Tourism: Belgium

TOURISM IN BELGIUM

NMBS

Travelers are the losers: nine-day rail strike shuts down train services

A large-scale rail strike in Belgium is causing major disruption to rail traffic. Two smaller unions, OVS and ASTB, have announced that they will disrupt the railways for nine days.

Brussels

Protest in Brussels: Taxi drivers want an end to new charges and restrictions

Brussels taxi drivers are preparing for a new demonstration during the spring break. The drivers, united in the interest group Febet, are once again taking to the streets in protest over the disappearance of taxi ranks and the Brussels tax on taxi services.

Bpost

Parcels remain stuck: Bpost considers legal action against strike

The strike at bpost continues after the staff rejected a new proposal from management. As a result, the blockades at sorting centres in Brussels and Wallonia will remain in place on Monday.

Bart de Wever

Tax cuts and mobility reforms: these are the plans of the Arizona coalition

The new federal government of Belgium, better known as the Arizona coalition, has presented its coalition agreement. Led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA), the coalition is committed to a series of fiscal reforms and mobility measures that will increase the purchasing power of working Belgians…

Parking rates in garages: Per-minute parking creates chaos, experts say

Parking rates in garages: Per-minute parking creates chaos, experts say

Parking in a covered or underground garage is almost always charged per hour started rather than per minute.

Brussels Airlines

From Belgian chocolate to Tintin: a flight full of national pride

Brussels Airlines has launched its latest campaign “A little piece of Belgium in the sky”, with which the airline puts its Belgian identity in the foreground. The campaign, which was officially unveiled today, highlights the unique features that distinguish the brand in a…

NMBS

Students warned: NMBS introduces alternative train service due to strike

Train traffic in Belgium will be severely disrupted on Monday 13 January by a strike in the context of an interprofessional trade union action. The NMBS has introduced an alternative train service that will be in effect from Sunday evening 12 January at 22.00:XNUMX until Monday evening.

V-Tax

V-Tax: largest taxi company in East Flanders almost fully electric

Ghent taxi company V-Tax, the largest in East Flanders, has replaced almost its entire fleet of 40 vehicles with electric cars

truck

Social dumping in Christmas parking lots: thousands of truckers exploited

In Belgium, outrage is growing over the situation of foreign truck drivers who work during the holidays…

taxi

Taxi reform: Constitutional court largely rules in favour of Brussels taxi sector

The Constitutional Court rejected most objections to the reform of the Brussels taxi sector last Thursday, according to the Belgian taxi organisation GTL. 

Awareness: wave of alcohol incidents brings well-known Flemish people into disrepute

Awareness: wave of alcohol incidents brings well-known Flemish people into disrepute

In recent months, several well-known Flemish people have committed violations, which has led to a heated debate about road safety and the responsibilities of public figures.

NMBS

Language rules: train conductor under fire for bilingual greeting in Vilvoorde

Popular train conductor Ilyass Alba, known for his charming and engaging communication with passengers, received a formal complaint after he said “bonjour-goedemorgen” over the intercom at a stop in Vilvoorde, Flemish Brabant.

vest

Brussels Mobility: strict controls needed for safer traffic

Brussels Mobility organises several major checks on road transport for goods and for people every year, with the aim of improving the safety of all road users. A look back at 2024.

Christmas tram

De Lijn: nostalgic Christmas trams will remain indoors this year

Partygoers in Flanders don't have to worry about transportation on New Year's Eve this year. De Lijn is once again offering an extensive and affordable transportation service, so that everyone can celebrate New Year's Eve safely and carefree.

TUI

No holiday fair: changes in the travel industry put pressure on stock markets

The Brussels holiday fair, once a fixture in the diaries of travellers and tour operators, will not take place in 2025. Trade fair organiser FISA has announced the cancellation of the event, which was scheduled for 30 January to 2 February.

Veldegem

Disaster averted: De Lijn bus driver saves children from oncoming train

A serious disaster in Veldegem (Zedelgem) was narrowly averted on Friday morning thanks to the alert response of a De Lijn bus driver. A bus with twenty children on board came to a standstill in the middle of a railway crossing due to a technical defect.

NMBS

Train offer 2025: NMBS reintroduces 220 cancelled trains

The expansion of the train service fits within the broader ambition of the NMBS to achieve a growth of 2032% by 10. This goal is laid down in the Public Service Contract that the carrier has concluded with the Belgian government.

Name Gate

Naamspoort metro station: first step in Brussels renewal offensive

The Brussels metro station Naamspoort has been given a brand new look after a major six-month renovation.

products

Emission-free: De Lijn orders 32 new Iveco electric buses

Flemish Transport Company De Lijn is once again investing in a sustainable future. With the order of 32 articulated electric buses from European bus manufacturer Iveco, De Lijn is taking an important step towards its ambitious goal: completely emission-free public transport by 2035.

BMW

Speeding violation: driving too slowly in the center lane costs 58 euros

Speeding is familiar territory for many motorists, but those who thought that only driving too fast is punishable are mistaken. Driving too slowly can also lead to a fine, especially when it hinders other road users.

trajectory control

Traject controls under fire: no cash cow for municipalities

The sharp increase in trajectory controls in Flanders is causing growing discussion about their purpose and impact. Flemish Minister of Mobility Annick De Ridder emphasizes that these measures should primarily serve road safety and should not be a source of income for local…

Always call 1711: saving lives in case of danger at Belgian railway level crossings

Always call 1711: saving lives in case of danger at Belgian railway level crossings

Rail infrastructure manager Infrabel calls on people to call the free emergency number 1711 in case of dangerous situations at railway crossings. The number, which has been available for a few months, should help to quickly stop train traffic and prevent accidents.

road signs

Crazy traffic signs in Ghent: what do these emojis want to teach us?

Remarkable traffic signs have recently appeared in the centre of Ghent, which should make passers-by think about themes surrounding digital dangers and myths.

license plate

Your own name on your number plate: in Belgium everything is possible, but for a price

Belgian law also offers motorists the option of requesting a personalised number plate, a service that is popular with people who want a unique and customised number plate.

taxi

Fight for justice: Brussels taxis unite against Uber in collective action

Brussels taxi drivers are demanding justice after years of fighting Uber. In a ruling handed down…

The line

Travelers affected by De Lijn strike: disruption spreads across Flanders

The strike at transport company De Lijn is expanding. After the Flemish periphery, bus drivers in the Kempen and Heist-op-den-Berg are now also joining the actions, which for the second day in a row have seriously disrupted public transport in various regions.

Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck import to Belgium stalls: sales to follow soon

The very first Tesla Cybertruck recently found its way to Belgium, with Groot-Bijgaarden as its new home base.

VDL

Economy: Major boost for VDL factory in Roeselare thanks to order from Arriva

The Dutch transport company Arriva has placed an important order with the bus manufacturer VDL for the…

Philip Watteeuw

Ghent divided over mobility policy: growing criticism of neighbourhood plans

In Ghent, there is a fierce debate about the current mobility policy, with the focus on district mobility plans in particular.

NMBS

Rail: NMBS accelerates new train service despite criticism from Minister Gilkinet

The Board of Directors of NMBS has confirmed today that the train service for 2025, as previously decided on 6 September, will be maintained. This reconfirmation follows the earlier annulment decision by Minister Georges Gilkinet.

Koksijde

Under fire: dispute between Gilkinet and NMBS escalates over expansion plan

The NMBS had previously decided to postpone a significant expansion of the service by at least a year, due to a shortage of train drivers and high absenteeism among staff. However, this was against the grain of Gilkinet, who…

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