"Most people in the world dream of living in New York, Paris, Dubai, Shanghai...they don't dream of living in Brussels. But when you get here, you get hooked."

For now, there is no clear timeline for when, or even if, the military deployment proposal will return to the government's agenda.

Brussels’ tiniest commune, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, may lack space for the living, but its cemetery in nearby Schaerbeek is rich in stories of the dead.

Are you celebrating New Year’s Eve in Brussels and feel like going out?

“We received thousands of people in buses from all over the country.”

Flanders is investing €138 million in 151 projects to reduce wastewater flowing into streams and rivers.

A Netflix series linked to an arrest has spotlighted the manosphere, driving its rise in Dutch-language media. Meanwhile, "greedflation," once ubiquitous, sees a sharp decline.

Recycled plastics make up just 12% of EU materials. New measures setting standards and improving market access could change this — but industry challenges persist.

As detainee release talks stall in Yemen, the EU condemns tensions and urges swift action to prevent deepening instability.

Surveillance camera footage from the area will be reviewed as part of the inquiry.

Police were alerted around 5.30 pm on Tuesday about a man armed with a knife on Avenue des Anciens Combattants in Kraainem.

Families facing displacement, harsh winters, and economic struggles after Iraq floods. EU boosts humanitarian response with €100,000 aid for emergency relief programmes.

Solar energy production in Belgium increased by 21% in 2025, surpassing previous records and bringing renewable energy’s share of the electricity mix to 34%.

Following Honduras’s elections, the EU signals enhanced collaboration with the new government as broad voter turnout marked the country's political shift.

Belgium’s secret networks may emerge as the greatest intelligence asset to the Allies during the two World Wars.

Powerball winners can choose to receive the full amount over a 30-year period or opt for a lump sum payment.

“Each day of strike action represents a loss of €25 million for our economy. But above all, in the long term, it simply damages perceptions of the reliability of our airport.”

Statistics show that every day in France, over three women are victims of femicides or attempted femicides in domestic settings.

The victim, who was severely injured, is no longer in critical condition.

Brussels-Capital Region has still not managed to form a government, putting on hold new policy and budgetary decisions.

In Brussels, this tradition is less common, as only 34% of SMEs plan to gift their workforce.

Police urge the public to avoid entering the sea.

Belgian helicopter operator NHV, founded in 1997, will be acquired by Irish leasing firm GDHF in a deal finalised for 2026. NHV operates 30 helicopters and employs over 400 people.

From Ghent’s art-school funk to Liège’s dream-pop catharsis, a new generation of Belgian bands is mixing languages, styles and influences with bold originality.

Looking for a way to fill the mid-holiday lull, or just need an excuse to get away from your family for a few hours? Why not explore somewhere new with one of these day trips?

From circuses and theatre to family cabarets and ballets, our weekly agenda has plenty of ideas to fill that mid-holiday lull. Find all our favourites here!

“The idea isn’t that animals adapt to the hotel - it’s the hotel and me that adapts to them," said pet hotel owner Saskia Otte.

The group announced that it now controls the entirety of the former South Yemen, which existed as an independent state between 1967 and 1990.

Belgium’s cabinet has approved the first draft of a bill to incorporate the European Union’s anti-SLAPP directive into national law.

Witlof is a pure Belgian creation that was accidentally discovered by a local farmer soon after Belgian gained independence from the Netherlands.

Amid the frenzy of Brussellization, the conversion of the city to fast car travel and office-building, architect Delhaye fought over decades to rehabilitate the creations of the Art Nouveau generation of 1900.

French authorities have dismantled a large tobacco smuggling operation spanning Bulgaria, Italy, and Belgium, seizing tens of tonnes of cigarettes and charging multiple individuals.

“St Peter’s Basilica is very large, yet sadly not big enough for us all to be together. I admire, respect, and thank you for your courage and desire to be here tonight,” the pope said in English.

Several countries, including France, have warned of an elevated terrorist threat in the final months of the year.

Morocco aims to win a title it has missed out on for 50 years and showcase flawless event planning ahead of co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.

No details were provided about the foreign countries that deployed their fighter planes to monitor the bombers’ movements.

When police arrived, the man approached them holding a knife.

An investigation has been initiated to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

With remembrance tourism thriving, Flanders commits €8 million to renovate WWI landmarks, including a major overhaul of the In Flanders Fields Museum.

Christmas lights, markets in the Grand-Place, iconic Ardennes trees, and much more – we have found some of the best photographs of Brussels at Christmas.

Ixelles has approved several parking-related measures, including the reduction of paid parking hours. Now, the visitors can park their car for free after 6pm in blue and green zones, after 7pm in red zones.

The King urged Brussels negotiators to “finally agree on a programme serving the common good."

803 Belgian companies account for over 92% of imported CO2 emissions, but most face penalties as the EU’s carbon price regulation deadline approaches.

The deal is valued at just over €1 billion.

The newborns were handed over to mothers who were not their biological parents.

Under the new regulation, full indexation will apply to wages up to €4,000 gross per month and benefits or pensions up to €2,000 gross per month, but not beyond.