Dylan Carter

Journalist and Ukraine expert. Focus on economics, energy, European enlargement, and defence. Email: d.carter@brusselstimes.com

Multinationals still in Russia forced to assist with army mobilisation

International companies who refuse to leave the Russian market will be forced to support Russia’s war against Ukraine by aiding in the mobilisation of conscript soldiers.

Belgian company selected for European hypersonic missile defence system

Sonaca will help develop ultra-fast interceptor rockets designed to react to the latest generation of hypersonic missiles.

World to ‘pay price of Ukraine war’ in 2023, OECD warns

If gas shortages become worse than expected, many EU Member States could fall into a recession, the OECD predicts.

Belgian waterways ship 42.6 million tonnes of goods

In total, around 54 major waterways link Belgium to France and the Netherlands, as well as out into the English channel and North Sea.

Pop culture and anime fans unite at Brussels Expo Centre

Around 58,000 fans of anime and pop culture travelled to Brussels’ Brussels Expo this weekend.

School shooting kills at least 13 in Russia

A gunman has opened fire in a school in the city of Izhevsk in central Russia, killing at least 13 people and injuring 21.

Belgian Minister of Justice targeted in suspected kidnap plot: What do we know?

Kalashnikovs, firearms, and two canisters of petrol were found in a car park outside of the house that the minister shares with his family.

Interactive: How much are your home appliances costing you?

How much does it cost to run your fridge-freezer overnight? Is it cheaper to cook on gas or electricity? The Brussels Times investigates.

Putin announces ‘partial mobilisation’ for war in Ukraine

The Russian leader warned that his country “would use all means at its disposal to defend Russia if its territorial integrity was threatened.”

Belgian federal budget feels weight of war in Ukraine

Measures to protect citizens from the economic impact of the war in Ukraine have inevitably had an effect on the Federal Government's budget.

Russian culture in the capital? La Monnaie’s upcoming season in the spotlight

Can Russian art and music be appreciated without giving validation to the cultural rhetoric of the Kremlin?

Thousands attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Thousands attended Queen Elizabeth II's funeral ceremony, which was steeped in ancient royal tradition and protocol.

European gas prices fall to lowest level in two months

This is the lowest level recorded since 25 July. However, compared to the annual average for this period, prices are still seven times higher than usual.

Russia shells another nuclear power plant in Ukraine

Shells are reported to have landed 300 metres away from the reactor building and damaged several nearby buildings.

Belgian international arms broker arrested

A former humanitarian helicopter pilot is accused of facilitating the delivery of weapons to countries under international embargo.

Aluminium industry calls on EU for more support this winter

"Without further action, we risk becoming completely dependent on imports for a material that is key to Europe’s green transition.”

50 million people worldwide in modern slavery

In 2017, 5.4 people for every thousand in the world were found to be victims of modern slavery. Last year, this rose to 6.4 victims per thousand people.

EU produced 13.5 million bicycles last year

In Belgium, there are around 5.5 million bicycles in circulation. At the start of 2021, cyclists in Brussels had risen 32% as riding to work gains popularity.

EU needs to 'get tough' on widespread slave labour goods, say experts

Are you supporting slavery? One in five cotton garments now contain materials which may have come from Uyghur forced labour.

Global warming poses imminent and ‘extreme’ risk to 71% of agriculture

The report warns that the outlook is “only set to grow bleaker” in the coming years, with heat stress set to pose an extreme risk to agriculture in over 30% of countries.

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