The government plans to introduce tough new security measures around the federal parliament, according to De Morgen, which has obtained access to a secret document drafted by the parliament’s security chief. The plan – the latest in a series of measures introduced to tighten security in Belgium...

Social network Facebook has asked for a meeting with Bart Tommelein, secretary of state in the federal government for privacy matters, to discuss his misgivings over the new terms and conditions for users of the site. The terms have aroused widespread criticism. Users are now deemed to have agreed...

French private equity firm PAI has purchased the outdoor outfitter A.S. Adventure for an estimated €400 million, reports De Tijd. Last week it was revealed that PAI was preparing for the buy-out, and on Tuesday the deal went through, although the exact amount has yet to be disclosed. A.S. Adventure...

The profession of real estate agent is increasingly popular among Belgians, with 9,379 real estate agents active in the country, a record high, according to Trends. "It is a popular profession," confirms Luc Machon, vice president of the professional institute of real estate agents (IPI). Belgium...

Anyone who observes a case of animal abuse or neglect in the Brussels-Capital Region can now report the crime online. That should make it easier to detect and handle the cases individually, Brussels minister for animal welfare Bianca Debaets (CD&V) told brusselnieuws.be. "Thanks to a new...

This weekend, Brussels’ Beursschouwburg celebrates 50 consecutive years of contemporary theatre, dance and music with 50 consecutive hours of contemporary theatre, dance and music. Beursschouwburg first opened its doors to the public on 5 February 1965. The progressive-minded theatre was founded by...

What do you do for work? I work as an inspector with De Lijn supporting the passengers and the drivers. I look out for the safety and quality of the infrastructure, the staff and the service. We help the drivers with traffic problems, and we check tickets to combat fare dodging. Do you like your...

A bomb scare early yesterday morning led to traffic chaos between Antwerp and Brussels as the A12 motorway between the cities had to be closed. Police closed the motorway after a telephone warning that a bomb had been placed in the Carré dance hall in Willebroek ( pictured ). The building was...

Brussels expats are increasingly inclined to learn or practise a foreign language in the relaxed setting of a pub or coffee shop, rather than a traditional classroom. A conversation with a native speaker in a pub is much more useful than a lesson at school, according to language learners who spoke...

Online trade in Belgium increased by 15% in 2014, to a total turnover of €5.62 billion, good for a market share of 6.44% of the total trade turnover, reports Comeos, the Belgian Federation of Trade and Services. The number of online transactions in Belgium last year increased by 16%, to a total of...