Power outage in Spain: no cyber attack on the grid operator, confirms the executive
2025-05-14 12:28
2 min read

"After analysis of all the relevant data, no indication has been found that the system operator has been the victim of a cyber attack," announced the Minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, referring to a hearing in Parliament as "very good news".

"After analysis of all the relevant data, no indication has been found that the system operator has been the victim of a cyber attack," announced the Minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, referring to a hearing in Parliament as "very good news".

Power outage in Spain: no cyber attack on the grid operator, confirms the executive
War in Ukraine: the Kremlin refuses to reveal the Russian delegation on the eve of talks with Kiev
2025-05-14 10:32
2 min read

During his daily press briefing, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to announce the identity of Moscow's representatives: "Nothing has changed in this regard. We will do so when we receive instructions from President" Vladimir Putin, he said, answering a question from AFP.

During his daily press briefing, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to announce the identity of Moscow's representatives: "Nothing has changed in this regard. We will do so when we receive instructions from President" Vladimir Putin, he said, answering a question from AFP.

War in Ukraine: the Kremlin refuses to reveal the Russian delegation on the eve of talks with Kiev
EU Justice annuls refusal of access to SMS between von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO
2025-05-14 07:53
3 min read

The Luxembourg-based court "upholds the appeal" brought by a New York Times journalist for access to these documents, and overturns the Commission's refusal. Brussels' lack of transparency in this matter had already been criticized by the EU Ombudsman in 2022.

The Luxembourg-based court "upholds the appeal" brought by a New York Times journalist for access to these documents, and overturns the Commission's refusal. Brussels' lack of transparency in this matter had already been criticized by the EU Ombudsman in 2022.

EU Justice annuls refusal of access to SMS between von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO
Investigation, the danger of trichloramine in our swimming pools: "We've been exposing children to an uncontrolled gas for half a century"
2025-05-14 04:00
7 min read

Water. Vital element, source of life. From our earliest moments, we float in this precious liquid. As we grow up, we discover the pleasure of swimming, diving and jumping in. In Wallonia and Brussels, 175 public swimming pools and dozens of private establishments welcome thousands of swimmers every day.

Water. Vital element, source of life. From our earliest moments, we float in this precious liquid. As we grow up, we discover the pleasure of swimming, diving and jumping in. In Wallonia and Brussels, 175 public swimming pools and dozens of private establishments welcome thousands of swimmers every day.

Investigation, the danger of trichloramine in our swimming pools: "We've been exposing children to an uncontrolled gas for half a century"
Albania: behind the postcard of a fashionable vacation destination, the issues at stake in the election won by Edi Rama
2025-05-13 15:56
5 min read

Edi Rama's Socialist Party (PSSH) wins this Sunday's parliamentary elections hands down. In power since 2013, he's back, yet again. With 95% of votes counted, the SP is credited with 52.08% of the vote, against 34.47% for the opposing party, the Democratic Party (PD).

Edi Rama's Socialist Party (PSSH) wins this Sunday's parliamentary elections hands down. In power since 2013, he's back, yet again. With 95% of votes counted, the SP is credited with 52.08% of the vote, against 34.47% for the opposing party, the Democratic Party (PD).

Albania: behind the postcard of a fashionable vacation destination, the issues at stake in the election won by Edi Rama
Overweight, a widespread phenomenon among workers in Belgium
2025-05-13 14:20
4 min read

According to the study, 59% of workers are overweight, 68% do too little physical activity, 25% smoke and 24% have high blood pressure. Men seem particularly prone to overweight: 64% of them have a BMI over 25 (the norm for overweight), compared with 52% of women.

According to the study, 59% of workers are overweight, 68% do too little physical activity, 25% smoke and 24% have high blood pressure. Men seem particularly prone to overweight: 64% of them have a BMI over 25 (the norm for overweight), compared with 52% of women.

Overweight, a widespread phenomenon among workers in Belgium
The Bibi files: the documentary that reveals Benjamin Netanyahu's interrogations for corruption
2025-05-13 14:07
9 min read

"Anything you say can be used against you. "On the video, the Israeli Prime Minister faces two policemen sitting on the other side of the desk. They question him at length about his troubled relationship with businessmen who for years delivered him unlimited cigars and champagne. These videos leaked from the case in which Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of corruption. They are the main theme of the documentary The Bibi files, which hits cinemas in Belgium this May 14.

"Anything you say can be used against you. "On the video, the Israeli Prime Minister faces two policemen sitting on the other side of the desk. They question him at length about his troubled relationship with businessmen who for years delivered him unlimited cigars and champagne. These videos leaked from the case in which Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of corruption. They are the main theme of the documentary The Bibi files, which hits cinemas in Belgium this May 14.

