Belgian exports to the US fell sharply between May and July 2025, hitting cars, chemicals, and diamonds hardest, amid uncertainties over new 15% import tariffs
Pfizer’s Belgian headquarters faces 58 job cuts out of 300 roles, the company confirmed Friday. Unions condemn the move, calling it the second major redundancy within two years
Maria Middelares Hospital in Ghent has introduced Belgium’s first robotic assistant for prostate cancer detection. The iSR’obot Mona Lisa 2.0 uses MRI-guided technology to improve biopsy accuracy, minimise complications, and enhance diagnostic efficiency for patients
American metal band Disturbed will perform in Brussels despite backlash against frontman David Draiman, who sparked outrage with pro-Israel imagery and anti-Hamas remarks
By early 2026, bicycles and e-scooters will be banned from Brussels’ Boulevard Anspach pedestrian zone. Councillor Anaïs Maes unveiled the plan to prioritise pedestrians, sparking concerns among delivery riders and businesses reliant on fast two-wheeled transport
