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Belgian royals roll out red carpet for Japan's emperor

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Brussels rally presses EU to curb trade with settlements

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Brussels on 17 June ahead of a European Union summit. Protesters call for sanctions on Israel and a ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements.

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Hegseth says Europe must take the lead on building 'NATO 3.0'

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for European NATO allies to divert more money to defence spending.

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New Brussels-Strasbourg-Basel rail link trial planned for 2027

Rail operators will test a new TGV INOUI service linking Brussels, Strasbourg and Basel from July 2027, improving cross-border rail connections and offering new alternatives to air travel.

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Brussels to ban shared e-scooters from 2027

The Belgian capital will remove rental e-scooters from its streets from January 2027, citing rising accident rates, pavement clutter and their increasing use by organised crime groups. Shared bikes and e-bikes will remain available instead.

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Belgium: Jordan Bardella strengthens ties with Vlaams Belang in Brussels visit

Brussels became the latest stop in Jordan Bardella’s European outreach campaign on 11 June. The French far-right leader promoted closer cooperation on migration policy, while facing protests in the Belgian capital.

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No option but to talk to Taliban about migrant returns, EU says

EU countries received about a million asylum applications filed by Afghans between 2013-2024, according to the bloc's data agency.

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Kimono-inspired spectacle marks 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations

Inspired by the legend of sun goddess Amaterasu, Be-Japon's acclaimed production reimagines the mythological story through colourful kimonos and a fashion-inspired performances on a catwalk.

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Belgium: Thousands protest alleged police violence in Brussels

Large crowds gathered in Brussels on 8 June to condemn what protesters described as excessive police force during recent demonstrations. The dispute is rooted in planned spending cuts affecting French-speaking education in Belgium

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Travelling to Belgium? An expert shares their top tips for visitors

Belgium expert Angela Dansby reveals her top travel tips for the country, including attractions to see and the food and drink to try.

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Merkel warns Europe can no longer rely on old security certainties

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit on Tuesday. Merkel warned that Europe could no longer take peace and security for granted following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She also said changes in US security policy showed old certainties were fading.

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National strikes ground all Charleroi Airport flights on Tuesday

The strikes are expected to ripple across Belgium’s air and ground travel, as unions step up pressure over pensions, wages and work conditions.

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EU-US trade deal faces further negotiations in Brussels

Negotiators from the European Parliament and European Council faced-off Wednesday night to aiming to conclude the EU-US trade deal. Despite the lengthy discussion and fears of a potential US retaliation, no end was brokered, with talks continuing on 19 May.

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Trump says he will raise US tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%

Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to the trade deal last July which set a 15% tariff on most goods.

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Brussels Airport warns of cancelled flights next month amid strikes

Belgium’s three largest trade unions are set to strike over current retirement age laws. Brussels Airport warns that this will disrupt its operations and ground a large number of flights.

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Fact-checking JD Vance's claims that Brussels is 'harming Hungary'

Is Brussels crippling the Hungarian economy and making Budapest less energy independent? JD Vance’s speech in Budapest makes several misleading claims.

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Podcast: Brussels Naked and more book picks beyond the headlines

In this special episode, we step away from the headlines and into the world of books. With the help of Brussels-based author Irina Papancheva and Stefan Grobe, we share some reading recommendations for the long weekend.