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Coronavirus: Belgian chefs lay down their whites to kick up a fuss over lockdown impact
Hundreds of chef's whites were laid out in the heart of Brussels as restaurateurs served up a protest over their current predicament. They were highlighting the plight of eateries, cafes and other parts of the hospitality industry hit...
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COVID-19: Belgium's overcrowded prisons a 'powder keg' for infections
Prisoners are among those forgotten during the pandemic. In countries like Belgium, their situation was already precarious, now it is a powder keg. We spoke to two prisoners from inside two different prisons, who prefer to remain...
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Belgium to hire 2,000 call centre staff to track COVID-19 cases
Belgium will hire 2,000 call centre staff tasked with investigating suspected cases of coronavirus. The staff members will speak to people who have the virus, figure out who they have been in contact with, and then notify anyone they...
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'A very sad day' as coronavirus deaths in UK hospitals top 20,000
UK becomes 5th country to pass grim milestone but actual toll is higher as figure does not include deaths at care homes.
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Balkan Trafik Festival: Brussels music extravaganza to go ahead online
A beatbox champion and a guitar master from Bulgaria, a Romanian poet and Bosnian choir - all were due to perform at the left-field Balkan Trafik Festival in Brussels. The cult event in the Belgian capital has always aimed to showcase...
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EU steps up pressure on online sellers over coronavirus scams
Confinement measures are greatly increasing the number of online sales. Fear surrounding the COVID-19 virus its driving people to buy medical devices such as masks and disinfecting gels. But there are many cases of fake or faulty...
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Belgian potato chief appeals for government to chip in amid coronavirus crisis
Belgium's potato industry is asking for the goverment to chip in and help it survive the coronavirus lockdown. While the country is well-known for its fries, the industry has few clients at home. On average, 90 per cent of potatoes are...
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Cracks appear in Belgian Easter egg market as COVID-19 lockdown bites
Belgium's coronavirus lockdown has left the country's chocolate industry with a sour taste in its mouth with sales plummeting at what is normally its busiest time of the year: Easter. Factories have closed, along with some shops. The...
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Brussels bear hunt as parents bid to amuse children during lockdown
Juggling work and homeschooling has become a daily challenge for many parents across Europe. In Belgium, the lockdown is into its fourth week but residents are still allowed out of their houses but must respect social distancing...
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Watch: police find creative ways to keep us safe
The coronavirus has forced everyone into new ways of working, but police departments are getting particularly creative. From drones over parks, to singing policemen - we look at how police are coping with coronavirus. (Watch in player...
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'People are scared': Rubbish collectors continue in Brussels despite contamination fears
While life is on hold for large parts of the population - the job of collecting rubbish continues as usual in Brussels. The role of refuse collectors is vital in preventing a health crisis from becoming a sanitation crisis. However,...
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New chapter as Brussels bookstore adapts to coronavirus lockdown
While the lockdowns across Europe continue, in Belgium there’s one exception to the rules on shopping. Bookstores can remain open because they sell newspapers and some are doing so as a public service. At Filigranes bookstore in...
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International Forest Day: Experts highlight the impact of climate change on Belgium's forests
Forests are paying a heavy price in the face of climate change. International Forest Day (March 21st) is an opportunity to sound the alarm. In Belgium, repeated droughts and heat waves have weakened ecosystems in local forests, which are...
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Coronavirus achieves the impossible as Belgium forms government amid health crisis
A special government for a special situation. Belgium has finally found a new government with one and unique specific task: to deal with coronavirus. The new emergency government will be led by Sophie Wilmés - who took over as caretaker...
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'It is not enough': Health expert wants Belgium's COVID-19 lockdown extended
The number of COVID-19 infections in Belgium has risen 309 in a day to 1,700. There have been 21 deaths from the disease. For a population of 11 million people, these figures remain low compared with other European countries, but it...
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Watch: Meet the Romanian making face masks in a bid to stop spread of COVID-19
As millions of people across Europe remain at home, some have decided to do whatever they can to support the fight against COVID 19. One Romanian seamstress who lives in Belgium is making face masks to try to do her bit. Roxana Curic...
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EU promises 'whatever it takes' to curb coronavirus
European leaders in show of unity as Italy records biggest single-day death toll, while China's Xi visits Wuhan.
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Dairy-free: Are you ready for bug butter?
A different kind of foodie is whipping up a new kind of butter that's cheap and environmentally friendly.
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Belgian artists slam Flemish funding cuts
When Bert decided to become an actor he didn't expect to step into the shoes of a political activist. However, recent government policy changes means he feels his profession now is at risk. We went to meet him ahead of his latest...
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Brexit burned $81bn hole in EU budget, leaders try to fill gap
EU to revise membership dues now that UK is no longer contributing to bloc.
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Storm Ciara winds force cancellation of Galway 2020 European Culture Capital ceremony
Gusting winds of up to 80mph (130km/h) threatened by Storm Ciara forced the cancellation of a ceremony celebrating Galway's 2020 European Capital of Culture status on Saturday. Storm Ciara is forecast to last Ireland during Saturday...
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The Democratic Republic of Congo celebrates the centenary of Patrice Lumumba's birth
An official ceremony was held to honour his memory at the mausoleum where his remains are housed in Kinshasa.
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Sperm donation policies in Europe called into question after cancer gene scandal
A Danish donor, unknowingly carrying a mutation in a gene that increases the risk of cancer, is said to have helped conceive at least 67 children, 10 of whom now have cancer.
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EU approves $170bn joint defence fund to strengthen European security
European Council has approved a new $170 billion fund to help member states buy weapons and equipment to strengthen security and defence.