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When Brussels broke ground for a sleek new city hall, it stumbled into its own origins: the buried remains of a medieval port.
Layers of time: How digging for a car park revealed the soul of Brussels
Layers of time: How digging for a car park revealed the soul of Brussels
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Belgium's government must plug a €10bn budget gap – but coalition discord over taxes and spending may derail an agreement.
Federal Government continues budget talks
Federal Government continues budget talks
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Layoff plans are most prevalent in Flanders (18%) and least so in Wallonia.
Bleak outlook for SMEs: Nearly 20% to lay off staff by end of year
Bleak outlook for SMEs: Nearly 20% to lay off staff by end of year
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 1h
Over 100 Belgian brands join Bruges' fashion week, as models, artisans, and retailers spotlight regional creativity and promote local shopping.
Over 1,000 shops take part in Belgian Fashion Week
Over 1,000 shops take part in Belgian Fashion Week
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 2h
Belgium escapes a credit downgrade, but soaring debt and fiscal challenges leave its outlook under strain. What will it take to stabilise the nation’s financial standing?
Belgium’s credit rating still unchanged
Belgium's credit rating still unchanged
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 3h
Roeselare residents step up for Flanders’ first emergency response corps. With 75 volunteers already, could this reshape how communities handle crises?
Roeselare launches volunteer corps
Roeselare launches volunteer corps
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 4h
A driver under the influence, a wrong-way chase, and shots fired: police face scrutiny as details remain unclear.
Police fire shots during Brussels pursuit
Police fire shots during Brussels pursuit
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 4h
A €4 billion push for tax reform could raise wages and cut costs — but will Belgium's federal budget talks accommodate such a bold move?
MR wants to move tax reform to 2026
MR wants to move tax reform to 2026
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 5h
Authorities struggle to shut down an illegal rave drawing 2,000 attendees, with cars forcing roadblocks and arrests for armed resistance. Cross-border tensions rise.
Nearly 2,000 ravers conquer Virton
Nearly 2,000 ravers conquer Virton
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 6h
Over 100 ships remain stranded as Flemish pilots strike over pension disputes, citing broken agreements and unequal treatment.
Over 100 ships remain stranded in Belgian ports
Over 100 ships remain stranded at Belgian ports
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 6h
A €6 billion haul marks Belgium’s US trade mission, but missing university voices spark criticism. How much unity can Belgium achieve abroad?
Belgium makes successful US trade forays
Belgium makes successful US trade forays
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 7h
Excessive lighting disrupts wildlife, plants, and human sleep, say organisers of Belgium's "Night of Darkness." Events highlight the urgency of preserving natural darkness.
Belgium turns off the lights for Night of Darkness
Belgium turns off the lights for Night of Darkness
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 8h
The future of the iconic Zinneke Parade, a biennial cultural and social event in Brussels, is under threat due to the absence of a regional government.
Future of Brussels’ folkloric Zinneke parade under threat
Future of Brussels' folkloric Zinneke parade under threat
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 9h
A former Google employee has opened Brussels’ first technology-driven darts venue, tapping into Belgium’s surprising love of the game.
New in town: Darts bar brings competitive spirit to Brussels’ European quarter
New in town: Darts bar brings competitive spirit to Brussels' European quarter
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 9h
In Belgium, the new rules will impact travellers entering and exiting the Schengen area via Brussels Airport, Charleroi Airport and the Eurostar terminal.
Everything you need to know about the EU’s biometric border checks starting this weekend
Everything you need to know about the EU's biometric border checks starting this weekend
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 10h
The world's first all-electric motorsport was officially launched over a decade ago but it has yet to spark the interest of Belgians.
The racing sport struggling to pick up speed in Belgium
The racing sport struggling to pick up speed in Belgium
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 11h
Every year, the Best Chefs Awards guide unveils its ranking of the world's best chefs - and one Belgian chef stood out in particular.
Belgian chef named among best in the world
Belgian chef named among best in the world
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 12h
Saint-Gilles has been shaken by a surge of violent incidents that are threatening its reputation - and leaving many residents deeply concerned.
‘Saint-Gilles isn’t what it used to be’: Disquiet among residents after series of shootings
'Saint-Gilles isn’t what it used to be': Disquiet among residents after series of shootings
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 16h
The Nobel Prize in Medicine 2025 has been awarded to two American and one Japanese scientists for their groundbreaking discoveries in immunology.
Nobel Prize in Medicine for groundbreaking immune system discoveries
Nobel Prize in Medicine for groundbreaking immune system discoveries
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 17h
Brussels Airport registered 2.3 million passengers in September, a 1% increase year on year, despite disruptions caused by a cyberattack.
Brussels Airport registers passenger growth despite cyber attack
Brussels Airport registers passenger growth despite cyber attack
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 17h
French President Emmanuel Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister just four days after his resignation.
Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister
Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 18h
Francophone teachers’ unions come out against cost-cutting measures in education
Francophone teachers' unions come out against cost-cutting measures in education
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 18h
Worker hospitalised after attack by Asian hornets is now out of danger, police say.
Worker hospitalised after being attacked by Asian hornets in Waterloo
Worker hospitalised after being attacked by Asian hornets in Waterloo
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 18h
Six Belgians who took part in the ‘Thousand Madleens to Gaza’ humanitarian flotilla are on their way back to Belgium; the others are to return soon.
Six of the eight Belgians on Gaza humanitarian flotilla on their way to Belgium
Six of the eight Belgians on Gaza humanitarian flotilla on their way to Belgium
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 18h
Philippe Close defends his handling of pro-Palestinian rallies in Brussels
Philippe Close defends his handling of pro-Palestinian rallies in Brussels
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 19h
Brussels Mayor defends his handling of pro-Palestinian rallies
Philippe Close defends his handling of pro-Palestinian rallies in Brussels
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