political party in French-speaking Belgium
Europe and Belgium are 'unresponsive' in the face of Chinese cyber-attacks, says hacked MP
brusselstimes.com/belgium/983253/europe-and-belgium-are-passive-in-the-face-of-chinese-cyber-attacks-says-hacked-mp
More calls for merger of Brussels police zones: The Groen and Ecolo political parties are the latest to voice support for merging Brussels’ six police zones ...
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Belgium's energy future is 100% renewable and nuclear-free, Ecolo argues: "Since 100% renewables is not only possible but also more affordable ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/970259/future-of-energy-in-belgium-is-100-renewable-and-nuclear-free-ecolo-argues
Ixelles doubles number of fines for noise pollution: The number of fines handed out by the municipality of Ixelles for noise pollution have doubled since 2018 ...
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Drug violence in Brussels: mayors call for stronger action: Brussels mayors are demanding stronger measures to combat drug violence in the Belgian capital ...
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EU Greens chief slams Belgian central banker’s claim climate fight will leave EU poorer
euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eu-greens-chief-slams-belgian-central-bankers-claim-climate-fight-will-leave-eu-poorer/
Europe must prepare for twin threat of Russia war and Trump presidency: The British Army is ‘overextended’ and should take action immediately ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/europe-build-defences-russia-trump-threats-2951113
EU's new fiscal rules impede fight against climate change: report: Greens/EFA co-president Philippe Lamberts noted that the new EU fiscal rules will prevent the ...
euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eus-new-fiscal-rules-impede-fight-against-climate-change-report/
Fight against far-right must be mission of all democrats, say Belgian Greens: Elections should not "revolve around the fanatics seeking to seize our ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/897661/fight-against-the-far-right-must-be-mission-of-all-democrats-say-belgian-greens
Accusations of 'institutional racism' in Brussels-Midi police zone: Political parties Ecolo, Les Engagés and PS are denouncing what they describe as ...
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Belgian rail’s plans to reduce ticket office opening hours provoke criticism: Rail operator SNCB’s decision to cut back on ticket office opening hours from 1 ...
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Greens leader will do 'whatever I can to derail' new EU fiscal rules: Greens leader Philippe Lamberts MEP warns against new austerity and tells EUobserver he ...
euobserver.com/green-economy/157919
More federal power, less N-VA: Greens reject De Wever's vision for Belgium: "It's not my style to cry scandal at every turn."
brusselstimes.com/politics/877428/more-federal-power-less-n-va-greens-reject-de-wevers-vision-for-belgium
Anderlecht adopts amended motion on faith symbols: Anderlecht's municipal council approves a motion to allow the wearing of faith symbols in public ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/819992/anderlecht-adopts-amended-motion-on-faith-symbols
Winter Wonders: Brussels unveils ‘magical’ festive programme for holiday season: The city of Brussels is dusting off its twinkly lights and preparing to ...
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Police open ‘pop-up shop’ in Ixelles shopping arcade: Brussels police have opened a "pop-up police store" in the Galerie de la Toison d'Or in ...
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CDFF | Our starting team in Lorient: Dumas - Palene, Giffaut, Bourdoiseau - Siluvangi, Gasnier (c.) - Nkodia, Bekhti, Bouron - Vagre, Affri ... Show more #AllezLEMANSFC
Jailed Uyghur academic Ilham Tohti nominated for Nobel Peace Prize: More than 180 officials and experts from around the globe submit the nomination.
rfa.org/english/news/uyghur/tohti-12112023170039.html
Self-driving cars not welcome on Belgian roads, says mobility minister: Belgium’s minister for mobility Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo) has said that autonomous cars ...
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Polish elections: A shift towards the EU?
