Flights halted, transport hit as Belgium’s general strike unfolds

EU school teachers strike for equal rights and union protection

Around 400 teachers and students from EU schools in Brussels staged a half-day strike Wednesday, protesting poor employment conditions for locally hired teachers. They demand union representation, pension rights, and official teacher status. A full-day strike is planned for April 1.

Belgian police raid Huawei HQ amid new probe into alleged EU corruption

Belgian authorities conducted searches at the Brussels headquarters of Chinese tech giant Huawei and at 21 homes across Belgium—and even in Portugal—as part of a fresh corruption probe into alleged bribery of members of the European Parliament.

Armenia to create defense attaché positions for EU and Belgium

The Armenian Cabinet has approved the creation of defense attaché positions for the European Union and Belgium.

One dead in highway bridge collapse in Belgium

Belgian workers strike over pension reforms, halting air traffic

Thousands of Belgians took to the streets on Thursday to protest the new government’s proposed pension reforms, kicking off a multi-day strike that brought the country’s air traffic to a standstill.

Nationwide strike in Belgium hits airports

Belgium’s two largest airports, Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport, have confirmed that no departing passenger flights will operate on February 13 due to a nationwide strike. Cancellations are also possible on arriving flights. Impacted passengers will be notified by their airline.

Belgium forms new nationalist-led government

Belgium's new government was officially formed on Monday. This marks a historic moment as N-VA leader Bart De Wever becomes the first Flemish nationalist prime minister.

Nationwide strike in Belgium hits air and train traffic

Nationwide strike over pension reforms disrupts Belgium: flights canceled, trains limited, schools shut as thousands rally in Brussels.

Snow and cold weather sweep across Belgium

Belgium is experiencing cold weather and snowfall, causing travel disruptions and slippery roads across the country.

Belgian foreign minister says Türkiye a key partner for Brussels

Belgium strengthens ties with Türkiye, marking 60 years of cooperation. Support for EU accession, trade growth, Syria’s reconstruction, and a call for peace in Israel-Palestine.

Belgium to become first EU nation to ban disposable vape sales