EU acts like Third Reich says Czech official after Brussels mulls ban of local rum

Published time: 29 Sep, 2017 00:08 The spokesman for Czech President Milos Zeman has hit out at a decision by the European Union to potentially ban a key chemical in a popular local spirit, comparing the move to that of the Nazis during their World War II occupation. “The Empire has decided that there will […]

'Islam in Europe' exhibition opens in Brussels after delay caused by terror attacks

A controversial exhibition revealing the influence of Islam in Europe over the course of history has opened in Brussels after a delay caused by the Islamist terror attacks that took 32 lives in the Belgian capital last year. The exhibition, entitled “Islam. It’s Also Our History” by the Museum of Europe has been previously displayed […]

Davis Cup Day 1 live: Battle in Brussels

AUSTRALIA chases a first Davis Cup final appearance in 14 years as Lleyton Hewitt’s youthful team faces Belgium in a claycourt semi-final tie in Brussels. Despite a tricky away assignment, 28-times champions Australia will start favourites having recently re-emerged as a force in the competition’s top-tier World Group. Australia hasn’t appeared in the decider since […]

Watch Diamond League track & field from Brussels

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Merkel seeks extension of EU border checks as Brussels aims to abolish it

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she wants to maintain border controls in the Schengen area beyond November, despite the EU Commission’s plan to end the practice at that time. “Given what the situation is at the moment, I believe we need these border controls,” Merkel said during a Tuesday news conference as quoted by […]

Belgium launches twin probes into Brussels stab attack

Published time: 26 Aug, 2017 14:01 Belgian prosecutors said they launched twin investigation after a knife-wielding man shouting “Allahu Akbar” attacked soldiers in Brussels. The assault is being treated as an act of terrorist. The assailant attacked Belgian soldiers with a knife in central Brussels on Friday night, according to the Belgian authorities. The man […]

Theresa May makes 1st Brussels trip since election bruising to discuss EU nationals’ rights

Published time: 22 Jun, 2017 11:43 British Prime Minister Theresa May is heading to Brussels on Thursday afternoon to brief her European counterparts on Britain’s plans for EU citizens after Brexit. Formal talks started on Monday, with Brexit Secretary David Davis quickly capitulating to a two phase negotiation agenda, where Brussels and Westminster are to […]

Soldiers ‘neutralize’ suspect wearing explosive belt at Brussels Central Station (WATCH LIVE)

Published time: 20 Jun, 2017 19:32 Edited time: 20 Jun, 2017 19:54 Belgian police have “neutralized” a person wearing reportedly an explosive belt at Brussels Central Station. The news comes after the station was evacuated following reports of an explosion, according to local media sources. Belgian police have confirmed the incident is under control. Soldiers […]