Brussels Airport, Belgium’s biggest souvenir shop for Belgian products

On 21 July, Belgium celebrated its National Day. Serving as both ambassador and gateway to our country, Brussels Airport celebrates Belgian identity not just on 21 July, but throughout the entire year. Each day, the airport receives 70,000 to 80,000 …

What you see is not what you get: Belgium is not a country

Perception often takes precedence over reality these days. In a series of five articles, Belga English considers how Belgium is perceived and compares it with the facts. Today: yes, Belgium is a sovereign nation, independent since 1830, but …

Belgium’s honeybee decline highlights mixed picture for pollinator health in Europe

A sharp decline in honeybee populations over the winter in Belgium has alarmed scientists and beekeepers alike, but the reality of pollinator health across Europe is more complex. Honeybee populations fell by 22.5% over the winter in Belgium, according to …

Slovenia and Belgium urge support for international justice in response to US sanctions

Copenhagen, 23 July - At an informal meeting of EU justice ministers in Copenhagen, Slovenia and Belgium called for support for international judicial institutions in response to US sanctions imposed against the prosecutor and four judges of the …

Transgender cyclist wins exclusion case in Belgium

BRUSSELS—A court in Belgium has ruled in favour of a transgender cyclist who sued the International Cycling Union (UCI) after it refused her a licence to participate in women’s events, according to a judgment issued Tuesday. The discrimination case, …

The most important facts and stats ahead of Belgium

Don’t send single, male asylum-seekers to failing Belgium, Dutch court tells government

But the Council of State said the lack of shelter for single male asylum-seekers in Belgium was now “structural” rather than “temporary.” It added that the group also lacks “access to effective legal protection because the Belgian authorities fail to …

Leo Express plans train route between Belgium and Slovakia

Czech railway company Leo Express has applied in Belgium to operate a train route connecting Belgium and Slovakia. According to Belgian news agency Belga, the proposed service would start in the coastal city of Ostend and end in Bratislava. In Belgium, the …

Princess Eleonore of Belgium wears a dazzling pair of earrings from her mother, Queen Mathilde

Fourth in line for the throne, the Belgian Princess’ ruched dress was finished with a lettuce hemline and drawstring sleeves, adding a point of interest to the understated silhouette. Keeping it timeless, she finished the looks with nude kitten heels and, …

10 quiz questions on F1 history in Belgium

After two weekends without any action, Formula 1 returns with a bang at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix. With the Sprint format back in play around one of the most historic venues on the calendar, there's sure to plenty of action as the McLaren duo of …