Video Video Headlines Home News Belgium remembers: Battle of the Bulge 15:32 Economy Flemish know-how world leader in wind technology 15:37 Politics Socialist leader can stay on in parliament 15:34 Foreign News Court orders Belgium to bring IS kids to Belgium Thu 12 Dec 15:19 Politics Green deal is hard nut to crack for Charles Michel Thu 12 Dec 15:17 Economy Home helps sound the alarm Thu 12 Dec 15:13 East Flanders Drifting ship smashes into crane at Antwerp Docks Tue 10 Dec 10:31 Health & Environment Thousands of polyester boats are neglected and abandoned in Belgium Mon 09 Dec 15:12 Sport Martinez: “Euro 2020 base camp in Tubize, friendlies against Portugal and Croatia” Mon 09 Dec 14:27 Culture and Media Giant moon to be admired inside Mechelen's Sint-Rombouts cathedral Sat 07 Dec 13:47 Economy Flemish know-how world leader in wind technology 14/12/19 - ZF Wind Power, originally a Flemish company, holds a third of the global market when it comes to gearboxes for wind turbines. A major employer in... 15:37 Politics Socialist leader can stay on in parliament 14/12/19 - The Flemish socialist party’s new leader: Conner Rousseau has received an exemption. Against party rules he will be able to keep his seat in the F... 15:34 Home News Belgium remembers: Battle of the Bulge 14/12/19 - Ceremonies are taking place to mark the 75th anniversary of the German offensive that attempted to reverse fortunes at the end of the Second World... 15:32 Foreign News Court orders Belgium to bring IS kids to Belgium 12/12/19 - A Dutch-medium Belgian court has ordered the Belgian authorities to bring ten children belonging to IS fighters to Belgium or pay a fine. At pres... Thu 12 Dec 15:19 Politics Green deal is hard nut to crack for Charles Michel 12/12/19 - European President and former Belgian premier Charles Michel is chairing his first European summit. The European Commission’s green deal on how t... Thu 12 Dec 15:17 Economy Home helps sound the alarm 12/12/19 - Doctors and unions are calling for improved working conditions for home helps. Many home helps are lonely at work and have back, joint and muscle... Thu 12 Dec 15:13 East Flanders Drifting ship smashes into crane at Antwerp Docks The impact of the collision caused the 130 metre high crane to fall apart and come crashing down. Tue 10 Dec 10:31 Health & Environment Thousands of polyester boats are neglected and abandoned in Belgium 9/12/19 - VRT News has launched a probe into the growing number of polyester boats that are being abandoned across Belgium. Often people don’t know what to ... Mon 09 Dec 15:12 Sport Martinez: “Euro 2020 base camp in Tubize, friendlies against Portugal and Croatia” Belgium’s national football team Roberto Martinez has given an in depth interview to VRT Sport’s Peter Vandenbempt. Mon 09 Dec 14:27 Home News A wall of remembrance for police officers who died while on duty Federal police have commemorated their colleagues who died on duty. A wall of remembrance was unveiled in Brussels. Sun 08 Dec 17:47 Health & Environment Human chain in Brussels to demand a stronger climate policy About 2,400 people have staged a protest action to demand a more ambitious climate policy. Sun 08 Dec 17:26 Home News Police chase ends in heavy crash in Rumst A police chase in Rumst, in Antwerp province, ended in a heavy crash in which two people got injured. Sun 08 Dec 10:28 Home News Luxury products auctioned by the Finance department: cheaper, but with a special background A public auction was staged by the federal Finance department to sell items with a somewhat 'different' background. Sat 07 Dec 16:25 Culture and Media Giant moon to be admired inside Mechelen's Sint-Rombouts cathedral The British artist Luke Jerram created a full moon of 7 metres which can be seen in Mechelen's iconic Saint Rombouts Cathedral. Sat 07 Dec 13:47 Economy Local Flemish businesses are concerned: "Don't do so much shopping abroad" The organisation representing the self-employed, Unizo, is calling on Belgian consumers to make fewer orders abroad. Fri 06 Dec 15:49 