Nationwide 12 March strike grounds all departures at Brussels and Charleroi airports
Belgian Embassy in Tokyo updates D-visa rules for partners in legal cohabitation
National strike on 12 March to ground all flights at Brussels and Charleroi airports
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Belgium drafts law to give Immigration Office authority to impose lifelong entry bans
Belgium’s Interior Committee has endorsed a bill enabling the Immigration Office to impose lifetime entry bans on people listed in the national terrorism and extremism database. Proponents say it closes security loopholes, while critics warn of transparency and proportionality issues—particularly for minors. If enacted, the measure will harden Belgium’s migration stance and could lengthen vetting procedures for international hires.
Belgian holidaymakers pivot to Western & Southern Europe, says TUI
TUI Belgium’s latest figures show Belgians booking closer-to-home destinations, with Spain, Portugal and Cape Verde gaining share at the expense of Turkey and Egypt. Rising demand is tightening hotel inventory and nudging up package prices, signalling potential cost increases for corporate travel and expatriate home-leave budgets.