Storm Goretti has triggered weather alerts across Belgium and northern France, causing traffic delays, fallen trees, flooded streets, and thousands of homes without electricity, as emergency services work to clear roads and ensure public safety
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
The renovation brought extensive upgrades, including the restoration of the historic chalet, now featuring a catering area and concierge service. Surrounding terraces and refurbished cast iron lampposts revive the park’s original 1950s charm, blending heritage with modern functionality
The city is going all out to honour its legendary blue characters, with a Smurf-coloured carpet replacing the traditional red. Rihanna, who also co-produced the film and contributed to its soundtrack, will be joined by director Chris Miller (Puss in Boots) and actors James Corden and Dan Levy
Faced with steep domestic prices and persistent inflation, a growing number of residents are looking beyond Belgium’s borders to fill their shopping carts with cheaper goods—resulting in hundreds of millions of euros in spending being diverted abroad each year
