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more headlines archive
- EU should pay left-over farm aid to developing countries: The funding will help famers in developing countries buy seeds and fertilizer, be self-sufficient and eventually start trading....
- EU seeks China help as counterfeit seizures hit record high: Customs officials registered over 43,000 cases of fake goods such as medicine, foodstuffs and toys seized in 2007 as compared to 37,000 in 2006....
- EU plans farm sector shake-up: As food prices soar to a record high, the European Commission is urging Europe’s farm sector to increase production....
- National rail strike to cost Belgium EUR 40 million: The 24-hour-strike which started on Monday night has affected freight traffic, ecology and companies across the whole country....
- Belgian aid arrives in Myanmar: Two members of the Belgian emergency aid team have arrived in Rangoon, the largest city in Myanmar....
- Belgians hopeful of a place in the Eurovision final: The Flemish band Ishtar will defend the Belgian colours at the semi-final of Eurovision on Tuesday night....
- Belgium applauds China’s reaction to recent disaster: Belgian Foreign Minister praises openness of Chinese authorities for allowing international media access to the earthquake zone....
- EU building in Brussels targeted by terrorists: Eleven suspected terrorists detained in Morocco on Monday were planning to attack European Union buildings....
- Belgian brothers’ movie premieres at Cannes: The movie, Lorna’s Silence, presents a tough and unsettling picture of immigrants attempting to set up a new life in modern Europe....
- EU sends EUR 2-million-relief to China quake victims: The funds would be used for tents, blankets, medical assistance, food and clean drinking water, say EU officials....
- 5,000 cyclists pedalled away for BicyCity in Brussels: Cyclists from all over Belgium converged on Brussels to demand more bike-friendly measures....
- Electrabel profited EUR 1 billion by slapping on CO2 tax: Emission rights for the electricity producer came free for past two years, but the company charged companies EUR 1 billion worth of CO2 taxes nonetheless....
- 10,000 in Brussels Gay Pride parade: Thousands flocked to attend the 13th Gay Pride parade that took place in Brussels on Saturday afternoon....
- Companies in Flanders receive emission rights quota: Energy intensive companies that may need more emission rights will have to buy or trade with other companies....
- Belgium sees dip in activities of football hooligans: Hooligans are also getting older as fewer youngsters join the ranks, say authorities....
- EU aid chief presses for visas on Myanmar mercy mission: The top aid official pressed authorities in Myanmar to grant visas and freedom of movement to aid workers....
- Seven biscuit manufacturers in Belgium raided: The companies, including some big names, are facing charges of price-fixing....
- Wallonia agrees to pay-as-you-ride: The newly-introduced system will come with several conditions laid down by Walloon Prime Minister....
- Belgian heavy rain floods streets: Heavy downpour on Thursday evening left streets and houses flooded in parts of Flanders....
- Bombardier to assemble trains for Belgian Rail: Bombardier has landed a contract with Siemens which is managing the contract with NMBS....
- EU launches phone hotline to help Euro 2008 fans: Football fans can call hotlines to inquire about their consumer rights when attending the Euro 2008 finals....
- Juncker calls for single IMF seat for eurozone: Eurogroup head urges Sarkozy to push for a single eurozone seat to be established at the International Monetary Fund....
- Belgium sends EUR 650,000 to quake-stricken China: The emergency aid will go to the victims of the earthquake which hit China on Monday....
- 600,000 sheep to be vaccinated: The Federal Agriculture Minister launched the blue tongue vaccination campaign of Wednesday....
- Council of Europe urges Belgium to resolve linguistic dispute: Belgium has been found guilty of breaching obligations under a European charter on local democracy, says envoys of council....
- Belgium sees rare weather occurence in a century: In Belgium, the first 10 days of May shone for 118 hours - twice as much as usual....
- World number one Henin quits tennis: Women's tennis world number one Justine Henin announced her retirement from tennis with immediate effect on Wednesday...
- EU condemns terrorist attacks in India: The European Union expresses condolences to families of victims who were killed in eight bombs that went off on Tuesday night....
- Flanders experiences acute labour shortage: The number of unfilled job vacancies is estimated to reach 50,000 by the end of May, says VDAB....
- Flemish nationalists to strengthen ties with Netherlands: The Flemish Interest party says no to merger; yes to more cooperation between the two regions....
- EU urges US to stop executions: The union says it "deeply regrets" the resumption of execution in the state of Georgia in the States....
- Europe sends delegation to Belgium: A Council of Europe commission will investigate the failure to appoint three mayors in facility municipalities near Brussels....
- Justine Henin set to retire from tennis: Belgian media reports that the women’s world number one is announcing the end of her tennis career in a press conference on Wednesday....
- EU to consider ending ban on US poultry: The union will discuss whether to lift the import ban on US poultry, adopted due to health fears over a chlorine disinfecting process....
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