Brussels

Brussels to exempt defence spending from EU budget constraints

February 14, 2025 10:00 pm

The US wants European members of NATO to more than double their military expenditure to prepare for a potential Russian attack, rather than counting on help from Washington.

Shooting reported in Brussels outside metro station, Belgian police hunts for gunmen

February 06, 2025 5:32 am

The public prosecutor’s office said that no injuries were reported in the firing incident. Brussels police have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.

Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets final approval as bloc gives the green light

June 17, 2024 3:44 pm

After surviving a razor-thin vote by lawmakers last summer, the so-called Nature Restoration Plan faced opposition from several member states for months amid relentless farmers' protests that contributed to leave the bill in a deadlock.

India, EFTA trade pact to boost commerce, investment, job creation

May 15, 2023 2:23 pm

A free trade agreement between India and four-nation bloc EFTA will help enhance two-way commerce, investment flows, job creation and economic growth, an official statement said on Monday.

From Brussels to Bangkok, demonstrations of support for Ukraine

February 25, 2023 11:23 am

People around the world gathered on Friday to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and demonstrate solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

EU reaches deal on national CO2 emission cut targets

November 09, 2022 1:29 pm

The regulation sets national targets for emission reductions from road transport, domestic maritime transport, heating of buildings, agriculture, small industrial installations and waste management.

Changing Brussels neighborhood tries to leave stigma of terrorism behind

January 04, 2022 8:42 pm

After the Paris attacks, Molenbeek was subjected to intense global scrutiny. Television crews from around the world broadcast for days from the neighborhood’s central square or near the bar.

Clashes break out in Brussels in protests over coronavirus restrictions

November 22, 2021 8:59 am

Belgium tightened its coronavirus restrictions on Wednesday, mandating wider use of masks and enforcing work from home, as cases rose in the country's fourth Covid-19 wave.

Luxembourg PM in ''serious,'' stable condition with COVID-19

July 05, 2021 10:40 pm

Bettel, 48, was diagnosed with insufficient oxygen saturation, forcing him to remain under medical observation since the weekend. He was also suffering from coronavirus symptoms including coughing, headaches and a fever.

Bar or restaurant? The big issue in pandemic-struck Brussels

October 09, 2020 5:05 pm

Bars insist they have made the same costly efforts as restaurants to apply coronavirus rules but authorities insist that a bar is much more of a COVID-19 spreader than a restaurant.

World lights up in Belgian colors to show solidarity

March 23, 2016 11:36 am

The Islamic State claimed attacks on Brussels airport and metro station killed at least 34 people and injured several others.

Multiple blasts in Brussels: City in lockdown, 21 dead

March 22, 2016 6:03 pm

Brussels airport and the metro system were closed down after multiple blasts left at least 21 people dead. Click here for more pictures of the suicide attack.

Modi in Brussels: Modi Calls On All Nations To Unite Against Terrorism

March 31, 2016 8:49 am