Stories from Belgium

The Brussels-based firm Agwa and Jan de Vilder-Ingevink from Ghent have been awarded a prize for the transformation of the former Palais des Expositions in Charleroi. This marks the first time the award recipients have been Belgian architects.

The Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium houses a wide variety of animals, including pandas, elephants, and giraffes. Many Japanese zoos are operated by local governments, which may limit the hiring of external consultants due to budget constraints.

The European Union is considering imposing equivalent tariffs on specific categories of US export goods in response to US trade measures. The European Union is considering implementing equivalent taxation measures against specific categories of US exports to Europe.

The European Union is considering imposing equivalent tariffs on specific U.S. The EU is considering implementing equivalent retaliatory tariffs on specific categories of US exports to Europe.

Iberia is offering free rebooking options to passengers due to a potential strike in Belgium. The strike threat is ongoing.

Iberia released a waiver on 2 May allowing passengers on Madrid–Brussels routes to change dates or routes for free. The measure responds to a potential Belgian general strike scheduled for 12 May.

European Union officials are scheduled to deliberate on import fees for cars and trucks from the United States next week. The discussion follows claims that the US has violated existing deals by imposing additional tariffs on over 400 products containing steel and aluminum.

The European Union is considering its response to potential increases in import fees on cars and trucks from the EU. Germany's attitude and its ability to push for a more reasonable and sustainable response within the EU will be. Some EU countries have expressed opposition to the agreement, citing a lack of fair trade principles between the US and EU. The EU itself harbors doubts about the agreement's execution. The US has also issued repeated threats of military withdrawal, while simultaneously focusing on trade negotiations. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that no aggressor, however powerful, will make Cuba yield, and the Cuban people will resolutely defend their sovereignty and independence. Iran has proposed a peace plan to end the war, including withdrawal of US forces and lifting sanctions.

A new transport project named Europe Red Sea Middle East Express will connect European ports to the Middle East.

Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President, stated that certain measures are being judged as discriminatory against Chinese companies. Séjourné noted that the EU is acting to reduce strategic dependencies and guarantee energy sovereignty for member states.