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Passengers and crew from the MV Hondius cruise ship began disembarking in the Canary Islands following a hantavirus outbreak on board. Those evacuated are facing quarantine measures and repatriation flights to their home countries.
The Belgian Council of Ministers has approved a proposal by Public Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke to prohibit the use of flavors in electronic cigarettes.
For over a year, Europe has become the world’s geopolitical punching bag, taking economic roundhouses from the east and geopolitical uppercuts from the west without ever swinging back. From US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and covetous glances at Greenland to Beijing’s rare earth embargoes and lightning blockade of semiconductor shipments, Europe’s first response has been to freeze, not fight. But now, it may be ready to counterpunch. After a fresh Trump tariff threat emerged last week, a...
Belgian Public Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has reversed the decision to ban tobacco product sales in supermarkets starting in 2027, following a Constitutional Court ruling.
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke expressed his desire to see a "tobacco-free generation by 2040" in Belgium, applauding the United Kingdom's similar initiatives. He aims to prohibit tobacco
The US Ambassador to Belgium has ignited a new controversy by referring to two leaders of Belgian political parties, Frank Vandenbroucke and Conner Rousseau, as 'corrupt men'.
President Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, citing dissatisfaction with trade relations. The European Union quickly responded, urging the US to honor existing agreements and warning of potential countermeasures.
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke addressed parliament regarding a secret INAMI report on 'fake sick' individuals, deflecting criticism towards the previous Michel government.
Belgian Vice-Prime Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has condemned the US Ambassador's decision to deny Conner Rousseau, president of his party, entry to the United States, calling it scandalous.