SNCB, Belgium’s national rail operator, is launching a new high-speed rail connection between Brussels and Amsterdam, dubbed ‘Eurocity Direct,’ starting December 15, 2024. This exciting development will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities, offering more frequent departures and enhancing travel options for both tourists and commuters across Europe.
Brussels has officially launched its new tram route 10, extending the city’s public transportation network to the northern suburb of Neder-over-Heembeek. The launch also included adjustments to other tram routes and bus services, aiming to improve connectivity and accessibility for commuters throughout the city.
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Diamond League 2024 Final in Brussels, aiming to end his season on a high. Chopra, the Paris 2024 Olympics silver medalist, secured his spot in the final after securing 14 points from two second-place finishes in Doha and Lausanne. He will face stiff competition from top contenders Anderson Peters and Julian Weber.
India’s Neeraj Chopra will compete for the Diamond Trophy, a wild card entry to the World Athletics Championships, and a USD 30,000 cash prize in the Diamond League Final javelin throw in Brussels. Chopra, who came second in the final last year, is in contention alongside defending champion Jakub Vadlejch.
Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medalist, is set to compete in the men’s javelin throw final at the Diamond League 2024 in Brussels. After securing a spot in the final, Chopra aims to continue his impressive season and challenge for the prestigious Diamond Trophy.
The second edition of Caribbean Days, hosted by the Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE), took place in Brussels from June 17 to 24, 2024, showcasing the best of Caribbean culture and business through a series of events. The event featured a cocktail competition, Caribbean cuisine, poetry readings, live music, and a gala dinner, culminating in a Latin dance competition. The event attracted attendees from the public and private sectors, fostering new business opportunities and enhancing the Caribbean’s profile in Europe.
As Belgians prepare for upcoming elections, polls show significant disparities in voter support for the far right in different regions of the country. In Flanders, the far-right Vlaams Belang party is leading, while in Wallonia and Brussels, the far right remains less popular, with Chez Nous struggling to attract votes due to regional priorities, the ‘cordon sanitaire’ agreement, and internal discord. In the European Parliament, Vlaams Belang holds three seats as part of the far-right Identity and Democracy group, and its continued success reflects broader trends of far-right growth across Europe.
