Quick Glance: China's Travel Spending Surpasses Pre-COVID Levels
- Tourism revenues during Lunar New Year surged by 47.3% year-on-year, surpassing 2019 levels.
- Domestic tourism spending reached 632.7 billion yuan, a 47.3% increase from the previous year.
- Domestic trips grew by 34.3% to a total of 474 million.
- International trips reached 13.52 million, 2.8 times higher than the previous year.
At-risk groups show little interest in Covid booster jab: Despite a public awareness campaign targeting over-65s, pregnant women, people with underlying ...
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Covid, colds, and flu: Belgium faces 'triple epidemic' this winter: The combination of different winter epidemics presents a high risk that could ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/675055/covid-colds-and-flu-belgium-faces-triple-epidemic-this-winter
After Covid crisis, Brussels Airport is profitable again: After a disastrous few years as a result of the pandemic and its related travel restrictions ...
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Record surge in attendance at Brussels' Foire du Midi: For the first time since the Covid pandemic, Brussels' Foire du Midi crosses the one million attendee ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/653159/record-surge-in-attendance-at-brussels-foire-du-midi
Breweries: AB InBev is bleeding German beer brands: Brands like Hasseröder and Beck’s no longer play a major role in AB InBev’s plans. The beer giant relies on ...
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Belgium in Brief: Did Covid-19 measures violate fundamental rights?: How did Belgium handle the pandemic? This is Belgium in Brief.
brusselstimes.com/belgium-in-brief/417295/belgium-in-brief-did-covid-19-measures-violate-fundamental-rights
Brussels’ last remaining Covid-19 vaccination centre closes its doors: Brussels’ last remaining Covid-19 vaccination centre has closed its doors in the final ...
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Post-Covid recovery brings back noise nuisance around Brussels airport: Some 80,000 people live in areas exposed to noise levels of at least 55 decibels
brusselstimes.com/belgium/489430/post-covid-recovery-brings-back-noise-nuisance-around-national-airport
Calls grow for European tax on banks as profit margins swell: "Banks are much more powerful than before the Covid pandemic thanks to the ECB interest rates ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/711483/calls-grow-for-european-tax-on-banks-as-profit-margins-swell
Budweiser APAC bets on post-COVID China thirst for premium beer: Budweiser Brewing Co APAC (1876.HK), Asia's largest beer company by sales ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/budweiser-apac-bets-post-covid-china-thirst-premium-beer-2023-03-02/
What to do in Brussels this weekend: 17 - 19 February: From being immersed in animated movie screenings to admiring an illuminated city centre and admiring ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/373178/what-to-do-in-brussels-this-weekend-17-19-february
'Balance was lost': Belgium violated fundamental rights with Covid policy: Belgium declared the first Covid-19 lockdown three years ago. "There were a lot ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/417180/balance-was-lost-belgium-violated-fundamental-rights-with-covid-policy
Belgium drops general face mask obligation in healthcare sector: Healthcare institutions are still free to apply their own rules. If they deem a face mask ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/420996/belgium-drops-general-face-mask-obligation-in-healthcare-sector
Brussels shared taxi service Collecto to resume after three-year break: Brussels' late-night collective taxi service, Collecto, will resume operations next ...
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Belgium seeks more air traffic controllers as travel takes off: Belgian air navigation and traffic authority Skeyes is on the lookout for potential air traffic ...
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Brussels to celebrate New Year with firework display in front of Royal Palace: After two years of coronavirus disruption, Brussels will ring in the New Year with ...
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First German states scrap face masks on public transport: Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt will drop the mask requirement on public transport and other German states ...
thelocal.de/20221206/first-german-states-scrap-face-masks-on-public-transport/
Brussels’ iconic Hotel Métropole finds new buyer: An early victim of the Covid-19 pandemic, the hotel has found a new buyer and will open doors once again in ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/325724/brussels-iconic-hotel-metropole-finds-new-buyer
Quick Glance: The iconic Hotel Métropole in Brussels has a new owner.
- After more than a century of operation, pedestrian works in central Brussels, road tunnel closures, terror attacks, and the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic proved too much for the establishment.
- A major fire breaks out in a Brussels hotel.
- SA Hotel Métropole and its family shareholders have decided to close the hotel in 2020.
- Along with the hotel, the new owners are expected to purchase the café and nine commercial units on Rue Neuve.