The Bibi files: the documentary that reveals Benjamin Netanyahu's interrogations for corruption
Romania between two rounds of presidential elections, for the second time in less than a year. And a failure for Europe on several counts
2025-05-13 13:40
3 min read

Indeed, the latest poll gives over 54% for Georges Simion (AUR) against Democrat Nicusor DAN at 45%. The latter only managed to rally around his name 45%, with a margin of error of 3%. We can't say that what is known in France as the "sursaut républicain" is taking hold in Romania. That said, the die is not cast and the polls were wrong before the first round.

Indeed, the latest poll gives over 54% for Georges Simion (AUR) against Democrat Nicusor DAN at 45%. The latter only managed to rally around his name 45%, with a margin of error of 3%. We can't say that what is known in France as the "sursaut républicain" is taking hold in Romania. That said, the die is not cast and the polls were wrong before the first round.

Romania between two rounds of presidential elections, for the second time in less than a year. And a failure for Europe on several counts
Protecting the oceans: citizens and NGOs put pressure on EU to draw up new plan
2025-05-13 13:05
2 min read

On June 4, the European Commission is due to present its "Pact for the Oceans", which it will then defend at the United Nations Ocean Conference from June 9 to 13 in Nice, south-east France.

On June 4, the European Commission is due to present its "Pact for the Oceans", which it will then defend at the United Nations Ocean Conference from June 9 to 13 in Nice, south-east France.

Protecting the oceans: citizens and NGOs put pressure on EU to draw up new plan
Brussels Pride 2025 on May 17: a pivotal year marked by serious setbacks for LGBT rights worldwide
2025-05-13 05:00
6 min read

Some countries are continuing their march towards equality. Thailand, for example, has just legalized marriage for all, joining the 40 or so states worldwide that recognize this fundamental right. In Europe, Greece and Liechtenstein adopted marriage for all in 2024, and the Czech Republic extended certain rights to same-sex couples. These advances reflect a positive dynamic, but they remain in the minority and often fragile, threatened by political setbacks or persistent social resistance.

Some countries are continuing their march towards equality. Thailand, for example, has just legalized marriage for all, joining the 40 or so states worldwide that recognize this fundamental right. In Europe, Greece and Liechtenstein adopted marriage for all in 2024, and the Czech Republic extended certain rights to same-sex couples. These advances reflect a positive dynamic, but they remain in the minority and often fragile, threatened by political setbacks or persistent social resistance.

Brussels Pride 2025 on May 17: a pivotal year marked by serious setbacks for LGBT rights worldwide
Donald Trump shops in the Gulf: private business or enlightened strategy?
2025-05-13 04:30
8 min read

The American president is touring the Gulf countries until May 16, starting in Saudi Arabia, now the main regional power, before Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

The American president is touring the Gulf countries until May 16, starting in Saudi Arabia, now the main regional power, before Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Donald Trump shops in the Gulf: private business or enlightened strategy?
Psychedelic drugs to treat depression? Belgian Psychiatrists call for authorization
2025-05-13 04:00
11 min read

LSD, psilocybin (hallucinogenic mushrooms), MDMA (ecstasy) - will these banned psychedelic drugs one day be used in Belgium to treat mental disorders? More and more Belgian psychiatrists are hoping so.

LSD, psilocybin (hallucinogenic mushrooms), MDMA (ecstasy) - will these banned psychedelic drugs one day be used in Belgium to treat mental disorders? More and more Belgian psychiatrists are hoping so.

Psychedelic drugs to treat depression? Belgian Psychiatrists call for authorization
Radicalization in teaching: worried teachers talk about their daily lives
2025-05-13 04:00
6 min read

On Saturday February 8, nearly 300 teachers gathered at ULB for the "Paroles de Profs" symposium. They were able to give first-hand accounts and exchange views. Coming out of silence enabled them to debate a subject that is still poorly evaluated. No study has yet measured the phenomenon of radicalization in schools. Teachers feel alone and helpless in the face of their pupils.

On Saturday February 8, nearly 300 teachers gathered at ULB for the "Paroles de Profs" symposium. They were able to give first-hand accounts and exchange views. Coming out of silence enabled them to debate a subject that is still poorly evaluated. No study has yet measured the phenomenon of radicalization in schools. Teachers feel alone and helpless in the face of their pupils.

