I was in my Bridget Jones era and feeling unusually satisfied with singlehood. But then I got an unexpected text.

In Brussels, one in three households with children (33.7%) are single-parent families.

"Introducing a new product at this point makes no sense," said Walloon Minister of Health and Environment Yves Coppieters (Les Engagés).

A landmark meeting in Brussels brings hope for unity as Belgium’s Islamic communities move to end years of organisational turmoil.

Congo faces 17th Ebola outbreak, worsened by lack of vaccine or treatment options, with volunteers now among the dead.

Iran and the U.S. edge closer to a 14-point agreement to end the war, yet critical points like the Strait of Hormuz blockade remain divisive. Will progress hold?

More families have registered for Dutch-language secondary education in Brussels than there are places available, with a total of 959 children missing out.

From classic rides to daring new challenges, Antwerp’s Sinksenfoor has kicked off. Discover 147 stalls across two kilometres at Spoor Oost.

A drone, suspected to be from Ukraine, crashed near the Belarusian border. No injuries were reported.

With a fractured parliament and historic delays, Denmark’s PM Frederiksen is reappointed to lead talks. Can a coalition finally emerge after weeks of uncertainty?

Push for EU inclusion by 2027 hits roadblock: Ukraine slams suggestions of reduced status, arguing for full integration.

As the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship claims three lives, hundreds of international contacts are under surveillance, with some yet to be traced. WHO calls journey "extraordinary and frightening."

Thick smoke and road closures in Lanaken after a fire devastated a packaging plant. Residents are urged to shut windows as firefighters face an uphill battle to contain the blaze.

Push for EU inclusion by 2027 hits roadblock: Ukraine slams suggestions of reduced status, arguing for full integration.

A deal between trade unions and a major sports brand cuts planned layoffs from 730 to 371 in Belgium. The decision follows months of talks and a workers' vote.

Over two years, the number of Chinese electric buses and coaches in Belgium increased six times.

A fierce fire at a recycling site in Couillet disrupts trains and triggers toxic smoke warnings. Authorities urge residents to seal homes as emergency crews battle the flames.

VUB Professor Steven Lowette has been appointed as physics coordinator at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, starting September.

Ready for a laugh? Here are the top English stand-up comedy shows, open mics, and nightlife events in Brussels.

Environmental advocates accuse Belgium’s pesticide reduction plan of overlooking systemic reforms, including fair wages, generational renewal, and trade deal impacts.

Tucked behind an unassuming townhouse in Saint-Josse, Ateliers Mommen is a rare survival: a 19th-century artists’ enclave.

From funk legends Cymande to fusion pioneer Billy Cobham, Jazz Middelheim returns with a diverse line-up embodying artistic "expression."

Soaring costs and delays hit Belgium’s frigate replacement programme as officials scramble to prevent a capacity crisis in the navy.

"We consider that within a commercial fabric, it diminishes the more convivial aspect," an Ixelles councillor told The Brussels Times.

The Belgian capital offers a surprising number of cool green retreats once temperatures reach 30°C.

More than 120 schools in the Brussels-Capital Region are exposed to pollution levels between two and three times above the WHO threshold.

The EU and Mexico agree, in Mexico City, to remove most trade barriers between them and boost mutual cooperation.

Slovenia's parliament elects Janez Jansa, leader of the right-wing nationalist Slovenian Democratic Party, as Prime Minister by 51 votes to 36.

EU calls out Turkey over court decision annulling CHP congresses, warning of threats to democratic pluralism and judicial independence.

EU guidance seeks to speed up mining permits while enforcing water standards, but challenges remain over pollution exemptions and balancing priorities.

New EU funding aims to decarbonise heat production for industries like steel and textiles, with emissions savings equal to annual gas use of 4m households.

Amid urgent energy challenges, EU launches tools to improve grid transparency and speed hydrogen rollout—but cooperation gaps remain.

Europe’s growth outlook weakens amidst supply chain disruptions and new energy market pressures, ministers warn after Eurogroup meeting.

"This is what the Pintjes zine is all about: landing in an area of the city you don’t know, wanting to go for a beer but not knowing where to start."

The EU’s updated trade programme ties tariff reductions to human rights, labour rights, and migration cooperation, with tougher penalties for violations.

Five tips to cool your home after days of extreme hot weather

The EU expands sanctions to counter Iranian threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Asset freezes and travel bans now target those jeopardising vital global trade routes.

Ursula von der Leyen pays tribute to Altiero Spinelli, a political exile whose bold vision for European integration laid the groundwork for the EU.

Wallonia's Tourism Minister urges operators of motorhome areas to regularise their facilities following the adoption of a new decree on public sites.

The US-based credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has upheld Belgium’s long-term financial rating at “A+”, with a stable outlook.

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announces that his government has reversed Viktor Orbán’s decision to withdraw Hungary from the ICC.

Brussels Parliament approves a joint community commission budget that includes €469.6 million for health care and just over €1 billion for family benefits.

Cats and dogs with extreme physical traits banned from EU competitions under new rules. Online sales, breeding, and import standards tightened to protect animals and consumers.

Marine fuel prices soared 75% in months. France’s €13m aid plan for fishing companies marks the first action under the EU’s Middle East crisis framework.

The EU’s Digital Markets Act intensifies scrutiny of cloud services and search platforms, with fines issued and multiple investigations opened. Catch the latest enforcement updates from the Commission.

Slovenia’s Director General of Finance will chair the EU’s tax reform body, tasked with curbing harmful practices and tightening scrutiny of non-EU jurisdictions.

The Belgian Government has been definitively convicted of a crime against humanity committed during the colonial period.

The EU's suspension of fertiliser tariffs could save farmers €60 million, but imports from Russia and Belarus remain banned as sanctions tighten.

Since 2000, EU bird populations fell 15%, with farmland birds down 32%. Grassland butterfly numbers declined over 36%, Eurostat revealed on Biodiversity Day.

A new law is set to enable military careers for Belgium's princes and princesses, starting with Prince Gabriël.