Most people are aware of the problems surrounding air pollution, especially in large cities such as Brussels, but not many are aware of the impact of light pollution on humans and animals. A pilot project set up in the Brussels municipality of Jette could be a model for the whole region, reports...

The City of Brussels will ban begging by adults who are accompanied by minors under 16 years of age after a new regulation has been presented to the municipal council on Monday. Beggars with children could be subjected to a maximum fine of €350, although the authorities have said that they first...

The harrowing crisis in Ukraine has claimed thousands of lives and led to millions of people fleeing their homes and seeking asylum in other parts of the world. Here in Belgium, diplomatic worker Yaroslava* made a 4,000km return journey by car to rescue her mother Inna from the Slovakia-Ukraine...

A national tribute was paid to the victims of Sunday’s carnival tragedy in the presence of bereaved families, prime minister Alexander De Croo, interior minister Annelies Verlinden, Walloon minister-president Elio Di Rupo and La Louvière mayor Jacques Gobert on Saturday. After meeting with the...

Brussels boasts a new shrimp croquette champion after Les Brasseries Georges was named the winner of the coveted 2022 award. The Uccle establishment and its chef Yves Ducobu lifted the trophy after beating off stiff competition from some of the capital’s best eateries. Todt’s Café and Chez Léon...

British-Belgian Mack Rutherford, 16, has taken off from Bulgaria with the dream of becoming the youngest microlight pilot to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe. The youngster’s aviation adventure follows hot-on-the heels of his sister Zara’s record-breaking circumnavigation in January,...

Following a peak in fine particle pollution, which has raised a smog alert in Belgium, regional action plans will be activated today and Saturday with motorists required to moderate their speed on many roads and motorways. The maximum speed will be reduced to 90 km/h on many sections: the E42...

The unions representing military personnel have welcomed the additional €1 billion that will be invested in defence by the end of the current government legislature, they announced on Thursday. However, they expressed concern over how this budget – which was announced by defence minister Ludivine...

What's the latest? The delta variant of coronavirus has practically disappeared in Belgium, according to virologist Marc Van Ranst. Today about 90% of infections are the BA.2 version of the omicron variant. The BA.1 version of the same variant accounts for the other 10%. "I'm glad that delta has...