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Belgium’s former King Albert II was hospitalised earlier today with signs of dehydration, a palace spokesman has said. The ex-King of the Belgians, to give him his correct title, 89,…

The idea is that you combine arguably the country’s best-known export – beer – with the current craze for wellness and well-being. The result? Well, it is a beer spa,…

This website has selected (and in no particular order) a “top 5” of the best seasonal things to do now that Spring has arrived. First, why not get out of…

A much-needed charity for Belgium’s English speaking community has seen a huge rise in referrals in the past two years. The Community Help Service, based in Brussels, provides a 24…

Ludivine Dedonder, Belgian Minister for Defence, says that Belgium will increase its defence budget to 2% of GDP by 2035 in an effort to fill gaps in defence capabilities.

The Belgian government adopted on Friday a new package of energy measures to help households and businesses cope with soaring energy prices.

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Belgium’s plans to compensate bpost for providing postal services of general economic interest between 2022 and 2026.

Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and unnecessary invasion of Ukraine, which began in February of this year, and his deliberate targeting of civilian population centres, has led to a refugee crisis unseen in Europe since the Second World War. Belgium alone has recently doubled its commitments, and is on track to host 83,000 Ukrainians, and incredible effort by such a small nation.

If you’re looking for an unusual musical diversion this summer an upcoming concert at Brussels’ Bozar could be just for you.

On May 4th, 2022, at the Press Club Brussels Europe a seminar presented to a Belgian and international audience the case of Tai Ji Men, discriminated against in Taiwan, writes Massimo Introvigne.