With festive markets, light displays, and performances across seven city locations, Winter in Antwerp drew 1.5 million visitors, ending with fireworks and New Year celebrations along the Schelde
Brussels, Antwerp, and other Belgian cities prepare early for New Year’s Eve, implementing e-scooter bans, controlled fireworks zones, and house arrests to prevent violence and protect emergency services
The Belgian government has earmarked €25 million to expand and repair police surveillance cameras, boosting security in major cities. Brussels and Antwerp receive the largest shares, while additional funds will support other police zones nationwide based on staffing levels numbers
Tomorrowland fans can now shop exclusive merchandise at a Christmas pop-up store in Wijnegem, Belgium. The launch comes as festival organisers reveal 2026 dates and celebrate new musical projects, including a Symphony of Unity rework of ‘Insomnia’
The Belgian government has approved easier recruitment of foreign diamond polishers and sorters, addressing critical labour shortages in Antwerp and enabling the sector to maximise benefits from its new tariff-free import agreement with the United States
