Lebanon’s medics and hospitals are coming under fire as Israel accelerates its war against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Doctors say the attacks on Lebanon's health system remind them of similar tactics used in Gaza.

"The espionage accusations surfaced just as the journalist, who has reported extensively on alleged links between Hungarian officials and Moscow, exposed unprecedented Russian influence operations aimed at boosting Orban’s re-election."

Giacomo, il 15enne che sta scrivendo a mano i nomi di tutti i bimbi morti a Gaza: “Erano persone”

Amnesty & 30 NGOs call on the EU to act following Israel's adoption of a death penalty law that will de facto apply exclusively to Palestinians. EU has a clear stance against the death penalty & must immediately suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement. www.amnesty.eu/news/death-p...

From our story on the NATO crisis triggered by the Iran war: Trump's comments have provoked unprecedented concern that the U.S. will not come to the aid of European allies should they be attacked, whether or not Washington formally walks away.

Citizens have been asked to change their daily patterns to save energy, while extra household support from Belgium or the EU seems far off.

Statement by @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu @eudiplomacy.bsky.social on the approval of the Death Penalty Bill by the Israeli Parliament. This is a clear violation of Art 2 of the Association Agreement which must now be suspended www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

💥Now that we’ve released the first part of our joint investigation into Péter Szijjártó’s collusion with Russia, I hope it’s clearer why Orbán’s government tried to preemptively discredit me with bogus espionage allegations.

"I say to the people of the European Union who have applied pressure ... We are not afraid," said Israel's Ben-Gvir, while wearing a noose lapel-pin.

Students celebrate as the UK rejoins Erasmus+ next year, but stalled talks in other areas reveal deeper Brexit reset struggles.

New move in academic publishing: The @ec.europa.eu is launching Open Research Europe (ORE), an open access publishing platform for research funded by all EU programmes. @academic-chatter.bsky.social research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-res...

How a story about 19th-century poverty in Antwerp gripped the national consciousness of Japan, and why no one in Belgium has heard of it.

Ilaria Salis: “È un’intimidazione,l’Italia ormai è un regime che reprime chi dissente”

‘The era of invincibility is over’: the week big tech was brought to heel

After 1.5 weeks in Bxl I'm struck by the fact that the Europeans are becoming very good at creating “coalitions of the willing” for scenarios that will never materialise In Ukraine after a ceasefire with Russia To escort tankers in Straits of Hormuz after a ceasefire with Iran

"At this stage, it remains unclear how return hubs would be operationalised, both legally and in practice." – Senior migration expert from @epc-official.bsky.social told me on Thursday.

The European Parliament has approved new rules for expelling undocumented migrants despite a lack of clarity on the controversial "return hubs".

#Hungary: The Hungarian government has filed charges against one of 🇭🇺 most prominent investigative journalists @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social, who has recently revealed multiple Russian influence operations aimed at boosting Orban’s re-election. We express our full support for Szabolcs Panyi.

"This trade deal enshrines the EU's subjugation to US economic interests."

My friend Patrick Galbats, the most talented press photographer I know, is looking for assignments in and around Brussels with international media. He’s versatile, with a sharp but sensitive eye for reportage and documentary work. get in touch! www.patrickgalbats.com contact: [email protected]

New Tal Dilian statement on #PredatorGate points even more clearly to the 🇬🇷authorities: “I believe it is a crime for private individuals to interfere communications. But it is even more serious crime to organize a conspiracy crime to send innocent people to jail to cover up political authorities.“

I take note that Russia has an easier access to EU Council discussions than the free press in Europe.

Adolphe Sax's tomb in the iconic Montmartre Cemetery in Paris is in an advanced state of deterioration that is "almost irreversible".

