Charleroi Airport to Cancel All Flights on 12 May amid Nationwide Strike
Two-Hour Queues Trigger Public Backlash at Brussels Airport Ahead of May 12 Strike
EU grants member states—including Belgium—a temporary pause on biometric border checks to clear EES congestion
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Bomb-scare shutdown at Brussels-Midi disrupts rail links but services gradually resume
A suspicious package forced a full evacuation of Brussels-Midi station on 4 May, pausing all domestic and Eurostar services for nearly two hours. Although the item proved harmless and trains are running again, limited platform closures and residual delays will linger into the evening, affecting business travellers’ connections. Firms should record the incident, allow extra journey time and consider alternative routes until schedules stabilise.
Explainer: Belgium’s asylum procedure under scrutiny after European court ruling
Following a fresh condemnation by the European Court of Human Rights, The Brussels Times has published a comprehensive guide to Belgium’s asylum process, highlighting ongoing accommodation shortages and the conditions under which applicants may work. The explainer helps employers understand when and how asylum seekers can enter the labour market but also underscores the logistical hurdles created by an overstretched reception network.