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Venezuela exposes Europe’s dangerous naivety
Venezuela exposes Europe’s dangerous naivety
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"Von der Leyen, Metsola and Kallas seem to inhabit an alternate reality, where the US is more embarrassing rich uncle than strategic threat."
Trump called on NATO to pave the way for securing Greenland, a statement made hours before a scheduled meeting in Washington with Danish and Greenlandic diplomats.
Trump says US needs Greenland for anti-missile shield project
Trump says US needs Greenland for anti-missile shield project
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January 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Trump called on NATO to pave the way for securing Greenland, a statement made hours before a scheduled meeting in Washington with Danish and Greenlandic diplomats.
Management cited increasing regulation and economic pressure, including bans on certain nicotine products.
British American Tobacco to cut 51 jobs in Belgium
British American Tobacco to cut 51 jobs in Belgium
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January 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Management cited increasing regulation and economic pressure, including bans on certain nicotine products.
Officers pursued the suspects, but one of them turned and deployed pepper spray against an inspector and the victim’s husband.
Brussels police officer injured in arrest of suspected gang thief
Brussels police officer injured in arrest of suspected gang thief
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January 14, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Officers pursued the suspects, but one of them turned and deployed pepper spray against an inspector and the victim’s husband.
A man was convicted of raping his stepdaughter over many years on Wednesday by the Charleroi Criminal Court.
Eight years in prison for raping his stepdaughter
Eight years in prison for raping his stepdaughter
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January 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
A man was convicted of raping his stepdaughter over many years on Wednesday by the Charleroi Criminal Court.
The treaty on the conservation of biodiversity aims to protect marine life and designate 30% of the oceans as sanctuaries by 2030.
New era in ocean protection as Treaty on the High Seas enters into force
New era in ocean protection as Treaty on the High Seas enters into force
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January 14, 2026 at 11:22 AM
The treaty on the conservation of biodiversity aims to protect marine life and designate 30% of the oceans as sanctuaries by 2030.
These discussions involve employees on long-term sick leave, informally speaking with doctors about the possibility of returning to work.
Huge rise in informal talks about work resumption for long-term sick
Huge rise in informal talks about work resumption for long-term sick
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January 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
These discussions involve employees on long-term sick leave, informally speaking with doctors about the possibility of returning to work.
Basketball Flanders was aware of fake tournaments organised to boost the 3×3 Belgian Lions team’s world ranking and secure their qualification for the Tokyo Olympics.
Belgian basketball CEO knew of fake tournaments created to boost team ranking
Belgian basketball CEO knew of fake tournaments created to boost team ranking
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January 14, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Basketball Flanders was aware of fake tournaments organised to boost the 3×3 Belgian Lions team’s world ranking and secure their qualification for the Tokyo Olympics.
MP Axel Weydts said the majority of Belgium’s defence investments benefit European and Belgian industries rather than American ones.
Defence spending ‘mainly European and Belgian, not American’ – Belgian MP
Defence spending 'mainly European and Belgian, not American' - Belgian MP
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January 14, 2026 at 10:23 AM
MP Axel Weydts said the majority of Belgium’s defence investments benefit European and Belgian industries rather than American ones.
The organisation issued invoices for services that were never provided, mainly targeting construction firms.
Criminal gang accused of laundering nearly €80 million before the courts
Criminal gang accused of laundering nearly €80 million before the courts
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January 14, 2026 at 9:28 AM
The organisation issued invoices for services that were never provided, mainly targeting construction firms.
Prime Minister Robert Golob’s lawyer told the Slovenian press agency STA that the commission’s findings were "illegal" and would be challenged in court.
Slovenian Prime Minister accused of breaching integrity rules
Slovenian Prime Minister accused of breaching integrity rules
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January 14, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Prime Minister Robert Golob’s lawyer told the Slovenian press agency STA that the commission’s findings were "illegal" and would be challenged in court.
The US President was expecting to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last year while having conducted over 650 air strikes since returning to office.
Almost as many US air strikes in one year of Trump than the entire Biden presidency
Almost as many US air strikes in one year of Trump than the entire Biden presidency
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January 14, 2026 at 8:50 AM
The US President was expecting to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last year while having conducted over 650 air strikes since returning to office.
The Brussels-London route saw an increase of 5.8% in the number of passengers last year.
