Belgium’s gaming community will make a strong appearance at Gamescom 2025, Europe’s largest video game fair, with over 60 studios showcasing creativity, indie titles, and regional talent from Flanders, Brussels, and Wallonia amid a challenging global industry landscape
Belgian filmmaker Charlotte Verminck’s short film Mind of Thoughts has won the Best Sound award at the New York Film Festival, adding to its accolades following earlier international recognition at the Beverly Hills Film Festival
A 22-year-old from Liverpool received a 40-month prison term in Brussels for attempting to smuggle 56 kg of cannabis from Thailand, with investigators uncovering phone evidence that confirmed his role in the international drug trafficking operation
Belgium will invest €1 billion in secure military data centres, set for completion by 2029, to enhance defence operations, protect critical data, and reduce reliance on foreign technology providers
Brussels Environment has identified toxic cyanobacteria in four ponds across the city, warning residents to avoid contact as climate change and nutrient pollution fuel increasingly frequent and intense algae blooms
