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Belgium Dismantles Drug Gang Smuggling Via Brussels Airport
Belgian authorities dismantled an international drug gang that smuggled cocaine and cannabis through Brussels Airport, arresting 21 suspects.
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SecurityBelgium
Drone Again Spotted at Brussels Airport, Detected Digitally
A drone was spotted near Brussels Airport for a second night, this time also registered digitally by Skeyes detection equipment, raising security concerns.
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BelgiumTransport
Drone Spotted Near Brussels Airport for Second Day
A drone was detected near Brussels Airport for a second consecutive evening, Skeyes confirmed, though the airport reported no disruption to traffic.
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Transport
New ICE Train Links Antwerp, Brussels Airport to Cologne
Deutsche Bahn launches new ICE high-speed service connecting Antwerp, Brussels Airport and Leuven to Cologne, Germany, twice daily.
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Crime
22-Year-Old Caught with 51 kg Cocaine at Zaventem Airport
A 22-year-old drug extractor was arrested at Zaventem airport with 51 kg of cocaine after breaking into the baggage hall.
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JusticeEnvironment
42 Brussels Families Sue Over Noisy Flight Path
Forty-two families from Brussels' western fringe sue over a new flight path with noise levels up to 85 decibels per aircraft.
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Human Interest
Cat Missing at Brussels Airport Found Alive After 17 Days
Mishu, a 10-year-old Chartreux cat missing at Brussels Airport since July 17, was found alive in a technical room and reunited with his owner.
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Crime
Brussels Airport Tragedy: Man Kills Wife, Jumps From Garage
Philippe Van Loo strangled his wife Vera Willems in Vilvoorde, then jumped from a Brussels Airport parking garage. The 2013 trial exposed chilling details.
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TravelSociety
Belgium's Summer Surge: Record Airport Crowds and Rescues
Brussels Airport sees 92,000 passengers on its busiest day, three boys rescued from drowning in Ostend, and fireworks canceled due to drought.
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TravelTourism
Brussels Airport Sees Record Summer Crowds of 92,000
Brussels Airport expects 92,000 passengers on its busiest summer day, with long queues and 45-minute waits for non-EU arrivals due to the new EES system.
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TransportPolitics
Brussels Airport: 3-Hour Border Delays for Non-EU Travelers
Non-EU passengers at Brussels Airport face up to 3-hour border delays due to EES system, summer rush, and Tomorrowland. EU passport holders unaffected.
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EconomyTransport
Brussels Airport Posts 3.6% Passenger Growth in First Half
Brussels Airport handled 11.7 million passengers in H1 2026, up 3.6%, and 420,000 tonnes of cargo (+8.3%) despite strikes and Middle East disruptions.
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Transport & InfrastructureEconomy
Brussels Airport CEO Expects No Strikes This Summer
Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist reassures travelers no spontaneous strikes are expected this summer after agreements at Skeyes and Aviapartner.
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TransportEconomy
Brussels Airport Operations Resume After Aviapartner Strike
Brussels Airport returns to normal after a 24-hour spontaneous strike by Aviapartner ground staff disrupted 60 flights. Conciliation talks are underway.
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Transportation
Spontaneous Strike at Brussels Airport Causes Major Delays
A spontaneous strike by Aviapartner ground handlers at Brussels Airport caused long queues and delays of up to three hours for passengers on Monday.
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Business and EconomyTransportation
LATAM Launches Brussels-São Paulo Route After 26 Years
LATAM Airlines launches direct Brussels-São Paulo flights, the first passenger link between Belgium and South America in 26 years, with 3 weekly flights.
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Brussels & Environment
Brussels Overflight Report: No Easy Fix for Noise Crisis
New report on Brussels overflights finds no magic solution to the noise crisis, forcing hard choices between airport capacity and resident health.
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Transportation
Brussels Airport Resumes After Wildcat Skeyes Strike
A spontaneous strike by Skeyes air traffic controllers disrupted Belgian air traffic on June 2, causing hundreds of flight cancellations.
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TravelTechnology
Brussels Airport to End Burdensome Security Measures by 2028
Brussels Airport will install next-generation CT scanners by 2028, ending the need to remove liquids and electronics from hand luggage.
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ConsumerTravel
Brussels Airport Valet Parking: Cars Stolen and Damaged
HLN investigation reveals serious issues at Brussels Airport valet parking: cars stolen, damaged, and declared total loss while owners were on vacation.
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Politics
Belgian Politics: Airport Crisis, Budget Cuts, Coalition
Belgian politicians clash over Brussels Airport's chronic failures, Walloon budget cuts spark fierce opposition, and De Wever's program law faces delay.
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Aviation & Safety
Brussels Airlines Flight Struck by Lightning Over Zaventem
A Brussels Airlines A320neo was struck by lightning shortly after takeoff from Brussels Airport. The aircraft returned safely; no injuries were reported.
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