Europe Belgium The first large-scale storm to take place in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain or Portugal will be named Armand after Armand Pien, a famous Belgian weather reporter and the first Dutch-speaking meteorologist at the RMI, who passes away in 2003
Europe Belgium The Flemish regional government will fully reimburse the costs of asbestos removal in schools, announced Flemish Minister of Education Zuhal Demir
Europe Belgium The sale of disposable electronic cigarettes is banned since 1 January 2025; Belgium thus became the first in the European Union to do so
Europe Belgium From the historic Bouglione family, with their time-honoured big top shows, to avant-garde performances from international artists, Belgium hosts a flourishing community of circus schools and festivals in the festive season and a thriving circus culture
Europe Belgium People working as sex workers will be able to obtain regular employment contracts thank to a law has gone into effect