The women history forgot: Ghent gallery restores female masters to their rightful place
The women history forgot: Ghent gallery restores female masters to their rightful place
A new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) brings together more than 150 works by women active across the Low Countries during the 17th and early 18th centuries.
07.03.2026 04:58
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Under Belgian skies, the search for life beyond Earth
Under Belgian skies, the search for life beyond Earth
From the red dwarves of distant solar systems to the quiet domes of Uccle, Belgian astronomers are scanning the heavens for signs that life is not unique to Earth.
06.03.2026 23:54
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EU backs Danube transport plan of Ukraine, Romania, Moldova
EU backs Danube transport plan of Ukraine, Romania, Moldova
Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova commit to improving Danube transport under EU-backed plan, aiming for safer navigation and integrated logistics amid trade disruptions.
06.03.2026 23:02
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EU weighs RSV vaccine strategy as expert panel mulls benefits and risks
EU weighs RSV vaccine strategy as expert panel mulls benefits and risks
As RSV vaccines gain approval, Europe launches a scientific review to guide their use. Experts aim to tackle safety, data gaps, and public health priorities.
06.03.2026 22:45
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EU military innovation ramps up with unmanned tech trials
EU military innovation ramps up with unmanned tech trials
The EU is tackling fragmented defence by boosting joint procurement, cyber security and cooperation between civilian and military authorities. Unmanned tech seen as crucial to the strategy.
06.03.2026 22:25
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EU launches newsletter marking pivotal year for European social dialogue pact
EU launches newsletter marking pivotal year for European social dialogue pact
A year after signing the European social dialogue pact, the EU launches a newsletter to track its impact, focusing on quality jobs and labour policy reforms.
06.03.2026 21:43
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Satellite training strengthens EUβs disaster response as extreme events intensify
Satellite training strengthens EUβs disaster response as extreme events intensify
Spotlight on disaster response: EU officials train on space tech to integrate satellite data and citizen alerts into national emergency workflows.
06.03.2026 21:23
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EUβs 2025 report notes record defence spending as world grows more volatile
EU's 2025 report notes record defence spending as world grows more volatile
The EU has unveiled its largest defence investment yet, aiming to tackle growing global instability. Ukraine remains central, with β¬193bn provided in aid since the war began.
06.03.2026 21:03
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EU tackles housing crisis with Affordable Housing Act consultation
EU tackles housing crisis with Affordable Housing Act consultation
Facing an acute housing crisis, Europe could act on affordability challenges, including short-term rentals. The European Commission has opened consultations to inform its Affordable Housing Act proposals.
06.03.2026 20:40
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EU proposes new rules for cross-border protection of vulnerable adults
EU proposes new rules for cross-border protection of vulnerable adults
EU nations push for stronger protections for adults in cross-border care and legal situations, addressing issues tied to ageing and health vulnerabilities. Negotiations with the European Parliament ahead.
06.03.2026 20:18
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War with Iran becoming a dangerous gamble with no end in sight
War with Iran becoming a dangerous gamble with no end in sight
Seven days into the war, Iran faces isolation and devastation. But uncertainty remains about what comes next.
06.03.2026 19:59
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EU officials warn high energy prices threaten industrial competitiveness
EU officials warn high energy prices threaten industrial competitiveness
As Europe faces limited direct energy market impacts from Middle East unrest, experts call for urgent action on soaring electricity prices affecting industry and consumers alike.
06.03.2026 19:17
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Global drug ring exposed after two phones seized in small Swedish town
Global drug ring exposed after two phones seized in small Swedish town
Sophisticated criminal networks spanned Europe, Thailand, and Australia. A 1.2-tonne drug haul was intercepted, leading to arrests and major asset seizures.
06.03.2026 18:56
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EU-backed β¬1.5 billion boost for Ukraine targets dual-use tech and shelters
EU-backed β¬1.5 billion boost for Ukraine targets dual-use tech and shelters
New β¬1.5 billion EU funding to address urgent needs in Ukraine, from energy to dual-use tech. Plans aim to unlock β¬3.4 billion for recovery efforts, including schools and small businesses.
06.03.2026 18:37
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EU unveils strategy to balance todayβs gains with future generationsβ needs
EU unveils strategy to balance today's gains with future generations' needs
The EU has adopted its first intergenerational fairness strategy, including an index to track how nations protect future generations. A major step in aligning current policymaking with long-term impacts.
06.03.2026 18:09
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EU warns gender equality could take 50 years without faster progress
EU warns gender equality could take 50 years without faster progress
Tackling deepfakes, pay disparities, and healthcare gaps: the EU's 2026β2030 plan warns slow progress could leave full gender equality out of reach for decades.
06.03.2026 17:50
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Airbnb claims β¬700m boost for Belgiumβs economy in new report
Airbnb claims β¬700m boost for Belgium's economy in new report
Airbnb claims its platform contributed more than β¬703 million to Belgiumβs economy in 2025 and insists short-term rentals play only a minimal role in the countryβs housing shortage.
06.03.2026 17:01
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She ate 22 meals and walked away without paying. Now a judge has had enough
She ate 22 meals and walked away without paying. Now a judge has had enough
With the new sentence added to previous convictions, the chances that the woman will return to prison are now considered extremely high.
06.03.2026 16:32
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An island nation could soon shake up the EU
An island nation could soon shake up the EU
The vote is expected to take place on 29 August and would ask citizens whether negotiations on EU membership should resume.
06.03.2026 15:27
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βI have found inner peaceβ, Maalbeek metro bombing survivor after sitting down with the man who carried it out
'I have found inner peace', Maalbeek metro bombing survivor after sitting down with the man who carried it out
A survivor of the 2016 Brussels metro bombing has revealed she met convicted attacker Mohamed Abrini in prison as part of a restorative justice process aimed at understanding, not forgiveness.
06.03.2026 14:56
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Why this Belgian city is feeding rats birth control pills
Why this Belgian city is feeding rats birth control pills
A coastal Belgian city has launched an unusual plan to control its rat population by feeding the rodents birth control pills instead of poisoning them.
06.03.2026 14:09
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How two phones in rural Sweden unravelled a global drug empire
How two phones in rural Sweden unravelled a global drug empire
The network used complex business structures stretching from Europe to Thailand and Australia to launder large sums of money and ship drugs internationally.
06.03.2026 13:42
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Belgium in Brief: Nothing says βI love youβ like a clean house
Belgium in Brief: Nothing says 'I love you' like a clean house
If you are in a heterosexual relationship and live with your partner: who cooks and does the dishes? Who cleans the house and remembers to buy birthday gifts for friends and family?
06.03.2026 13:24
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Repeat offender jailed four years for robbing elderly women in Wallonia
Repeat offender jailed four years for robbing elderly women in Wallonia
His lawyer argued that the man had been undergoing treatment but relapsed into cocaine and heroin use at the time of the crimes.
06.03.2026 13:10
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After delay, Belgium will bring home 185 citizens from the Middle East
After delay, Belgium will bring home 185 citizens from the Middle East
"A team of four people from Foreign Affairs is on site to welcome and assist our compatriots upon arrival," PrΓ©vot said on social media.
06.03.2026 13:02
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Passers-by rescue person from Brussels canal in Anderlecht
Three passers-by pulled elderly person from Brussels canal
The rescue comes a day after another person was pulled from the canal in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean by a police officer.
06.03.2026 12:22
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