April alone saw 982 companies go under — a 6.2% increase compared to April 2024, marking the highest number of bankruptcies in that month since 2013. The data suggests a continuing trend of economic pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across several sectors
Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet (MR), a key proponent of the reform, hailed the move as the beginning of a “new energy era.” The law’s revocation eliminates the legal deadline for shutting down Belgium’s nuclear reactors and lifts the ban on new nuclear projects
The socialist trade union CGSP/ACOD has announced nationwide demonstrations, denouncing the government’s plans to implement deep cuts in the public sector, which they argue will severely impact service delivery and workers’ rights
UNESCO World Heritage sites, established in 1972 to protect places of “outstanding universal value,” now total 1,233 worldwide. Belgium’s 16 sites offer diverse experiences, including medieval cities, ancient Neolithic mines, and remarkable architectural masterpieces
The Brussels Fire Brigade received the emergency call shortly after 6:30 a.m. and arrived at the three-storey building on Avenue Charles Quint, where they found multiple ignition points, prompting concerns about the fire’s origin and the possibility of arson
