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‘Tumbling into the abyss’ – Brussels breaks record for longest period without government
'Tumbling into the abyss' – Brussels breaks record for longest period without government
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To mark 542 days without a government in the Brussels-Capital Region, nearly 200 prominent Brussels residents have signed an open letter calling for action. The Brussels Times has published the letter here in full.
A 37-year-old man from Hasselt is looking at 22 months in prison and an €8,000 fine for stealing dentures from a dental practice, and other offences.
Hasselt man risks 22 months in jail for multiple offences, including stealing dentures
Hasselt man risks 22 months in jail for multiple offences, including stealing dentures
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December 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A 37-year-old man from Hasselt is looking at 22 months in prison and an €8,000 fine for stealing dentures from a dental practice, and other offences.
Eurostat data reveal Ireland leading EU member states in profit share at 74.9%, while France lags at 32.2%.
EU businesses see drop in profit share
EU businesses see drop in profit share
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December 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Eurostat data reveal Ireland leading EU member states in profit share at 74.9%, while France lags at 32.2%.
He told the court he had been highly intoxicated at the time and did not clearly remember events, adding that his daughter would never have invented such an allegation.
Belgian man handed suspended sentence for raping his 9 year-old daughter
Belgian man handed suspended sentence for raping his 9 year-old daughter
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December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
He told the court he had been highly intoxicated at the time and did not clearly remember events, adding that his daughter would never have invented such an allegation.
Bids currently stand at €1,550, and the auction continues for more than a week.
Cowboy hat of former Belgian PM auctioned for charity
Cowboy hat of former Belgian PM auctioned for charity
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December 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Bids currently stand at €1,550, and the auction continues for more than a week.
Poppy, the car-sharing company owned by Brussels-based holding D’Ieteren, is entering the leasing market.
Brussels car-sharing company Poppy enters leasing market
Brussels car-sharing company Poppy enters leasing market
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Poppy, the car-sharing company owned by Brussels-based holding D’Ieteren, is entering the leasing market.
"Investment in a north–south metro line is necessary, the tram network is no longer sufficient," said Brussels president-minister Rudi Vervoort (PS).
Metro 3 saga : Brussels urges more federal support
Metro 3 saga: Brussels urges more federal support
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December 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"Investment in a north–south metro line is necessary, the tram network is no longer sufficient," said Brussels president-minister Rudi Vervoort (PS).
The European Commission wants to secure approval before a Mercosur summit in Brazil on 20 December.
Belgium confirms it will abstain on EU–Mercosur trade deal
Belgium confirms it will abstain on EU–Mercosur trade deal
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December 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The European Commission wants to secure approval before a Mercosur summit in Brazil on 20 December.
Delhaize has asked customers not to consume the products and to return them to the point of sale.
Delhaize product likely contaminated by listeria, the chain recalls
Delhaize recalls product over fears of listeria contamination
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December 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Delhaize has asked customers not to consume the products and to return them to the point of sale.
Because the events took place in 2019, the court reduced the sentence to a suspended one-year term. The doctor has also been banned from practising medicine for ten years.
Belgian doctor guilty over fatal drug overprescribing
Belgian doctor guilty over fatal drug overprescribing
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December 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Because the events took place in 2019, the court reduced the sentence to a suspended one-year term. The doctor has also been banned from practising medicine for ten years.
Mogherini, Sannino, a former Secretary-General of EEAS, and an official at the College are suspected of procurement fraud, corruption, conflict of interest and violation of professional secrecy.
European Commission refuses to disclose tender evaluation of College of Europe
Mogherini, Sannino, a former Secretary-General of EEAS, and an official at the College are suspected of procurement fraud, corruption, conflict of interest and violation of professional secrecy.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Mogherini, Sannino, a former Secretary-General of EEAS, and an official at the College are suspected of procurement fraud, corruption, conflict of interest and violation of professional secrecy.
In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, the US president didn’t pull any punches when it came to his European allies.
Trump slams European leaders as ‘weak’ and says Europe ‘doesn’t know what to do’
Trump slams European leaders as ‘weak’ and says Europe ‘doesn’t know what to do’
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December 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, the US president didn’t pull any punches when it came to his European allies.
