Video Video Headlines Health & Environment 500 teams at fund-raising run for cancer research Sun 24 Mar 16:03 Home News Terrorist attack victims remembered Fri 22 Mar 11:40 Home News It’s adieu to the Seaking rescue helicopter Thu 21 Mar 15:16 Home News Flemish teens join Youth For Climate protest in Liège Thu 21 Mar 15:13 Home News Teachers’ strike: “They shouldn’t have to bake pancakes!” Wed 20 Mar 15:27 Flemish Brabant Air traffic controllers’ protest: “It’s frustrating!” Wed 20 Mar 15:25 Flemish Brabant Brexit uncertainty a headache for British store in Everberg Sat 23 Mar 16:18 Culture and Media Luc Tuymans in Venice Sat 23 Mar 16:06 Home News The West-Flemish pigeon goldmine: Armando fetches 1,252,000 euros Sun 17 Mar 15:44 Flemish Brabant New security plan for Brussels Airport Mon 18 Mar 15:12 Science Jane Goodall: "I hope that those joining school strikes for fun, will also become passionate" Sun 17 Mar 17:10 Brussels Spectacular water leak in the centre of Brussels Tue 19 Mar 12:58 Home News Speed pedelec rider dies The exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear. Sun 24 Mar 16:12 Health & Environment 500 teams at fund-raising run for cancer research Among them was a team from VRT News. Sun 24 Mar 16:03 Health & Environment The world’s first hydrogen-powered boat docked at Antwerp All weekend visitors will be able to learn how those involved in maritime transport are adopting greener energy alternatives. Sat 23 Mar 16:59 Flemish Brabant Brexit uncertainty a headache for British store in Everberg Stonemanor is one of the biggest is one of the biggest retailers of British goods in Belgium. Over the past few weeks the retailer has faced stock issues. Sat 23 Mar 16:18 Culture and Media Luc Tuymans in Venice An exhibition of work by the Antwerp artist Luc Tuymans opens at the prestigious Palazzo Grassi in the Italian city of Venice on Sunday. Sat 23 Mar 16:06 Home News Terrorist attack victims remembered Remembrance ceremonies have been held for the 32 people killed on 22 March 2016. Fri 22 Mar 11:40 Home News It’s adieu to the Seaking rescue helicopter 21/3/19 - Large crowds gathered at Ostend to watch a Seaking helicopter land on the beach during its last flight. Over 43 years Seaking helicopters carried ... Thu 21 Mar 15:16 Home News Flemish teens join Youth For Climate protest in Liège 21/3/19 - It’s Thursday, so teens are once again taking to the streets for greater action to combat climate change. Thu 21 Mar 15:13 Home News Teenage pimping, a growing phenomenon in Flanders VRT’s Pano programme has taken a closer look at the world of teenage pimps. Thu 21 Mar 12:05 Home News Teachers’ strike: “They shouldn’t have to bake pancakes!” 20/3/19 - For the first time in two decades school teachers are taking strike action in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools and in schools of advanc... Wed 20 Mar 15:27 Flemish Brabant Air traffic controllers’ protest: “It’s frustrating!” 20/3/19 - A protest by Belgian air traffic controllers disrupted flights at Brussels Airport on Wednesday. Argentinian Javier Ramero is worried he will miss ... Wed 20 Mar 15:25 Brussels Spectacular water leak in the centre of Brussels Surprisingly little if any traffic disruption was caused by the leak. Tue 19 Mar 12:58 Crime Car burns out after yet another explosion in Antwerp It is still unclear as to what kind of explosives were used in the blast. Tue 19 Mar 10:21 Flemish Brabant New security plan for Brussels Airport 18/3/19 - The new chief prosecutor of Halle Vilvoorde has called for a new security plan for Brussels Airport. Three years after the Brussels attacks Brusse... Mon 18 Mar 15:12 Antwerp Province Grenade blast shakes up Antwerp 18/3/19 - Cars in the De Pretstraat in northern Antwerp are damaged by a grenade blast. Around 4 AM the blast woke the entire neighbourhood. Mon 18 Mar 15:04 Home News 7 Belgians questioned after violent yellow vest protests in France Yellow vest protests across France turned violent on Saturday. Over 200 delinquents were arrested, among them were 3 Belgians. Update Sun 17 Mar 17:29 Science Jane Goodall: "I hope that those joining school strikes for fun, will also become passionate" Britain's Jane Goodall was in Belgium this weekend, entertaining youngsters about chimpansees and also making them aware about the environment and climate. Sun 17 Mar 17:10 Home News The West-Flemish pigeon goldmine: Armando fetches 1,252,000 euros The West-Flemish racing pigeon Armando was auctioned for an absolute record amount. Sun 17 Mar 15:44 Science Ecluse, a "very unique project" of steam pipes, opened near Antwerp One of the biggest steam networks in