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The project is part of wider plans to revamp a network of streets in the Brussels municipality of Schaerbeek. Show more
Extra tickets released for Royal Greenhouses in Laeken after event sold out: Even with the expanded capacity, tickets sold out in just three days. However ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021097/royal-greenhouses-in-laeken-releases-500-tickets-after-event-is-sold-out
The Belgian perk of choice? Meal vouchers widespread in Brussels and Wallonia: Belgians prefer meal vouchers over better compensation and additional holidays ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019696/the-belgian-perk-of-choice-meal-vouchers-widespread-in-brussels-and-wallonia
Speed check 'marathon' to be held throughout Belgium on Friday: Starting at 06:00 am on Friday, speed checks will be stepped up nationwide and last for 24 hours.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1010934/speed-check-marathon-to-be-held-throughout-belgium-on-friday
Cold rainy week before temperatures rise next weekend: Maximum temperatures will vary between 5 and 11 degrees this weekend.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1014498/a-cold-rainy-week-before-temperatures-rise-next-weekend
"Instead of slowing down, the global electric revolution seems set for another growth stage". The IEA forecasts another record year with a 20% rise ... Show more
Hidden Belgium: The Annevoie gardens: Deep in the woods in a remote corner of the Ardennes, the water gardens at Annevoie are among the most elaborate in Europe.
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1015766/hidden-belgium-les-jardins-dannevoie-2
Belgium welcomes UNRWA report saying Israel 'yet to provide evidence' for claims: "Belgium has maintained its funding and calls on other governments to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1017992/belgium-welcomes-unrwa-report-saying-israel-yet-to-provide-evidence-for-claims
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Filing taxes online possible from 24 April: What to know: What are the deadlines to fill out your taxes, either online or on paper? And what changes could impact ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019609/filing-taxes-online-possible-from-today-what-to-know-tbtb
Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated: The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and ...
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Come rain or shine, the first 'guinguette' summer bars open this weekend
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Balkan Trafik: A taste of Southeast Europe in Brussels: Balkan Trafik returns to Brussels this weekend, with Manu Chao and Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1018137/balkan-trafik-a-taste-of-southeast-europe-in-brussels
Hidden Belgium: A lost museum in Brussels: Built in 1881, this ornate glass-roofed gallery originally had 30 shops, several theatres and a museum.
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/219297/hidden-belgium-a-lost-museum-in-brussels
More Belgians in work and with higher education qualifications, according to census
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018244/more-belgians-in-work-and-with-higher-education-qualifications
Belgians see wealth grow by €62.5 billion again in year
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1005707/belgians-see-wealth-grow-by-e62-5-billion-again-in-year
Filing taxes online possible from 24 April: What to know: What are the deadlines to fill out your taxes, either online or on paper? And what changes could impact ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019609/filing-taxes-online-possible-from-today-what-to-know-tbtb
Seagull screaming competition: Cooper, nine years old, European champion: In De Panne, Belgium, people are screaming like seagulls. This year's edition produced ...
spiegel.de/panorama/moewenschreien-in-belgien-9-jaehriger-europameister-a-7d1fbf42-a704-4e28-a49c-9e445ae2ff90
New she-wolf spotted in NRW - she comes from Belgium: A new wolf has been spotted in NRW: The female wolf "GW3650f" comes from Belgium and has killed at least ...
wa.de/nordrhein-westfalen/wolf-nrw-neue-woelfin-in-borken-gesichtet-beligen-gw3650f-schaf-gerissen-93031419.html
Belgium remains part of EU group prepared to recognise Palestine, clarifies De Croo
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1022044/belgium-remains-part-of-eu-group-prepared-to-recognise-palestine-clarifies-de-croo
Meryl, SiR, Ghetts: Couleur Café unveils another 16 acts: All camping tickets have already been sold out, as have 90% of the combi-tickets.
