An investigation has discovered a massive data breach, affecting millions of Belgians as well as high-ranking European officials working in Belgium. Location data stored on smartphones was stolen through mobile gaming and online shopping applications, according to an investigation published by...

The EU's former foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has resigned from her role as head of the College of Europe in Bruges after being charged with fraud in a corruption investigation. Stefano Sannino, the senior European Commission official who was arrested as part of an investigation into...

Brussels’ traditional Christmas tram is trundling along the streets of the capital during the festive season. The service operated by public transport network Stib is running on five lines until 4 January. Festooned in red, green and gold decor for the occasion, the tram also boasts Christmas...

DIY chain Brico will convert 10 of its stores in Belgium to franchise status by next summer, following in the controversial footsteps of grocery chain Delhaize, whose switch to a 100% franchise model sparked months of protests. According to a representative of the CGSLB/ACLVB union, the transition...

Belgian postal service Bpost has handled a record number of parcels this week due to the growing popularity of Black Friday and other online sales. On Tuesday, the carrier service delivered 829,000 parcels to homes or collection points, spokesperson Mathieu Goedefroy said. The previous record, set...

Service vouchers that are used to pay for cleaners and other home help are to become more expensive in Brussels from next year - and tax deductions are being abolished, following the approval of two ordinances from the Brussels parliament's economy committee. Specifically, service vouchers will...

For its 800th anniversary, a spectacular sound and light show illuminates the secrets of the Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula. Luminescence celebrates the heritage of the masterpiece of Brabant Gothic architecture which has overlooked Brussels since the 13th century. It is a video mapping...

Construction groups are concerned that a recent judgement calling to stop building on any plot of undeveloped land larger than 0.5 hectares will halt many important projects. The ruling by the French-speaking Court of First Instance in Brussels, following a case brought by environmental groups...

A new cocktail bar in Brussels has opened with a unique feature - a shooting range. Shooters claims to be the only cocktail bar of its kind in the world, sporting 10 shooting lanes and a range of packages for different in-house experiences. The twist is that it is completely safe. Shooters provides...

Google has released its annual report of the most-searched terms in various countries, including Belgium, over the last year. In 2025, Charlie Kirk dominated search results, followed closely by Belgian celebrities Wendy Van Wanten and Isabelle A, Labubu soft toys, strikes and the Tomorrowland fire...