"It's good news for all Polish people and Europe. It's a strong signal to Orbán" -Thijs Reuten ... Show more #BrusselsMyLove
Belgian Environment Minister retracts controversial Hamas 'terror' comments: "I regret this controversy. Throughout the interview, I constantly condemned ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/784326/belgian-environment-minister-retracts-controversial-hamas-terror-comments
Brussels and Wallonia take in far more asylum seekers than Flanders: A far-right claim that Flanders takes in more asylum seekers than Wallonia and Brussels has ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/721470/brussels-and-wallonia-take-in-far-more-asylum-seekers-than-flanders
Green parties propose better protection for asbestos victims: With this bill, Écolo and Groen want to offer asbestos victims more legal options and better ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/697388/green-parties-propose-better-protection-for-asbestos-victims
'Never seen such fires before': Ixelles mayor helps as a volunteer on Rhodes: "No one is really in charge, yet at the same time everything runs smoothly ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/617252/never-seen-such-fires-before-ixelles-mayor-helps-as-a-volunteer-on-rhodes
Belgium adopts historic law against femicide: "This is a historic turning point in the fight against gender violence in Belgium."
brusselstimes.com/belgium/580887/belgium-adopts-historic-law-against-femicide
Worrying rise in child and student victims of sexual violence: The share of minors being registered at care centres for sexual violence victims has been called ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/596878/worrying-rise-in-child-and-student-victims-of-sexual-violence
'No Mow May': Leave grass alone for biodiversity benefits: A number of Brussels municipalities, and even the King of Belgium, are participating in ...
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Wallonia considers recurrent budget for road infrastructure maintenance: The Walloon government is thinking of introducing a recurrent budget for road network ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/529327/wallonia-considers-recurrent-budget-for-road-infrastructure-maintenance
New State Secretary for Gender Equality and Opportunities appointed: Ecolo's Marie-Colline Leroy will replace Sarah Schlitz as Belgium's Secretary of State for ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/482774/new-state-secretary-for-gender-equality-and-opportunities-appointed
Belgian Gender Equality Secretary faces calls to be sacked for 'unethical' use of personal logo
brusselstimes.com/politics/472622/gender-equality-secretary-faces-firing-for-unethical-use-of-personal-logo
New proposal to tackle online abuse of Belgian politicians: Ecolo's co-leader has unveiled plans to tackle the issue either by criminally charging perpetrators ...
brusselstimes.com/politics/521336/new-proposal-to-tackle-online-abuse-of-belgian-politicians
Belgium's new State Secretary for Gender Equality and Diversity sworn in: Prime Minister De Croo welcomed her and stated that he is "looking forward to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/485050/belgiums-new-state-secretary-for-gender-equality-and-diversity-sworn-in
Making Belgians foot the bill for nuclear extension is wrong, says Ecolo leader: For the French-speaking Greens leader, there is one only condition for the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/514396/making-belgians-foot-the-bill-for-nuclear-extension-is-wrong-says-ecolo-leader
Resignation of Belgian Gender Equality Secretary due to 'double standard': A cabinet source told The Brussels Times that “I have never seen a male State ...
brusselstimes.com/politics/479836/resignation-of-belgian-gender-equality-secretary-due-to-double-standard
8 places to clean with white vinegar: Are you the type to spend astronomical sums on household products? Stop everything, here's how to use this ally of ...
elle.fr/Deco/Pratique/Maison-ecologique/8-endroits-a-nettoyer-avec-du-vinaigre-blanc-3712681
Belgian Gender Equality Secretary announces resignation: Sarah Schlitz's position became untenable after revelations that she lied about using her personal logo ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/475517/belgian-gender-equality-secretary-announces-resignation-tbtb
Bank collapse: Is another financial crisis looming📉?
"Credit Suisse🇨🇭has been a ZOMBIE bank marred in SCANDAL and poor decision making! I'm not ... Show more #BrusselsMyLove
Belgium wants to increase public presence of women through art and statues: State Secretary for Gender Equality Sarah Schlitz announced the launch of the ...