Health & Environment Belgium gets "Fossil of the Day" award in Madrid: "Can we get a boo for Belgium?" During the climate conference in Madrid, an international network of climate and environmental organisations bestows this 'trophy' upon countries each day. Thu 05 Dec 14:34 Antwerp Province Further three held after Antwerp attacks 4/12/19 - Antwerp police have arrested further suspects in connection with a series of attacks linked to drug trafficking in the city earlier this year. Wed 04 Dec 15:13 Home News Nobody is infallible, not even Belgian police 4/12/19 - In Roeselare in West Flanders mistakes were made when a speed camera was installed. 600 motorists have been sent a ticket because they were speedi... Wed 04 Dec 15:11 Home News Mineworkers protest 27 years after pit closures 4/12/19 - Former mineworkers from Limburg Province protested outside the pension office in Brussels this morning. They claim that all this time there has be... Wed 04 Dec 15:10 East Flanders New sign language app brings guided tours to the deaf 3/12/19 - The Heritage House in Ghent can now be visited using the new sign language app. Sign Language is important for the deaf. “Dutch always requires a ... Tue 03 Dec 15:14 Health & Environment Bush meat imports endangering protected species 3/12/19 - Twice a month checks on the import of bush meat are held at Brussels Airport. Researchers from Liège University discovered that nearly half the mea... Tue 03 Dec 15:11 Health & Environment Endangered white southern rhino born in Belgium 2/12/19 - A rhinoceros calf was born at the Pairi Daiza animal park last week after a pregnancy that lasted 18 months. It’s a white southern rhino, an endan... Mon 02 Dec 15:30 Home News Europe makes car inspection stricter also in Belgium 2/12/19 - Cars taking the car inspection have to comply with stricter regulations. Checks are being made on dashboard warning lights. Other infringements i... Mon 02 Dec 15:16 Antwerp Province Fresh shots fired in Antwerp 2/12/19 - Nine bullet holes were found in a warehouse in Antwerp this morning. They were probably made by a machine gun. A similar shooting incident happen... Mon 02 Dec 15:14 East Flanders “We are not anti-Semitic” 2/12/19 - “We have had enough of the reproaches” says Aalst Mayor Christoph D'Haese (Flemish nationalist). “Anybody who claims we are racists is acting in ba... Mon 02 Dec 10:52 Culture and Media "International dance battles" in Brussels: watch the moves here Brussels was the scene of an international breakdance festival this weekend, with talented youngsters from all over the world giving it their best shot. Sun 01 Dec 18:20 Sport "Finland? Exciting!" National football coach Roberto Martinez on the Euro 2020 draw The coach of the Belgian national football team, Roberto Martinez, thinks it may an idea to leave Brussels and move to Saint Petersburg. Sun 01 Dec 15:52 Culture and Media Step into the landscapes and gardens of the French impressionist painter Monet The Horta Gallery in Brussels is hosting a special exhibition about the work of the French impressionist painter Claude Monet. Sun 01 Dec 15:28 Home News Filip and Mathilde celebrate 20th wedding anniversary: "I thought she had everything, but it's even more" King Filip and Queen Mathilde are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Sat 30 Nov 15:50 Culture and Media Light festival kicks off in Antwerp Zoo The Antwerp zoo is hosting the fifth edition of the city's annual light festival. The central theme is Jungle Book. Sat 30 Nov 13:23 Politics Charles Michel takes over from Donald Tusk as European President The former Belgian PM Charles Michel (Francophone liberal) has officially taken over from Donald Tusk during a ceremony with speeches. Fri 29 Nov 15:10 Home News French lorry drivers close border 28/11/19 - French lorry drivers have been blocking the motorway crossing at Rekkem on the Belgian French border. The protest was supposed to last till lunch... Thu 28 Nov 15:10 Culture and Media Culture sector protests government’s cuts 28/11/19 - Some 1,500 demonstrators representing a range of Flemish cultural organisations gathered in Brussels today to protest against the Flemish governme... Thu 28 Nov 15:08 Home News BOB always drinks zilch! 