Eurostar has carried over 400 million passengers since its creation in 1994
Eurostar has carried over 400 million passengers since its creation in 1994
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January 14, 2026 at 8:36 AM
The Brussels-London route saw an increase of 5.8% in the number of passengers last year.
"We received tons of testimonies from Europeans in the same situation as us, who were desperate in the face of this Kafkaesque process."
Two Belgians become French nationals without knowing
Two Belgians become French nationals without knowing
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January 14, 2026 at 7:38 AM
"We received tons of testimonies from Europeans in the same situation as us, who were desperate in the face of this Kafkaesque process."
Changes to the STIB/MIVB transport network will result in the end of two bus lines across the Belgian capital.
Two bus lines to be scrapped in Brussels
Two bus lines to be scrapped in Brussels
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January 14, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Changes to the STIB/MIVB transport network will result in the end of two bus lines across the Belgian capital.
"Critical thinking and awareness of the risks are extremely important."
Computer says no? Belgians increasingly using AI, but concerns remain
Computer says no? Belgians increasingly using AI, but concerns remain
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January 14, 2026 at 5:46 AM
"Critical thinking and awareness of the risks are extremely important."
The EU must do more to stop the violent response against the uprising by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s security forces, says the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
Iranian exile urges decisive EU action against brutal crackdown
Iranian exile urges decisive EU action against brutal crackdown
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January 14, 2026 at 5:18 AM
The EU must do more to stop the violent response against the uprising by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s security forces, says the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
From locking your phone remotely to securing your accounts, swift action can limit the damage and give you a sense of control.
What to do if your mobile phone is stolen in Brussels
What to do if your mobile phone is stolen in Brussels
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January 14, 2026 at 4:58 AM
From locking your phone remotely to securing your accounts, swift action can limit the damage and give you a sense of control.
Amid rising EU-US tensions, a new report has accused Big Tech of courting far-right MEPs to weaken the EU's regulatory power on AI and data.
US tech giants allying with European far-right to strip back EU rules
US tech giants allying with European far-right to strip back EU rules
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January 14, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Amid rising EU-US tensions, a new report has accused Big Tech of courting far-right MEPs to weaken the EU's regulatory power on AI and data.
The medicines that are mainly used to prevent thrombosis in patients with atrial fibrillation.
More than 400,000 Belgians take blood thinners
More than 400,000 Belgians take blood thinners
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January 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM
The medicines that are mainly used to prevent thrombosis in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Check out the best upcoming gigs in Brussels for you and your friends not to miss.
The Brussels Times Gig Guide: What are the best concerts this January?
The Brussels Times Gig Guide: What are the best concerts this January?
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January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Check out the best upcoming gigs in Brussels for you and your friends not to miss.
The "free and high-speed Wi-Fi" access will be available using the Starlink satellite network from SpaceX.
Brussels Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi following deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink
Brussels Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi following deal with Elon Musk's Starlink
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January 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
The "free and high-speed Wi-Fi" access will be available using the Starlink satellite network from SpaceX.
Attila Steiner on Merkel, Magyar and MOL
Ep.120: Hungary’s Deepening Dependency on Russian Oil
Ep.120: Hungary’s Deepening Dependency on Russian Oil
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January 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Attila Steiner on Merkel, Magyar and MOL
Leo Varadkar with a new warning for Europe.
Ep.122: Anti-LGBT as a Strategic Threat
Ep.122: Anti-LGBT as a Strategic Threat
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January 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Leo Varadkar with a new warning for Europe.
The EU’s new digital system aims to curb illegal fishing by verifying seafood imports and ensuring they meet strict standards. 70% of seafood in Europe is imported.
EU introduces digital catch certificate system for seafood imports
EU introduces digital catch certificate system for seafood imports
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January 13, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The EU’s new digital system aims to curb illegal fishing by verifying seafood imports and ensuring they meet strict standards. 70% of seafood in Europe is imported.
The EU invites public input on its ambitious European Ocean Act, designed to unify maritime policy while addressing climate and environmental goals. Deadline: February 2026.
EU seeks public input on new European Ocean Act
EU seeks public input on new European Ocean Act
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January 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
The EU invites public input on its ambitious European Ocean Act, designed to unify maritime policy while addressing climate and environmental goals. Deadline: February 2026.