Belgian social services staff to strike on Tuesday: The staff of CPAS will strike Tuesday 25 April as they are angry about the shortage of funding and the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/472548/belgian-social-services-staff-to-strike-on-tuesday
Brussels Airport passenger numbers double in 2022: The airport's latest figures show a strong recovery from pre-pandemic levels. Almost 19 million passengers ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/350414/brussels-airport-passenger-numbers-double-in-2022
'Atypical': Belgium heading for second peak in flu epidemic: "A normal flu season counts one peak, now we are heading for number two."
brusselstimes.com/belgium/367759/atypical-belgium-heading-for-second-peak-in-flu-epidemic
Brussels' temporary terraces in parking spots will stay until 2024: Born out of the Covid-19 pandemic, the car park terraces showed how lively the city becomes ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/337814/brussels-temporary-terraces-in-parking-spots-will-stay-until-2024
'No reason to panic': Belgium responds to spike in Chinese Covid cases: Belgium has increased its state of alert for coronavirus amid a spike in ...
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Francophone culture hit by energy crisis despite Covid-19 recovery: The energy costs of some theatres "have multiplied by three or by four."
brusselstimes.com/belgium/418799/francophone-culture-hit-by-energy-crisis-despite-covid-19-recovery
Brussels is a complicated city: To merge the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region into a single one may be a no-brainer ...
brusselstimes.com/column/342245/brussels-is-a-complicated-city
What changes in Belgium on 1 December?: From changes to higher interest rates, Sodexo vouchers, support for people with a disability and Long Covid ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-unlocked/329583/what-changes-in-belgium-on-1-december
Brussels tourism continues its slow recovery: As Belgium continues to recover sluggishly from the pandemic, the capital is seeing a recovering hotel sector ...
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Covid-19 leading death cause in Brussels in 2020, but not in Belgium: "In the Brussels-Capital Region, Covid-19 was the leading cause of death ...
brusselstimes.com/health/370018/covid-19-leading-death-cause-in-brussels-in-2020-but-not-in-belgium
All Brussels adults can get autumn Covid-19 booster from Saturday: From Saturday 1 October, Brussels over-18s do not have to wait for an invitation to get ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/296624/all-brussels-adults-can-get-autumn-covid-19-booster-from-saturday
Belgium's flu season peak not expected until early January: Due to Covid-19, the flu virus has also had less of a chance to circulate, resulting in many people's ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/338030/belgiums-flu-season-peak-not-expected-until-early-january
Belgium's trade deficit grows as gas imports increase: Belgium went from a trade surplus of €16.5 billion in the first eight months of last year to a €6 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/306489/belgiums-trade-deficit-hits-historic-low
AB InBev raises 2022 outlook as its beer sales accelerate: Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI.BR), the world's largest brewer, reported higher-than-expected quarterly ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/ab-inbev-pushes-up-2022-outlook-after-solid-third-quarter-2022-10-27/
Flanders to close all Covid-19 vaccination centres by end of year: The vaccination campaign can be labelled as one of the biggest logistical operations since ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/334780/flanders-to-close-all-covid-19-vaccination-centres-by-end-of-year
Covid-19 autumn wave continues to grow, more than 100 hospitalisations: More than 100 people are being hospitalised as a result of a Covid-19 infection every day ...
brusselstimes.com/health/302283/covid-19-autumn-wave-continues-to-grow-more-than-100-hospitalisations
More Belgians choose to quit jobs for passion projects: "I remember receiving my pension form that told me that I still had to work for 20 years ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/306275/more-belgians-choose-to-quit-jobs-for-passion-projects
Number of Covid-19 patients in hospital drops below 800: The total number of people infected with the virus in Belgian hospitals has dropped to 790 ...
brusselstimes.com/health/321694/number-of-covid-19-patients-in-hospital-drops-below-800
Belgium in Brief: Let the good times roll: Car Free Sunday defied weather forecasts with thousands discovering the city liberated from vehicles ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/292197/belgium-in-brief-let-the-good-times-roll
Second boosters for most Brussels adults only available from October: From 1 October, the second boosters will also be made available to all other over-18s who ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/286709/second-boosters-for-most-brussels-adults-only-available-from-october
Covid-19 cases remarkably lower than November last year: An average of 616 new Covid-19 infections are being recorded per day in Belgium. At this time last year ...
