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
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
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
Belgium may soon enforce a minimum social media age, following health concerns. Policymakers debate limits between 13 and 16, alongside age verification and educational measures for safer online engagement
With electronic invoicing becoming compulsory for all Belgian businesses from 2026, authorities warn that nearly half a million companies must still join Peppol before the year-end deadline, despite a brief grace period