Europe has been inaugurated in the Waaslandhaven near Antwerp. It's a first for Belgium, and a technique that will pleas... Sat 16 Mar 17:35 Home News Cardinal Godfried Danneels dies 14/3/19 - The Belgian Roman Catholic cardinal Godfried Danneels has died at the age of 85. The cardinal, a progressive within the Church of Rome, served as ... Thu 14 Mar 15:02 Crime Another ATM blown up Once again thieves have used explosives to blow open a cash machine. Wed 13 Mar 16:15 Economy Air traffic controllers down tools Tuesday night’s strike action by air traffic controllers caused only limited disruption at Belgium’s airports. Wed 13 Mar 16:11 Culture and Media Flemings take gold at World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando A team of cheerleaders from the Cheerleader Academy in Kappellen, near Antwerp has taken gold at the cheerleading World Championships in Orlando, Florida. Wed 13 Mar 12:05 Crime Gas explosion landlord to appear in court? The Judicial Authorities want to bring before the courts landlord of a building on the Paardenmarkt in Antwerp that was destroyed in a gas explosion last yea... Tue 12 Mar 16:20 Brussels Drivers protest against aggression on Brussels public transport A number of tram drivers that work for the Brussels public transport company MIVB refused to drive their vehicles out their depot on Tuesday morning. Tue 12 Mar 16:15 Politics “Our aim is not paralysis” 11/3/19 - The Flemish Christian democrats are in buoyant form as they launch their national campaign for the general election. Their central theme is qualit... Mon 11 Mar 15:05 Home News VIDEO: Storm wreaks havoc across Flanders 10/3/19 - The scene on the beach at Ostend as the storm makes land. Holidaymakers haven’t had much luck with the weather this half-term break. Sun 10 Mar 15:13 Economy VIDEO: UK goods dearer after No Deal Brexit 10/3/19 - Brompton folding bikes are immensely popular in Belgium, but sales have now collapsed due to Brexit. In the UK production’s been suspended as a re... Sun 10 Mar 15:10 Culture and Media Tomorrowland Winter is underway!!! 10/3/19 - We are clearly in the wrong place. At Alpe d'Huez, the French ski resort, the first winter edition of the dance music festival Tomorrowland that s... Sun 10 Mar 10:07 Home News Glitch hits traffic fines, but don’t worry! 9/2/19 - Belgian police put 4,000 traffic fines in the post but failed to add the street number. The error has now been sorted and those fined will have to c... Sat 09 Mar 15:19 Home News Recycle shops go ‘Vintage’ 9/2/19 - Today is a special day for all the recycle shops in Flanders. They’ve collected all their vintage gear from cellars and lofts. Sat 09 Mar 15:16 Health & Environment Have you picked up your iodine tablets? 9/2/19 - Few are the Belgians who visited their chemist to request iodine tablets. The tablets afford protection in the event of a nuclear disaster. The op... Sat 09 Mar 15:13 Health & Environment Youth For Climate takes off in Wallonia 7/3/19 – 4,000 people took part in Thursday’s Youth For Climate march in Louvain-la-Neuve. They are calling for politicians to take greater action against c... Thu 07 Mar 15:15 Home News VIDEO: Belgian motorway closed due to Brexit protests 7/3/19 - The Belgian motorway bound for Calais has been closed at Oostduinkerke due to the protests by French customs officers. Thu 07 Mar 15:04 West Flanders “We like to see the Russians coming” 7/3/19 - Ostend Bruges Airport is welcoming a first passenger flight from Moscow today. Three flights a week are planned. Thu 07 Mar 15:02 Culture and Media Tears flow as Aalst says good-bye to carnival 6/3/19 - Pipers sounded a lament as the good people of Aalst prepare for the burning of their carnival doll, the sign that after three days of feasting carni... Wed 06 Mar 15:52 Home News Three cars were torched in Antwerp last night 6/3/19 - Police believe arsonists were at work and are investigating possible links between the incidents. Wed 06 Mar 15:17 Economy Airline bosses respond to calls for green taxes 6/3/19 – European airline bosses were in Brussels today to provide a response to growing calls for green taxes on flying. Lufthansa’s Carsten Spohr believes... Wed 06 Mar 15:09 Foreign News How will Brexit impact on students? 