5 days ago · After three shootings took place in less than 24 hours in the Brussels-Capital Region, the region's new Public Prosecutor Julien Moinil strongly denounced the lack of action to combat drug-related violence. The first shooting took place at the Clémenceau metro station in Anderlecht on Wednesday ...

Jan 5, 2025 · 2024 was marked by uncertainty and upheaval, with tensions rising around Europe and new challenges emerging within the Union. At the heart of this, Belgium has been rocked by elections that left the country without a government to act on policy decisions.

Jan 2, 2025 · There's no hiding that Belgium's energy policy has not been good throughout the Vivaldi legislature. It was directed by a dogmatic "green" minister [Tinne Van der Straeten (Flemish Greens/Groen) ed. note] who was absolutely determined to close Belgium's nuclear reactors. Europe as a whole has long been plagued by unreasonable anti-nuclear ideologues who make little effort to understand the ...

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Jan 29, 2025 · As 2025 marks the centenary of the creation of Art Deco, Brussels is officially putting the Capital Region's rich history of the artistic movement in the spotlight. Exhibitions, conferences, guided tours and openings of normally closed buildings, Heritage Days, Banad, Art Deco Pass, and much more ...

Dec 27, 2024 · In late November, a police office opened for a trial period at Brussels-Midi train station, as a way to cope with the high levels of crime in the area. Moreover, in the same month, a police check carried out as part of the wider crackdown on crime found heavy firearms in a taxi in Molenbeek.. However, despite the increased efforts, tackling crime …

Jan 9, 2025 · 2024 was marked by uncertainty and upheaval, with tensions rising around Europe and new challenges emerging within the Union. At the heart of this, Belgium has been rocked by elections that left the country without a government to act on policy decisions.

Oct 13, 2024 · Yet on the night, PS managed to limit the damage and keep hold of its inner city strongholds in Brussels. The party continues to be punished at the ballot box, yet, overall, the socialists held their ground – especially in key places like the City of Brussels, where Mayor Philippe Close (PS) is likely to remain in his position.

Jan 7, 2025 · 2024 was marked by uncertainty and upheaval, with tensions rising around Europe and new challenges emerging within the Union. At the heart of this, Belgium has been rocked by elections that left the country without a government to act on policy decisions.

Oct 22, 2024 · The decision by some countries to temporarily reintroduce border checks has raised concerns about what this could mean for the future of the Schengen Area and the rights of asylum seekers.