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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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Prosecutor seeks three-year suspended prison sentence for rape of ex-girlfriend
Prosecutor seeks three-year suspended prison sentence for rape of ex-girlfriend
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Budget: Finance Minister denies accusations of budgetary manipulation by Brussels Government
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Greenland’s Prime Minister wants to speed up cooperation with the EU
Greenland's Prime Minister wants to speed up cooperation with the EU
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A proposal to align the lowest VAT rates at 9% would hurt low-income families hardest by hiking their food bills.
Central Economic Council opposes harmonisation of the lowest VAT rates
Central Economic Council opposes harmonisation of the lowest VAT rates
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New gas plant in Seraing to be operational from October 2026
New gas plant in Seraing to be operational from October 2026
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The European Parliament approves Belgium’s request for €931,690 to support workers affected by the closure of semiconductor manufacturer BelGaN.
European Parliament approves almost €1 million in aid for BelGaN licensees
European Parliament approves almost €1 million in aid for BelGaN licensees
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A union-led protest at the Clarebout Potatoes factory in West Flanders turned tense on Wednesday with reported clashes.
Strike at frozen chip factory in Belgium leads to ‘scuffles’
Strike at frozen chip factory in Belgium leads to 'scuffles'
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"We no longer have a voice because nobody cares about the poor."
Homelessness sector furious with Arizona budget cuts
Homelessness sector furious with Arizona budget cuts
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Two arrested, including a minor, in connection with a knife attack in Dendermonde.
A minor and an adult arrested after knife attack in Dendermonde
A minor and an adult arrested after knife attack in Dendermonde
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If serious harm to European farmers is identified, the EU may temporarily suspend preferential import tariffs, the Commission says.
European farmers to get extra protection from EU-Mercosur trade deal
European farmers to get extra protection from EU-Mercosur trade deal
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The strike is causing significant delays at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, with 60 vessels blocked.
Shipping pilots’ pension strike enters fourth day
Shipping pilots' pension strike enters fourth day
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 3h
MEPs have voted to ban meat-related terms like burger, steak, and sausage for plant-based meat alternatives.
European Parliament votes to ban ‘veggie burger’ labels
European Parliament votes to ban 'veggie burger' labels
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The European Commission aims to increase business' use of AI to 75% by 2030. It is currently 13%.
EU mobilises €1 billion to catch up on AI
EU mobilises €1 billion to catch up on AI
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The European Commission will work to end so-called conversion practices targeting LGBTQI+ citizens, announced Equality Commissioner Hadja Lahbib.
EU pushes to ban conversion practices for LGBTQ+ citizens
EU pushes to ban conversion practices for LGBTQ+ citizens
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At-risk groups include pregnant women, people over the age of 65, and those with underlying health conditions.
Enhanced version of flu vaccine recommended for at-risk groups
Enhanced version of flu vaccine recommended for at-risk groups
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 5h
Police in France have arrested a man suspected of sending parcel bombs to a left-wing parliamentarian, a comedian and a journalist.
French police arrest man suspected of sending parcel bombs to celebrities
French police arrest man suspected of sending parcel bombs to celebrities
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"Two incidents might be a coincidence. But three, five, ten? These are grey-zone campaigns against Europe."
Europe ‘must respond’ to Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ – von der Leyen tells MEPs
Europe 'must respond' to Russia's 'hybrid war' - von der Leyen tells MEPs
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The Boudewijn Seapark, the only place in Flanders where six dolphins remain in captivity, is already slated to close by 2037.
Flanders wants to ban playing with dolphins at theme park
Flanders wants to ban playing with dolphins at theme park
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Organisers say the future of the festival remains secure "for the next generation of Pukkelpoppers".
Live Nation becomes new owner of Pukkelpop
Live Nation becomes new owner of Pukkelpop
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 7h
Health insurer CM will cut 120 jobs over two years due to digitalisation, with around 70 layoffs expected despite support measures.
Flemish insurance CM to cut 120 jobs due to digitalisation
Flemish insurance CM to cut 120 jobs due to digitalisation
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 7h
Brussels-based cleaners were excluded from an agreement reached in Wallonia and Flanders to raise domestic workers’ wages by €0.77 per hour.
Brussels cleaners demand equal pay to Flemish and Walloon colleagues
Brussels cleaners demand equal pay to Flemish and Walloon colleagues
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 8h
Firefighters are on the scene to extinguish the fire and have the situation under control.
Delays on STIB network due to smoking carriage at Brussels-Midi
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The research analysed the DNA of nearly 200,000 people with depression to identify genetic "markers" shared among sufferers.
Women have higher genetic risk of depression – study
Women have higher genetic risk of depression - study
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 9h
This marks an increase of €7.35 billion compared to August.
Federal Government’s debt rises again to €544 billion
Federal Government's debt rises again to €544 billion
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Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) proposed the freeze to his coalition partners as part of efforts to find at least €10 billion in budget savings.
Belgian PM strongly rebuked for wanting wage indexation freeze
Belgian PM strongly rebuked for wanting wage indexation freeze
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