The Brussels Times

Two Belgian restaurants were featured in the world's top ten best plant-based restaurants at the We’re Smart Awards Discovery Awards.

Opponents argue that giving Belgian authorities the power to enter private homes to detain people facing deportation would be a significant step in the direction of ICE, but the government has repeatedly rejected this criticism.

The case began in 2024, when one of his patients suspected something was wrong with the procedure she received and informed police.

The man had gone to his rival’s home carrying a Winchester rifle loaded with eight rounds. He had made it clear that he intended to kill him.

According to initial information, the man and another person had been removed from the train shortly beforehand after he allegedly harassed other passengers.

Belgian opposition parties are demanding transparency and a parliamentary inquiry after two spokespersons were charged in connection with the failed i-Police project.

The maximum petrol price will however fall. Both for standard and premium unleaded.

Supporters and opponents of a proposed bill have drastically different beliefs about what the legislation would accomplish.

The two sides have set 4 November as the deadline to reach an agreement. If the talks end without a deal, De Wever has prepared an alternative scenario.

Bus drivers working for private subcontractors of Wallonia’s public transport operator, TEC, will strike on 9 November and 4 December in a dispute over pay and working conditions

The European Union will introduce a €2 handling fee on small parcels ordered outside of the bloc from 1 November.

"My job involves long days, late meetings and networking events. I live alone with my dog, and I feel guilty about how much time she spends by herself."

In Brussels, the rules are strict: if you are treated in a hospital emergency department, you must be able to receive assistance in Dutch and French.

Two Indonesian coffees have gained EU Protected Geographical Indication status, safeguarding their unique quality, origins, and authenticity against imitation and misuse.

EU funding talks stir concerns of centralisation, as leaders urge for policies shaped by regional priorities and tied to local resilience.

Conflict and blocked aid in Sudan have left over 19 million people facing severe food insecurity. Officials warn children's malnutrition could soon soar past 825,000 unless action is taken.

The EU launches consultations for a 2040 strategy, tackling renewables, climate action, and geopolitical pressures. Respond by 23 November 2026.

Nearly 90% of EU’s youth rated their health positively in 2025 — but data points to sharp disparities between nations and income brackets.

As ports expand for rising trade, climate hazards and low-emission fuel demands reshape the future of the ocean economy.

Madrid, Valencia, and Montpellier are finalists for Europe's top innovation prize. Smaller cities fight for their own spotlight, with €1.6m in awards at stake. Ceremony set for December 2026.

Farming reforms in Moldova: new EU-backed programme provides €150m to support modernisation, job creation, and rural development.

With $130m raised, a new Egyptian fund looks to transform SMEs by scaling businesses, creating jobs, and strengthening EU ties through targeted investments.

The European Commission has approved a major life sciences merger, stating the deal poses no competition threat.

The EU greenlights €60m aid for energy-heavy industries, but strict environmental conditions raise questions about balancing climate goals and economic competitiveness.

Temu must deliver results after €200m fine for breaching EU regulations on illegal goods. Its new plan promises targeted risk analysis and content moderation improvements.

From innovation to internationalisation, SME support takes centre stage at Dublin’s Enterprise Europe Network conference this November.

The EU commits €4.5 billion in guarantees for Mediterranean renewables, aiming to mobilise €25 billion in investments by 2035. Key projects include wind farms, solar plants, and hydrogen production facilities.

Hungary moves to address corruption, boosting transparency and joining EU prosecutors. Funding restored, but landmark reforms signal shifting political momentum in Budapest.

Organ donor recruitment and suspect adverts emerge in cross-border anti-trafficking operation. Findings prompt further investigations across Europe.

Launched in 2016 by five nations; now joined by 19, the EU tracking programme is crucial for protecting satellites and managing orbital debris risks.

Costa warns against complacency in a speech marking Hungary’s 1956 uprising, highlighting democracy, EU membership, and economic integration.

EU sanctions targeting ISIL and Al-Qaeda remain distinct from UN measures but aim to bolster complementary enforcement. Asset freezes and travel bans extended through 2027.

Ukraine shares war-time innovations with NATO during talks focused on weapons, aid, and veteran reintegration ahead of challenging winter.

Firefighters, police and gas network operator Sibelga were sent to the scene to trace the source of the potential gas leak, according to the Brussels fire service.

The case centres on a text message Princess Claire received on 23 December 2021, apparently from Card Stop, saying her bank card had to be blocked.

You might think Horta Metro Station would be close to the Horta Museum. Or another Horta building. But forget it.

Bruges is one of the most tourist-oriented cities in the world, according to a study published by One Street Back.

He suggested that Labour’s next election campaign, expected in 2029, could include a pledge to rejoin the EU.

Belgium’s borrowing costs have been rising sharply in recent months, surpassing 4% in September.

Originally planned for 1 January 2026, implementation was postponed by a year to give businesses time to adapt. However, the deadline will be further delayed.

We’re starting this week with a short history lesson about Moroccan immigration to Belgium.

Just under half of household investment fund holdings were in Belgian funds, totalling €170.7 billion. The remainder was invested in foreign funds.

Belgians making money on social media without registering as self-employed workers have been issued with fines by the Economic Inspectorate.

Vincent Kompany will be sidelined from work after the Belgian coach collapsed shortly after training on Friday, his club, Bayern Munich, confirmed.

Intermarché has recalled three-pack Kinder Surprise Playmobil eggs sold between 2 and 16 October after some may have developed a soapy smell or taste.

A new organisation is calling for an end to intersex variations being treated as a medical or psychiatric disorder in Belgium.

A nine-year-old female giant panda named Ran Ran will move to Pairi Daiza in November.

Before the war in Iran in late February, prices were around €32 per MWh. Now, prices have tripled, highlighting the conflict’s impact on global energy market.

S&P points to high government debt and the difficult savings exercise ahead. At 5.3%, Belgium currently has the eurozone's worst budget deficit as a share of GDP.

The rain is expected to reach the east and north-east by late afternoon or evening.