Belgium’s regional governments have updated 2026 salary requirements for foreign workers, tightening thresholds that companies must meet to secure work permits, EU Blue Cards, and legal employment status

Brussels communes are mobilising residents with free traps and guidance as Asian hornets reappear this spring, targeting queens to curb nest growth and safeguard pollinators and public safety

Most residents want streamlined Airbnb regulations after an EU legal opinion deemed current rules disproportionate. City leaders warn, however, that unchecked short-term rentals could squeeze locals out of traditional housing markets and reshape central Brussels into a tourist zone

Major Dutch retailers have withdrawn several headphone models after tests revealed toxic substances such as BPA in common materials. Authorities and suppliers are investigating, while consumer groups urge stricter oversight of electronics safety standards across the European market

Chaos erupted aboard a Jet2 service from Antalya to Manchester as two disruptive passengers triggered a violent cabin fight, forcing an emergency diversion and police action in Brussels