Almost 48 hours since the fire broke out in the High Fens, it continues to spread and now affects multiple regions. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Historic wildfire now affects multiple provinces

Almost 48 hours since the fire broke out in the High Fens, it continues to spread and now affects multiple regions.

While temperatures continue to stay above 30°C in some parts of the country, Belgium is expected to experience cooler weather on Sunday. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Cloudy, sunny Sunday to reach 30-degree heat again

While temperatures continue to stay above 30°C in some parts of the country, Belgium is expected to experience cooler weather on Sunday.

More than 1,600 hectares of vegetation have been destroyed by fire in Belgium's High Fens since Friday. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

High Fens evacuee: 'It looked like the apocalypse'

More than 1,600 hectares of vegetation have been destroyed by fire in Belgium's High Fens since Friday.

Conditions in High Fens and surrounding areas have not improved enough for evacuated people to move back to their villages just yet. The fire may reach Germany soon. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Evacuated people to stay away from home for near future after fire

Conditions in High Fens and surrounding areas have not improved enough for evacuated people to move back to their villages just yet. The fire may reach Germany soon.

After two days of continuous fire and 3,000 hectares being affected, the fire fronts are now firmly under control. Politicians praise the organised effort. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Political leaders praise swift reaction to wildfire

After two days of continuous fire and 3,000 hectares being affected, the fire fronts are now firmly under control. Politicians praise the organised effort.

The apartment, listed as a rentable accommodation, has now been made unavailable to book for a month. Residents complained about lift malfunction due to frequent visitors. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Antwerp mayor seals flat for 'nuisance' caused by prostitution activities

The apartment, listed as a rentable accommodation, has now been made unavailable to book for a month. Residents complained about lift malfunction due to frequent visitors.

As another wave of migrant attempts to illegally cross the border on 15 August was announced, Moroccan authorities made hundreds of arrests on the day. brusselstimes.com/news/22740…

Morocco reports arrests at Ceuta border

As another wave of migrant attempts to illegally cross the border on 15 August was announced, Moroccan authorities made hundreds of arrests on the day.

Residents of nearby villages were still unable to return home as a makeshift shelter hosted over 20 people amid the historic wildfire raging in the High Fens. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

20 people take overnight shelter after fire evacuation

Residents of nearby villages were still unable to return home as a makeshift shelter hosted over 20 people amid the historic wildfire raging in the High Fens.

While hundreds of people were evacuated from nearby villages, over 200 firefighters stayed in the High Fens to battle the ongoing wildfires. Some are unable to return home. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Over 250 workers battle High Fens wildfire overnight

While hundreds of people were evacuated from nearby villages, over 200 firefighters stayed in the High Fens to battle the ongoing wildfires. Some are unable to return home.

Belgian YouTuber Nathan 'Acid' Vandergunst returned to producing videos after spending a month away from the platform as he dealt with mental health issues. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Belgian influencer fixed mental health with AI – but is that a good idea?

Belgian YouTuber Nathan 'Acid' Vandergunst returned to producing videos after spending a month away from the platform as he dealt with mental health issues. 

The number remains significantly higher than the 51,867 workers from neighbouring countries who were employed in Belgium. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

More than 85,500 Belgians work across the border as French workers in Belgium increase

The number remains significantly higher than the 51,867 workers from neighbouring countries who were employed in Belgium.

At the House of European History, the question mark in the title of its new temporary exhibition, Postcolonial?, does most of the intellectual work. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Can Europe ever be postcolonial? A Brussels museum confronts the afterlife of empire

At the House of European History, the question mark in the title of its new temporary exhibition, Postcolonial?, does most of the intellectual work.

From experience, I can say that a country does not necessarily become more vibrant, or people's lives better, just because everything is conveniently available seven days a week. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Is a shop-free Sunday good for our health?

From experience, I can say that a country does not necessarily become more vibrant, or people's lives better, just because everything is conveniently available seven days a week.

Whether you're on the hunt for a new spot to take your laptop, some delicious speciality coffee, or somewhere for Sunday brunch, we've got you covered. brusselstimes.com/brussels-2…

Take a break: Best new cafés to try in Brussels

Whether you're on the hunt for a new spot to take your laptop, some delicious speciality coffee, or somewhere for Sunday brunch, we've got you covered.

Traffic on Sainctelette Square is restricted to a single lane as the Molenbeek bridge takes a major step in its renovation. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Sainctelette Bridge development takes shape in Brussels

Traffic on Sainctelette Square is restricted to a single lane as the Molenbeek bridge takes a major step in its renovation.

US President Donald Trump appeared to foreshadow a pending American victory in a recent public speech. According to Iran's deputy foreign minister, the strait "remains Iranian." brusselstimes.com/economics/…

Tehran doubles down on Hormuz control after bold Trump remarks

US President Donald Trump appeared to foreshadow a pending American victory in a recent public speech. According to Iran's deputy foreign minister, the strait "remains Iranian."

The 100-kilometre endurance march is heading to its conclusion as numerous runners had waited hours for the finish line to open. Meanwhile, over 500 participants have given up. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

First runners cross finish line of Dodentocht as hundreds drop out

The 100-kilometre endurance march is heading to its conclusion as numerous runners had waited hours for the finish line to open. Meanwhile, over 500 participants have given up.

Antwerp drinking company Pidpa follow up on their annual initiative to make irrigation water free for farmers in the summer season, due to the ongoing drought. brusselstimes.com/belgium/22…

Farmers provided with free irrigation water amid droughts

Antwerp drinking company Pidpa follow up on their annual initiative to make irrigation water free for farmers in the summer season, due to the ongoing drought.

The giant, 55-metre monument was unveiled on Saturday, drawing inspiration from the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. brusselstimes.com/news/22731…

European country unveils tallest Virgin Mary statue

The giant, 55-metre monument was unveiled on Saturday, drawing inspiration from the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.