While Flanders in Belgium continues to scale back its public transport network, citing low cost-recovery ratios, … Flanders lags behind as Rhineland-Palatinate invests in public transport despite challengesRead more
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ANTWERP | Construction begins on new Steenplein pontoon to meet rising water transport demand
Work has started on a new 150-metre pontoon at Steenplein in Antwerp, replacing the existing structure … ANTWERP | Construction begins on new Steenplein pontoon to meet rising water transport demandRead more
City of Antwerp launches campaign to tackle litter and fly-tipping
The City of Antwerp is stepping up its efforts to keep streets and squares clean with … City of Antwerp launches campaign to tackle litter and fly-tippingRead more
Belgian state and ENGIE enter exclusive negotiations for historic nuclear sector takeover
The Kingdom of Belgium, ENGIE S.A., and Electrabel NV/SA today announced the signing of a letter … Belgian state and ENGIE enter exclusive negotiations for historic nuclear sector takeoverRead more
Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instability
Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation spent 2025 redefining diplomacy … Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instabilityRead more
Belgian Foreign Minister calls for renewed dialogue and cooperation with Hong Kong
Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot (Les Engagés) has called for a revival of dialogue … Belgian Foreign Minister calls for renewed dialogue and cooperation with Hong KongRead more
Flanders moves to address WWII-looted art with new decree and restitution commission
The Flemish Government has approved a draft decree establishing a permanent restitution commission to address claims … Flanders moves to address WWII-looted art with new decree and restitution commissionRead more
Antwerp diamond trade rebounds amid reforms and geopolitical shifts
Antwerp’s diamond sector has recorded a notable recovery in early 2026, with trading volumes rising by … Antwerp diamond trade rebounds amid reforms and geopolitical shiftsRead more
Belgium to scrap mandatory shop closing day and extend opening hours
Belgium is set to significantly relax its retail trading rules, with shops soon allowed to stay … Belgium to scrap mandatory shop closing day and extend opening hoursRead more
Leuven wins silver at European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards 2026
The city of Leuven (Louvain) in Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium received a silver award at the … Leuven wins silver at European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards 2026Read more