Radicalization in teaching: worried teachers talk about their daily lives
Fifteen Belgian soldiers injured in shooting incident during exercise in Scotland
2025-05-12 17:38
2 min read

Fifteen Belgian soldiers were injured on Monday during a shooting exercise currently taking place in Scotland, the Defense Ministry said. It did not specify the nature of three soldiers' injuries, while a dozen suffered hearing damage.

Fifteen Belgian soldiers were injured on Monday during a shooting exercise currently taking place in Scotland, the Defense Ministry said. It did not specify the nature of three soldiers' injuries, while a dozen suffered hearing damage.

Fifteen Belgian soldiers injured in shooting incident during exercise in Scotland
Home shopping deliveries, in-store withdrawals: will food e-commerce take hold in Belgium?
2025-05-12 16:42
4 min read

We begin our report in Delhaize's new Brussels distribution center. Thanks to this brand-new, ultra-modern building, the chain will double its e-commerce capacity and cover 97% of the national territory for its home deliveries. "Food e-commerce is booming", reads the company's press release.

We begin our report in Delhaize's new Brussels distribution center. Thanks to this brand-new, ultra-modern building, the chain will double its e-commerce capacity and cover 97% of the national territory for its home deliveries. "Food e-commerce is booming", reads the company's press release.

Home shopping deliveries, in-store withdrawals: will food e-commerce take hold in Belgium?
Satellite image of the day: Greenland's astonishing elephant-foot glacier
2025-05-12 13:51
1 min read

In northeastern Greenland, landlocked on the Crown Prince Christian Peninsula, lies a surprising landscape feature: the Elephant Foot Glacier, which flows into Lake Romer. More precisely, it's a "piedmont" glacier, as it rises from the valley of a mountain range and spreads out like a spatula as it enters the lake below from a central outlet. The total width of the glacier lobe is 5.4 kilometers.

In northeastern Greenland, landlocked on the Crown Prince Christian Peninsula, lies a surprising landscape feature: the Elephant Foot Glacier, which flows into Lake Romer. More precisely, it's a "piedmont" glacier, as it rises from the valley of a mountain range and spreads out like a spatula as it enters the lake below from a central outlet. The total width of the glacier lobe is 5.4 kilometers.

Satellite image of the day: Greenland's astonishing elephant-foot glacier
Study finds that the richest 10% are responsible for two-thirds of global warming
2025-05-12 08:00
2 min read

"We establish a direct link between the carbon footprint of the wealthiest individuals and climate impacts," said Sarah Schongart of the University of Zurich, lead author of the study published in Nature Climate Change. "This moves us from carbon emissions accounting to climate responsibility," she added.

"We establish a direct link between the carbon footprint of the wealthiest individuals and climate impacts," said Sarah Schongart of the University of Zurich, lead author of the study published in Nature Climate Change. "This moves us from carbon emissions accounting to climate responsibility," she added.

Study finds that the richest 10% are responsible for two-thirds of global warming
In Moscow, clans prepare for the post-war era
2025-05-12 05:45
4 min read

The Ukrainian conflict is far from over. At least, that's the prevailing view in Moscow, whether among the man in the street or in circles of power.

The Ukrainian conflict is far from over. At least, that's the prevailing view in Moscow, whether among the man in the street or in circles of power.

In Moscow, clans prepare for the post-war era
Cannes, D-1: the film festival of all possibilities
2025-05-12 05:00
6 min read

Just last year, it attracted 39,000 industry professionals and accredited 4,900 journalists from all over the world. Twenty-five million spectators saw films from the Official Selection 2024 in cinemas: think "Comte de Monte-Cristo", "En fanfare", "L'Amour Ouf", "Emilia Perez", "The Substance", "

Just last year, it attracted 39,000 industry professionals and accredited 4,900 journalists from all over the world. Twenty-five million spectators saw films from the Official Selection 2024 in cinemas: think "Comte de Monte-Cristo", "En fanfare", "L'Amour Ouf", "Emilia Perez", "The Substance", "

Cannes, D-1: the film festival of all possibilities
The 100 days of the De Wever government: austerity and waiting for concrete results
2025-05-12 04:45
3 min read

The De Wever coalition has sown a lot (or promised to sow), but a hundred days later has reaped virtually nothing, apart from the anger of a large section of the workforce and the skepticism of economists. But at this stage, it's still quite logical. Work in progress...

The De Wever coalition has sown a lot (or promised to sow), but a hundred days later has reaped virtually nothing, apart from the anger of a large section of the workforce and the skepticism of economists. But at this stage, it's still quite logical. Work in progress...

The 100 days of the De Wever government: austerity and waiting for concrete results