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Oct 28, 2024 · France will temporarily reintroduce checks at its borders from 1 November. What does this mean in practice, and how will it affect people travelling to the country from Belgium?

Dec 19, 2023 · With an "enormous" rise of Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, Belgium is currently experiencing its second-largest infection wave ever, according to tests on the country's sewage water conducted by the Rega Institute in Leuven.

4 days ago · In 2025, Brussels will pay tribute to this movement for the 100th anniversary of Art Deco. "We want to bring people back to the exuberant mood of those days, in the beautiful decors and houses that this stylish art movement created," said Ans Persoons (Vooruit), outgoing Brussels State Secretary for Town Planning and Heritage.

Nov 13, 2024 · Belgians are often quite indifferent about having frequent long periods without a government – yet these fast-changing times make it a particularly bad time for the country not to have a fully functional leadership.

Dec 27, 2024 · In late November, a police office opened for a trial period at Brussels-Midi train station, as a way to cope with the high levels of crime in the area. Moreover, in the same month, a police check carried out as part of the wider crackdown on crime found heavy firearms in a taxi in Molenbeek.. However, despite the increased efforts, tackling crime …

Dec 17, 2024 · Just six hours and 11 minutes of sunshine have been recorded at the Uccle weather station in Brussels since the start of December. Weather-wise, this year has been particularly bleak: 2024 has already been named the wettest year on record, confirmed after several consecutive months of above-average rainfall. The year is ending on a similar note.

2 days ago · For the past six years, Rise for Climate has been a driving force behind Brussels' regular climate protests. Le Quang recalls the moment the idea first sparked over a casual drink with co-founder, singer Getch Gaetano, "It was at the time when UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres published UN reports which talked about the threat of extinction of living things.

2 days ago · A total of 22 Belgian MEPs were elected. Francophone liberals MR gained a seat to match the three seats each retained by the Flemish far-right Vlaams Belang and right-wing N-VA.. July. Despite linguistic and political divisions, Belgians come together on National Day (21 July) to celebrate their shared sense of identity.. This year marked the 193 rd anniversary of the swearing-in of Leopold of ...

Oct 17, 2023 · At a press conference later on Tuesday morning, Verlinden refused to confirm that Lassoued had acted alone. "The Federal Prosecutor's Office is doing everything possible to investigate all possible scenarios," she said.