Brussels Airport warns travellers as 12 March national strike forces complete shutdown of departures
Belgium to airlift stranded nationals from Middle East under EU Civil Protection Mechanism
‘Silver Wall’: Belgium hikes student-visa maintenance requirement to €1,050 a month
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Charleroi Airport joins Brussels in cancelling 12 March flights as national strike snowballs
Charleroi Airport confirmed on 5 March that it will cancel every flight on 12 March, mirroring Brussels Airport’s earlier announcement and ensuring a complete shutdown of Belgian commercial aviation during the national strike. Firms should reroute travel via neighbouring hubs and brace for broader transport disruption.
Brussels Airport to Ground All Departing Flights on 12 March amid Nationwide Strike
Brussels Airport has cancelled every departing passenger flight scheduled for 12 March because of a nationwide strike that will see security and ground-handling staff walk out. The shutdown threatens to derail business-travel itineraries and relocation schedules; companies are urged to re-route travellers via neighbouring hubs and to reschedule immigration appointments.
Belgium Hikes Required Living Budget for Non-EU Student Visas to €1,062 per Month
From the 2026-2027 academic year, non-EU students must show €1,062 per month (about €12,700 a year) to obtain or renew a Belgian study visa – up from €835. The government says the rise reflects real living costs and will curb misuse of student visas, while universities welcome the move as more realistic.
Belgium Launches Complex Repatriation Operation for Citizens Stranded in Middle East Conflict
Belgium has begun evacuating more than 400 nationals stranded in the Gulf after Iranian strikes disrupted commercial flights. The multi-country operation involves road transfers to Oman or Saudi Arabia and limited military flights, with evacuees paying part of the cost and booking their own onward tickets.
Stranded Belgians Told to Self-Book Commercial Flights from Safe Transit Hubs
Belgian authorities have told nationals fleeing the Gulf conflict that, once transported to a safe neighbouring country, they must buy their own commercial flights home; only a few military seats are available for vulnerable cases. Companies should be ready to fund expensive one-way tickets and document force-majeure overstays.
Schengen Governance and Voluntary-Return Agenda Dominate 4 March Brussels Briefing ahead of EU Justice & Home Affairs Council
A 4 March briefing note shows that the 5–6 March EU Justice & Home Affairs Council in Brussels will focus on Schengen governance, voluntary returns and border-system interoperability. The agenda signals tighter reporting duties for carriers and new funding for assisted-return schemes – issues corporate mobility teams should track.