brusselstimes.com/politics/386889/belgium-wants-to-increase-public-presence-of-women-through-art-and-statues
Taliban forces kill ISIS members in Afghanistan’s Kabul: Official : Taliban security forces killed two militants from ISIS and detained a third in an overnight ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/02/27/Taliban-forces-kill-ISIS-members-in-Afghanistan-s-Kabul-Official-
Belgium’s cyber security agency links China to attack on MP : European governments are increasingly challenging Beijing over suspected cyber offences
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Belgians' purchasing power largely recovers to pre-crisis levels: The recovery is predominantly a consequence of large-scale wage indexations ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/375581/belgians-purchasing-power-largely-recovers-to-pre-crisis-levels
Ecolo hands out chocolates for 'Saint-Valentrain Day': The party handed out chocolate to train commuters, with Federal Mobility Minister Georges Gilkinet even ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/371105/ecolo-hands-out-chocolates-for-saint-valentrain-day
Controversial Aalst Carnival sparks divide in Federal Parliament: Aalst's mayor was furious about Ecolo-Groen's question regarding the controversial Aalst ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/367485/controversial-aalst-carnival-sparks-divide-in-federal-parliament
Brussels city councillors lose free swimming perk: Brussels city councillors have lost one of their perks - they will no longer have free access to the ...
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'Untenable situation': Activists occupying Brussels offices of PS, MR and Ecolo: The activists want to draw attention to the urgency of taking new measures ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/365186/untenable-situation-activists-occupying-brussels-offices-of-ps-mr-and-ecolo
#D2F Our starting 11 🆚 US SAINT MALO:
Dumas- Bourdoiseau, Roger, Palène - Mogendre, Siluvangi, Philippe, Henry - Gasnier (c) - Vagre ... Show more #AllezLEMANSFC
Over 400,000 drivers risk fines for outdated licence cards: Those found with an outdated license card risk a fine of up to €16,000 and a withdrawal of their ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/349181/over-400000-drivers-risk-fines-for-outdated-licence-cards
'Poison in lives of our fellow citizens': Belgium steps up fight against all types of discrimination
brusselstimes.com/belgium/351338/poison-in-lives-of-our-fellow-citizens-belgium-steps-up-fight-against-all-types-of-discrimination
Belgian trains will become more unreliable, Infrabel warns: Belgian trains will be arriving late more often, as Belgian rail network manager Infrabel has warned ...
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Belgium to tax noisiest and most polluting aircraft: Belgium will begin levying extra taxes against older, louder aircraft in an effort to cut down on noise ...
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Ecolo Co-President to consult with lawyer after receiving racist abuse and death threats
brusselstimes.com/belgium/337171/ecolo-co-president-to-consult-with-lawyer-after-receiving-racist-abuse-and-death-threats
Belgium wants to end export of banned pesticides: Belgium is one of the European countries which exports the most chemicals banned within the European Union to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/331991/belgium-wants-to-end-export-of-banned-pesticides
Belgium considers full ban on laughing gas: While a ban targeting minors is already in place, the products remain available for purchase ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/334775/belgium-considers-general-ban-on-laughing-gas
Wallonia Parliament's Office reshuffles after Dubai expenses scandal: The Office of Wallonia's Parliament has five seats, two of which will go to PS ...
brusselstimes.com/politics/339599/wallonia-parliaments-office-reshuffle-after-expense-scandal
EU must deliver REACH revision before end of current legislature: The European Commission should publish the revision of the regulation for evaluating and ...
euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/eu-must-deliver-reach-revision-before-end-of-current-legislature/
Six million euros for the installation of wind turbines near airports: Minister Georges Gilkinet wants to release €6 million to Skeyes,to enable it to carry out ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/330854/six-million-euros-for-the-installation-of-wind-turbines-near-airports
Belgium bans 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ people: Although Belgium is regularly regarded as a model of LGBTQ rights due to its extensive legislative arsenal ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/323548/belgium-bans-conversion-practices-for-lgbtq-people
Belgium announces stricter noise standards for Brussels Airport: The aim is to reduce noise pollution, especially during the "most sensitive times" of ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/322557/belgium-announces-stricter-noise-standards-for-brussels-airport
Brussels will not postpone ban on heavily polluting vehicles: Unlike in Wallonia, Brussels will not follow the proposed postponement of the ban.