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1010051/meryl-sir-ghetts-couleur-cafe-unveils-another-16-acts
Hangar Festival to welcome 10,000 festival goers this weekend along Brussels canal
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020279/hangar-festival-to-welcome-10000-festival-goers-this-weekend-along-brussels-canal
Six Walloon communes pledge to support regional dialects: The project highlights regional dialects such as Walloon, Picard, Gaumais, Champenois ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018217/six-walloon-communes-pledge-to-support-regional-dialects
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
Belgium on track to open new gas power plant in Liège: It will be one of the largest turbine-gas-steam plants in the world with power for more than one million ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013637/belgium-on-track-to-open-new-gas-power-plant-in-liege
Belgium opens probe into pro-Russia network accused of paying MEPs: Moscow’s “objectives are clear,” said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
politico.eu/article/belgiam-prosecutor-open-probe-pro-russia-network-accused-pay-mep/
Driving with a blood alcohol level of 2: driver (40) acquitted due to rare disease
infranken.de/welt/mit-2-promille-am-steuer-autofahrer-40-wegen-seltener-krankheit-freigesprochen-art-5861570
Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections: Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68797624
Belgium collected over 3,900 tonnes of used batteries in 2023: Belgium set a new record by collecting 3,907 metric tonnes of used batteries ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011464/belgium-collected-over-3900-tonnes-of-used-batteries-in-2023
Belgium to accelerate efforts to deliver F-16 jets to Ukraine in 2024: The Belgian government has decided to accelerate the supply of its own F-16 fighter jets ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453186/
Belgium's quirky traditions: Singing contests for finches: "We are very often judged on our dark past, and are often portrayed as people who harm nature ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1002057/belgiums-quirky-traditions-singing-contests-for-finches
Wallonia reactivates 'winter service' as snow returns to south Belgium: After a touch of summer last weekend, the April weather is now testing us again.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011933/wallonia-reactivates-its-winter-service-as-snow-returns-to-south-belgium
Belgium to investigate suspected Russian interference in EU elections: Belgium will investigate Russian meddling in European Parliament elections after the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/europe/european-elections-russian-interference-intl/
Belgium's female pensioners receive 25% less than men: Belgium ranks fourth in the EU in terms of how likely it is that women over 65 will not have their own ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1022018/belgiums-female-pensioners-receive-25-less-than-men
Mayor of Uccle wants to re-open Bois de la Cambre to traffic: This measure could take a variety of forms, such as only opening the route to traffic on weekdays ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1011989/mayor-of-uccle-wants-to-re-open-bois-de-la-cambre-to-traffic
Century-old LNER train wagon found in Belgium is rare first model: York-based LNER says the wagon, unearthed in Antwerp, was only briefly in service around 1930.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-68781874
Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Koerper-produziert-Alkohol-Freispruch-nach-Promillefahrt-article24895836.html
Nutri-Score on packaging contributes to healthier food choices, survey shows: People's purchase intentions for healthier foods with Nutri-Score A and B were ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/1022881/nutri-score-on-packaging-contributes-to-healthier-food-choices-survey-shows
One in four Belgians are considering a career change: A survey showed that 46% of senior management officials and 37% of under 45s in Belgium want to change tack ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1007994/one-in-four-belgians-are-considering-a-career-change
Belgium's biggest mass redundancy: Up to 1,850 people expected to lose job: Initially, Van Hool aimed to cut its workforce by 1,116. But with the new reported ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/997168/belgiums-biggest-mass-redundancy-at-least-1600-people-now-expected-to-lose-job
Belgium probes EU lawmakers allegedly bribed by Moscow: Belgium's federal prosecutor has launched an investigation against members of the European Parliament ...
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Record fines for De Lijn bus drivers: A total of 2,531 traffic offences by De Lijn were recorded last year, representing fines of more than €173,000 ...
thebulletin.be/record-fines-de-lijn-bus-drivers
Ghent transforms into modern Athens for 'All Greeks' open festival: The city will be transformed into a modern-day Athens with free performances taking place in ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/992483/ghent-transforms-into-modern-athens-for-all-greeks-open-festival
New X users will have to pay to post messages, says Musk: The proposal would combat the deluge of "bots", as current artificial intelligence can easily ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1008373/new-x-users-will-have-to-pay-to-post-messages-says-musk
Why Belgian museums need to confront their looted African trophies
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1010219/why-belgian-museums-need-to-confront-their-looted-african-trophies
Peter Higgs, physicist behind Higgs boson particle, dies at 94: The University of Edinburgh says Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs ...
apnews.com/article/peter-higgs-boson-particle-has-died-94-25975f3de2621cd610b1062f9b440548
Quick Glance: Physicist Peter Higgs Passes Away at 94
- Physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of an undetected particle in the universe changed science, has died at 94, according to the University of Edinburgh.
- The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 at the CERN research center was a significant advancement in understanding the cosmos, steering physics towards once-fantastical ideas.
- Higgs, initially 'incompetent' in the physics lab, later specialized in theoretical physics, inspired by quantum physicist Paul Dirac from his school.
- The Higgs boson's completion of the Standard Model opened doors to explore unexplained aspects of the universe and abstract concepts like parallel universes, despite Higgs disliking the 'God particle' nickname.
The Brussels Times selects some of the best exhibitions currently on show in museums and galleries. Show more
Red Cross will soon be able to collect more plasma from donors: With the increased medical use of plasma, for example in medication or as a coagulant ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013690/red-cross-will-soon-be-able-to-collect-more-plasma-from-donors
Portuguese scientist wins European Seagull Screeching Championship in Belgium: A Belgian participant dressed up as a seagull with feathers and won the bronze ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016383/portuguese-scientist-wins-european-seagull-screeching-championship-in-belgium
Brussels delays decision on classification of iconic Palais du Midi: The Brussels Government was supposed to formally decide on the classification of the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021972/brussels-delays-decision-on-classification-of-iconic-palais-du-midi
Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
Grindr sued for sharing sensitive users' data: The information allegedly shared includes ethnicity and sexual orientation, as well as data regarding HIV tests.