6/3/19 - As yet much is unclear, as our roving reporter Katrien Vanderschoot found out at Kent University in Canterbury in the UK. Wed 06 Mar 14:59 Home News Traffic disruption on the Antwerp Orbital An accident involving 5 lorries blocked the motorway completely. Tue 05 Mar 16:23 Video Headlines Health & Environment 500 teams at fund-raising run for cancer research Sun 24 Mar 16:03 Home News Terrorist attack victims remembered Fri 22 Mar 11:40 Home News It’s adieu to the Seaking rescue helicopter Thu 21 Mar 15:16 Home News Flemish teens join Youth For Climate protest in Liège Thu 21 Mar 15:13 Home News Teachers’ strike: “They shouldn’t have to bake pancakes!” Wed 20 Mar 15:27 Flemish Brabant Air traffic controllers’ protest: “It’s frustrating!” Wed 20 Mar 15:25 Flemish Brabant Brexit uncertainty a headache for British store in Everberg Sat 23 Mar 16:18 Culture and Media Luc Tuymans in Venice Sat 23 Mar 16:06 Home News The West-Flemish pigeon goldmine: Armando fetches 1,252,000 euros Sun 17 Mar 15:44 Flemish Brabant New security plan for Brussels Airport Mon 18 Mar 15:12 Science Jane Goodall: "I hope that those joining school strikes for fun, will also become passionate" Sun 17 Mar 17:10 Brussels Spectacular water leak in the centre of Brussels Tue 19 Mar 12:58
Science Jane Goodall: "I hope that those joining school strikes for fun, will also become passionate" Sun 17 Mar 17:10
Home News Speed pedelec rider dies The exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear. Sun 24 Mar 16:12
Health & Environment 500 teams at fund-raising run for cancer research Among them was a team from VRT News. Sun 24 Mar 16:03
Health & Environment The world’s first hydrogen-powered boat docked at Antwerp All weekend visitors will be able to learn how those involved in maritime transport are adopting greener energy alternatives. Sat 23 Mar 16:59
Flemish Brabant Brexit uncertainty a headache for British store in Everberg Stonemanor is one of the biggest is one of the biggest retailers of British goods in Belgium. Over the past few weeks the retailer has faced stock issues. Sat 23 Mar 16:18
Culture and Media Luc Tuymans in Venice An exhibition of work by the Antwerp artist Luc Tuymans opens at the prestigious Palazzo Grassi in the Italian city of Venice on Sunday. Sat 23 Mar 16:06
Home News Terrorist attack victims remembered Remembrance ceremonies have been held for the 32 people killed on 22 March 2016. Fri 22 Mar 11:40
Home News It’s adieu to the Seaking rescue helicopter 21/3/19 - Large crowds gathered at Ostend to watch a Seaking helicopter land on the beach during its last flight. Over 43 years Seaking helicopters carried ... Thu 21 Mar 15:16
Home News Flemish teens join Youth For Climate protest in Liège 21/3/19 - It’s Thursday, so teens are once again taking to the streets for greater action to combat climate change. Thu 21 Mar 15:13
Home News Teenage pimping, a growing phenomenon in Flanders VRT’s Pano programme has taken a closer look at the world of teenage pimps. Thu 21 Mar 12:05
Home News Teachers’ strike: “They shouldn’t have to bake pancakes!” 20/3/19 - For the first time in two decades school teachers are taking strike action in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools and in schools of advanc... Wed 20 Mar 15:27
Flemish Brabant Air traffic controllers’ protest: “It’s frustrating!” 20/3/19 - A protest by Belgian air traffic controllers disrupted flights at Brussels Airport on Wednesday. Argentinian Javier Ramero is worried he will miss ... Wed 20 Mar 15:25
Brussels Spectacular water leak in the centre of Brussels Surprisingly little if any traffic disruption was caused by the leak. Tue 19 Mar 12:58
Crime Car burns out after yet another explosion in Antwerp It is still unclear as to what kind of explosives were used in the blast. Tue 19 Mar 10:21
Flemish Brabant New security plan for Brussels Airport 18/3/19 - The new chief prosecutor of Halle Vilvoorde has called for a new security plan for Brussels Airport. Three years after the Brussels attacks Brusse... Mon 18 Mar 15:12
Antwerp Province Grenade blast shakes up Antwerp 18/3/19 - Cars in the De Pretstraat in northern Antwerp are damaged by a grenade blast. Around 4 AM the blast woke the entire neighbourhood. Mon 18 Mar 15:04
Home News 7 Belgians questioned after violent yellow vest protests in France Yellow vest protests across France turned violent on Saturday. Over 200 delinquents were arrested, among them were 3 Belgians. Update Sun 17 Mar 17:29
Science Jane Goodall: "I hope that those joining school strikes for fun, will also become passionate" Britain's Jane Goodall was in Belgium this weekend, entertaining youngsters about chimpansees and also making them aware about the environment and climate. Sun 17 Mar 17:10
Home News The West-Flemish pigeon goldmine: Armando fetches 1,252,000 euros The West-Flemish racing pigeon Armando was auctioned for an absolute record amount. Sun 17 Mar 15:44
