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EU leaders eye coordinated response to growing drug trade

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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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WHO Europe chief urges fans to enjoy World Cup despite US travel bans

As Washington pushes other countries to impose travel restrictions on visitors from affected areas, WHO's European chief says the risk of Ebola spreading at the tournament remains minimal.

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‘Amaterasu’ performance marks 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations in Brussels

The Japanese performance Amaterasu was staged at Brussels Town Hall as part of celebrations marking the 160th anniversary of relations between Belgium and Japan. Organised by Be-Japon, the event showcased Japanese heritage through kimono fashion and brought together cultural enthusiasts.

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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.

World News

Half of Belgium sees the US as a bigger adversary than China

According to a recent poll, over 50 percent of Belgians view the US as an adversary. Meanwhile, only 40% to 44% perceive China as a rival.

Culture news

Louvre heist of the century: New lead points to Belgium

French investigators have now shifted their sights to Belgium after a crucial analysis of suspicious phone records. An update on the extraordinary manhunt after one of the most daring art heists in history at the Paris Louvre, the world's most visited museum.

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Belgium level crossing crash 'one of the worst' in country’s history

Four people were killed in the collision of a train with a school bus at a level crossing in Belgium.

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First footage released after deadly train and school minibus crash in Belgium

Belgium emergency services were deployed on 26 May after a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, in East Flanders, killing several people and seriously injuring others.

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Four dead and two injured after train hits school bus in Belgium

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear and an investigation has been opened, the public prosecutor's office said.

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Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator granted prison leave

The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France.

Health news

Should Europe screen airport passengers for Ebola?

As the United States is stepping up its measures in response to the latest Ebola outbreak, what is happening in Europe? Will it also screen passengers at airports, or go as far as cancelling flights? And how effective are these measures?

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General strike in Belgium against government reforms

The country’s three main trade unions have called for a nationwide protest against the government’s reforms.

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Tens of thousands march in Brussels during Belgium national strike

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Brussels during a national strike called by Belgian unions against the government’s fiscal reforms.

Culture news

Inside KFDA: Belgium's festival for established and emerging artists

The Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels is small in budget but big in ambition. Each year, it brings together Belgium’s Flemish and French-speaking communities while showcasing artists from around the world — a fitting opening to the European festival season.

Follow the latest news from Belgium, including politics, economy, society, and culture. Known as the headquarters of the European Union and NATO, Belgium plays a unique role in European affairs. Stay updated with in-depth reports and key developments from this diverse and multilingual country.