28/11/19 - A new BOB anti-drink drive campaign’s been launched ahead of this year’s festive period. This year’s slogan is ‘Bob always drinks zilch’. Driver... Thu 28 Nov 15:07 Antwerp Province New grenade attack in Antwerp 28/11/19 - For the umpteenth time a grenade has been thrown at house in Antwerp. This time round the grenade was thrown into a house in the district of Deur... Thu 28 Nov 09:18 East Flanders Belgian first: monk becomes bishop 27/11/19 - Lode Van Hecke is to become the new Bishop of Ghent. Until now Van Hecke served as the Abbot of the Orval monastery in Wallonia that is famed for... Wed 27 Nov 16:36 Economy Farm shops are booming 27/11/19 - More and more consumers are opting for shorter supply chains and are by-passing supermarkets because they favour local produce. Wed 27 Nov 16:35 Economy Proximus HQ blockaded 27/11/19 - Proximus staff affiliated to the socialist and Christian unions demonstrated outside Proximus Towers, the telecom giant’s Brussels HQ. Both union... Wed 27 Nov 16:34 Culture and Media "Be adored in the Ghent Altarpiece" and make your own appearance by becoming Adam and Eve The Flemish Tourist Board has launched a campaign which attracts the attention: couples can appear in the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Tue 26 Nov 15:08 Home News Works go wrong: motorway closed 25/11/19 - The A12 Antwerp-Brussels motorway outside Aartselaar was closed for a while this morning for Brussels-bound drivers. Works on the central reserva... Mon 25 Nov 15:08 Video Headlines Home News Belgium remembers: Battle of the Bulge 15:32 Economy Flemish know-how world leader in wind technology 15:37 Politics Socialist leader can stay on in parliament 15:34 Foreign News Court orders Belgium to bring IS kids to Belgium Thu 12 Dec 15:19 Politics Green deal is hard nut to crack for Charles Michel Thu 12 Dec 15:17 Economy Home helps sound the alarm Thu 12 Dec 15:13 East Flanders Drifting ship smashes into crane at Antwerp Docks Tue 10 Dec 10:31 Health & Environment Thousands of polyester boats are neglected and abandoned in Belgium Mon 09 Dec 15:12 Sport Martinez: “Euro 2020 base camp in Tubize, friendlies against Portugal and Croatia” Mon 09 Dec 14:27 Culture and Media Giant moon to be admired inside Mechelen's Sint-Rombouts cathedral Sat 07 Dec 13:47
Health & Environment Thousands of polyester boats are neglected and abandoned in Belgium Mon 09 Dec 15:12
Sport Martinez: “Euro 2020 base camp in Tubize, friendlies against Portugal and Croatia” Mon 09 Dec 14:27
Culture and Media Giant moon to be admired inside Mechelen's Sint-Rombouts cathedral Sat 07 Dec 13:47
Economy Flemish know-how world leader in wind technology 14/12/19 - ZF Wind Power, originally a Flemish company, holds a third of the global market when it comes to gearboxes for wind turbines. A major employer in... 15:37
Politics Socialist leader can stay on in parliament 14/12/19 - The Flemish socialist party’s new leader: Conner Rousseau has received an exemption. Against party rules he will be able to keep his seat in the F... 15:34
Home News Belgium remembers: Battle of the Bulge 14/12/19 - Ceremonies are taking place to mark the 75th anniversary of the German offensive that attempted to reverse fortunes at the end of the Second World... 15:32
Foreign News Court orders Belgium to bring IS kids to Belgium 12/12/19 - A Dutch-medium Belgian court has ordered the Belgian authorities to bring ten children belonging to IS fighters to Belgium or pay a fine. At pres... Thu 12 Dec 15:19
Politics Green deal is hard nut to crack for Charles Michel 12/12/19 - European President and former Belgian premier Charles Michel is chairing his first European summit. The European Commission’s green deal on how t... Thu 12 Dec 15:17
