Category: The Brussels Times

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- A number of traders from the city centre and the Marolles went for coffee on Tuesday with Brussels alderman of Mobility Bart Dhondt (Green) to discuss the consequences of the circulation plan on their business. “We are left to our own devices.” Dhondt was visited by seven merchants from the Zuidstraat and […]

A visit to the exhibition ‘In Transfer, A new condition’ in the Möllerei, Esch-sur-Alzette. Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The program of the 2022 European Capital of Culture, Esch-sur-Alzette in Luxemburg, offers once again an exhibition that is absolutely worth a visit for all those interested to know how to cope with change and transformation happening now […]

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Union High Representative for Foreign Policy Josep Borrell warned on Monday that the EU has come to rely on China and Russia for prosperity, and on the United States for security, stressing that the Union will have to take on more responsibility in both areas in the future. Speaking […]

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Union has condemned Russia’s massive rocket attacks on civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine that took place on Monday morning, with the top EU diplomat pledging more military aid to Kiev. Russia launched a series of long-range attacks against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure on Monday, firing more than […]

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Commission has launched a new initiative aimed at the integration of Ukrainian refugees into the labour market.  The move is part of a number of measures the Commission hopes will continue supporting those fleeing what it calls “the unprovoked Russian aggression.” A new online job-search tool will, it is hoped,l […]

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Transport and mobility are an essential part of our daily lives, affecting the well-being of European citizens. Sustainable alternative fuels and their infrastructures, such as electric or hydrogen charging, play a key role in the transition towards successful decarbonisation of the transport sector. However, the transformation towards clean and sustainable road transport […]

Belgium, (Brussels Morning) After two years of pandemic and social restrictions, mental health illness is on the rise in Europe threatening higher risk of depression among the population. The warning comes from a survey conducted by Eurofund, the 5th round, fielded from 25 March to 2 May 2022.  The study sheds light on the social […]

Belgium, (Brussels Morning) This week, MEPs gather during committee meetings featuring discussions on the EU’s proposed Anti-Coercion instrument, intelligent road transport systems, and political developments in Belarus. Parliament will vote on the 2022 Sakharov Prize and will receive for the second time, a group of pharmaceutical companies to assess COVID-19 vaccines transparency. Trade On Monday, […]

With regards to the NHRC Conference in Doha, where I was invited as vice president of Executive Board of the Romanian Group to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, I have to welcome all the Qatari initiatives regarding human rights. Nevertheless I do support this initiatives having in mind the respect for Qatar people culture and tradition. United […]

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- After six years, the attacks in Brussels claim another victim. Shanti (23) opted for euthanasia in May after the depression and anxiety attacks became too much for her. On March 22, 2016, Shanti was one of the students of the Sint-Rita College in Kontich who were queuing at the check-in counters at […]