Drone sightings force overnight shutdown of Brussels & Charleroi airports, stranding 500 travellers
European Commission unveils 2040 high-speed rail map placing Brussels at heart of continent-wide network
Drone incursion forces complete shutdown of Brussels Airport
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Liège cargo hub joins Brussels in emergency closure after multiple drone sightings
Liège—Europe’s seventh-largest cargo airport—was forced to close on 4 November after drone sightings, compounding the disruption already hitting Brussels Airport. The shutdown delayed thousands of tonnes of freight, jeopardising just-in-time supply chains and highlighting the vulnerability of Belgium’s logistics corridor.
China extends visa-free entry for Belgian passport holders until end-2026
Beijing has prolonged its visa-free policy for 45 countries—including Belgium—through 31 December 2026. Belgian nationals can continue to enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days, streamlining short-term business and scouting trips and reducing administrative overhead for mobility programs.