Saturday, 1 April 2023
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Belgium

State Council cancels windmill permits to safeguard bid to host Einstein Telescope

The Meuse-Rhine area is one of the regions in the running to host the Einstein Telescope, an underground detector of gravitational waves.

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Bomb found during search of drug dealer’s house

The explosive device was found during a search of a young drug dealer's house in Antwerp.

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Trade federation wants more clarity in interfederal alcohol plan on sales to minors

The trade federation is unhappy with the measure allowing 16 to 18-year-olds to buy only beer and wine.

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Just add water? German brewery develops beer powder

Much in the same way that you prepare instant coffee, hot chocolate or baby formula, a German brewery has come up with the idea of beer granules which can be added to water.

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Belgium's 'qualified caregiver' bill prompts mixed reactions from health professionals

"This is not a solution to the nurse shortage. Health professionals will need to train these caregivers."

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Korea National Contemporary Dance Company to perform show in Brussels

Performing in Brussels on 16 April, the dance company aspires to tell stories of Korean history and society for all generations across different regions.

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Belgium to sign €2.2 million agreement with arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin

Known as one of the most expensive weapons in the world, Lockheed Martin's F-35 jet plane has been plagued by "a seemingly endless series of bugs".

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Today in History: Belgian spy and First World War hero is executed

On this day, 1 April 1916, a firing squad in German-occupied Brussels executed 23-year-old Gabrielle Petit, a symbol of Belgian resistance under occupation.

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Flanders agrees on refurbishment of Brussels northern Ring Road

The Flemish government provisionally laid down the route for the refurbishment of the northern Brussels Ring Road.

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Bucha massacre perpetrators 'will be brought to justice,' says Belgian PM

"The Russian soldiers who committed these massacres must know that they will not be quietly forgotten."

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Disconnecting and property purchases: What changes in Belgium on 1 April?

What changes? Buying Brussels property will become slightly cheaper, employers will have to guarantee the right to disconnect and new energy measures will be introduced.

Saturday, 1 April 2023
Belgium's government moves to boost the exchange of information on terror threats

Belgium's Council of Ministers approves a bill and a decree aimed at promoting the sharing of information on extremists and enabling faster decision-making.

Friday, 31 March 2023
New Bruxell'Air bonus attracted 2,300 Brussels residents in one year

The new Bruxell’Air bonus launched in March 2022 was given in one year to 2,300 Brussels residents.

Friday, 31 March 2023
Asylum and Migration Secretary wants citizenship training for migrant workers

Applications for single permits, covering work and residence, almost doubled last year, when 9,543 initial permits were issued.

Friday, 31 March 2023
More than 200 new ATMs to be installed in Belgium by the end of 2025

Automated teller machines (ATMs) are to be installed in 207 new locations in Belgium by the end of 2025.

Friday, 31 March 2023
Perpetrator of Anderlecht attack was armed with a grenade and a firearm

A café in Anderlecht was attacked on Thursday evening by a person or persons armed with a grenade and firearms.

Friday, 31 March 2023
Wallonia adopts plan against racism

The Walloon government on Thursday adopted an anti-racism plan for 2023-2026 that includes 38 measures concerning areas ranging from employment to housing.

Friday, 31 March 2023
Belgium must repay Luminus nearly €30 million in wrongly collected taxes

Two other energy suppliers also argued that European regulations prohibit a tax on energy that is used to generate other energy, and want their money back.

Friday, 31 March 2023
'Hidden' homelessness: 34% stay with family and friends

The number of unhoused people that reside in public spaces is just the “tip of the iceberg” in Belgium.

Friday, 31 March 2023
Belgium in Brief: Keeping a closer eye on terrorists

Belgium will start paying better attention to people on the terrorist watch list. This is Belgium in Brief.

Friday, 31 March 2023

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