‘Arrogant’ French have Belgium rethinking FCAS next-gen fighter jet project

BRUSSELS – Belgium is re-evaluating whether to join the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, the country's defence minister stated publicly on Thursday morning, following pushback from the head of French aerospace firm Dassault. Belgian …

France, UK, Belgium jets patrol Black Sea

The French military announced a joint air surveillance operation over the Black Sea on July 24, conducted in close coordination with British and Belgian forces. The operation aimed to enhance regional stability and safeguard the security of Europe’s …

Pakistan outclass Belgium in World U19 Volleyball opener

Pakistan got off to a dream start in their maiden appearance at the FIVB Boys' U19 Volleyball World Championship, registering a straight-sets victory over Belgium in their opening match of the tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Despite being ranked …

Pakistan Stun Belgium in U19 volleyball world opener

Pakistan made a powerful debut at the FIVB Boys’ U19 Volleyball World Championship by defeating Belgium in straight sets during their opening match in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The team showcased strong coordination and skill, winning the sets 25-19, 25-17, …

Czech rail company plans night train service between Belgium and Bratislava

Czech railway company Leo Express has submitted an application to run a 19 hour train service from Belgium to Slovakia from December 2026, reports Belga.  The night train would depart from Ostend and stop in Bruges, Ghent, Brussels, Leuven and Liège before …

Who are the favourites as the Sprint returns in Belgium?

Formula 1 returns to the iconic Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix, on a weekend that will see the Sprint make its third appearance of the season. But who might emerge triumphant at Round 13? Here are what the odds tell us... Odds are provided by …

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, …

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 …

The most important facts and stats ahead of Belgium

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 …