"People think these are simply wars between drug gangs, but that is not true. Anyone, every Brussels resident and every citizen, can be hit by a stray bullet." ...

With 20 shootings this summer (and 57 since the start of 2025), Brussels is on the verge of a record year for gun violence. As most of them are linked to the drug environment, Brussels Public ...

On a cold November day in 1905, European royalty gathered in Brussels to attend the funeral of Prince Philippe of Belgium. Also known as the Count of Flanders, Philippe spent most of his life ...

The summer is never quiet in Brussels, even in the three weeks between Belgian national day and the 15 August holiday when many businesses and organisations close. The Foire du Midi, Brussels’ big fun ...

Global superstar Bad Bunny performed in Brussels, at the King Baudouin Stadium, on Wednesday evening. The stadium was packed to the rafters for the "King of Latin Trap". More than 56,000 fans gathered ...

A leaking container holding a chemical substance was discovered on Tuesday evening in Waasland Port, Antwerp, prompting local authorities to activate the municipal emergency plan. The leak was ...

Now that all votes have been cast and counted, Belgium's government formation process can start. The notoriously long negotiations that take place after general elections are evidenced by Belgium ...

WeAreOne.World, the company behind Tomorrowland, recorded profits of around €8.4 million in 2023, according to the festival's annual accounts. After two years of cancellations due to Covid-19, ...

Famous the world over, Belgium exports chocolate all around the globe. Known for its superior quality, Belgian chocolate is renowned for its high cocoa content, making it particularly rich. Despite ...

Belgium may be divided politically and linguistically, but one thing all regions and communities can agree on is the beloved national biscuit: Speculoos. Much like beer, chocolate, waffles or fries, ...

It is fair to say that Laurent Simons is special. Last year, the 12-year-old child prodigy received his bachelor's degree in physics with distinction from the University of Antwerp, after completing ...

On 15 August 1996, 25 years ago today, convicted rapist Marc Dutroux gave the police information which resulted in the release of two young girls from a basement and the solving of other cases. His ...