The short answer is that Belgium started deploying fibre later than its European neighbours.

Commemorations will take place across the country, while various sectors close for the day and public services operate at a reduced level.

The bodies of a man and woman in their seventies were found by local gendarmes in a small village in south-west France.

After years of feeling undervalued by society, "modern” veterans who served in conflict zones in the 1990s and 2000s are calling for help.

British-Hungarian author David Szalay wins the prestigious Booker Prize for his sixth novel, 'Flesh.'

Antwerp police use water canons to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside City Hall.

Witnesses tell judge that Belgian jihadi Sammy Djedou held three female captives as sex slaves for two years in Syria.

Classified documents from parliamentary inquiry committees will be declassified after 50 years, the House of Representatives decides.

The final Battle of Passchendaele, which claimed some 600,000 lives in 1917, was commemorated in Passendale, West Flanders, on Monday.

SIM cards used by persons entering Russia are being blocked for 24 hours to enhance protection against drone attacks, says the Russian Ministry of Digital Affairs.

VIB's achievements range from creating “Google Maps” of the hundreds of thousands of liver cells, to developing drought-resistant maize plants.

A new heliport in Lierneux, accommodating two helicopters, administrative offices, facilities for staff, and technical spaces is to be completed by early 2027.

Fire broke out in a Ghent house at about 2 p.m. on Sunday, killing a 71-year-old man.

A study by the Climate Risk Assessment Centre painted a grim picture of Belgium’s economy, referencing the €5.2 billion in damages caused by 2021 floods in Wallonia and Limburg.

A family was trapped in the funicular of the Belgian town of Spa on Monday afternoon.

An 82-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman were victims of a fatal incident near a carwash.

The body was found on Sunday evening by the E17 motorway.

Reports today suggest that, at the height of the drone incursion crisis last week, none of Belgium's 30 strong crack police team was deployed to deal with the matter.

The local Fire Brigade was called to the scene where multiple cars were set on fire.

The groups are particularly worried that "the promise of a high salary is likely to exploit the precarious situation of young people."

Belgian users of the streaming service will see the price for their monthly subscriptions rise.

The European Commission has proposed using frozen assets from the Russian Central Bank, held by Euroclear in Belgium, to provide financial aid to Ukraine.

Belgium’s federal police reportedly failed to deploy its drone interception team during a security breach over Brussels Airport.

Union leaders have emphasised that this is "not a day off" but a day of action against the government’s austerity decisions.

Earlier on Sunday evening, air traffic at Liège Airport was temporarily suspended following reports of drones.

"If lymph nodes are affected at diagnosis, the survival rate drops to 35%. If there are metastases, survival is almost impossible." said Professor Maarten Albersen, a urological oncologist at University Hospitals Leuven.

"The fact that this is taking place in Ostend – Belgium's offshore hub par excellence – underlines our country's central role in this alliance."

From Antwerp to Hainaut, determined brewers are reviving forgotten ales, reimagining them for modern palates while keeping one eye on history.

Singer-songwriters, seasoned violinists and accordion players are among the pool of talented musicians taking over Brussels' metro stations.

Only five years in Belgian history have seen fewer births than 2024: 1916, 1917, 1918, 1941 and 1942.

New study projects that 26 of Antarctica’s 64 major ice shelves could vanish by 2150 if global warming continues at a high rate.

Marking 36 years since the Berlin Wall's fall, Berlin leaders urge unity, tolerance, and vigilance in defending freedom and human rights.

Withholding full wage indexation for high salaries could fund reforms, says Vooruit leader. Will compromising on automatic indexing secure a budget deal before Christmas?

A record-breaking government shutdown in the US halts critical arms deliveries worth $5bn, raising concerns over NATO's defence readiness.

In Antwerp, a rental car rampage ended with 12 vehicles damaged, a failed breath test, and a revoked licence. Police urge affected car owners to come forward.

Silence, criticism, and hope mark Aalst’s tribute to the victims of a 1985 tragedy as calls for justice grow louder, 40 years later.

Allegations of misrepresentation in a BBC documentary on Trump spark serious concerns. The UK Culture Minister urges accountability as systemic bias claims surface.

Uncertainty looms over Belgium’s planned January reform as a €300m welfare pledge falters. Critics demand a vote to avoid chaos in funding for public assistance centres.

As COP30 approaches, activists call for a 90% greenhouse gas reduction by 2040, warning that many nations aren’t meeting Paris Agreement commitments.

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A major chipmaker's exports resume as China reverses restrictions on semiconductors after diplomatic pressure. Industry impact expected worldwide.

The restored Bruges Provincial Court has drawn one million visitors in under seven months. An Afghan resident of West Flanders received a prize as the milestone guest.

Geert Versnick, once hailed as a leading figure in Ghent politics, has died at 68. His career spanned decades but was marked by enduring controversy.

The UK responds to Belgian drone crisis, deploying anti-drone teams as officials suspect Russian involvement in disruptions to critical infrastructure.

"The EU turns a blind eye to violations by maintaining cooperation on migration without effective human rights safeguards."

A near-tragedy in Brussels: A driver charged with attempted murder after speeding at police during routine checks. Officers escaped unharmed. Authorities investigating his motives.

Shoplifting surged to a decade-long peak in 2023, yet only 10% of cases are reported. Retailers say current fines fail to deter offenders and demand tougher measures.

Mechanical issues divert Belgian delegation’s flight to Sint Maarten, disrupting CELAC-EU summit schedule. Bilateral meetings and key engagements now uncertain.

After a foggy start, Sunday sees mild temperatures and brighter moments. Rain and increasing cloud return Monday evening, marking a shift in the weather.