dies in Belgian police raid on suspected far-right extremists

The 36-year-old was shot during gunfire exchange at an address in Merksem in the region of Antwerp, Belgian public broadcaster RTBF reported.

Economy

Energy crisis: 15 countries call for EU price cap on all gas imports

France, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Greece are among the signatories asking for the unprecedented measure.

Netherlands

Antwerp’s royal fine arts museum reopens after 11 years of renovations

The original budget of €44m had to be more than doubled, but the museum has been significantly expanded and a number of its works have been restored.

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Belgium

Dutch nationals arrested after threat to Belgian justice minister

Media reports say an assault rifle and bottles filled with petrol were discovered inside a vehicle registered in the Netherlands, spotted near the minister's home.

Europe News

Thousands protest in Brussels over cost of living crisis

Ten thousand people took to the streets of Brussels on Wednesday to protest against rising food and gas prices and unaffordable energy bills.

Belgium

Belgian bishops agree to bless same-sex unions, defying Vatican

Flemish bishops issued a document allowing the blessings of same-sex unions, defying the Vatican's ruling

Europe News

Belgium kicks off largest-ever trial for 2016 Brussels terror attacks

Up to 960 civil plaintiffs will be represented in the landmark trial, expected to last a total of eight months.

Destinations

UK destinations that look like they’re in France, Greece and Spain

Have an envy-inducing holiday at a fraction of the price at these UK destinations.

Belgium

Brussels fantastic film festival completes 40 years

Directors from all over the world came to the auditoriums of the Belgian capital's Universal Exhibition to present their films. John Mc Tiernan, author of "Predator" and "Die Hard" is this year's guest of honour.

Travel News

The new underwater drone hunting unexploded mines off Belgium's coast

The underwater drone called Remus is able to explore and map shallow waters off Belgium's coast where conventional ships cannot go.

Europe News

'It took so long': Leaders criticise late EU action on energy crisis

Market intervention "should have been done earlier, and it's a shame that it took so long," said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.

Belgium

EU faces several 'terrible winters' without price cap: minister

"The next five to ten winters will be terrible if we don't do anything," said Belgian Energy Minister on Sunday, while calling for an EU-wide price cap.

Europe News

Suspect arrested after van ploughs into cafe terrace in Brussels

Six people were left with minor injuries after a van crashed into a cafe terrace in central Brussels on Friday, as police investigate the suspect's motive.

Belgium

Watch: Violent brawl between football fans shakes central Brussels

A cafe in Brussels centre was pelted with chairs, tables and other objects after a brawl broke out between supporters of two European football teams on Wednesday evening.

Art

Meet Laurent Piron: The World Magic Champion who can make paper dance

A small ball of paper that comes to life, twirls and can be tamed: this is the poetic trick that earned Belgian Laurent Piron the title of World Magic Champion. But where did Piron learn his craft?

Europe News

Illegal drug seizures in Antwerp continue to rise

Almost 36 tonnes of illegal drugs were recovered at the Belgian port in the first half of the year. Some 41 tonnes were seized in 2017.

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Mini-Europe unveils new models in solidarity with Ukraine

Belgium’s tiniest theme park has added new models to honour Europe’s relationship with Ukraine.

Belgium

Belgian MPs approve controversial prisoner exchange treaty with Iran

Critics say the deal will help free and pardon convicted Iranian terrorists.

Culture news

Tomorrowland: Belgium's biggest EDM festival returns after pandemic

Tomorrowland is one of the world's largest and most loved EDM music festivals. But why Is this Belgian festival a bucket list destination for all dance music lovers?