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Economy
No more blockades at Bpost for the first time since strike’s start
7 minutes ago
Economy
New shipping route from Antwerp to the Persian Gulf: ‘Safe alternative to the Strait of Hormuz’
4 minutes ago
Politics
Stabbing at Brussels Airport: Flemish PM Diependaele calls for police reinforcements
52 minutes ago
Culture
New Flemish commission to facilitate restitution of art looted by the Nazis
Sat 2 May
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Culture
Archaeological research reveals what medieval villages in Flanders looked like
Sat 2 May
Politics
Deputy PM Frank Vandenbroucke lashes out at Donald J. Trump: “He hates the welfare states we have built”
Fri 1 May
Economy
Flexi-jobs extended to all sectors
Fri 1 May
Climate & Environment
April was bone-dry: what are the implications?
Fri 1 May
Economy
Bpost management believes in agreement with the unions this month
Fri 1 May
Region
West Flanders
Coast braced for large crowds during sunny holiday weekend
Fri 1 May
Politics
May Day: chair of Flemish socialist Vooruit Conner Rousseau calls for millionaire’s tax
Fri 1 May
Region
West Flanders
Coast lifeguards issue a warning as holiday season begins: ‘Don’t jump suddenly into the cold sea water’
Fri 1 May
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Brussels backs new rule on nightlife noise nuisance
Sun 26 Apr
Culture
'Postcolonial?' explores Europe’s global culture of exploitation and its consequences to this day
Sat 25 Apr
Culture
‘Transparent’ church at Herkenrode Abbey set to attract thousands of visitors from the summer
Sat 18 Apr
Home News
Unique Great War canon unveiled following renovation of ‘Trench of Death’
Sun 26 Apr
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Energie
Greens slate nationalisation of nuclear power, PM defends nuclear ambitions
Thu 30 Apr
Energie
Belgian government launches talks with Engie to take over nuclear power stations
Thu 30 Apr
Health
Only neutral and tobacco vape flavours permitted from September 2028
Thu 30 Apr
Economy
325 more jobs at risk at Nike in Laakdal and Ham
Thu 30 Apr
Politics
Nationalisation of nuclear power: ‘A radical and unexpected move’
Thu 30 Apr
NWS CHECK
Politics
‘Russia has recognised Narva in Estonia as a people’s republic’: how a false claim has embarrassed Belgium’s Chief of Defence
Mon 27 Apr
Foreign News
Russia is attempting to discredit the EU by disseminating fake news on a massive scale: VRT NEWS has mapped dozens of stories and explains how to recognise them!
Wed 5 Nov 2025
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A secret sale at your local Kruidvat drugstore? Fraudsters spread fake advertisement via Facebook
Mon 13 Oct 2025
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‘Repetition works’: 1 Russian fake news story about Zelensky’s wealth every month since invasion of Ukraine
Wed 5 Nov 2025
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Economy
Energy prices drive inflation up to 4 per cent
Thu 30 Apr
Royalty
Prince Laurent and Princess Claire lose €17,000 as a result of phishing
Thu 30 Apr
Religion & Philosophy
12,000 children celebrate the Spring Festival or the Freethinkers’ Youth Festival
Thu 30 Apr
Crime & Justice
‘Hawala regularly crops up in investigations into drugs and human trafficking,’ federal police say
Thu 30 Apr
Defensie
“Nato marriage is in crisis. Marriage is not always easy but we must sort it out!”
Wed 29 Apr
Reports from Brussels and Flemish Brabant
Politics
Stabbing at Brussels Airport: Flemish PM Diependaele calls for police reinforcements
52 minutes ago
Crime & Justice
Vandalism causes over €4 million in damage at Brussels local transport company
Mon 27 Apr
Region
Brussels
Schaarbeek takes legal action against new Zaventem flight path
Thu 23 Apr
Society
Brussels Pride celebrates its 30th anniversary
Wed 22 Apr
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City of Brussels approves new rules to curb begging
Tue 21 Apr
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Economy
Bpost strike: Disruption centred on Brussels
Wed 29 Apr
Afrika
Belgian nationals told to leave Mali
Wed 29 Apr
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