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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 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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EU warned Balkan tensions risk slowing enlargement EU warned Balkan tensions risk slowing enlargement
06.03.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Satellite training strengthens EU’s disaster response as extreme events intensify Satellite training strengthens EU’s 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 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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EU’s 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 €193bn provided in aid since the war began.

06.03.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ECB chief warns shifting economy defies forecasts amid AI and trade turmoil ECB chief warns shifting economy defies forecasts amid AI and trade turmoil
06.03.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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EU-backed €1.5 billion boost for Ukraine targets dual-use tech and shelters EU-backed €1.5 billion boost for Ukraine targets dual-use tech and shelters

New €1.5 billion EU funding to address urgent needs in Ukraine, from energy to dual-use tech. Plans aim to unlock €3.4 billion for recovery efforts, including schools and small businesses.

06.03.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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EU unveils strategy to balance today’s gains with future generations’ 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 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 2026–2030 plan warns slow progress could leave full gender equality out of reach for decades.

06.03.2026 17:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Airbnb claims €700m boost for Belgium’s economy in new report Airbnb claims €700m boost for Belgium's economy in new report

Airbnb claims its platform contributed more than €703 million to Belgium’s economy in 2025 and insists short-term rentals play only a minimal role in the country’s housing shortage.

06.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Belgian magistrates call for postponement of new criminal code Belgian magistrates call for postponement of new criminal code

Interior Minister Bernard Quintin (MR) has firmly opposed any delay.

06.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜I have found inner peace’, 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lost your job in Belgium? Here is how long it really takes to find another Lost your job in Belgium? Here is how long it really takes to find another

Senior management roles generally took the longest to secure, with an average search time of 174 days.

06.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Belgium in Brief: Nothing says β€˜I love you’ 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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0