European Commission gives green light to Belgium’s budget plans

On Wednesday, the European Commission approved Belgium's multi-year budget. This gives the country seven years to improve its public finances. A strict limit on spending growth should see the budget deficit fall below the 3 per cent threshold by 2029. …

Ireland, Belgium and Spain request breakdown of Israel's Eurovision votes

Israel received the highest score among votes from the public RTÉ, as well as Spain and Belgium's public broadcasters, have requested a breakdown of Eurovision voting numbers from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), following a surge of public votes …

We got deported from Belgium but ... — Willie and Mike Share Their Story

In a story that reflects both the unpredictability of life and the unwavering faithfulness of God, gospel duo Willie and Mike, now renowned pastors and ministers of the gospel, have shared a deeply moving account of their early trials, one that began with …

Vietnamese-made electric tugboat operates at Belgium’s largest port

Brussels (VNA) – Antwerp Port, one of Europe’s largest, has launched its first electric tugboat, Volta 1, manufactured in Vietnam, showcasing the country’s green shipbuilding capabilities. The electrification of tugboats aligns with efforts to reduce …

LNG Tugboat Re-Fuels in Zeebrugge, Belgium

Claimed by the Port of Zeebrugge to be the world's first LNG fuelled tugboat, the M/T Borgoy was refuelled recently in the Belgian coastal port in a tanker truck to ship (TTS) operation.   The Port informs that this tugboat emits nearly 30 percent …

Rwanda’s consul points to Belgium’s pro-Kinshasa stance as root of diplomatic crisis

Belgium Considers Investment in Cambodia’s Medical Waste Man...

AKP Phnom Penh, May 21, 2025 -- Belgium has shown interest in investing in Cambodia’s medical waste management sector, well in line with the country’s Chakra Strategy to promote a clean, green, and sustainable environment. The interest was highlighted by …

Belgium requests European Parliament to lift immunity of MEPs in alleged corruption case

Published on 21/05/2025 - 4:47 GMT+2•Updated 9:35 Belgian authorities have formally requested the European Parliament to revoke the immunity of several MEPs in connection with an investigation into alleged corruption and influence peddling …

Air Belgium passengers stand to lose millions of euros

Even though airlines appear to be relatively successful nowadays having recovered from losses caused by the pandemic, there are still closures with passengers losing out. Although it has taken a considerable amount of time from first signs of problems to …

United States replaces Norway as Belgium's main oil supplier

The United States became Belgium's most important source of oil last year. According to the latest report from the Belgian sector organisation Energia, it took over the top spot from Norway. In response to the invasion of Ukraine, Europe introduced an …