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/319581/brussels-will-not-postpone-ban-on-heavily-polluting-vehicles
City of Brussels provides blankets to cafes without outdoor heating: With colder months ahead, many outdoor cafes in Brussels would normally be setting up ...
thebulletin.be/city-brussels-provides-blankets-cafes-without-outdoor-heating
Study on anti-gender movement commissioned: Belgium earmarks €30,000 for a study on the anti-gender movement, whose influence is growing in Europe.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/312373/study-on-anti-gender-movement-commissioned
Wallonia to encourage citizen ownership of wind power technology: Energy independence has become "an objective of general interest,
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/314156/wallonia-to-encourage-citizen-ownership-of-wind-power-technology
Proposed ban on religious symbols divides Brussels Government: With this rejection, the differing opinions of the Regional Government's parties on religious ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/318796/proposed-ban-on-religious-symbols-divides-brussels-government
Activism or vandalism?
Radical ecological actions spark debate on #BrusselsMyLove
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Belgian train travel to become 9% more expensive from February: Belgian rail operator SNCB has announced the "difficult but necessary decision" to ...
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Wallonia to switch off night lighting on motorways from Monday: In response to the energy crisis, lighting will be switched off between 22:00 and 05:00 on the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/290912/wallonia-to-switch-off-lighting-on-their-motorways
Energy crisis: Belgium partially switches off highway lighting: In Belgium, highways are brightly lit at night. Due to the energy crisis, the country is now ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/auto-verkehr/energiekrise-belgien-schaltet-autobahnbeleuchtung-teilweise-aus-18330036.html
Wallonia to switch off 20,000 motorway lights to save energy: A large number of the lights running along Wallonia's motorway network will be switched off ...
thebulletin.be/wallonia-switch-20000-motorway-lights-save-energy
Mobility Minister announces new 'middle lane' to better protect cyclists: As more Belgians cycle to work, a 'middle lane' will be introduced if a road isn't wide ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/291452/minister-gilkinet-announces-new-middle-lane-to-better-protect-cyclists
Belgium issues guidelines to better assist victims of online sexual violence: "Offenders often tend to blame the victim, but sharing sexual images or videos ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/309118/belgium-issues-guidelines-to-better-assist-victims-of-online-sexual-violence
Brussels Airport noise complaints continue to mount: Noise complaints continue to roll in from residents in the vicinity of Brussels Airport ...
thebulletin.be/brussels-airport-noise-complaints-continue-mount
Citizens' group bemoans lack of progress on noise pollution around Brussels Airport
brusselstimes.com/belgium/298861/citizens-group-bemoans-lack-of-progress-on-noise-pollution-around-brussels-airport
Several Belgian highway code changes from 1 October: A series of changes to the Belgian highway code will come into effect on 1 October ...
thebulletin.be/several-belgian-highway-code-changes-1-october
Rail strike on Wednesday: Government promises clarity on funding: A 24 hour strike will start at 22:00 on Tuesday, as rail unions argue that a statement of ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/299632/rail-strike-on-wednesday-government-promises-clarity-on-funding
Belgian energy minister supports withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty
euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/belgian-energy-minister-supports-withdraw-from-energy-charter-treaty/
VAT cut could make Belgian public transport cheaper: Belgium's mobility minister Georges Gilkinet is proposing that the country abolish the VAT currently ...
thebulletin.be/vat-cut-could-make-belgian-public-transport-cheaper
Ska Keller: co-chairwoman of the Greens in the European Parliament resigns.: After years at the head of the Green Party, Ska Keller resigns from her post in the ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/ko-vorsitzende-der-gruenen-ska-keller-tritt-im-europaparlament-zurueck-18317345.html
Greece’s opposition parties rail at Mitsotakis over ‘Greek Watergate’ inquiry: Syriza charges ruling party with ‘trying to impose an omertà’ in the spying ...
politico.eu/article/greece-opposition-parties-rail-at-mitsotakis-over-greek-watergate-inquiry/
EU and Greece veer toward standoff over wiretapping scandal: ‘Democracy and rule of law are at stake,’ says MEP Saskia Bricmont.
politico.eu/article/eu-and-greece-near-standoff-over-phone-tapping-scandal/
'Mostly symbolic': Mobility Minister looks to abolish VAT on public transport tickets
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/283873/mostly-symbolic-mobility-minister-looks-to-abolish-vat-on-public-transport-tickets
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