Belgium is home to several education systems, with one for each language community (French, Dutch and German), as well as religious and secular establishments. If this weren't enough, there are also ...

On October 25, 1555, the grandees of the Habsburg Netherlands gathered in the Great Hall of the Coudenberg Palace in Brussels to witness an extraordinary event. A weary old man with a grey beard and a ...

Belgian schools can be quite appealing – no tuition fees and the chance of becoming fluent in either French or Dutch offers great opportunities. However, navigating the various options within the ...

Belgium may be divided politically and linguistically, but one thing all regions and communities can agree on is the beloved national biscuit: Speculoos. Much like beer, chocolate, waffles or fries, ...

Manneken-Pis, literally “little man pee,” in the Dutch dialect of Marols or “le petit Julien,” in French, is one of Brussels’ most famous and beloved citizens. But what’s the story behind this iconic, ...

The tourist office in Mons and other gift shops in the city are proud enough of Elio Di Rupo to sell colourful bow ties, in a tribute to the former Mayor and Prime Minister’s signature sartorial ...

Calls to drop the controversial appointment of Meta’s former chief EU lobbyist – who became an MEP in 2024 – are growing in Brussels, amid accusations of a conflict of interest. At the start of the ...

Europe is in serious danger of becoming a mere "vassal" of the United States, one of Europe's leading think tanks has warned, echoing French President Emmanuel Macron's highly controversial recent ...

Famous the world over, Belgium exports chocolate all around the globe. Known for its superior quality, Belgian chocolate is renowned for its high cocoa content, making it particularly rich. Despite ...

More potatoes? Only once you have eaten all of your sprouts! is the perennial battle cry of parents heard at Christmas dinner tables whenever Brussels sprouts are involved. Love it or hate it, the ...

The European Commission took note on Friday evening of the resignation with immediate effect of Fabrice Leggeri, the Executive Director of the European Border and Coastguard Agency (Frontex), after he ...

Few breeds embody Flemish and Belgian character as much as the Bouvier des Flandres. Independent, resilient and stubborn. Stocky yet graceful. Shaggy yet dignified. The Bouvier was bred not for show ...