The trade union SLFP/VSOA representing fire service personnel in the Brussels region has issued an announcement of coming industrial action beginning on Monday. The union is protesting at the failure of the Brussels region to respond to complaints. The union's main complaint is the continuing...

Many students develop a negative perception of mathematics, technology and science between the age of eight and 11. That is the main conclusion of a survey in 10 countries, presented during the SECURE education conference in Mechelen this week, co-ordinated by the Thomas More University College...

Starting next week, business class passengers on flights with Brussels Airlines will be able to enjoy dishes prepared by the three-Michelin-star kitchen of Bruges restaurant De Karmeliet. The airline said the move would strengthen its position as an ambassador of Belgium. This is the first time the...

An explosion during works on a high-tension electrical station in Machelen, just outside of Brussels, around 11.00 yesterday morning led to widespread disruption across the country, including power outages and massive delays on the rail network. According to a spokesperson for electricity provider...

So, almost two months after hurtling over the handlebars of my bike, I’m about to dip my toe in the waters of this historical retreat. Thermes de Spa is a modern wellness centre perched high above the pretty stone town, built in 2004 to exploit the springs and breath-taking view over the valley...

A heated debate over the exact nature of Zwarte Piet, the helper of St Nicholas, or Sinterklaas in Dutch, has been exaggerated, according to Jozef De Witte, director of the Centre for Equal Opportunities and the Fight Against Racism. He called for a “serene” debate on the question of old folk...

The timeless tradition of Trappist beer brewing could soon shift away from the European continent for the first time ever, with a new Trappist beer being prepared in Massachusetts in the US. According to industry reports, the monks of the Saint Joseph abbey in Spencer, Mass., about 55 miles (88km)...

A match between Anderlecht and Paris-St-Germain in Brussels yesterday went off without the much-anticipated clashes between the two groups of fans, thanks to a reinforced police presence. Police patrolled the streets surrounding the Parc Astrid stadium on foot, while a traffic detail accompanied...

The government’s plans for the extension of the port of Antwerp are hanging in the balance after yesterday’s recommendation by the Auditor of the Council of State that the entire plan should be scrapped. The auditor was giving his opinion in a case brought by the activist group Doel2020. His advice...

The musicians of the Leuven Alumni Orchestra no longer need to turn the pages of their music scores during concerts thanks to an innovative tablet computer programme. When the conductor points to a spot on his digital music score, which is displayed on a large console that looks like a huge tablet...