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    Politics

    Another month of strikes: What's planned in Belgium in April?

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Widespread strikes are planned across Belgium in April, primarily driven by opposition to government austerity measures.

    Belgian fishermen arrested 'like criminals' by UK in post-Brexit row

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • World

    Belgian fishermen were arrested and subjected to strict checks by UK authorities, sparking a diplomatic row over post-Brexit fishing rights and highlighting tensions between the two sides.

    Migration: Activists occupy an empty building in Forest

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Undocumented migrant women in Belgium occupied a building in Forest to protest their lack of rights and demand better housing and working conditions.

    Another week-long railway strike planned for end of April

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Belgian railway workers plan another week-long strike in late April, protesting retirement reforms and working conditions.

    NSV demonstration in Ghent resulted in 27 arrests, investigation into Hitler salute

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    A Nationalist Students Association demonstration in Ghent, Belgium resulted in 27 arrests and an investigation into a potential Nazi salute, despite the mayor's upholding of the right to protest.

    Vlaams Belang tops new poll, Open VLD at historical low

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    A new poll reveals Vlaams Belang as Belgium's largest party, surpassing N-VA, while Open VLD is near the electoral threshold.

    General strike on Tuesday: What we know so far

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    A general strike is planned in Belgium on April 29th, impacting transportation and causing widespread disruptions due to protests against the government's budget cuts.

    Another week-long railway strike planned for end of April

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Belgian railway workers plan another week-long strike in late April, protesting retirement reforms and deteriorating working conditions.

    Christian and socialist trade unions back on the streets on 29 April

    brusselstimes.com • Politics • Belgium

    Belgian Christian and Socialist trade unions plan another day of nationwide protests on April 29th against the government's social policies, following a previous general strike.

    Crime

    Two injured after shooting in Anderlecht

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Belgium

    A shooting in Anderlecht, Brussels left two injured, one critically, leading to two arrests and raising concerns about ongoing violence in the municipality.

    Man stabbed in Anderlecht - suspect at large

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Belgium

    A man was stabbed multiple times near a McDonald's and Cora in Anderlecht, Brussels, and the suspect remains at large.

    German police still conducting manhunt for Hesse shooters

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Germany

    German police are conducting an ongoing manhunt for the perpetrator(s) of a double homicide in Bad Nauheim, Hesse, where two Turkish men were found dead.

    Immigration

    European Commission proposes list of 'safe' countries for asylum seekers

    brusselstimes.com • Immigration • Europe

    The European Commission proposed a list of seven countries deemed safe for faster asylum processing, aiming for more uniform application of the concept across member states.

    Journalism

    Council of Europe alerted over journalist arrested in Brussels

    brusselstimes.com • Journalism • Belgium

    A freelance journalist was arrested in Brussels during a demonstration, prompting the European Federation of Journalists to alert the Council of Europe.

    News

    Seven people trapped by smoke in Molenbeek fire

    brusselstimes.com • News • Belgium

    A fire in a Molenbeek building trapped seven people, including two children, due to smoke inhalation, highlighting the importance of smoke detectors and safe evacuation procedures.

    Nuclear

    Belgian nuclear reactor unexpectedly shuts down

    brusselstimes.com • Nuclear • Belgium

    Belgium's Tihange 1 nuclear reactor unexpectedly shut down due to abnormal chemical parameters in its cooling water, with hopes for a Friday restart.

    Transportation

    Brussels-Nivelles service suspended for Easter weekend

    brusselstimes.com • Transportation • Belgium

    Rail service between Nivelles and Brussels will be completely suspended for the Easter weekend due to necessary track maintenance and upgrades.

    Health

    Hospitals in Antwerp warn of 'alarming' measles outbreak

    brusselstimes.com • Health • Belgium

    Antwerp, Belgium is experiencing an alarming measles outbreak, primarily affecting unvaccinated children, prompting health authorities to urge vaccination.