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Belgium introduces fraud-proof registration certificate for residence applicants
Belgium Introduces Fraud-Proof Registration Certificates for Residence Applicants
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Border-control checks cause Eurostar delays at Brussels-Midi
Enhanced EU border checks and traffic congestion caused a string of Eurostar delays at Brussels-Midi on 28 September 2026. The operator urged passengers to allow extra time and keep travel documents ready, as ticket gates still close 30 minutes before departure. Corporate travellers and couriers should expect potential knock-on delays on services to London, Paris and Amsterdam.
Connecting Europe Days 2026 Opens in Brussels, Putting Mobility at the Heart of EU Competitiveness
The four-day Connecting Europe Days 2026 opened in Brussels on 28 September, gathering EU leaders and industry to finalise key transport and mobility projects. Decisions taken this week on rail, aviation and funding will shape how quickly people and goods can move across Belgium and the wider single market.
EU ‘Connecting Europe Days 2026’ opens in Brussels, spotlighting seamless mobility
The European Commission opened Connecting Europe Days 2026 in Brussels on 28 September, gathering transport ministers, defence officials and business leaders to advance plans for a seamless, resilient EU transport network. Debates on high-speed rail, digital passenger rights and military mobility will influence the future framework for business travel and logistics across Europe.
Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit to Broadcast Live from Brussels on 29 September
Euronews has confirmed that its one-day Travel & Tourism Summit will be streamed live from Brussels on 29 September, featuring political and industry leaders discussing sustainability, overtourism and connectivity. The broadcast provides Belgian travel stakeholders with free, real-time access to high-level insights.
LiveToTravel Roadshow Kicks Off in Beveren, Offering Hands-On Product Training for Flemish Agents
LiveToTravel’s travelling mini-fair opened in Beveren on 28 September, giving Flemish travel agents hands-on product training and direct networking with global suppliers. The format underlines Belgium’s appetite for more specialised, experience-driven travel offerings.
Eurostar warns of day-long delays at Brussels-Midi as EU border checks snarl Amsterdam services
Eurostar says trains linking Amsterdam, Brussels and London are running late on 27 September as longer Entry/Exit System checks in the Netherlands eat into turnaround times. Business travellers using Brussels-Midi are urged to allow at least 90 minutes for check-in, while corporate mobility teams should anticipate further teething problems as the EU rolls out its new biometric border regime.
Eurostar warns of delays and selective cancellations on Brussels-London route amid French track works
Eurostar’s travel-updates page lists engineering-work delays of up to 30 minutes and rolling cancellations on 27 September. The disruptions affect Brussels-London services and are scheduled to continue intermittently until 1 November, prompting calls for wider real-time data integration in corporate booking tools.
Kortrijk station spot-checks net illegal residents as police target cross-border trains
Police spot-checks at Kortrijk rail station on 26 September led to drug seizures and the detention of two illegally-staying foreigners, highlighting Belgium’s growing use of rail hubs for combined crime and immigration enforcement. Mobile employees on cross-border trains should carry proper residence papers to avoid delays or fines.