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'Difficult and Even Dangerous': Belgium Moves to Simplify Its Visa Application Process

'Difficult and Even Dangerous': Belgium Moves to Simplify Its Visa Application Process

Belgium’s Federal Ombudsman published a report on 1 December 2025 calling the current in-person visa-application rule “problematic” and recommending online submission and video-interviews as standard practice. If implemented, the overhaul would cut travel risks and waiting times for non-EU nationals and make it easier for Belgian employers to recruit foreign talent.

Dec 2, 2025
Air China Returns to Brussels With Daily Beijing Service and New Chengdu Route

Air China Returns to Brussels With Daily Beijing Service and New Chengdu Route

On 1 December 2025 Air China confirmed it will restart Brussels–Beijing flights and add a new Brussels–Chengdu route from late March 2026, giving Brussels Airport its fifth mainland China destination. The extra capacity benefits Belgian exporters and multinationals with Sichuan operations, and follows China’s extension of 30-day visa-free entry for Belgians.

Dec 2, 2025
Power-Supply Fault Halts Eurostar Trains in and out of Brussels-South

Power-Supply Fault Halts Eurostar Trains in and out of Brussels-South

An overhead-line failure at Brussels-South on 1 December 2025 has suspended Eurostar traffic between Belgium and France, causing cancellations and hour-long delays. Businesses relying on same-day travel should activate contingency plans, while affected passengers can rebook or claim vouchers under EU compensation rules.

Dec 2, 2025

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