Europe News

Belgium's security struggle - one year after Brussels attacks

These are tough times for those countering terrorism in Europe, as the so called Islamic State changes its strategy.

21/03/2017

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Dyed without waste - developing a process to save water in the textile industry

This edition of Futuris visited a factory in Belgium which specialises in dyeing fabrics.

20/03/2017

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Takeaway: Dyed without waste

Would you drink this water?

20/03/2017

Belgium

Brussels police detain man with gas canisters in car

A man with suspected militant links has been detained in Brussels after police found two gas canisters in his car.

02/03/2017

Sport

Hermans takes control of Tour of Oman

Ben Hermans proved to be the fastest man on day two of the Tour of Oman.

15/02/2017

Belgium

Minister promoting cycle lanes has bike stolen

A Belgian mobility minister was left red-faced after his bike was stolen at an event to promote cycle lanes.

15/02/2017

Sci-Tech

Chips in the hand to identify who we are

No bag, no keys, no wallet and no ID.

14/02/2017

Europe News

MEPs set to vote on Canada trade pact, but Walloons loom large

The Belgian region of Wallonia garnered international attention last year.

09/02/2017

Belgium

Staff offered skin implant to sign into work

A Belgian digital-marketing and tech company called NewFusion has launched an initiative offering employees the opportunity to trade in their ID badges for a surgically-implanted…

09/02/2017

France

'Man in the hat' terror suspect Abrini charged over Paris attacks

Held in Belgium since his arrest last April, terror suspect Mohamed Abrini was taken to France on Monday where he was placed under formal investigation over the Paris terror attacks of November 2015 i

30/01/2017

Cult

Spanish composer Jordi Savall presents a musical show "The Routes of Slavery"

Renowned Spanish composer and viol player Jordi Savall brought together musicians from Europe, Africa and South America in Brussels this week for a musical…

12/01/2017

Cult

Putting the colour into 'Tintin in the Land of the Soviets'

Eminent and distinguished Tintinophiles – yes fans of Tintin gathered at the Grand-Place in Brussels to celebrate that most famous Belgian reporter and…

11/01/2017

Europe News

Verhofstadt enters parliament race

Former Belgian Prime MInister Guy Verhofstadt says he wants the top job the European Parliament.

06/01/2017

Belgium

Nuns have fun on YouTube

The savvy Belgian Benedictine sisters have launched their own channel and it is already proving to be a holy hit.

05/01/2017

World News

ISIL's 24 months of terror in Belgium, France and Germany

From Belgium to France and back to Belgium then France and Germany; ISIL's European operatives have been busy in the last 24 months with attacks on European targets.

05/01/2017

Germany

Belgian police release CCTV images of Berlin attack suspect

Anis Amri is seen passing through Brussels train station two days after 12 people died in the attack on a Christmas market

05/01/2017

Sport

Axel Witsel heads to China

Belgium international Axel Witsel is the latest high-profile footballer to be heading to the lucrative Chinese Super League.

04/01/2017

Belgium

Meet the 'Space Egg', the EU's new €321 million headquarters

The European Union unveiled this week what will become the new headquarters for the Council of the EU and the European Council

08/12/2016

Belgium

Belgian beer and Cuban rumba join UNESCO heritage list

Belgian beer, Cuban rumba dancing and traditional New Year celebrations in several countries all make it onto UNESCO’s latest list of heritage worthy of…

30/11/2016

Belgium

Belgium hopes UNESCO will say "cheers" to its beer culture

Belgium is applying to UNESCO's Intangible Heritage Committee for recognition of its "beer culture".

25/11/2016