Farmers End Brussels Airport Cargo Protest After Days of Disruption
Traffic has returned to normal at Brussels Airport’s cargo area after farmers ended their protest against EU trade and agricultural policies, which had caused delays and congestion while drawing attention to concerns over standards, regulations, and sustainability
EU Citizens Launch Initiative Declaring Food a Fundamental Human Right
The “Food is a Human Right for All!” initiative has officially launched its EU-wide signature campaign. Organisers hope to transform rising public concern over food access, farming pressures and sustainability into concrete EU political action
Europe Gripped by Severe Snowstorm as Flights Halted and Travel Disrupted
Western Europe faced mounting chaos as heavy snow grounded hundreds of flights, blocked roads and disrupted rail services. Authorities urged people to stay home as an unusually intense cold snap claimed lives and strained transport networks across several countries
Belgium Enters 2026 With Confidence, But Deep Structural Challenges Loom
Belgium enters 2026 on a relative high, buoyed by new political stability and international relevance. Yet looming structural reforms, rising debt, law and order concerns and paralysis in Brussels threaten to quickly erode the government’s hard-won political capital
Crans-Montana Mourns 40 Victims of New Year’s Eve Bar Fire
A solemn Mass, a silent march and a message from Pope Leo XIV marked a day of mourning in Crans-Montana, where families and friends paid tribute to victims of a devastating New Year’s Eve fire at a packed ski resort bar
DAZN Continues Belgian Football Broadcasts After Emergency Arbitration Ruling
DAZN will continue broadcasting Belgian football this season after emergency arbitration proceedings, even as it maintains its media rights contract expired legally. The dispute highlights tensions over distribution, competition law, and the future of Belgian football broadcasting
French Farmers Protest Cow Cull as Lumpy Skin Disease Spreads
Anger is mounting among French farmers after authorities culled entire herds to curb lumpy skin disease. Roadblocks, manure dumping and appeals to the prime minister signal fears of escalation and deep distrust of the government’s response
Marseille’s Drug Wars Drag Children Into Unprecedented Spiral of Violence
From charred bodies on beaches to teenage dealers recruited online, Marseille’s drug trade is growing deadlier. Authorities warn of collective trauma as violence spreads, victims grow younger, and gangs tighten their grip on vulnerable neighbourhoods
Ixelles Targets Street Spitting With Llama Campaign and Hefty Fines
Spitting in public may seem trivial, but Ixelles officials say it harms hygiene and public respect. A new llama-themed campaign aims to change habits, backed by stricter enforcement and fines of up to €500 for offenders