Europe News Swiss-Russian claims EU Council ignored Court's sanctions annulment Alexander Pumpyanskiy is a son of Russian businessman Dmitry Pumpyanskiy, who until 2022 was the head of Russia's largest pipe manufacturer TMK. He was present at Vladimir Putin's first meeting with businessmen after the start of the full-scale invasion. 13/03/2025
World News Activists demand gender-equality in International Women's Day protests Hundreds of thousands of women participated in rallies around the world on Saturday to commemorate International Women’s Day and advocate for equality and the end of gender-based violence. 09/03/2025
Travel News Travel chaos in Belgium kicks off with 9-day nationwide train strikes Travellers in Belgium are advised to re-think travel plans as the next six weeks hold several planned strikes. 21/02/2025
Europe News Belgium reinforces police forces in Antwerp to fight drug violence Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin attended daily inspections of the Antwerp maritime police forces, which are in charge of the security and safety of the port of Antwerp. 19/02/2025
Europe News Another shooting in the centre of Brussels as drug gang war rages And in an indication of how serious the violence is, the Minister of the Interior and Security Bernard Quintin visited the scene of the shooting. 16/02/2025
Art Location not found: Brussels is set to become home for Pride Museum An international group aims to open Brussels' first queer museum after years of preparation and the launch of its digital presence. 16/02/2025
Europe News Trump's peace push 'not a betrayal' of Ukraine, Hegseth says The US Secretary of Defence sought to clarify that his country was invested in peace after Trump explosively announced talks were to begin after speaking with Putin. 13/02/2025
Travel News Cancelled flights: Travel chaos in Belgium as airport workers strike All departing flights from Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport in Belgium have been cancelled. 13/02/2025
Europe News Fears persist after deadly drug gang violence in Brussels The shooting, which left one person dead, has terrified residents in the Brussels area of Anderlecht, who have become all too familiar with the city's notorious rival drug gang violence. 11/02/2025
Travel News New Brussels to Venice night train stopped at the Italian border The head of the company behind the journey said 'the Italians began to change their minds' on allowing the train into the country. 07/02/2025
Europe News One dead in fourth shooting linked to drug gangs in Brussels this week Authorities in the Belgian capital are trying to combat drug-related violence. 07/02/2025
Destinations Enjoy the journey with these stops along the new Brussels-Venice route Want to explore a different side of Europe? From Cologne’s Carnival to Innsbruck’s pistes, this train route goes deeper. 06/02/2025
Europe News One injured in second shooting near Brussels metro station A Brussels prosecutor said the perpetrator was still on the run after the second shooting in the Belgian capital in less than two days. 06/02/2025
Europe News Brussels metro disrupted as police hunt for gunmen in tunnels Two men wearing balaclavas exchanged fire outside the Clémenceau metro station in the Belgian capital early on Wednesday. 05/02/2025
Travel News Flights and trains at a standstill in Belgium due to nationwide strike At one Brussels airport, all departures are cancelled after midday as "security can no longer be guaranteed" 13/01/2025
Radio Schuman Will an Austrian eurosceptic chancellor sit at the EU’s council table? The centre-right Austrian People's Party is currently negotiating with the far-right Freedom Party to establish a coalition government in Austria. 08/01/2025
Europe News Sex workers in Belgium gain labour rights as historic law takes effect The new law in Belgium, which came into force over the weekend, grants sex workers formal employment contracts and legal protections similar to other workers. 02/12/2024
Europe News Brussels turns blue and yellow as Ukraine war reaches 1,000 days November 19th marks the 1,000th day since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. To honour the grim milestone, Ukraine's colours shine bright on the buildings of Brussels' EU institutions. 18/11/2024
Europe News Desperate ride-hailing app drivers disrupt traffic in Brussels At least 200 drivers employed by ride-hailing platforms including Uber are demanding lower commissions, higher pay rates, and unified rules for taxis and so-called street cabs in Belgium. 15/11/2024
Belgium Hundreds protest far-right Bardella's book signing event in Brussels In Brussels, police used water cannons against left-wing demonstrators protesting a book-signing event of far-right French politician Jordan Bardella. The president of the Rassemblement National was presenting his recently published memoir. 14/11/2024