Economy Consumer confidence at its highest level since 2001 National Bank of Belgium’s survey that was published on Monday morning reveals that consumer confidence now stands at +8. 02 min
Economy Belgian economy recovering better than expected The National Bank of Belgium (NBB) now predicts 5.5% economic growth for this year. Mon 14 Jun 12:44
Flemish Brabant Brussels Airlines resumes flights to the USA For the first time in 15 months the Zaventem (Flemish Brabant)-based airline Brussels Airlines is operating a Transatlantic service. Mon 14 Jun 11:30
Economy Air Antwerp calls it a day The airline that was set up in 2019 operated commercial flights between Antwerp and London City Airports. Sat 12 Jun 12:03
Radio 2 East Flanders Student bags a holiday job as a CEO An East Flemish economics student has landed himself a holiday job that his friends could only dream of. Tue 08 Jun 16:46
Economy Agreement on minimum wage, overtime and end of career measures After around 15 hours of talks the employers’ federations and the trade unions reached an agreement on increasing the minimum wage, greater flexibility when ... Tue 08 Jun 11:18
De Circus Brouwerij Economy Belgium's brewers are short of bottles The country’s brewers are currently confronted with a serious shortage of bottles. The coronavirus crisis has seen demand for glass bottles rise significantly. Fri 04 Jun 14:06
Jasper Jacobs Economy Pfizer gets green light for expansion in Puurs The European Medicines Agency EMA has OKed expansion of corona vaccine production at Pfizer’s Flemish plant in Puurs (Antwerp Province). The EMA says the ex... Wed 02 Jun 11:15
Environment and climate Airlines to pay more for noisy and more polluting aircraft using Brussels Airport The most modern quieter and least polluting aircraft will pay the least. Tue 01 Jun 15:41
Economy It’s official, the summer sales will start on 1 July Bargain hunters have just a month to wait before this year’s summer sales get underway. Tue 01 Jun 13:55
ImageGlobe Economy National Bank says that stricter rules on loans aren’t making it more difficult for young people to buy a home the Nation Bank of Belgium denies that the rules are an issue. Mon 31 May 15:33
Economy Delay or staggered payments to settle energy bills Those of us struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic, will be able to request a flexible arrangement to settle their energy bills. Sat 29 May 14:40
Economy “Charging station for every 100 inhabitants” The Flemish government has finalised plans to increase the number of charging stations for electric vehicles. By 2030 Flanders should boast one charging post... Tue 25 May 15:12
Economy 18% of Flemish households have seen income fall due to the coronavirus crisis 10,000 Flemings took part in the survey the results of which were published on Tuesday morning. Tue 18 May 12:57
Economy We’re paying more than our neighbours for electricity, but our gas is cheaper Only Germany is more expensive for electricity. Only the UK is cheaper for gas. Mon 17 May 16:21
Politics Flemish Finance Minister says “financial support for hospitality industry must stop as soon as it can reopen” In addition to the hospitality industry 9 June will see the reopening of other facilities such as cinemas, public saunas, gyms and fitness centres. Sat 15 May 16:07
Economy Cash payments down 39% as older people abandon cash The number of cash payments made in Belgium has fallen by 39% during the past year Sat 15 May 11:20
Economy Rise in property prices slowed between 2011 and 2019 According to figures from the National Bank of Belgium more new homes were built in Belgium between 2011 and 2019 than there were new families to live in them. Fri 14 May 11:09
Economy Christian Trade Union threatens legal action against Wage Norm Law Like members of the socialist labour movement and the wider socialist movement celebrate Labour Day on 1 May, those in the Christian labour movement celebrat... Thu 13 May 12:28
Economy Get your local fresh fruit and veg from… the station Belgian rail is launching a new pilot project that should allow the travelling public and local residents to collect fresh fruit and vegetables from their ra... Tue 11 May 15:00