brusselstimes.com/health/323867/covid-19-cases-remarkably-lower-than-november-last-year
Covid-19 infections decreasing, almost 10 deaths per day: The number of Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations has dropped slightly, however ...
brusselstimes.com/health/308059/covid-19-infections-decreasing-almost-10-deaths-per-day
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium welcomed 650,000 visitors last year: The latest figure of 652,249 guests in 2022 represents more than double the 303 ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/355439/royal-museums-of-fine-arts-of-belgium-welcomed-650000-visitors-last-year
How inflation impacts people's choice of study: Six out of ten Belgian parents are now advising their children to opt for courses that provide greater financial ...
brusselstimes.com/economics/330571/how-inflation-impacts-peoples-choice-of-study
Coronavirus booster vaccine now available to all over-18s in Brussels: Every Brussels resident aged 18 and over can now receive their autumn booster dose of the ...
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Daily Covid-19 infections drops below 1,000 for first time since July 2021: This is a 42% decrease from the previous week. The reproduction rate has plummeted to ...
brusselstimes.com/health/317000/daily-covid-19-infections-drops-below-1000-for-first-time-since-july-2021
Psychiatrists can prescribe free visits to the museum: Brussels has launched a six-month pilot programme whereby therapists can prescribe museum visits to ...
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New Covid-19 infections drop below 2,000 per day: The short-lived first autumn peak continues to drop, with the number of new infections falling by more than 600 ...
brusselstimes.com/health/311983/new-covid-19-infections-drop-below-2000-per-day
New Covid-19 wave should not be as high as last year: Covid-19 is still causing issues in the labour market, which is now seeing a 14% increase in absenteeism ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/306194/new-covid-19-wave-not-expected-to-be-as-high-as-last-year
Covid-19 hospitalisations and infections continue to drop: The daily average of new covid-19 infections once again dropped below 1,600 for the first time in over ...
brusselstimes.com/health/313695/covid-19-hospitalisations-and-infections-continue-to-drop
Belgian hospitals need 4,700 more full-time staff: The pandemic forced hospitals to massively reduce non-urgent care; a lack of staff now prevents many from ...
brusselstimes.com/health/322615/belgian-hospitals-need-4700-more-full-time-staff
Gaming industry in Belgium continues to grow: “During the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more people started playing videogames and our market grew ...
brusselstimes.com/business/434648/gaming-industry-in-belgium-continues-to-grow
Belgium's new vaccination campaign: Is a fourth dose really necessary?: "What are the advantages, what are the disadvantages?" The Brussels Times sat ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/282629/belgiums-new-vaccination-campaign-is-a-fourth-dose-really-necessary
Brussels hotels rebound in July thanks to summer events: Occupancy rates in Brussels hotels returned to pre-Covid levels in July, with festivals and concerts ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/278635/brussels-tourism-industry-on-the-up-in-july
Most US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes: Students are heading to another school year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but this time ...
cnn.com/2022/08/01/health/schools-covid-masking-fall-2022/
China says COVID-19 epidemic has 'basically' ended: BEIJING (Reuters) -- Health authorities in China said on Thursday the country's COVID-19 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/China-says-COVID-19-epidemic-has-basically-ended
Over 6,000 Belgians unable to work for three months after Covid infection last year
brusselstimes.com/belgium/324622/over-6000-belgians-unable-to-work-for-three-months-after-covid-infection-last-year
Brussels 24th 'most liveable' city in global ranking: Brussels has been named one of the 25 "most liveable" cities in the world for the first ...
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Quick Glance: Brussels ranked 24th in global 'most liveable' city ranking
- Brussels has been named one of the 25 'most liveable' cities in the world for the first time by The Economist magazine.
- The capital jumped 22 places to 24th in the annual ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit, with an overall score of 92 out of 100.
- The study assessed 173 cities worldwide based on factors such as crime, infrastructure, green spaces, culture, and healthcare.
- Brussels' rise in the global ranking is attributed to the implementation of a 30km/h speed limit on most roads and better use of public space following the coronavirus shutdown, including improved cycling infrastructure.
