EducationEurope
A Year of Study Away From Home Now Costs 18,000 Euros
A year of higher education for a Flemish student living away from home now costs at least 18,229 euros, up nearly 50% in a decade, CEBUD finds.
—6 min read
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EconomyEurope
Belgian Diesel Hits Record 2.501 Euros per Liter
Belgian diesel climbs to a record 2.501 euros per liter as Middle East conflict drives energy costs higher for households and businesses.
—4 min read
SocietyEconomy
As Childcare Costs Soar, Families Lean on Grandparents
With U.S. childcare averaging $13,184 a year, more families are turning to grandparents for care, easing costs but straining older Americans.
—5 min read
Business & Economy
Belgian Inflation Rises to 3.8%, Highest Among Neighbors
Belgian inflation rose to 3.8% in Q2 2026, the highest among neighboring countries, driven by energy price surges from the Middle East conflict.
—4 min read
EconomyUnited States
Grocery Prices Jump 33%, Reshaping How Americans Shop
Grocery prices have risen 33% since 2019—the biggest jump in 50 years—forcing Americans to change how they shop, eat, and budget for food.
—7 min read
Economy
Fuel Prices Rise Again in Belgium This Friday
Belgian fuel prices rise again on Friday as SPF Economie announces increases of up to 7.2 cents per liter, adding to cost-of-living pressures.
—4 min read
Economy & Society
Pessimism Gap: 37% of Belgians Fear Living Standards Decline
37% of Belgians expect living standards to deteriorate, far above the EU average of 29%, a new Eurobarometer survey reveals.
—5 min read
Domestic AffairsPolitics
Flemish Childcare Costs Surge as BOA Decree Takes Effect
Childcare prices are doubling in Flemish cities as the BOA decree shifts responsibility to municipalities, sparking criticism from PVDA.
—4 min read
EconomyPolitics
Belgium Approves €60M Tax Credit for Commuters Amid Crisis
Belgium's Parliament approved a temporary tax credit for commuting expenses, part of an €80M energy relief package amid soaring fuel prices.
—4 min read
EconomyEnergy
Belgium Fuel Prices Drop 10 Cents Per Litre from Friday
Belgian petrol and diesel prices drop over 10 cents per litre from Friday, offering relief at the pump amid high living costs.
—4 min read
EconomyUnited States
Nearly Half of U.S. Households Couldn't Afford Basics in '24
Brookings report: 45.5% of U.S. households couldn't cover necessities in 2024, as stagnant wages and rising costs deepen the affordability crisis.
—5 min read
PoliticsUS
Democrats Reframe Abortion Message as Living Costs Top Voter
Democrats are reframing abortion rights as an economic issue as voters prioritize affordability over reproductive rights in the 2026 midterm elections.
—5 min read