Danica Van der Merwe

Tigray conflict: Three months on, peace treaty brings little change

"We are only managing to give what we have in our hearts. But it's not enough. Seeing patients who come to be treated die in your hands is very painful."

Playing video games proven to develop soft skills

"Games such as Fortnite, Warzone and League of Legends seem to offer very relevant job skills," researchers concluded.

South Africa's neutral stance criticised after joint Chinese-Russian military announcement

"The European Union doesn’t ask Africa to choose sides. We are just asking all the countries in the world to stand on the side of the United Nations Charter."

Belgium Crêpe Day: Where are the best crêpes in Brussels?

2 February marks Belgium's Crepe Day. The Brussels Times has compiled a guide of where you can find crepes in Brussels so you don't miss out.

Plane ticket prices skyrocket across the world

Travelling by air has become increasingly expensive globally, with the last few months' inflation and fuel prices going through the roof.

UK shipwreck identified as 17th-century Dutch warship

The sinking of this particular warship contributed to the start of the third Anglo-Dutch war.

Health insurer denounces 'outrageous' cost of medication in Belgium

The present margins of profit indicate that medicines risk being prohibitively priced to the point that many won't be able to afford them.

Waterloo bones find their way back to the battlefield

Lead historian Bernard Wilkin was led to the bones after being approached by a collector who admitted to having "a few Prussians" in his attic.

All Belgians entitled to bicycle allowance for commute

At present, 11% of employees travel to work by bicycle. 55% of people who live less than five kilometres from work still use their car.

New Brussels tram line 10 to be ready by 2024

Construction of tram line 10 will soon begin and will go on until 2024. However, the line is a topic of debate among the residents of Neder-Over-Heembeek.

Carrefour freezes prices on 100 products for next 100 days

Simultaneously, Carrefour is launching a scheme where customers can buy five pieces of fruit and vegetables for less than €1.

How is STIB planning to improve Brussels transport over the next few years?

The new tram line 10 between Neder-Over-Heembeek and Rogier is among many projects STIB has in the works for 2023-2024.

Weekend without alcohol: Drop in drunk drivers but rise in drug driving

162 drivers controlled were under the influence of alcohol and consequently had their driving licences revoked.

Antwerp cocaine use doubles in just three years

Cocaine use in Antwerp has more than doubled since 2018 as the city has become the European hub for cocaine smuggling.

Fines for using hard drugs could increase from €150 to €1,000

"Anyone who can pay €50 for a gram of cocaine can pay €150 with ease," the Justice Minister said.

€200 million in black money declared in 2022

The voluntary declarations come with a fine on top of the amount paid for tax but no other repercussions follow.

'No resources': No one dares enter Schaerbeek squat to identify asylum seekers

Before the squat can be cleared, the occupants must be identified. Yet local and national authorities are denying responsibility as conditions get worse.

Smartest dog breed in the world is Belgian

The Malinois shepherd (or Mechelaar) is the smartest dog in the world, according to a study involving more than 1,000 dogs.

Brussels residents bring Mario Kart to life in new game

"To start with, we chose a Mario Kart-like experience because everyone knows it. But we want to go much further."

Belgian reception crisis: 24 underage asylum seekers officially missing

Some 24 asylum-seeking minors have been reported officially missing after organisations who had been searching for weeks found no trace of them.

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