A concrete barrier erected in Flanders along the border with Brussels has sparked widespread shock and concern among local residents, despite reportedly being in place for years.

La Libre: Concrete Barrier Erected in Flanders Near Brussels Sparks Outrage

A concrete barrier has been erected in Flanders along the border with Brussels, with locals expressing shock and concern over the structure which has been in place for years.

Belgium is preparing for a period of extreme drought as temperatures continue to rise and rainfall remains scarce, with a drought index map indicating worsening conditions.

RTBF: Belgium braces for extreme drought as heat rises and rain falters

Belgium is preparing for a period of extreme drought as temperatures increase and rainfall is scarce, as indicated by a drought index map.

Following a surge in cocaine smuggling, Belgium is now experiencing a boom in illegal cigarette factories, attracting criminals due to high profits and relatively low penalties.

De Standaard: Illegal cigarette smuggling on the rise in Belgium

Following cocaine smuggling, illegal cigarette factories are booming in Belgium, with high profits and low penalties attracting criminals, including suspected Belgian syndicates.

An analysis reveals that nearly half of unemployed individuals excluded from benefits are now applying for a living wage, highlighting significant regional disparities in unemployment and social support across Belgium.

De Morgen: Nearly half of excluded unemployed claim living wage: These figures show the…

An analysis reveals that nearly half of unemployed individuals excluded from benefits are applying for a living wage, highlighting significant regional disparities in unemployment and social support within Belgium.

Christophe Van Gheluwe, founder of Cumuleo, a website dedicated to tracking politicians' multiple mandates, discussed his efforts to promote transparency in Belgian politics.

La Libre: Belgian Official 'Cumulard Hunter' Discusses Political Roles

Christophe Van Gheluwe, founder of Cumuleo, a site that tracks politicians' multiple mandates, discusses his work in uncovering 'cumulards' (those holding multiple positions) in Belgian politics.

Each year, untreated sewage equivalent to the waste of a medium-sized city from 400,000 people flows into Belgian waterways during periods of heavy rainfall, causing significant pollution.

De Standaard: Untreated sewage pollutes Belgian waterways during heavy rain

Each year, untreated sewage from 400,000 people enters Belgian waterways during heavy rainfall, equivalent to a medium-sized city discharging its waste without treatment.

A spontaneous strike has been initiated at Heidelberg Materials' concrete plants in Limburg, Belgium, following the dismissal of an employee.

De Standaard: Strike at Heidelberg Materials' concrete plants in Limburg

A spontaneous strike has occurred at Heidelberg Materials' concrete plants in Limburg, Belgium, following an employee dismissal.

Residents in Sint-Niklaas are expressing frustration as a garage entrance to an apartment block has been continuously blocked by bicycles for several months, leading to potential relocation concerns.

HLN: Garage Door Blocked by Bicycles for Months in Sint-Niklaas

Residents in Sint-Niklaas are frustrated as a garage entrance to an apartment block has been blocked by bicycles for months, leading to potential relocation.