Brussels urges residents over-80 to get second booster dose for Covid-19: Following weeks of offering the possibility of a second booster without advertising it ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/259153/brussels-urges-residents-over-80-to-get-second-booster-dose-for-covid-19
Uncertainties hurt prospects of China's homegrown COVID antivirals
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Caixin/Uncertainties-hurt-prospects-of-China-s-homegrown-COVID-antivirals
Start of ‘autumn wave’: Almost 1,300 Covid-19 patients in hospital: The total number of people infected with the virus in Belgian hospitals increased from 1 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/300264/almost-1300-covid-19-patients-in-belgian-hospitals
South Korea to scrap COVID test for travelers from China: SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea will not require travelers from China to test for COVID-19 upon arrivals ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/South-Korea-to-scrap-COVID-test-for-travelers-from-China
Young people in Belgium are driving less than before pandemic: Various elements are pushing young people away from cars, from the risk of accidents to the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/263234/young-people-in-belgium-are-driving-less-than-before-pandemic
Belgian health council recommends second Covid booster for all: A second booster dose of the coronavirus vaccine should be offered to all Belgian residents aged ...
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Coronavirus booster campaign begins today: A new booster vaccination campaign against coronavirus began in Belgium on Monday, starting with the most vulnerable ...
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Cases rise: Over 1,500 Covid-19 patients in Belgian hospitals: More than 1,500 Covid-19 patients are in hospital as a result of an infection ...
brusselstimes.com/health/304223/cases-rise-over-1500-covid-19-patients-in-belgian-hospitals
Slight rise in new Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations still decreasing: The number of new Covid-19 cases is slightly on the rise in Belgium ...
brusselstimes.com/health/288580/slight-rise-in-new-covid-19-infections-hospitalisations-still-decreasing
Belgium in Brief: It's not what you think: Did you also read the words 'Consultative Committee' in the news this weekend and start panicking slightly? This is ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-in-brief/279966/belgium-in-brief-tbtb-its-not-what-you-think
Belgium in Brief: Read all about it! Or don't...: Do you feel overwhelmed by the news? More Belgians are choosing to tune out, exhausted by the barrage of ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/301718/belgium-in-brief-read-all-about-it-or-dont
STIB welcomes a continued rise in passenger numbers: Despite the pandemic, STIB continued its €391.5 million investment, introducing new bus lines ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/231675/stib-welcomes-a-continued-rise-in-passenger-numbers
Car inspections and cheaper renovations: What's new in Belgium on 1 August?: Mandatory appointments for car inspections and more expensive speech therapy: Here's ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/263330/car-inspection-rules-and-cheaper-renovations-whats-new-in-belgium-on-1-august
Ryanair make a €170 million profit despite staff stand-offs: The number of passengers is 9% higher compared to what it was before the outbreak of Covid-19.
brusselstimes.com/economics/261730/ryanair-make-a-e170-million-profit-despite-staff-stand-offs
Rise in Covid-19 infections and hospitalisations in Belgium: While the number of people infected with Covid-19 or being hospitalised as a result of the virus is ...
brusselstimes.com/health/296451/rise-in-covid-19-infections-and-hospitalisations-in-belgium
AB InBev boosts profit on higher prices, Latam drinkers: Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI.BR), the world's largest brewer, reported greater than expected second-quarter ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/ab-inbev-reports-higher-than-expected-q2-earnings-2022-07-28/
Pharmacists can now issue sick notes for children off school due to Covid-19: Previously only GPs could do this. Whether such a certificate can also be used for ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/310197/pharmacists-can-now-issue-sick-notes-for-children-off-school-due-to-covid-19
Number of Covid-19 patients in hospital drops to 870, infections continue to decline
brusselstimes.com/health/280323/number-of-covid-19-patients-in-hospital-drops-to-870-infections-continue-to-decline
All Covid-19 indicators now decreasing in Belgium, including deaths: A total of 1,760 people are in Belgian hospitals due to a Covid-19 infection ...
brusselstimes.com/health/267469/all-covid-19-indicators-now-decreasing-in-belgium-including-deaths
Covid-19 cases drop sharply in Belgium, hospitalisations still rising: It must be taken into account that the official number of infections is an underestimation ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/262101/infections-drop-sharply-covid-19-hospitalisations-still-rising
Coronalert app faces uncertain future: The future of the Coronalert app will be assessed next week, with the app potentially being paused or deleted.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/278637/coronalert-app-faces-uncertain-future
Over 30,000 visitors attend Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels: The Kunstenfestivaldesarts, which was held for three weeks in the Belgian capital after two years ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/229785/over-30000-visitors-attend-kunstenfestivaldesarts-in-brussels
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