Economy Home helps sound the alarm 12/12/19 - Doctors and unions are calling for improved working conditions for home helps. Many home helps are lonely at work and have back, joint and muscle... Thu 12 Dec 15:13
East Flanders Drifting ship smashes into crane at Antwerp Docks The impact of the collision caused the 130 metre high crane to fall apart and come crashing down. Tue 10 Dec 10:31
Health & Environment Thousands of polyester boats are neglected and abandoned in Belgium 9/12/19 - VRT News has launched a probe into the growing number of polyester boats that are being abandoned across Belgium. Often people don’t know what to ... Mon 09 Dec 15:12
Sport Martinez: “Euro 2020 base camp in Tubize, friendlies against Portugal and Croatia” Belgium’s national football team Roberto Martinez has given an in depth interview to VRT Sport’s Peter Vandenbempt. Mon 09 Dec 14:27
Home News A wall of remembrance for police officers who died while on duty Federal police have commemorated their colleagues who died on duty. A wall of remembrance was unveiled in Brussels. Sun 08 Dec 17:47
Health & Environment Human chain in Brussels to demand a stronger climate policy About 2,400 people have staged a protest action to demand a more ambitious climate policy. Sun 08 Dec 17:26
Home News Police chase ends in heavy crash in Rumst A police chase in Rumst, in Antwerp province, ended in a heavy crash in which two people got injured. Sun 08 Dec 10:28
Home News Luxury products auctioned by the Finance department: cheaper, but with a special background A public auction was staged by the federal Finance department to sell items with a somewhat 'different' background. Sat 07 Dec 16:25
Culture and Media Giant moon to be admired inside Mechelen's Sint-Rombouts cathedral The British artist Luke Jerram created a full moon of 7 metres which can be seen in Mechelen's iconic Saint Rombouts Cathedral. Sat 07 Dec 13:47
Economy Local Flemish businesses are concerned: "Don't do so much shopping abroad" The organisation representing the self-employed, Unizo, is calling on Belgian consumers to make fewer orders abroad. Fri 06 Dec 15:49
Health & Environment Belgium gets "Fossil of the Day" award in Madrid: "Can we get a boo for Belgium?" During the climate conference in Madrid, an international network of climate and environmental organisations bestows this 'trophy' upon countries each day. Thu 05 Dec 14:34
Antwerp Province Further three held after Antwerp attacks 4/12/19 - Antwerp police have arrested further suspects in connection with a series of attacks linked to drug trafficking in the city earlier this year. Wed 04 Dec 15:13
Home News Nobody is infallible, not even Belgian police 4/12/19 - In Roeselare in West Flanders mistakes were made when a speed camera was installed. 600 motorists have been sent a ticket because they were speedi... Wed 04 Dec 15:11
Home News Mineworkers protest 27 years after pit closures 4/12/19 - Former mineworkers from Limburg Province protested outside the pension office in Brussels this morning. They claim that all this time there has be... Wed 04 Dec 15:10
East Flanders New sign language app brings guided tours to the deaf 3/12/19 - The Heritage House in Ghent can now be visited using the new sign language app. Sign Language is important for the deaf. “Dutch always requires a ... Tue 03 Dec 15:14
Health & Environment Bush meat imports endangering protected species 3/12/19 - Twice a month checks on the import of bush meat are held at Brussels Airport. Researchers from Liège University discovered that nearly half the mea... Tue 03 Dec 15:11
Health & Environment Endangered white southern rhino born in Belgium 2/12/19 - A rhinoceros calf was born at the Pairi Daiza animal park last week after a pregnancy that lasted 18 months. It’s a white southern rhino, an endan... Mon 02 Dec 15:30
Home News Europe makes car inspection stricter also in Belgium 2/12/19 - Cars taking the car inspection have to comply with stricter regulations. Checks are being made on dashboard warning lights. Other infringements i... Mon 02 Dec 15:16