So far, nothing has changed. And here we come back to a major factor in all this – the lack of a Brussels Region Government.
Belgium in Brief: Wanna bet?
Belgium in Brief: Wanna bet?
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December 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
So far, nothing has changed. And here we come back to a major factor in all this – the lack of a Brussels Region Government.
The EU wants a single fixed shelf life for all medicines preparation but hospital pharmacists are opposed.
New EU law angers Belgian hospital pharmacists
New EU law angers Belgian hospital pharmacists
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December 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The EU wants a single fixed shelf life for all medicines preparation but hospital pharmacists are opposed.
Brussels firefighters said the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, and clearing work will take some time.
Violent blaze broke out near Brussels-Midi station
Violent blaze broke out near Brussels-Midi station
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December 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Brussels firefighters said the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, and clearing work will take some time.
Half of all mayors questionned say they lack the information-sharing tools needed to carry out effective safety policy.
Most Flemish mayors say they cannot handle local safety problems, survey finds
Most Flemish mayors say they cannot handle local safety problems, survey finds
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December 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Half of all mayors questionned say they lack the information-sharing tools needed to carry out effective safety policy.
A meeting between the mayor and the unions began at 10:30 a.m.
Saint-Josse municipal staff on strike after austerity policies by mayor
Saint-Josse municipal staff on strike after austerity policies by mayor
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December 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
A meeting between the mayor and the unions began at 10:30 a.m.
Gaia notes that Carrefour, Delhaize and Intermarché are the last chains still selling live lobsters and urges them to end the practice.
Animal rights group Gaia urges lobster free festive season in Belgium
Animal rights group Gaia urges lobster free festive season in Belgium
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December 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Gaia notes that Carrefour, Delhaize and Intermarché are the last chains still selling live lobsters and urges them to end the practice.
"The necessary measures have been taken, and a security perimeter has been established," police said.
Possible threat near Grand Synagogue in Brussels, street closed
Bomb threat near Grand Synagogue in Brussels, street closed
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December 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
"The necessary measures have been taken, and a security perimeter has been established," police said.
The Pro League and DAZN are heading to emergency arbitration on 22 December over a dispute regarding the termination of their broadcasting contract.
Belgium’s Pro League and broadcaster to hold emergency arbitration
Belgium's Pro League and broadcaster to hold emergency arbitration
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December 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The Pro League and DAZN are heading to emergency arbitration on 22 December over a dispute regarding the termination of their broadcasting contract.
Among them was the Brazilian wandering spider, also known as the banana spider, one of the most venomous species in the world.
150 tarantulas found living in yoghurt pots in Belgium
150 tarantulas found living in yoghurt pots in Belgium
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December 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Among them was the Brazilian wandering spider, also known as the banana spider, one of the most venomous species in the world.
The exact cause of the fire has yet to be established.
Fatal fire leaves woman dead in Uccle
Fatal fire leaves woman dead in Uccle
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December 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The exact cause of the fire has yet to be established.
This Tuesday, Belgium will have
Fickle weather with a few sunny spells on Tuesday
Fickle weather with a few sunny spells on Tuesday
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December 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
This Tuesday, Belgium will have
The ambitious plans to transform the area around Avenue de la Toison d’Or have not begun yet, three years after they were announced.
Future ‘Champs Élysée of Brussels’ runs into road block
Future 'Champs Élysée of Brussels' runs into road block
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December 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
The ambitious plans to transform the area around Avenue de la Toison d’Or have not begun yet, three years after they were announced.
Filming has taken place in Brussels, Ghent and Charleroi in recent days.
Major Hollywood stars spotted filming in Belgium
Major Hollywood stars spotted filming in Belgium
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December 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Filming has taken place in Brussels, Ghent and Charleroi in recent days.
Established in 2018, this charming Belgian cocktail bar has made a name for itself thanks to its cosy and inviting atmosphere.
Brussels is home to one of the best bars in the world
Brussels is home to one of the best bars in the world
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December 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Established in 2018, this charming Belgian cocktail bar has made a name for itself thanks to its cosy and inviting atmosphere.