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Daily life will be disrupted by another strike in Belgium on Tuesday (20 May), as workers in all public services will protest against the Federal Government's plans for austerity. What disruptions are ...
While Belgium unexpectedly missed out on a place in the Eurovision Song Contest's final, 26 other candidates will still be vying for eternal glory on Saturday night. Here is everything you need to ...
Construction works in Brussels feel endless – but much of it is part of a long-term vision to develop a "mixed and compact" city, says the director of Perspective Brussels, the regional centre of ...
Fewer convicted individuals have been getting electronic ankle bracelets, while a pilot project offering these bracelets to young offenders is expanded. For sentences of fewer than eight months, the ...
Belgium boasts 16 UNESCO world heritage sites, providing ample opportunities to head out, soak in some culture and soak up some sun. The days are getting warmer, and anyone looking for a stimulating ...
Weight-loss medicine Wegovy, sometimes called a "little brother" to the diabetes drug Ozempic, will be in pharmacies in Belgium from 1 July. For the time being, it will not be reimbursed by insurance.
Andrée ‘Nadine’ Dumon, who died earlier this year, was a fearless guide of Belgium’s Comet Line, helping Allied airmen evade Nazi capture in World War II. Arrested in 1942, she endured brutal ...
The Standard Hotel has opened for business in the Northern Quarter. The American chain is hoping to inject life into the area and says guests can expect more than an in-and-out stay. Located in one of ...
Brussels' well-loved venue in the Northern Quarter, Botanique, is hosting its 32nd annual music festival. The biggest new feature this year is the introduction of a single ticket, granting access to ...
Pope Leo XIV has called for greater unity during his inaugural mass, while criticising the effects of unchecked capitalism and the quest for power. The Pope expressed concern about the global ...