Antwerp Province Fresh shots fired in Antwerp 2/12/19 - Nine bullet holes were found in a warehouse in Antwerp this morning. They were probably made by a machine gun. A similar shooting incident happen... Mon 02 Dec 15:14
East Flanders “We are not anti-Semitic” 2/12/19 - “We have had enough of the reproaches” says Aalst Mayor Christoph D'Haese (Flemish nationalist). “Anybody who claims we are racists is acting in ba... Mon 02 Dec 10:52
Culture and Media "International dance battles" in Brussels: watch the moves here Brussels was the scene of an international breakdance festival this weekend, with talented youngsters from all over the world giving it their best shot. Sun 01 Dec 18:20
Sport "Finland? Exciting!" National football coach Roberto Martinez on the Euro 2020 draw The coach of the Belgian national football team, Roberto Martinez, thinks it may an idea to leave Brussels and move to Saint Petersburg. Sun 01 Dec 15:52
Culture and Media Step into the landscapes and gardens of the French impressionist painter Monet The Horta Gallery in Brussels is hosting a special exhibition about the work of the French impressionist painter Claude Monet. Sun 01 Dec 15:28
Home News Filip and Mathilde celebrate 20th wedding anniversary: "I thought she had everything, but it's even more" King Filip and Queen Mathilde are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Sat 30 Nov 15:50
Culture and Media Light festival kicks off in Antwerp Zoo The Antwerp zoo is hosting the fifth edition of the city's annual light festival. The central theme is Jungle Book. Sat 30 Nov 13:23
Politics Charles Michel takes over from Donald Tusk as European President The former Belgian PM Charles Michel (Francophone liberal) has officially taken over from Donald Tusk during a ceremony with speeches. Fri 29 Nov 15:10
Home News French lorry drivers close border 28/11/19 - French lorry drivers have been blocking the motorway crossing at Rekkem on the Belgian French border. The protest was supposed to last till lunch... Thu 28 Nov 15:10
Culture and Media Culture sector protests government’s cuts 28/11/19 - Some 1,500 demonstrators representing a range of Flemish cultural organisations gathered in Brussels today to protest against the Flemish governme... Thu 28 Nov 15:08
Home News BOB always drinks zilch! 28/11/19 - A new BOB anti-drink drive campaign’s been launched ahead of this year’s festive period. This year’s slogan is ‘Bob always drinks zilch’. Driver... Thu 28 Nov 15:07
Antwerp Province New grenade attack in Antwerp 28/11/19 - For the umpteenth time a grenade has been thrown at house in Antwerp. This time round the grenade was thrown into a house in the district of Deur... Thu 28 Nov 09:18
East Flanders Belgian first: monk becomes bishop 27/11/19 - Lode Van Hecke is to become the new Bishop of Ghent. Until now Van Hecke served as the Abbot of the Orval monastery in Wallonia that is famed for... Wed 27 Nov 16:36
Economy Farm shops are booming 27/11/19 - More and more consumers are opting for shorter supply chains and are by-passing supermarkets because they favour local produce. Wed 27 Nov 16:35
Economy Proximus HQ blockaded 27/11/19 - Proximus staff affiliated to the socialist and Christian unions demonstrated outside Proximus Towers, the telecom giant’s Brussels HQ. Both union... Wed 27 Nov 16:34
Culture and Media "Be adored in the Ghent Altarpiece" and make your own appearance by becoming Adam and Eve The Flemish Tourist Board has launched a campaign which attracts the attention: couples can appear in the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Tue 26 Nov 15:08
Home News Works go wrong: motorway closed 25/11/19 - The A12 Antwerp-Brussels motorway outside Aartselaar was closed for a while this morning for Brussels-bound drivers. Works on the central reserva... Mon 25 Nov 15:08
Health & Environment Thousands of polyester boats are neglected and abandoned in Belgium Mon 09 Dec 15:12
Sport Martinez: “Euro 2020 base camp in Tubize, friendlies against Portugal and Croatia” Mon 09 Dec 14:27
Culture and Media Giant moon to be admired inside Mechelen's Sint-Rombouts cathedral Sat 07 Dec 13:47