Science Ecluse, a "very unique project" of steam pipes, opened near Antwerp One of the biggest steam networks in Europe has been inaugurated in the Waaslandhaven near Antwerp. It's a first for Belgium, and a technique that will pleas... Sat 16 Mar 17:35
Home News Cardinal Godfried Danneels dies 14/3/19 - The Belgian Roman Catholic cardinal Godfried Danneels has died at the age of 85. The cardinal, a progressive within the Church of Rome, served as ... Thu 14 Mar 15:02
Crime Another ATM blown up Once again thieves have used explosives to blow open a cash machine. Wed 13 Mar 16:15
Economy Air traffic controllers down tools Tuesday night’s strike action by air traffic controllers caused only limited disruption at Belgium’s airports. Wed 13 Mar 16:11
Culture and Media Flemings take gold at World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando A team of cheerleaders from the Cheerleader Academy in Kappellen, near Antwerp has taken gold at the cheerleading World Championships in Orlando, Florida. Wed 13 Mar 12:05
Crime Gas explosion landlord to appear in court? The Judicial Authorities want to bring before the courts landlord of a building on the Paardenmarkt in Antwerp that was destroyed in a gas explosion last yea... Tue 12 Mar 16:20
Brussels Drivers protest against aggression on Brussels public transport A number of tram drivers that work for the Brussels public transport company MIVB refused to drive their vehicles out their depot on Tuesday morning. Tue 12 Mar 16:15
Politics “Our aim is not paralysis” 11/3/19 - The Flemish Christian democrats are in buoyant form as they launch their national campaign for the general election. Their central theme is qualit... Mon 11 Mar 15:05
Home News VIDEO: Storm wreaks havoc across Flanders 10/3/19 - The scene on the beach at Ostend as the storm makes land. Holidaymakers haven’t had much luck with the weather this half-term break. Sun 10 Mar 15:13
Economy VIDEO: UK goods dearer after No Deal Brexit 10/3/19 - Brompton folding bikes are immensely popular in Belgium, but sales have now collapsed due to Brexit. In the UK production’s been suspended as a re... Sun 10 Mar 15:10
Culture and Media Tomorrowland Winter is underway!!! 10/3/19 - We are clearly in the wrong place. At Alpe d'Huez, the French ski resort, the first winter edition of the dance music festival Tomorrowland that s... Sun 10 Mar 10:07
Home News Glitch hits traffic fines, but don’t worry! 9/2/19 - Belgian police put 4,000 traffic fines in the post but failed to add the street number. The error has now been sorted and those fined will have to c... Sat 09 Mar 15:19
Home News Recycle shops go ‘Vintage’ 9/2/19 - Today is a special day for all the recycle shops in Flanders. They’ve collected all their vintage gear from cellars and lofts. Sat 09 Mar 15:16
Health & Environment Have you picked up your iodine tablets? 9/2/19 - Few are the Belgians who visited their chemist to request iodine tablets. The tablets afford protection in the event of a nuclear disaster. The op... Sat 09 Mar 15:13
Health & Environment Youth For Climate takes off in Wallonia 7/3/19 – 4,000 people took part in Thursday’s Youth For Climate march in Louvain-la-Neuve. They are calling for politicians to take greater action against c... Thu 07 Mar 15:15
Home News VIDEO: Belgian motorway closed due to Brexit protests 7/3/19 - The Belgian motorway bound for Calais has been closed at Oostduinkerke due to the protests by French customs officers. Thu 07 Mar 15:04
West Flanders “We like to see the Russians coming” 7/3/19 - Ostend Bruges Airport is welcoming a first passenger flight from Moscow today. Three flights a week are planned. Thu 07 Mar 15:02
Culture and Media Tears flow as Aalst says good-bye to carnival 6/3/19 - Pipers sounded a lament as the good people of Aalst prepare for the burning of their carnival doll, the sign that after three days of feasting carni... Wed 06 Mar 15:52
Home News Three cars were torched in Antwerp last night 6/3/19 - Police believe arsonists were at work and are investigating possible links between the incidents. Wed 06 Mar 15:17
Economy Airline bosses respond to calls for green taxes 6/3/19 – European airline bosses were in Brussels today to provide a response to growing calls for green taxes on flying. Lufthansa’s Carsten Spohr believes... Wed 06 Mar 15:09
Foreign News How will Brexit impact on students? 6/3/19 - As yet much is unclear, as our roving reporter Katrien Vanderschoot found out at Kent University in Canterbury in the UK. Wed 06 Mar 14:59
Home News Traffic disruption on the Antwerp Orbital An accident involving 5 lorries blocked the motorway completely. Tue 05 Mar 16:23
Science Jane Goodall: "I hope that those joining school strikes for fun, will also become passionate" Sun 17 Mar 17:10
