Damietta drone strike sparks EU alarm over Middle East tensions. The organisation scrutinises aggression and commits to safeguarding security in Mediterranean waters. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU condemns drone attack against Egyptian port, warns of mounting threats

Damietta drone strike sparks EU alarm over Middle East tensions. The organisation scrutinises aggression and commits to safeguarding security in Mediterranean waters.

Europe steps up on AI in healthcare: €20m deal to advance biopsy analysis tools for identifying tumours. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

Finnish tech firm secures €20m from EU bank to boost AI in cancer detection

Europe steps up on AI in healthcare: €20m deal to advance biopsy analysis tools for identifying tumours.

As France and Spain face raging wildfires, Turkey steps in with aircraft support through a unified EU response mechanism. Lessons from February's earthquakes are shaping this effort. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

Turkey aids EU as France and Spain battle devastating wildfires

As France and Spain face raging wildfires, Turkey steps in with aircraft support through a unified EU response mechanism. Lessons from February's earthquakes are shaping this effort.

With €45 billion trade at stake, EU-South Africa talks focus on regulatory alignment and investing in green energy projects like sustainable aviation fuels and renewables. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU-South Africa pact aims to reshape trade through clean energy revolution

With €45 billion trade at stake, EU-South Africa talks focus on regulatory alignment and investing in green energy projects like sustainable aviation fuels and renewables.

Poland’s parliament weighs lifting an MP’s immunity after new bribery suspicions emerge in an EU tram upgrade investigation. Arrests intensify scrutiny. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

Poland MP faces immunity challenge in EU corruption case over tram project

Poland’s parliament weighs lifting an MP’s immunity after new bribery suspicions emerge in an EU tram upgrade investigation. Arrests intensify scrutiny.

Four million people in Puglia stand to benefit from sweeping investment in vital infrastructure and services, powered by €150m in EU regional funding. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

€150m EU-backed funding to bolster Puglia’s infrastructure, healthcare

Four million people in Puglia stand to benefit from sweeping investment in vital infrastructure and services, powered by €150m in EU regional funding.

New EU rules mandate clear labelling for deepfakes, AI chatbots, and synthetic media. With €15m fines at stake, transparency becomes more than just policy — it’s law. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU begins enforcing transparency rules on deepfakes and AI-generated content

New EU rules mandate clear labelling for deepfakes, AI chatbots, and synthetic media. With €15m fines at stake, transparency becomes more than just policy — it’s law.

A new Indorama-Blackstone venture for PET packaging gets EU approval. Regulators say market power remains limited despite consolidation. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU approves new PET-focused partnership, dismissing competition fears

A new Indorama-Blackstone venture for PET packaging gets EU approval. Regulators say market power remains limited despite consolidation.

A major water supply and desalination deal in Oman clears EU review, with limited impact expected in the European Economic Area. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU clears Oman water deal, citing minimal competition risks in Europe

A major water supply and desalination deal in Oman clears EU review, with limited impact expected in the European Economic Area.

Italian farmers and fishers battling soaring costs get €20m backing under EU rules. Aid capped at €50k per recipient; payments tied to land and fuel usage. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU approves €20m aid for Italian farmers and fishers hit by crisis

Italian farmers and fishers battling soaring costs get €20m backing under EU rules. Aid capped at €50k per recipient; payments tied to land and fuel usage.

Burglary offences across the EU dropped from 1.86m in 2014 to 1.2m in 2024, yet residential break-ins are climbing again after hitting a record low. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

Residential burglaries in EU rise from decade-low in 2021 despite overall drop

Burglary offences across the EU dropped from 1.86m in 2014 to 1.2m in 2024, yet residential break-ins are climbing again after hitting a record low.

The Brussels Times - News and analysis on politics, Brussels, EU Affairs, business, world, national news, and more. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

EU clears Taiwan wind energy merger, citing minimal impact on competition

EU regulators have greenlit a major offshore wind deal involving Taiwan, citing limited repercussions for European markets.

The film shattered the record set by 'Avengers: Endgame', with nearly 20% more tickets sold. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

New Spider-Man film breaks opening weekend record in Belgium

The film shattered the record set by 'Avengers: Endgame', with nearly 20% more tickets sold.

