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Brussels government reaches budget agreement

The Brussels government has reached an agreement on next year’s budget and revised its budget for 2026. The aim of talks that took place over the weekend was to reduce the deficit by the end of next year to €719 million and thus remain on track for a balanced budget in 2029. “This government keeps...

Flemish writer Stefan Hertmans in the running for Nobel Prize

Ghent author Stefan Hertmans, best known for his 2013 book War and Turpentine , has been nominated by Dutch writers for the Nobel Prize in Literature, due to be announced on 8 October. Potential laureates have been submitted to the Swedish Academy by a select group of experts, in this case, the...

Expat Q&A: Looking for a babysitter or a nanny?

If you’re a parent, there are many reasons why you may be looking for a regular or one-off babysitter or nanny for your children. And you might also have lots of questions. Where do you find a babysitter or nanny? What’s the going rate? And do you need to sign a contract? Never fear – the Expat...

Belgian-built rover to explore Moon

A Belgian-built rover dubbed LUVMI-M will head to the Moon’s south pole in early 2029 on a Blue Origin space flight. Developed by Belgian space company Space Applications Services (SAS), the rover will be used to test technologies and collect scientific data on the Moon’s surface. The rover was...

Brussels keeps 'A' credit rating but debt remains 'far too high'

Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has maintained the Brussels region’s credit rating at ‘A’ but with a negative outlook, largely due to the high debt ratio. The agency recognised the progress made in terms of the budgetary trajectory and cash position, according to Brussels finance...

Brussels introduces penalties for hogging an electric car recharge point

Vehicles that remain connected to a public charging point in the Brussels region for more than six hours between 9.00 and 22.00 will be charged a penalty from this week. As the number of electric vehicles in the capital continues to rise, a major problem is that many public charging points remain...

Call for Entries — Global Zodiac Design Competition Belgium 2027

Submitted by RachaBihi on Sun, 10/04/2026 - 20:17

The international Global Zodiac Design Competition Belgium is opening its call for entries for its 6th consecutive edition! Hosted by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of Belgium, the Beijing Overseas Cultural Exchanges Center and the China Cultural Center in Brussels, organized by Atlas HiSEAS and co-organized by the China-Europe International Design Culture Association (CEIDA), the competition invites artists and creators from Belgium and across Europe to reinterpret the Chinese zodiac.

Police arrest 21 suspects over drug trafficking network at Brussels Airport

A major investigation into an international drug trafficking network allegedly using Brussels Airport to smuggle cocaine and cannabis has resulted in 21 arrests, including 19 people from Belgium. Seventeen alleged members of a criminal organisation were remanded in custody, the Halle-Vilvoorde...

Breaking the silence: New documentary explores life for families caring for a person with a mental disorder

One in 10 people in Belgium is estimated to be a carer for a family member, which includes caring for a person with a psychiatric illness. Beyond the diagnosis, daily life with a mental disorder is extremely challenging, taking a toll on parents, children and siblings. The Bulletin’s publisher,...

Brussels’ Bozar arts centre to lose Flemish subsidies in surprise budget cuts

The Belgian capital’s flagship arts centre, Bozar, is reeling following the announcement that it will lose all Flemish subsidies from 2027. Benefitting from a €762,000 subsidy in 2025, the financial loss will have a serious impact on future programming, said Bozar’s director Christophe Slagmuylder...

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