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Simplon-Orient-Express to launch new Brussels to Venice route in 2024

The Simplon-Orient-Express is made up of restored historic carriages from the 1920s.

Belgium

Belgium's former king Albert II taken to hospital in dehydration scare

The 89-year-old showed signs of dehydration and taken in as a precautionary measure, according to spokesman

Europe News

Donors in Brussels pledge €9.6bn in aid to Syria & its refugees abroad

The amount falls short of the €10.1bn asked for by the United Nations in a humanitarian appeal.

Europe News

NATO says support for Ukraine makes a difference on the battlefield

Speaking in Brussels NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said he expected more pledges of support from his allies and greater investments in defence.

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Belgium

Night trains make a come back with a new Brussels to Berlin service

Night trains make a come back with a new Brussels to Berlin service offering a sleeper option that allows passengers to arrive in time for breakfast three nights a week.

Travel News

Want to work in Belgium? These are the most in-demand jobs

Hundreds of industries in Belgium are suffering from serious staff shortages.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Greek election & Belgium's secretive diamond sector

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we dissect the outcome of the Greek elections and the reasons Belgium won't sign off on a Russian diamond import ban.

People

Night trains: Inside Europe's newest sleeper train service

We spoke with European Sleeper co-founder Elmer van Buuren about the challenges and triumphs in setting up his new night train company.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? What Brussels think about the Turkish elections

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists discuss EU/Turkish relations in light of the recent Turkish elections as well as the encouraging news about growth across Europe.

Travel News

Everything you need to know about Destination Europe Summit

What are the biggest challenges facing European travel? This event aims to solve them.

Ukraine

EU announces a grain deal to protect Ukraine exports and EU farmers

After two weeks of intense negotiations, Brussels has announced a deal on Ukraine grain that it says protects Ukraine's economy and the livelihoods of EU farmers.

Cult

Murals with morals: the street art of Turkey's No More Lies

Turkish artist 'No More Lies' paints frescoes with political messages from Istanbul to Brussels

Ukraine

Ukraine EU entry talks should start this year, urges Estonian PM

However, she admitted it would be a "difficult process".

Europe News

Watch: Greek MEP Eva Kaili speaks to reporters after leaving prison

"Thank you. My daughter is waiting for me. So I am very happy that I will be with her in a bit," Eva Kaili told reporters who were waiting outside her apartment.

Smart Regions

The EU project helping Brussels tap into its geothermal potential

In partnership with the European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Regions, we explore how one EU-funded project is trying to address the lack of data on the ground beneath the Belgian capital.

My Europe Series

What were the top stories in Europe this week?

Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen tried to convince Xi Jinping to side with Europe and try to end the conflict in Ukraine.

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...

Cult

Balkan Trafik! festival 2023 to showcase Kosovo's best musical talents

First held over 15 years ago after the meeting of Nicolas Wieërs from Belgium and Ilir Sefa from Kosovo, the festival takes place from 27 to 30 April in Brussels.

Europe News

EU and US pledge to reinforce energy cooperation ahead of next winter

While the EU went through these cold months without trouble, next winter might be more difficult.

Europe News

European People's Party offices raided by Belgian and German police

"The visit is connected to an ongoing inquiry in Thuringia, Germany," an EPP spokesperson said in a press release provided to Euronews.