The Belgian capital could hardly make a worst first impression, but look beyond the litter, graffiti and high-rises and you’ll be surprised

Brussels’ beloved guinguettes — the pop-up bars and cafés that appear in parks during the spring and summer months — could be under threat this year due to the city’s political deadlock. The Belgian capital still doesn’t have a regional government more than six months after an election, with parties unable to agree on forming a coalition.

Belgium closed all its airports and flights for what it describes as an ‘issue’ with their air traffic control, as flights are diverted to other countries

The American Airlines jet carrying 64 people including figure skaters collided mid-air with an army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three troops and crashed into the river in Washington DC. Jinna Han,

(250130) -- BRUSSELS, Jan. 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2025 shows the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium. TO GO WITH "EU unveils plan to boost competitiveness" (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

The Ullens built their wealth at a time when Antwerp was the main trading center for colonial goods in Europe. Ships docked there to unload their precious cargoes of spices and sugar, cultivated by slaves, in the city’s warehouses.

European Sleeper has confirmed that it will launch its inaugural Brussels - Venice overnight service on February 5.

Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking into Europe from south America, the Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office said.

The airport is managed by the Brussels Airport Company, and it is owned collectively by two investment firms and the Government of Belgium. The Canada-based Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which is interestingly enough,

Rwanda’s top diplomat accuses Belgium of its own responsibility in Congo crisis and bias against his country - Anadolu Ajansı

In a Europe emerging from the Great War, the middle classes begin to emerge, women take over men's work in factories and on farms, and win rights and freedoms. Mass production arrives and consumption is democratised to the rhythm of jazz and Charleston.

Coca-Cola has recalled some of its soft drinks in Europe after higher-than-normal levels of a chemical called chlorate were detected in bottles and cans at a Belgian production plant