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Recession likely as Euro slumps to new lows

Recession likely as Euro slumps to new lows

Traders are already warning that the Euro risks becoming “unbuyable” if it reaches parity with the dollar.

Brussels Police officer missing with his service weapon

Belgian authorities do not want a repeat of last year's disappearance of the armed far-right soldier, Jürgen Conings.

Autumn vaccination campaign: Who will be eligible for a fourth dose?

"Our pandemic is clearly not over and is now in its seventh wave... Vaccination remains the most important line of defence during this crisis."

French trains cancelled and delayed due to strikes

Three of the four main unions of SNCF are taking part in the strikes, leading to the cancellation of one-third of intercity and regional train services.

Parliamentary Committee approves controversial Iran deal

“Are we going to voluntarily release the handcuffs of a convicted terrorist and give them to Iran as a gift with a big bow around it?”

MEPs vote to allow gas and nuclear investments to be labelled as green

"Natural gas is a fossil fuel, it's neither sustainable nor green," said Finnish MEP Sylvia Modig from The Left group.

Flanders reaches agreement with 3M over pollution clean-up

The hazardous chemical was already discovered in the blood of hundreds of local residents near the 3M factory as well as in the soil and air.

Hidden Belgium

Liège river boat

Liège river boat

You can explore Liège by river on a shuttle service called La Navette Fluviale. It runs every hour, with six stops along the river ...

Derek Blyth

Bestselling author Derek Blyth picks out one of his favourite hidden secrets of Belgium every day

Philippe Van Parijs

Why is the far right so much stronger in Flanders than in Wallonia?

When entering Wallonia, you are met by a board proclaiming “Wallonie terre d’accueil”, whereas an even bigger board may warn you, as you leave Brussels, that you are entering a commune “Where Flemings are at home”.

Why is the far right so much stronger in Flanders than in Wallonia?
72% of Belgians annoyed by parcel delivery drivers

72% of Belgians annoyed by parcel delivery drivers

While over 80 percent of Belgians regularly shop online — one of the highest percentages in Europe — the latest study from Vias shows most Belgians are unhappy with delivery drivers.

Ukraine asks Turkey to investigate Russian ships for stolen grain

Kyiv accuses these ships of travelling from occupied Crimea's main grain terminal in April and May.

Belgium in Brief: Post-principle politics

Boris Johnson is, yet again, facing an existential challenge to his premiership. But the Prime Minister threw principles out the window long ago.

Transparency International calls on EU to drop Russian diamond trade

Belgium's thriving diamond industry, centred in Antwerp, is a big boost to the economy and employs some 32,600 people.

Weather: Temperatures will soar up to 30° in Belgium next week

While temperatures have been steady at the start of July, temperatures will rise sharply towards the middle of the month.

EU Tracker

On the agenda
  • Today - Taking stock

    The plenary session will review the conclusions of the latest European Council summit, where EU leaders agreed to grant Moldova and Ukraine candidate status. The Parliament had already voted in favour of that plan.

  • Today - Plenary day 3

    European Parliament plenary session day 3. Agenda here.

  • Today - Expansion talks

    Committee of the Regions delegates will discuss EU enlargement policy on 6 and 7 July. Members from EU-hopefuls Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine will attend the event for the very first time. Full agenda here.

  • Tomorrow - Plenary final day

    European Parliament plenary final day. Agenda here.

  • December 1 - EU-US TTC

    The next round of the EU-US trade and technology council is scheduled for December.

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Belgium News

Brussels Police officer missing with his service weapon
New cars now have to be equipped with a black box
Index pivot to be exceeded as early as August

Health

Autumn vaccination campaign: Who will be eligible for a fourth dose?
Chocolate contamination: Salmonella traced to Hungarian delivery
Second booster shots could be available for everyone from September

Brussels

Brussels centre makes comeback with 1.5 million visitors per month
Solution for Place De Brouckère renovation helped ‘avoid creating urban cancer’
More than 100 professions in short supply in Brussels

EU Affairs

Recession likely as Euro slumps to new lows
MEPs vote to allow gas and nuclear investments to be labelled as green
Belgium in Brief: Post-principle politics

Business

Record number of electronic transactions during summer sales
European Parliament adopts landmark legislation against big tech
Hundreds of tonnes of chocolate destroyed following salmonella outbreak

World

French trains cancelled and delayed due to strikes
Parliamentary Committee approves controversial Iran deal
Ukraine asks Turkey to investigate Russian ships for stolen grain

Art & Culture

Hidden Belgium: Liège river boat
Medieval Festival in Citadel of Namur attracted some 10,000 spectators
Two Belgian restaurants included in European top 50

Politics

Vote postponed on Belgium-Iran prisoners transfer deal following criticism
De Croo invites ministers to barbecue for calmer discussion on pension reform
Biden announces $800 million in new military aid package for Ukraine

Sports

Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie beats David Goffin to reach semi-finals against Djokovic
David Goffin reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals
Jacques Borlée to stop coaching after Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Education

Belgian primary school test results slump in 2022
What to expect from Belgium’s French-speaking schools’ reform
‘Belgium’s little Einstein’: The 11 year old boy who is the world’s youngest science graduate

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