Berlin stages partial rerun of 2021 German federal election
Berlin's partial rerun of the 2021 vote has seen much lower turnout than a normal vote tends to attract, slight gains for right-of-center...
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Feb 12
Trump's NATO remarks met with Biden, EU backlash
Former President Trump threatened to encourage Russia to attack NATO members who do not meet their financial obligations. The White House...
Feb 11
NS confirms plans for extra trains between Brussels and the Netherlands
Dutch rail operator NS has confirmed plans to double the number of intercity trains between the Netherlands and Brussels from 16 to 32...
Feb 11
Carnival in Belgium: a tradition dating back to the 14th century
Over the next few days, various carnival parades will take place in Belgian towns and cities, the most famous of which are in Aalst and...
Feb 10
Bastogne inaugurates WWII museum dedicated to Battle of the Bulge
Bastogne War Rooms, a new museum dedicated to the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, was officially inaugurated Friday in Bastogne. The...
Feb 10
Supermarkets to raise beef prices for farmers
Several supermarkets in Belgium will increase the prices they pay to beef producers from Monday. As in other European countries, farmers...
Feb 10
EU agrees on new budget rules
EU member states and the European Parliament have reached a political agreement on new budget rules, the Belgian EU presidency announced...
Feb 10
Iconic Brussels café Monk reopens as Billie
The iconic Monk café in Brussels has reopened as 'Billie' after undergoing renovations. The café will maintain the traditions that made...
Feb 9
Belgian production company behind controversial Super Bowl ad
Belgian production company Caviar has created an advert that will be shown during this year's broadcast of the Super Bowl, the final of...
Feb 9
Biden defends memory, calls Israel's actions in Gaza 'over the top'
Speaking at a White House press conference on Thursday evening, US president Joe Biden said he had no problems with his memory. He also...
Feb 9
Industry ministers meet in Genk as protectionism threatens EU's single market
The European single market is regarded as one of the bloc's greatest achievements. But protectionist policies, both inside and outside...
Feb 9
Six North Sea countries join forces to increase security of underwater infrastructure
Six North Sea countries, including Belgium, will soon collaborate more closely to improve the security of underwater energy and telecom...
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