Hollywood actors Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgård film the sequel to Lord of War across Ghent, Brussels and Charleroi, turning Belgian streets into global conflict zones

Plumette, a Brussels cocktail bar known for its creative drinks and intimate ambience, has been ranked among the world’s top 500 bars, putting Belgium back on the global cocktail map

Belgium’s drug commissioner warns that illegal vapes popular with teenagers are being laced with synthetic opioids, creating serious health risks and exposing how criminal organisations exploit flavoured products, vulnerable youth, and weak points in Europe’s chemical and logistics supply chains

Belgium has pledged €1.1 billion to European space programmes, defying expectations of cuts during a budget squeeze. Ministers and scientists argue the investment is essential for sovereignty, security, and sustaining a high-value research ecosystem

A surge in Christmas tree thefts is causing major concern among Belgian growers. Rising losses, security investments, and fears of market impact are driving producers to push for stronger support from local authorities