EU member states were expected to reduce purchases from Russia by now, given the restrictions already in place. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Belgium was entirely dependent on Russian LNG imports in July

EU member states were expected to reduce purchases from Russia by now, given the restrictions already in place.

The violent fight between two brothers took place on Friday evening in the Walloon Brabant. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Brothers arrested for machete fight and standoff in Walloon home

The violent fight between two brothers took place on Friday evening in the Walloon Brabant.

Dutch rail operator NS has halted train services between Nijmegen and Venray because of the fire. brusselstimes.com/world/2256…

Major wildfire breaks out in Dutch Limburg province

Dutch rail operator NS has halted train services between Nijmegen and Venray because of the fire.

The measure follows a yellow thunderstorm warning issued by the Royal Meteorological Institute for Hainaut, Namur, Liège and Luxembourg. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

The measure follows a yellow thunderstorm warning issued by the Royal Meteorological Institute for Hainaut, Namur, Liège and Luxembourg.

In a letter seen by AFP, von der Leyen said the EU must go further in reinforcing its borders at its most sensitive crossing points. brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs…

Ceuta: Von der Leyen calls for joint EU response to strengthen borders

In a letter seen by AFP, von der Leyen said the EU must go further in reinforcing its borders at its most sensitive crossing points.

The lorry overturned and partly fell into the Albert Canal in Genk on Monday morning. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Worker trapped inside lorry after it partly fell into Genk canal

The lorry overturned and partly fell into the Albert Canal in Genk on Monday morning.

Representatives for the sector are calling for greater flexibility, more trust and less administrative burden. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Care homes call for sector changes amid threat of hotter summers

Representatives for the sector are calling for greater flexibility, more trust and less administrative burden.

While their owners head off on holiday, many of Brussels' pets are preparing for a getaway of their own. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

The best holiday care options for pets in Brussels

While their owners head off on holiday, many of Brussels' pets are preparing for a getaway of their own.

Until now, doctors, midwives and other healthcare professionals had very little guidance on the issue. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Belgian research group issues advice on pregnancies after Ozempic use

Until now, doctors, midwives and other healthcare professionals had very little guidance on the issue.

Belgian VAT-registered businesses have been required to connect to the Peppol network since 1 January 2026. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Companies not yet fined for not joining Peppol e-invoice network

Belgian VAT-registered businesses have been required to connect to the Peppol network since 1 January 2026.

The man fell while carrying out repair work on the outside of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Man in critical condition after falling from Antwerp cathedral

The man fell while carrying out repair work on the outside of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp.

Out of the 375 people arrested by the French authorities, 142 were minors. brusselstimes.com/world/2256…

France: 375 people arrested in connection to wildfires

Out of the 375 people arrested by the French authorities, 142 were minors.

Maintaining the free 1765 number costs the institutions responsible for it more than €1 million a year. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Federal pensions helpline to no longer be free from September

Maintaining the free 1765 number costs the institutions responsible for it more than €1 million a year.

A few months ago, emergency services were called to a similar incident in the same building. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Two people hospitalised after a fire in an abandoned building

A few months ago, emergency services were called to a similar incident in the same building.

“We love the abbey; we’ve been there for over a quarter of a century. But we need to feel welcome there for everything to run smoothly." brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Esperanzah! music festival to move to new venue amid local tensions

“We love the abbey; we’ve been there for over a quarter of a century. But we need to feel welcome there for everything to run smoothly."

"A measure announced on 31 July and coming into effect on 12 August leaves entrepreneurs a mere twelve summer days to respond." brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Brussels scraps support measures for businesses due to budget pressures

"A measure announced on 31 July and coming into effect on 12 August leaves entrepreneurs a mere twelve summer days to respond."

UEFA holds enough seats to trigger a vote of no confidence in FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. brusselstimes.com/news-conte…

Calls for FIFA boss'dismissall persist despite withdrawing sale World Cup stake

UEFA holds enough seats to trigger a vote of no confidence in FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.

The Mikerf farm had been shut since mid-July following an outbreak of STEC, a type of bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Educational farm reopens in Flanders following STEC bacteria outbreak

The Mikerf farm had been shut since mid-July following an outbreak of STEC, a type of bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning.