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Government approves 'ambitious' SNCB overhaul plans
The SNCB Board of Directors has adopted its new transport plan for the period 2023-2026, the company announced in a press release on...
Jul 15, 2023


Ghent considers following Amsterdam with beer-bike ban
The city of Ghent in Belgium, known for its historical attractions and serene atmosphere, is facing a problem with beer-bikes, large...
Jul 15, 2023


Brussels takes extra measures to tackle growing drug problem
As Brussels' drug problem goes from bad to worse and the Ribaucourt neighbourhood committee sent a letter to Molenbeek Mayor Catherine...
Jul 15, 2023


Ukraine set to haunt EU summit with Latin American countries as it looks to tie up trade links
Brussels sees the region as crucial to reducing its dependency on China for critical raw materials. The war in Ukraine looks set to...
Jul 15, 2023


Public swimming pools in Catalonia must allow women to go topless
The regional government, led by the pro-independence Catalan Republican Left (ERC), can in theory fine any town hall found to have...
Jun 30, 2023


Gas prices rise sharply on back of Wagner rebellion
Credit: Belga/Nicolas Maeterlinck Gas prices in Europe rose sharply on Monday on the back of a rebellion conducted by the Russian private...
Jun 26, 2023


Examining the Consequences of the Qatargate Corruption Scandal
Six months ago, the then Vice-President of the European Parliament Eva Kaili was arrested in Brussels. Her arrest and that of additional...
Jun 26, 2023


Major roadworks in the capital’s road tunnels during the summer vacation
Maintenance work in Brussels’ road tunnels means that several of them will be closed or partially closed during the summer. In order to...
Jun 26, 2023


Europe has a problem: Ignoring Chinese propaganda
The outbreak of war in Ukraine was a wake-up call for Europe, in many ways. The fight against the information threat coming from Russia...
Jun 23, 2023


Brussels asks EU countries for more money for Ukraine and to plug budget gaps
More money is needed to maintain funding for the war in Ukraine, as well as the bloc's migration policy. In a rare step, the European...
Jun 21, 2023


EU looks to ban companies from making sensitive tech in China
Brussels moves to create new powers to clamp down on companies outsourcing key supply chains to autocratic countries. BRUSSELS — The EU...
Jun 20, 2023


Police expect disruption to traffic during Dutch Royals’ state visit
The Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Máxima will be in Belgium next week for a two-day state visit. The Brussels Local...
Jun 18, 2023
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