1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (367+ words) Ghent is experimenting with "soft capping" to protect the ruins of St Bavo"s Abbey and the vegetation present. A type of "green roof" will be installed to prevent water-seepage. A complete restoration of the abbey ruins will follow next…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (422+ words) A total of 3, 248 men and women have signed up for Belgium's first voluntary year of military service, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defense on the final day of registration. Only 500 places were available. At the end of…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago  (708+ words) Despite the turbulent geopolitical climate, the number of sales on the real estate market continues to rise. "It wasn't expected," says notary Bart Van Opstal. In the first quarter of this year, the number of real estate transactions (for houses…...

22+ hour, 7+ min ago  (257+ words) In recent days, there's been a noticeable increase in the number of seals being brought into the Sea Life rescue centre in Blankenberge (West Flanders) after being bitten by dogs. Sea Life Blankenberge is urging people to keep their dogs…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (267+ words) Belgium's three big trade unions, the socialist ABVV, Christian ACV and liberal ACLVB are organising a new national demonstration in the Belgian and Flemish capital on Tuesday 12 May. The unions made the announcement in a joint press release yesterday. During…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (186+ words) Joseph Figueira Martin, an employee working for the American NGO Family Health International 360, who was incarcerated in the Central African Republic, has been released, the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. Joseph Figueira Martin enjoys both Belgian and Portuguese…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (345+ words) In the West Flemish seaside resort of Oostduinkerke, mounted shrimp fishermen have opened their new season. Thanks to the fine weather, this attracted large crowds. The fishermen ride their horses out to sea for about 20 minutes and drag their nets…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (512+ words) The East Flanders Public Prosecutor's Office will take legal action against cyclists who ignored a red light at a level crossing during the Tour of Flanders cycling race on Easter Day. Rail network operator Infrabel is unhappy with the incident…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (501+ words) Briton, aged 51, dies during We Ride Flanders, the Tour of Flanders for cycling enthusiasts Prosecutors to prosecute cyclists who ran red light at rail level crossing during the Tour of Flanders (VIDEO) Poga'ar, from the UAE Team Emirates-XRG team, and…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (603+ words) The European aviation industry therefore faces a two-fold problem. According to the International Air Transport Association IATA 30 per cent of all European aviation fuel, which mainly comes from Kuwait, passes through the closed Strait of Hormuz. According to market analysts…...