The former commissioner of the Belgian Federal Police, Fernand Koekelberg, returned to work on Monday after being cleared of charges related to rape. Koekelberg, 59, was suspended as head of the force in 2011 following reports of a luxury trip to Qatar and the purchasing of expensive handbags...

The Erasmus University College at Brussels (EhB) has launched the new Bachelor’s degree Idea & Innovation Management to prepare students for a career as innovation specialists. The practical-oriented degree, which starts in the next academic year, is based on four pillars: innovation,...

The world lightweight boxing champion, Delfine Persoon of West Flanders, was received by King Philippe yesterday, following her victory in the WBA world title fight. She was accompanied by boxing board representatives and her trainer, Filiep Tampere. The king awarded Persoon the championship belt...

The number of drivers and passengers who died in traffic accidents in Europe has decreased by 55% over a period of 10 years. In 2012, 12,345 passengers died in car accidents across Europe, compared to 27,001 in 2001. This is according to figures released today by the European Transport Safety...

The bottom ball of Brussels’ Atomium was officially named ‘François Englert and Robert Brout’ yesterday, in honour of the Belgian researcher who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013, and his late colleague, Belgian-American researcher Robert Brout. During the dedication ceremony on Monday,...

During a press conference this afternoon, the City of Brussels will announce its plan to offer free wireless internet on the Grand Place, and other popular tourist spots across the city. The free wifi will be available to all locals and tourists. Brussels Mayor Yvan Mayeur and Minister of...

The UK’s Prince William and Princess Kate plan to visit Belgium in August this year, as part of the First World War commemorations. The couple, accompanied by Prince Harry, will make an appearance during a ceremony at the military cemetery of St. Symphorien near Mons. According to The Sunday Times...

Snacks and candy manufacturers in Belgium made a turnover of €2.1 billion last year, a new record, reports Gazet van Antwerpen on the basis of figures from Studiecentrum Snacks en Zoetwaren (SSZ). The study revealed a sales increase of 2% on the previous year. The largest sales increase was...

Sunday shopping in the historic centre of Antwerp will soon be possible, after federal ministers approved a request from the city council. Shopkeepers and industry representatives called for extra protective measures for workers before they accept the change. The council required the approval of...

A majority of employees without indefinite contracts at Flemish community centres in Brussels have lost their jobs as a result of an examination, given to all staff with temporary contracts. The failure rate of the recruitment and promotions exam was 60%, with more results to come. The personnel...