Italians living abroad were also given the opportunity to vote on the controversial judicial reform proposed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Vittoria del No al referendum, Bachelet: “Come quella partigiana”. Renzi: “Meloni prenda atto del voto” https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/03/23/news/bachelet_renzi_reazioni_risultati_referendum_vince_no-425240757/?rss

Italy, 2nd SWG poll: Constitutional referendum on the Judicial system reform No: 50-54% (+1) Yes: 46-50% (-1) +/- vs. 1st poll ➤ europeelects.eu/italy

A rare call for dismantling Belgium's regional structures? That's what I got when speaking to Charles de Groot – a young municipal councillor in Flemish Brabant and leader of L'Unie – the only pro-Belgium party in the country.

32 lives lost and many more changed forever. Thinking of everyone affected by the horrendous act of terror on the beautiful city of #Brussels on this day in 2016🇧🇪

Leftists win mayoral elections in France’s largest cities while the far right failed to take any major urban centres in Sunday's municipal elections u.afp.com/SLz9

Super piece on the rich history of Brussels' Résidence Palace by @goodclimate.bsky.social

Meloni v the judges: high stakes for Italian PM in vote on judiciary overhaul

“I was suddenly pushed into a leading role. You have to keep going with one conviction: that you are defending an innocent man.”

The 32 people who died on Tuesday 22 March 2016 are more than a number; each of them had their own story. Ten years on, The Brussels Times remembers them.

Google reduced our headline “I used the ‘cheat on everything’ AI tool and it didn’t help me cheat on anything” to just five words: “‘Cheat on everything’ AI tool.” It almost sounds like we’re endorsing a product we do not recommend at all. Read more from @seanhollister.bsky.social:

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It's hard to believe this was 10 years ago Preparations are under way outside my office on Rue de la Loi to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Brussels attacks on 22 March 2016 Back on that day I was an editor at Politico and was extremely lucky to not have been a victim of the bombings...

A new "strengthened" version was passed by trade MEPs on Thursday, but some believe the EU should "resist attempts at blackmail".

‘It does feel like an intimidation campaign’: why is US tech giant Palantir suing a small Swiss magazine?

🇮🇹PM Giorgia Meloni failed in her quest yesterday to get a suspension of EU climate policy (the Emissions Trading System) in response to the energy price rise caused by the 🇺🇸🇮🇱 war on Iran. 🇪🇸PM Pedro Sanchez's arguments won the day. europemorningpost.substack.com/p/populism-a...

#IranWar: 'This is not Europe's war': EU leaders to push for diplomatic solution at Brussels summit, by @ugorealfonzo.bsky.social | The Brussels Times www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2027...

Rue Neuve in 1975. RTBF archive report on pedestrianisation in Brussels with visits to Utrecht and Louvain-la-Neuve. And plans to turn Toison d'Or and boulevard Waterloo into a planted promenade. youtube.com/watch?v=yr6b...

European leaders will meet in Brussels this week to discuss the military escalation in the Middle East and the situation in Iran.

Moment Israeli airstrike hits a building in central Beirut. The Israeli army had warned residents in the building to evacuate before completely flattening it as it begun a wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah “in response to firing into Israeli territory.”

Scandal alert! 🖋️ VDL has officially declined to meet the people. While she’s busy with the industry, she has declined the 270+ groups waiting for her. We’re withholding our ball because we don't talk to empty chairs. Stay tuned: the ton isn't going anywhere, and we have a lot to say about this snub.

Secret talks and WhatsApp groups have revealed a joint push to enable the deportation of asylum seekers to "return hubs" outside the EU.

Which EUCO leader will publicly remind De Wever that fighting just wars is costly? And that that's why we're in the fight alongside Ukraine? De Wever also blocked seizure of Russian assets.

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"In private, European leaders tell me I'm right, but no one dares to say it out loud," said De Wever in an interview with L'Echo.

AI fakes about Iran-US war. AI-created videos circulating on X depict American soldiers captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins, and US embassies ablaze -- a surge of lifelike deepfakes despite a policy crackdown to curb wartime disinformation u.afp.com/SLY6

A message for 🇪🇺President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and 🇩🇪Chancellor Merz: "You can't support those who set the world on fire and then blame the smoke caused by the fire." In an era where most of Europe's leaders are so spineless, Pedro Sanchez really stands out.