brusselstimes.com/business/1017178/grindr-sued-for-sharing-sensitive-users-data
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
European elections: Belgium's judiciary investigates Russian attempt to exert influence
spiegel.de/ausland/europawahl-belgien-ermittelt-zu-russischem-einflussversuch-a-72298da0-7b26-46d4-94d8-c6e1c6b05ec9
Commutes to be better compensated from 1 June: "This translates into a net benefit of up to several hundred euros each year for long distances."
brusselstimes.com/belgium/998458/commutes-to-be-better-compensated-from-1-june
Nearly one company in two in Belgium does not use salary optimisation solutions: These solutions include various forms of cheques, premiums, bonuses ...
brusselstimes.com/business/1012202/nearly-one-company-in-two-in-belgium-does-not-use-salary-optimisation-solutions
DR Congo should file complaint against Rwanda with ICJ, says Belgian envoy: Democratic Republic of Congo should file a complaint with the International Court of ...
reuters.com/world/africa/dr-congo-should-file-complaint-against-rwanda-with-icj-says-belgian-envoy-2024-04-19/
Halving completed, bitcoin creation slows down: “Assuming the demand stays constant or increases, halving potentially boosts the value.”
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1014519/halving-completed-bitcoin-creation-slows-down
Rare Chinese treasure stolen from the Royal Museum of Mariemont in Wallonia: An imperial Chinese porcelain wine jar – categorised as a Wallonia-Brussels ...
thebulletin.be/rare-chinese-treasure-stolen-royal-museum-mariemont-wallonia
Pictures of the week: That bangs: Lightning strikes in Belgium. Muslims around the world celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan ...
spiegel.de/panorama/bilder-der-woche-das-knallt-a-245a1615-7220-4134-9d1c-c463c87c407e
Possible attempted kidnapping of a baby in Brussels, investigation launched: A man allegedly tried to kidnap a five-month-old baby on Saturday evening in ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1005654/possible-attempted-kidnapping-of-a-baby-in-brussels-investigation-launched
Mathieu van der Poel wins Paris-Roubaix for 2nd year running: The reigning World Champion clinched the gruelling "Hell of the North" after pulling away ...
brusselstimes.com/sports/996574/mathieu-van-der-poel-wins-for-the-2nd-year-running-after-a-60-km-solo
Hidden Belgium: The lost village of Oosterweel: The 13th-century village once had more than one thousand inhabitants. Oosterweel gave its name to a sea battle ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1012029/hidden-belgium-the-lost-village-of-oosterweel
Antica Brussels Fine Art Fair opens for four days: Art collectors and enthusiasts can explore the former industrial site of Brussels, discovering the best that ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1012147/antica-brussels-fine-art-fair-opens-for-four-days
French town offers seafront property at amazingly low prices: The town's strategy is to attract a younger, permanent population and promote homeownership among ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/992698/french-town-offers-seafront-property-at-amazingly-low-prices
Le Chou: 5 Possible Von Der Leyen Alternatives: Le Chou Exclusively Reveals The Frontrunners To Unseat Ursula Von Der Leyen As European Commission President
brusselstimes.com/column/1021237/5-possible-von-der-leyen-alternatives
The aim is not merely to reduce poverty but also to address social and environmental concerns: "Prices and sustainability are two sides of the same coin ... Show more
Sanofi to cut 99 jobs in Belgium
brusselstimes.com/business/1015619/sanofi-to-cut-99-jobs-in-belgium
Got milk? Decline in dairy producers raises industry alarm: In Flanders 173 producers quit last year; 43 have ceased operations this year ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1008341/got-milk-decline-in-dairy-producers-raises-industry-alarm
Mothers and low-income families hit hardest by crèche shortages, school costs and divorce fees
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1006988/mothers-and-low-income-families-hit-hardest-by-creche-shortages-school-costs-and-divorce-fees
No evidence of link between Ozempic and suicidal thoughts, says EMA: Ozempic is a medicine for diabetics as it lowers blood sugar levels and gives a feeling of ...
brusselstimes.com/health/1005357/no-evidence-of-link-between-ozempic-and-suicidal-thoughts-says-ema
Postal strike to disrupt mail deliveries in Brussels: A strike by postal workers at Bpost is expected to disrupt mail deliveries in the Belgian capital this week ...
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Flemish court looks into suspicious deaths in care homes: The Flemish court system is looking to investigate several suspicious deaths that occurred in a nursing ...
thebulletin.be/flemish-court-looks-suspicious-deaths-care-homes
Over 1,700 e-scooter drop zones in Brussels, but still missing in some communes: "A good geographical distribution of the drop zones is crucial to guarantee ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021364/over-1700-e-scooter-drop-zones-in-brussels-but-still-missing-in-some-communes
Brussels to host international cocoa summit next week: Cocoa recently set a new high over $10,700 per tonne in New York’s futures market ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1010609/brussels-to-host-international-cocoa-summit-next-week
Belgium officially legalises videoconferencing in courts: Until now, video hearings were already taking place in some courts, but the lack of a legal framework ...
brusselstimes.com/justice-belgium/1012826/belgium-officially-legalises-videoconferencing-in-courts
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