Stories we wrote ourselves, rather than summarised from another outlet — explainers, trackers and the pieces where the 60-word format was not enough.
Eiffel Tower closed to visitors in Paris on Monday after staff struck over claims that female employees were sidelined during a private visit by 100 BAPS representatives. Unions said women w…
Father Davy De Witte is asking Prime Minister Bart De Wever to raise his six-year-old daughter Raïa’s case with India’s Narendra Modi during talks. A court recognised him as her biological a…
The United States has launched a major new economic campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing what the Trump administration has branded “Operation Economic Outc…
Residents on a street near Pukkelpop are facing major disruption linked to the festival. With normal water supplies affected, some are reportedly using swimming-pool water to flush their toi…
The 1999 solar eclipse resulted in numerous cases of solar retinopathy across Europe, despite health warnings. Key findings revealed that even brief exposure to the sun could cause permanent…
The eclipse peaks low over the west-northwest horizon just before sunset, so where you stand matters as much as the glasses you’re wearing. We mapped Brussels’ clearest sightlines — plus ope…
With tomorrow evening’s partial eclipse hours away, certified glasses have vanished from shelves nationwide. We checked five shops around Boortmeerbeek and Zemst and found none. So we built …
Belgium is expecting a significant rise in temperatures, with highs reaching 35°C on Thursday and Friday, prompting the Royal Meteorological Institute to issue a code yellow heat warning for…
Starting this week, shops across Belgium can remain open until 21:00 every day, as announced by Federal Minister for Small Businesses Eléonore Simonet. Previously, retail establishments were…
Belgian federal and local police will conduct extensive speed checks nationwide for 24 hours, starting Saturday at 06:00, as part of the 25th Speed Marathon. Nearly 100 local police zones wi…
Kiełbasa pradziada z Dukli, a traditional smoked sausage from south-east Poland, has received EU protection as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). This designation highlights the saus…
A significant fire broke out in a warehouse in Schaerbeek, Brussels, on Thursday evening, prompting a major emergency response. Firefighters are on-site with multiple engines and aerial truc…
Kiko, a 6-year-old cat, has been reunited with his owners in Portugal three years after going missing in Belgium. The cat was lost during a holiday in Boortmeerbeek, Flemish Brabant, and was…
The Belgian Constitutional Court has ruled that taxpayers in their first dispute with the tax authorities can retroactively apply the right to make a mistake in tax matters. This decision, m…
The Brussels-Capital Region will remove shared e-scooters from its streets by September 1, 2023, following a decision by the Brussels Government to ban them entirely by January 1, 2027. This…
Belgium is home to many stunning yet lesser-known destinations that offer unique experiences for travelers. From picturesque villages to hidden natural wonders, these spots provide an opport…
Jaswinder, a 67-year-old night shop operator, was found dead under violent circumstances, leaving the community in shock. His wife reportedly knocked in panic, indicating the traumatic natur…
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Belgium is set to co-host its first-ever Hockey World Cup alongside the Netherlands from August 15 to 30. The national teams, the Red Lions and Red Panthers, aim to redeem themselves after u…
Applications for Belgian nationality have decreased by 50% following a fee increase from €150 to €1,000 last year. The fee is now indexed and will rise to €1,030 in January 2026, as reported…
Brussels South Charleroi Airport will be closed for 11 weeks in late 2028 for runway refurbishment. This closure is anticipated to affect many travelers, as numerous destinations will no lon…
Belgium is set to experience its most significant solar eclipse since 1999 on August 12, 2026. The event will occur between 7:18 PM and 9:05 PM CEST peaking at around 8:13 PM, with approxima…
Belgium is expected to experience a period of sunny and warm weather from Saturday through Thursday, with temperatures soaring up to 33°C. The Royal Meteorological Institute reports that cen…
Researchers have concluded that climate change contributed to the severity of the July 2021 floods in Wallonia, which resulted in 39 fatalities and affected over 100,000 individuals. The tot…
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