Culture and Media Back in time: King Boudewijn opens Expo 58 (VIDEO) The sun shone at the Heizel Exhibition Park 65 years ago when King Boudewijn opened the world exhibition EXPO 58. Brussels was ready to welcome the world. K... Wed 19 Apr 15:42
Brussels VIDEO: Brussels asylum seeker tent camp cleared A tent camp inhabited by asylum seekers and migrants outside the Klein Kasteeltje asylum centre in Molenbeek (Brussels) has been cleared. Registered asylum ... Tue 07 Mar 15:57
The peak of the epidemic is expected in three to four weeks' time. Health It's official: Belgium is battling a flu epidemic; Leuven hospital suspends non-urgent care All conditions for an official flu epidemic have been fulfilled, the Health Institute Sciensano says. Wed 04 Jan 15:59
Economy More businesses went bankrupt last year - but still less than before corona A total of 9,823 businesses threw in the towel last year. Wed 04 Jan 14:34
Filip Mroz / Unsplash Home News Number of births in Flanders has gone down again after a "peak" in 2021 The decline was most outspoken in East Flanders, with a drop of 5.6 percent on the year. Wed 04 Jan 12:30
Olivier Vandecasteele in better times. Facebookgroep: Free Olivier Vandecasteele Foreign News Humanitarian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele convicted for "spying and working against national security" in Iran The news was confirmed by the Foreign Office. Olivier Vandecasteele was given 28 years behind bars. Wed 04 Jan 11:59
Radio2 Home News Adapted road signs for "millionaire village" Olmen Various traffic signs at the municipality border of Olmen have been slightly adapted as a hoax, after local residents won the lottery. Wed 04 Jan 11:38
Environment and climate Tap water 43 euros more expensive on average due to inflation and climate change The Watergroep, the biggest tap water supplier in Belgium, is upping its prices, Het Belang van Limburg reports. Wed 04 Jan 11:04
Staff asked for more respect during an action at the airport this morning. Economy 3-day Ryanair strike kicks off at Charleroi "Brussels South" Airport: 30 percent of flights cancelled The strike is being stage by cabin crew living in Belgium. It had been announced, and most passengers had taken their precautions. Fri 30 Dec 2022 16:47
Ulysses Ost Economy Makro superstore in Deurne closed after fight between customers as chain sees "the end of an era" Makro stores are selling everything out as they have to close forgood. Fri 30 Dec 2022 15:46
Sports Football great Pele and his Belgian adventure(s) (includes footage) Brazil's football great Pele has passed away at the age of 82. One of the best football players ever, Pele was also to be seen in action on Belgian fields. Fri 30 Dec 2022 15:06
Maxime Anciaux - All rights reserved Home News Record number of Flemish care homes "blacklisted" While the number usually fluctuates between 10 and 15, the number has grown to 25 now. Fri 30 Dec 2022 14:10
Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke sees no real problem in the Chinese outbreak. Health Experts say "Chinese corona wave should not pose a problem" but Health Minister remains cautious: "Focus on search fo... In the meantime, it is also important to see how the Belgians will behave, says Frank Vandenbroucke. Fri 30 Dec 2022 12:07
Last year's New Year's Eve was also particularly warm. Environment and climate Belgium bound to have its warmest New Year's Eve on record, "10 degrees above the normal temperature" The weather has been particularly warm for this time of year over the past days. This will continue at least until Monday. Fri 30 Dec 2022 11:05
Culture and Media Winterlicht visitors in Bokrijk overwhelmed by the acts (VIDEO) The Winterlicht festival in Bokrijk (Limburg) is attracting big crowds. Thu 29 Dec 2022 16:38
Vorst prison (archive picture). Belga Crime & Justice Dutch suspects no longer extradited to Belgium because of "a risk of inhumane treatment" A judge ruled on several occasions that a Dutch inmates does not have to accept a Belgian request be extradited. Thu 29 Dec 2022 16:35
DLE Crime & Justice Defendants in Brussels terror trial should no longer undergo daily strip searches Six accused at the 22 March terror attacks trial had claimed thay had to undergo humiliating treatment and took the case to court. Thu 29 Dec 2022 15:13
AFP or licensors Science "Acceleration in the battle against Alzheimer's disease", says Belgian Alzheimer expert about new blood test An international team of scientists has developed a new blood test that could help to detect the disease in an early stage. Thu 29 Dec 2022 12:21
Tom Pidock kept his smile despite the narrow defeat in Diegem. Wout Van Aert said he was "piepedood" (completely exhausted). Sports Wout Van Aert beats Tom Pidcock in "clash of the titans" in Diegem: "This can't be healthy" In cyclocross, Wout Van Aert won the Superprestige race in Diegem despite being "completely dead". Thu 29 Dec 2022 11:36
Antwerp Province Jumper from the Antwerp fashion house Essentiel sells like hot cakes thanks to Netflix series "Emily in Paris" The colourful design is a success worldwide. The pullover, which can be seen in the trailer and the first episode, has already been sold out. Thu 29 Dec 2022 11:02
