News from Belgium
Belgian rail workers to stage three-day nationwide strike from November 24-26
Belgium’s rail network is set to face major disruption at the end of next month as rail workers plan to strike for three consecutive days....
Belgium’s Supreme Court ends von der Leyen “Pfizergate” case after 3 years, but questions linger
Belgium’s Supreme Court has ruled that a criminal complaint against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was inadmissible, closing a three-year legal battle over...
Belgian fugitive walks into office for admin task, walks out in handcuffs
A 25-year-old Belgian man has been arrested in Denia, Alicante, after being identified as a suspected hitman linked to a violent criminal gang operating in...
Police clash with protesters in Brussels as Immigration Office attacked
Police in Brussels used water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters after violence broke out during a national day of action in the Belgian...
Hybrid car explodes in Belgium: experts warn dual engines more dangerous
A hybrid vehicle exploded on Saturday evening while charging in the West Flemish town of Izegem, causing severe damage to a nearby apartment building and...
Police stop terror attack on Belgian Prime Minister – arrest two in major operation
In a dramatic security operation, Belgian authorities say they have foiled a terror cell plotting to attack Prime Minister Bart De Wever, along with other...
Amazon confirms €1 billion investment to strengthen Belgian operations
Amazon has announced plans to invest €1 billion in Belgium by 2027, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the country. The e-commerce giant...
IKEA staff in Belgium strike over ‘high pressure’ and poor communication
Employees at IKEA’s Zaventem and Anderlecht branches have begun strike action over intense workloads and poor communication from management.Despite the protests, both stores remain open,...
Brussels population reaches record high
Brussels has reached a new population milestone, with more people now living in the capital than ever before.On January 1 2024, the Brussels Region counted...
Bomb scare on aircraft at Brussels airport sparks security alert
A Brussels Airlines flight bound for Berlin was evacuated and searched on Wednesday morning after federal police received information about a possible threat.Flight SN2581, scheduled...
No Brussels flights on October 14
Due to a planned national strike, no flights will depart from Brussels airport, Zaventem, on October 14.Organised by Belgian Unions to protest against a savings...
Famed brasserie in Brussels closing down for good
A BELOVED brasserie in the Brussels municipality of Auderghem, Belgium, is officially closing its doors following a grappling struggle amid a declining hospitality industry in...
Cyberattack throws Brussels Airport into chaos with flights cancelled and major delays
Brussels Airport has been plunged into disruption this weekend after a cyberattack hit one of its external service providers, paralysing check-in and boarding systems and...
Care homes accused of accepting money for bodies
SEVERAL care homes in Belgium, as well as at least one Antwerp hospital, are accused of having accepted money from funeral companies in exchange for...