Mpox infections remain steady in Europe, with clade I cases dominating and clade II numbers steadily falling, ECDC surveillance reveals. Hospitalisation rates and vaccination coverage remain key concerns. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

Mpox hospitalisations highlight disparities as case patterns shift in Europe

Mpox infections remain steady in Europe, with clade I cases dominating and clade II numbers steadily falling, ECDC surveillance reveals. Hospitalisation rates and vaccination coverage remain key...

A sports centre has been transformed into a temporary shelter for over 600 people evacuated from the High Fens area after Belgium's most devastating wildfire in history. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Red Cross opens emergency shelter for fire victims

A sports centre has been transformed into a temporary shelter for over 600 people evacuated from the High Fens area after Belgium's most devastating wildfire in history.

Belgium's Royal Meteorological Institute reinstated the yellow alert that was due to end today, due to heat and high ozone levels disrupting air quality. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Heat prompts new yellow alert across most of Belgium

Belgium's Royal Meteorological Institute reinstated the yellow alert that was due to end today, due to heat and high ozone levels disrupting air quality.

Residents of Sourbrodt have been informed to pack their belongings to prepare for a potential evacuation plan if the fire, biggest in Belgian history, continues to escalate. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Walloon villages prepare for full evacuation due to historic wildfire

Residents of Sourbrodt have been informed to pack their belongings to prepare for a potential evacuation plan if the fire, biggest in Belgian history, continues to escalate.

As soon as the E40 motorway was reopened following a minor crash, another incident occurred. Drivers are now advised to avoid the route entirely. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Two consecutive accidents halt traffic on E40 motorway

As soon as the E40 motorway was reopened following a minor crash, another incident occurred. Drivers are now advised to avoid the route entirely.

Germany, Sweden and Norway are among the countries helping Belgium tackle a severe wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve, but more help is needed. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Belgium activates EU Civil Protection Mechanism due to fires

Germany, Sweden and Norway are among the countries helping Belgium tackle a severe wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve, but more help is needed.

A fire at a camping site in Antwerp province killed a man in his chalet, authorities confirmed on Saturday. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Campfire kills 55-year-old man in Flanders

A fire at a camping site in Antwerp province killed a man in his chalet, authorities confirmed on Saturday.

King Philippe has telephoned the Brussels Fire Brigade on Saturday morning to express his condolences and support after the tragic death of a firefighter. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

King expresses condolences after Brussels firefighter's death

King Philippe has telephoned the Brussels Fire Brigade on Saturday morning to express his condolences and support after the tragic death of a firefighter.

Almost 24 hours since it broke out, the wildfire in the High Fens keeps spreading and is now affecting around 850 hectares. Several emergency zones rushed to the scene. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Firefighters from three regions join forces against raging wildfire

Almost 24 hours since it broke out, the wildfire in the High Fens keeps spreading and is now affecting around 850 hectares. Several emergency zones rushed to the scene.

A wildfire broke out in the High Fens nature reserve on Friday. Firefighting teams and farmers will now be helped by fire engines and helicopters, Baelen's mayor announced. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Defence sends fire engines to battle wildfire in nature reserve

A wildfire broke out in the High Fens nature reserve on Friday. Firefighting teams and farmers will now be helped by fire engines and helicopters, Baelen's mayor announced.

Named Designer of the Year 2024, Saint-Gilles born Lionel Jadot has become almost impossible to avoid in Brussels. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Inside Lionel Jadot’s laboratory of art, design and disruption

Named Designer of the Year 2024, Saint-Gilles born Lionel Jadot has become almost impossible to avoid in Brussels.

From the annual dance festival to a world-famous flower display, here's what's on in Brussels this weekend. brusselstimes.com/brussels-2…

What to do in Brussels this weekend: 14 - 16 August

From the annual dance festival to a world-famous flower display, here's what's on in Brussels this weekend.

Like many public holidays in Belgium and Europe, Assumption Day is rooted in Christianity and is celebrated on the same date every year. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Assumption Day: What is it, and what is open in Belgium today?

Like many public holidays in Belgium and Europe, Assumption Day is rooted in Christianity and is celebrated on the same date every year.

The enclosure is expected to reduce noise by up to 10 decibels, which means the sound is perceived as roughly half as loud. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Brussels Airport begins works on new facility to reduce noise pollution for residents

The enclosure is expected to reduce noise by up to 10 decibels, which means the sound is perceived as roughly half as loud.

Brussels Airport welcomed around 2.6 million passengers in July, making it the airport's busiest month since 2019. brusselstimes.com/news/22710…

Brussels Airport records busiest month since 2019

Brussels Airport welcomed around 2.6 million passengers in July, making it the airport's busiest month since 2019.

From bakeries to construction sites, a free EU tool is helping small employers manage workplace risks. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU's digital risk tool marks 15 years, aids over 630,000 workplace assessments

From bakeries to construction sites, a free EU tool is helping small employers manage workplace risks.

Over 1,500 young people attended the EU’s Kathmandu event, spotlighting scholarships and grants aimed at driving innovation and opportunity for Nepal’s youth. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU targets Nepal's youth with €1.91m digital skills push

Over 1,500 young people attended the EU’s Kathmandu event, spotlighting scholarships and grants aimed at driving innovation and opportunity for Nepal’s youth.

Asylum applications in the EU fell sharply in May — but Greece saw the highest rate per capita, while Italy recorded more applications than any other country. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU asylum applications drop 22% in a year, Greece tops per capita rates

Asylum applications in the EU fell sharply in May — but Greece saw the highest rate per capita, while Italy recorded more applications than any other country.

Nearly 40,000 people living in France now cross the border to work in Belgium, and their numbers have been steadily rising. brusselstimes.com/brussels-2…

More and more French residents are coming to work in Belgium

Nearly 40,000 people living in France now cross the border to work in Belgium, and their numbers have been steadily rising.

Rapid growth in the Blue Economy has left many unsure where they fit. A new guide offers practical advice for those seeking jobs in ocean industries. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

New EU guide tackles career confusion in the booming Blue Economy

Rapid growth in the Blue Economy has left many unsure where they fit. A new guide offers practical advice for those seeking jobs in ocean industries.

The world’s best hockey teams are heading to Belgium and the Netherlands for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, taking place from 15 to 30 August. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Hockey World Cup 2026: Belgium prepares to welcome world's best in Wavre

The world’s best hockey teams are heading to Belgium and the Netherlands for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, taking place from 15 to 30 August.