Belgium

One of the Belgian capital’s most flamboyant Art Nouveau architectural landmarks, Maison Saint-Cyr in Ambiorix Square, is on the property market with an asking price of €1.9m. The heritage townhouse in the European quarter boasts an eye-catching curved facade. Built between 1900 and 1903 for painter and decorator Léonard de [...]

Bad times for Nawell Madani. An investigation has been opened against the Belgian comedian, actress, and director for violence against a child under the age of 15. The incident took place Monday evening on the Champs-Élysées. She kicked a six-year-old child in the chest. Two versions of the story conflict. [...]

Workers at Ikea stores in Anderlecht (Brussels), Hognoul (Liège), Mons (Hainaut) and Wilrijk (Antwerp) are striking as a result of heavy workloads, poor working conditions and staffing issues. Unions warn that the movement could spread to even more stores, with workers at the store in Zaventem also expected to join [...]

Progress on the historic €100million Narrow Water Bridge is being keenly watched on both sides of the border, but a key part of the construction project is being carried out in Belgium, it emerged this week.Read full article

Belgium’s federal Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, is not your average European leader. A conservative intellectual with a sharp tongue and a taste for historical analogy, he is perhaps the only European statesman to cite Edmund Burke more readily than Brussels regulations. A long-serving mayor of Antwerp – one of [...]

Employees at IKEA’s Zaventem and Anderlecht branches have begun strike action over intense workloads and poor communication from management.Read full article

Students from Brownhills Ormiston Academy, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, have returned from a rewarding international music tour to Belgium, where they shared their musical talents through a series of public performances and cultural experiences. 44 students took part in the four-day trip, where they represented the academy through a [...]

European police forces have dismantled a criminal network from Eastern Europe involved in stealing luxury cars and smuggling them to Dubai for resale. The operation, which involved authorities from Italy, Spain, and Belgium, led to the arrest of several suspects and the seizure of stolen vehicles and equipment.Read full article

Expats in Belgium should prepare for a new capital gains tax on financial assets from January 2026. Make informed investment decisions before relocating or investing.Read full article

Belgian footballer Leandro Trossard clarified his commitment to Arsenal, debunking transfer rumors. Trossard, who joined Arsenal from Brighton & Hove Albion, overcame early-season injuries and is now a key player in the squad. He is focused on upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Belgium against North Macedonia and Wales.Read full article

The Brussels Council for People with Disabilities (CPH) is calling on the Brussels region and its public transport operator Stib to reinstate a full taxibus service, following the announcement in July of a 30% reduction to these journeys. The group demands prompt action to rectify the situation, which it argues [...]

Daniel James and Aaron Ramsey have dropped out of the Wales squad for games against England and Belgium.Read full article

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces twin no-confidence motions in Parliament - Brussels [Belgium], October 7 : European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces fresh political turbulence as two separate ... Get Latest News on International only on lokmattimes.comRead full article

Government has opened talks with the countries about building a new prison in an effort to tackle its overcrowding problemRead full article

The 34-year-old has been forced to withdraw ahead of Wales' friendly against England and the World Cup qualifier against BelgiumRead full article

PTM Delegation briefs European Parliament on human rights violations against Pashtuns in Pakistan - Brussels [Belgium], October 6 : A delegation from the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Germany chapter met with several members ... Get Latest News on International only on lokmattimes.comRead full article

Circular economy could slash up to 231 million tonnes of CO₂ from heavy industry per year in EU - Brussels [Belgium], October 5 (ANI/WAM): A new Joint Research Centre (JRC) report shows how circular economy practices would contribute ... Get Latest News on International only on lokmattimes.comRead full article

The incident was the latest in a series of incidents of mysterious drone sightings over airports as well as other critical infrastructure sites in several European Union member countries. Drones also were spotted overnight in Belgium above a military baseRead full article

Clarke, 32, took time out from the sport after missing gold in kayak cross's Olympic debut in Paris last year, but proved once again his class in the all-action discipline. After crashing down from the start ramp in first position, Clarke forged ahead of France's Mathurin Madore, Czech Matyas Novak [...]

Belgium is offering permanent residency that will allow you to live, work, or set up a business in the countryRead full article