Belgium will strengthen its defence capabilities with NASAMS systems expected in 2027, supported by early leasing and new Skyranger units as the government weighs major long-range air defence choices
Ryanair has announced sweeping cuts to its Brussels and Charleroi operations, citing higher federal and local flight taxes. The airline warns of job losses, reduced connectivity and long-term damage to Belgium’s competitiveness
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
