Eurostar Shuts Down All Channel Tunnel Services, Stranding Brussels–London Travellers
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Belgium scrambles to avert long queues as EU Entry/Exit System load rises in January
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Flanders slashes shortage-occupation list, tightening work-permit fast track from 1 January
From 1 January 2026 Flanders will cut many low-skilled roles from its shortage-occupation list, meaning non-EU hires for those jobs must undergo a full labour-market test and longer single-permit process. Renewals filed before year-end are unaffected. Companies relying on drivers or other removed roles face four-to-six-week processing delays and should act now.
Holiday ripple effect: 740 flight delays and 43 cancellations hit Brussels and four other European hubs
An AirHelp bulletin dated 29 December confirms that Brussels Airport was part of a Europe-wide wave of 740 flight delays and 43 cancellations on 27 December, driven by operational bottlenecks at five major hubs. Passengers may be eligible for EU 261 compensation, and companies are urged to bolster travel-disruption contingency plans.