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    Politics

    Belgian Prince Seeks Pension Benefits - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Belgian Prince Laurent is seeking government pension benefits, arguing that his royal duties are comparable to a job, prompting a court to recommend lawmakers create regulations for royal pensions.

    Another month of strikes: What's planned in Belgium in April?

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Widespread strikes are planned across Belgium in April, primarily driven by opposition to government austerity measures.

    Migration: Activists occupy an empty building in Forest

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Undocumented migrant women in Belgium occupied a building in Forest to protest their lack of rights and demand better housing and working conditions.

    Another week-long railway strike planned for end of April

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Belgian railway workers plan another week-long strike in late April, protesting retirement reforms and working conditions.

    NSV demonstration in Ghent resulted in 27 arrests, investigation into Hitler salute

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    A Nationalist Students Association demonstration in Ghent, Belgium resulted in 27 arrests and an investigation into a potential Nazi salute, despite the mayor's upholding of the right to protest.

    Vlaams Belang tops new poll, Open VLD at historical low

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    A new poll reveals Vlaams Belang as Belgium's largest party, surpassing N-VA, while Open VLD is near the electoral threshold.

    General strike on Tuesday: What we know so far

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    A general strike is planned in Belgium on April 29th, impacting transportation and causing widespread disruptions due to protests against the government's budget cuts.

    Another week-long railway strike planned for end of April

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Belgian railway workers plan another week-long strike in late April, protesting retirement reforms and deteriorating working conditions.

    Christian and socialist trade unions back on the streets on 29 April

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Belgian Christian and Socialist trade unions plan another day of nationwide protests on April 29th against the government's social policies, following a previous general strike.

    Cancelled flights, disrupted public transport - general strike in Belgium on Tuesday

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    A general strike in Belgium on April 29th, 2025, caused widespread disruptions to flights, public transport, and other services due to protests against government budget cuts.

    Brussels to protect diversity policy amid American pressure

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    The Brussels government is strengthening its diversity, equality, and inclusion policies in response to American pressure against such initiatives.

    Voluntary military service letter for 17-year-olds approved in parliament

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Belgium's parliament approved a proposal to send letters to 17-year-olds promoting voluntary military service, sparking debate about its necessity and ethical implications.

    Police zone merger: Plan for Brussels to be 'finalised before summer', says Interior Minister

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Belgium's Interior Minister is pushing for a merger of Brussels' six police zones before summer, despite facing significant opposition from local mayors.

    Crime

    Two injured after shooting in Anderlecht

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Belgium

    A shooting in Anderlecht, Brussels left two injured, one critically, leading to two arrests and raising concerns about ongoing violence in the municipality.

    Man stabbed in Anderlecht - suspect at large

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Belgium

    A man was stabbed multiple times near a McDonald's and Cora in Anderlecht, Brussels, and the suspect remains at large.

    Overnight shooting in Anderlecht - one injured

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Belgium

    A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Anderlecht, Brussels, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

    Chute to Kill: Jealous Belgian Skydiver Convicted of Murder | TIME

    time.com • Crime • Belgium

    A Belgian skydiver was convicted of premeditated murder after sabotaging a fellow skydiver's parachute, resulting in a fatal fall, due to a complex love triangle.

    Man injured following machete attack in Schaerbeek

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Belgium

    A man sustained head injuries in a machete attack in Schaerbeek, Brussels, leading to the arrest of a suspect on charges including attempted murder.

    Man stabbed three times in Brussels

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Belgium

    A 33-year-old man was stabbed three times in Brussels, and the suspect fled the scene, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office.

    Two suspects wanted for shooting in Molenbeek

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Belgium

    Belgian authorities are investigating a shooting in Molenbeek, Brussels, where two suspects fled the scene on an electric scooter after a bullet hit a car's windshield.

    Suspect under arrest for two Molenbeek shootings

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Belgium

    A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with two separate shootings in Molenbeek, Belgium, with no injuries reported in either incident.

    News

    Seven people trapped by smoke in Molenbeek fire

    brusselstimes.com • News • Belgium

    A fire in a Molenbeek building trapped seven people, including two children, due to smoke inhalation, highlighting the importance of smoke detectors and safe evacuation procedures.

    Gunshots heard in Ixelles, no injuries reported

    brusselstimes.com • News • Belgium

    Gunfire-like sounds were reported in Brussels' Matonge district on Sunday morning, prompting a police response and investigation, though no injuries were reported.

    Explosion outside company in Schaerbeek - no injuries

    brusselstimes.com • News • Belgium

    A firecracker explosion outside a company in Schaerbeek, Belgium, caused material damage but no injuries, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

    Sports

    Bruges hooligans 'racist' rampage in Molenbeek: What happened?

    brusselstimes.com • Sports • Belgium

    Racist violence erupted in Brussels during the Belgian Cup Final, perpetrated by Club Brugge's far-right ultras, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for stricter penalties.