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The 2026 LUX Audience Award ceremony will be held on April 14 at the European Parliament in Brussels, celebrating European cinema through a joint public and parliamentary vote. This year's nominees feature enhanced accessibility with subtitles in 24 languages for deaf and hard of hearing audiences.

A series of strikes in Italy throughout April and a multi-day national strike in Belgium are causing significant travel disruption, impacting millions of British holidaymakers and international travelers.

European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels to tackle surging energy prices and prevent a refugee crisis caused by the Middle East conflict. The war has caused major oil market disruptions, increasing EU import costs and prompting emergency meetings.

A boy in the Netherlands has been convicted for inciting terrorism as part of a far-right plot to overthrow democracy and force a race war, aiming to replace it with an ethnically white state.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is pushing for comprehensive restrictions on PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' due to their severe risks to human health and the environment, with an EU proposal expected soon.

A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) aircraft narrowly avoided disaster after attempting to take off from a taxiway at Brussels Airport, stopping seconds from a potentially deadly accident. The crew, under time pressure, accepted a shortcut that led them onto the wrong path.

Two bombs exploded at Brussels Airport on March 22, 2016, followed by a subway bombing the same morning, killing at least 32 people in what was described as the worst terrorist attack since World War II.

A Swedish woman whose mother died in the 2016 Brussels terrorist attacks has been classified as the 36th victim, with her name added to a memorial plaque at Brussels Airport.

Greenpeace activists projected a golden 'Trump Tower' onto the European Commission headquarters in Brussels on Thursday, 19 March, ahead of an EU summit. The environmental group stated the protest targeted the EU's dependence on US gas and oil imports.

Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell will participate in EU discussions on migration and justice in Brussels. The agenda includes talks on voluntary return incentives and cooperation with transit countries.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has declared that Europe should no longer act as a guardian of the old world order. Her statement, reportedly made in Brussels, has ignited a significant debate within the European Union.

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Brussels to oppose austerity reforms introduced by Prime Minister Bart De Wever's government. The demonstration was part of a broader mobilization by trade unions against planned changes to pension and unemployment systems.

Two young girls in Brussels faced life-threatening situations after being misdiagnosed at hospitals. Aysel, a one-and-a-half-year-old, was hospitalized for 25 days with appendicitis, while Haisleigh Finlay, a two-year-old, nearly died from meningococcal sepsis.

EU lawmakers have agreed to ban meat-related names like steak and bacon for vegetarian and vegan foods, while allowing terms such as veggie burger. The compromise was reached on Thursday as part of a broader regulation to support farmers.

EU ministers gathered in Brussels on March 6, 2026, for an EPSCO Council meeting focused on investing in children and discussing housing challenges. The meeting aims to adopt Council conclusions on strengthening children's well-being and reducing poverty across the EU.

Belgium's National Security Council met on Thursday to address security concerns linked to the Middle East conflict, focusing on protective measures.

Brussels Airport has canceled all passenger flights for Thursday, March 12, 2026, due to a strike by security and ground handling staff.