In May 2025, the Belgian House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to repeal a 2003 law that would have gradually shut down all of the country’s nuclear reactors by 2025. This is an important step in the country’s energy policy, which will allow existing capacity to be maintained while planning for new ones. The decision was […]
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Building a new home or renovating an existing one in Belgium requires a mandatory permit. This process is regulated by local authorities and varies by region. To avoid fines and delays, it is important to understand the requirements in advance. In this article, we will look at how to correctly obtain a building permit in
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The Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office has opened a criminal case on suspicion of large-scale corruption within NATO structures. Investigators are looking into possible fraud with defense contracts, leakage of confidential data and money laundering schemes. The main object of the investigation is the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), located in Luxembourg. According to the
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Climate change has become one of the most discussed topics of the last decades. While global warming affects all corners of the planet, Europe feels it particularly acutely. Belgium, despite its compact size, regularly faces the consequences of climate change. In recent years, the country has been hit by heavy rainfall, causing devastating floods, and
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This morning, May 13, 2025, Ryanair flight FR6313, en route from Faro (Portugal) to Charleroi Airport in Belgium, made an emergency landing due to a bomb threat. There were 170 passengers on board. Immediately after landing, the plane was isolated, the airport was temporarily closed. Authorities introduced a 500-meter security zone around the aircraft. Police,
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