The Brussels Times

Chaos and traffic jams due to new Brussels traffic plan

Over 1,000 fines have been issued this year for people who endanger pedestrians while on e-scooters, but the vehicles still get scattered across the city.

A storm from space? Dark plasma hits earth today

Auroras will be visible this week in much of the northern hemisphere.

Ukrainian official says fighting is at a 'deadlock' before UN visit

As Russian shelling pushes up civilian deaths in Kharkiv, Ukraine has pushed back Russioan forces in the southern region of Kherson.

Storm and strong winds hit Corsica, at least three dead

Heavy rain, hail and winds of up to 225 km per/h battered the French island after other parts of France have suffered several heatwaves, wildfires and drought.

Over 360,000 people expected at Spa-Francorchamps F1 GP

Last year, the CEO of the circuit Natalie Maillet was murdered by her husband and the F1 Grand Prix had to be cancelled mid-race because of torrential rainfall.

Four-hour long 'traffic jams' on Albert Canal due to drought

"The canal is an important economic artery in Flanders, not only for shipping, but also for the drinking water supply."

PromotedFashion & Lace Musuem presents Kidorama fashion exhibition

Belgium in Brief: Giving up on driving into town

At what point will people simply abandon the idea of driving through the city?

From finance to energy: The sectors profiting from high inflation

In the second quarter of this year, Saudi state oil company Saudi Aramco broke the world record in making the biggest profit in three months ever: €47.4 billion.

No crisis for the rich: Luxury sector 'booming' despite war and inflation

The whole luxury sector is experiencing a golden age. In Belgium, 90 new Ferraris left the showroom in the first quarter of 2022 – a jump from 71 in 2021.

Profit incentives: Five years of sharing company profits with employees

The bonus that sees employees share in profits made by their employer in the previous financial year is a vital tool for retaining staff.

Sexism? Young men, not boomers, feel most threatened by gender equality

The greatest indicators of sexism among young men are economic uncertainty and distrust in public institutions, says a study by Gothenburg University.

EU Tracker

On the agenda

August 26 - NATO milestone
Finland, Sweden, Turkey officials meet for counter-terrorism discussion, organised under terms of the two NATO-aspiring nations’ deal with Ankara. It is an important step to secure Turkey’s ratification of their NATO bid.
September 1 - Green Deal D-Day
EU lawmakers and governments have now brokered their negotiating positions on a lot of the main Green Deal updates. That means that talks between them and the Commission can now start. The bulk of this work will start in September.
September 9 - Finance ministers meet
Finance ministers meeting, agenda here.
October 3 - Eurogroup meeting
Eurogroup meeting agenda here.
October 6 - EU Presidency summit.
Czech EU presidency Council summit.
October 11 - Energy chiefs meet
Energy ministers meet for an informal summit. Preparing for the winter heating season will likely be the main item on the agenda.
October 18 - Commission to-do list
EU Commission publishes its work programme for 2023.
October 18 - Agri meet
EU farm ministers meet for a two-day agricultural summit. Details here.
October 20 - EUCO comes back
Full EUCO summit. Meeting page here.
October 26 - Zero pollution
Commission publishes its zero pollution package of rules and regulations.
November 30 - Recycle, reuse, recycle again
European Commission publishes its updated circular economy package.
December 1 - EU-US TTC
The next round of the EU-US trade and technology council is scheduled for December.
December 31 - Czech out time
Czechia hands over the reins of the EU presidency to Sweden.