Europe's Financial Suicide

Another devastating package of sanctions for Russia is in the works, the nineteenth one, crafted by the bureaucrats in Brussels. Europe continues to cut off its last remaining ties with the Russian economy. It is doing so publicly and on...

EU Pay Transparency Directive: what will it mean for international construction businesses?

European Parliament building in Brussels (Image: Grecaud Paul via AdobeStock - stock.adobe.com) With less than a year to go until the European Union’s (EU) Pay Transparency Directive takes effect, what does it mean for international construction...

Barco unveils redesigned experience centre at Belgian HQ

Barco has opened a redesigned experience centre at its global headquarters in Kortrijk, Belgium. The third iteration of the experience centre since the opening of the Barco Campus in 2016 was unveiled by chief executive An Steegen and mayor of...

Judge ramps up pressure on Bart De Wever over fragile rule of law in Belgium

His blunt intervention comes the day after another Antwerp judge published an anonymous letter decrying that Belgium was on the verge of becoming a "narco-state." De Wever, prime minister since February this year, spent more than a decade as mayor...

Neuhaus launches historical reference book on Belgian chocolate

Belgian chocolate producer Neuhaus has launched a new reference book tracing the rich history of Belgian chocolate. The volume, Neuhaus, the Inventor of the Belgian Praline, was presented on Tuesday at the company’s flagship store in the Queen’s...

Belgian defense minister threatens to ‘wipe Moscow off the map' if Russia launches missile at Brussels

BRUSSELS Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken issued a stark warning Monday to Russia, saying any missile strike on Brussels would trigger a decisive NATO response. "If (Russian President Vladimir) Putin launches a missile at Brussels, we will...

Nearly one in five Belgians suffers from a mental health condition

Nearly one in five Belgians suffers from a mental health condition, according to the 2023–2024 Health Survey published by the Sciensano health institute on Tuesday. The problems appear to be most severe among young people. Stress, sleep problems,...

Business News | Piyush Goyal Holds Talks with EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on India-EU FTA Negotiations

New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Maros Sefcovic, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security of the European Union in Brussels, to discuss progress in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement...

Belgium Considers Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal for Western Sahara

(MENAFN) Belgium has formally recognized Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara as the “most appropriate” path toward resolving one of North Africa’s longest-standing territorial disputes. The announcement came Thursday in Brussels after...

Brussels Wants To Finance Ukraine One Way or Another

At the Nordic Council summit in Stockholm, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson declared that the EU and Sweden are prepared to cover “all of Ukraine’s economic needs, military as well as...

Thales Named Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Company of the Year

As governments and airports face rising passenger volumes, new regulatory requirements such as the European Entry Exit System (EES), and evolving security threats, Thales’s solutions help strike the right balance between strong security and...

EU doubles down on Ukraine reparation loan after Belgian pushback

EU leaders reiterated on Tuesday their support for a €140 billion loan plan for Ukraine based on immobilised Russian assets, just days after Belgium refused to back it and floated common EU debt as an alternative. Speaking to journalists in...

Trade Deal Leapfrogs US Drugs, Medical Devices Into Malaysia Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — A trade agreement between Malaysia and the United States expedites the entry of American-made pharmaceuticals and medical devices into the Malaysian market by cutting regulatory red tape. The Malaysia-US Agreement on...

Smakelijk! is back in Monaco: enjoy an unforgettable slice of Belgium by the Mediterranean

Smakelijk!, the famous Belgian brasserie, has returned to Monaco to offer a genuine culinary experience that is sure to earn it one of the top spots among local eateries this season. Since October 6, 2025, Monaco is home to a little slice of...

Belgium’s minister of defense and princess visit the Hoover Institution

Belgium’s Princess Astrid and Minister of Defence Theo Francken brought a delegation of scholars, diplomats, business leaders, and military officers to the Hoover Institution earlier this month. Francken, Belgium’s minister of defense and minister...

Court of Auditors: limited use of Recovery Fund resources to support businesses in Italy and the EU

Brussels – The post-pandemic economic recovery has not exactly been business-friendly. The National Recovery Plans (NRPs) and the funds from the Recovery Fund that support them have been little used to create an environment conducive to business...

Belgian Regulator Urges Pragmatic Approach to Gambling Reforms

Belgium’s Gambling Commission, Kansspelcommissie (KSC), recently submitted its advice on a new, wide-ranging gambling bill that aims to improve player protections, enhance regulatory oversight, and address the gambling industry’s structural issues...

TUI fly Belgium opens summer 2026 ticket sales with fares from €79.99

TUI fly Belgium has launched ticket sales for the summer 2026 season, offering flights to 62 destinations across Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean islands. The schedule runs from the Easter holidays through the start of the...

Belgium fines DAZN as worries mount over future of football broadcasting deal

Belgium is fining streaming platform DAZN for violating rules on pre-contractual information, Consumer Protection minister Rob Beenders announced on Sunday. The fine comes as concerns mount over the future of the platform’s broadcasting deal for...

Belgium is becoming a narco-state, warns judge

Belgium is becoming a narco-state with drug kingpins rivalling the police for control of the country, a senior judge has warned. An investigative judge from Antwerp has admitted that the judiciary was powerless to protect citizens from the...