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
The Belgian Fashion Awards returned to Antwerp’s Bourla Theatre, celebrating established icons, innovative creatives, and promising newcomers whose work continues to shape Belgium’s identity in global fashion, craftsmanship, and sustainable design
Authorities in Antwerp are investigating an early morning explosion in Merksem that caused minor property damage but no injuries. Police and federal experts are reviewing security footage to determine whether the incident is linked to criminal activity
A 33-year-old man caused chaos in Antwerp on Saturday night, crashing into a dozen parked cars before abandoning his rental vehicle and fleeing. Witnesses tracked him down, enabling police to arrest the intoxicated driver and suspend his licence
Following outrage over a previous lenient ruling, Antwerp prosecutors demand a four-year prison term, €16,000 fine, and lifetime driving ban for bus driver Bardad B., whose crash on the E19 killed two passengers and injured several others
