SocietyHistory
Belgian Railway NMBS Sued Over WWII Deportation Role
The Nico Gunzburg Foundation sues Belgian railway NMBS and the state for compensation over NMBS's role in deporting 25,000 Jews during World War II.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgium's July 1 Shake-Up: Flexi-Jobs, Package Tax, Fines
Flexi-jobs expand to all sectors, a €3 EU package tax takes effect, traffic fines rise 10%, and NMBS ends onboard ticket sales in Belgium.
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TransportationBelgium
Belgium Ends Onboard Train Ticket Sales, Fines Evaders
Belgian rail operator NMBS ends onboard ticket sales July 1. Passengers without a ticket face fines up to €500 in a fare evasion crackdown.
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TransportWeather
Extra Trains to Belgian Coast as Heatwave Sparks Surge
SNCB adds 26 extra trains to Ostend and Blankenberge this weekend as Belgium swelters through a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 32°C in Brussels.
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CrimeTransport
Vilvoorde Train Halted After Conductor Verbally Attacked
A train was forced to stop in Vilvoorde after fare dodgers verbally attacked the conductor, highlighting Belgium's growing railway aggression crisis.
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SecurityBelgium
NMBS Files Complaint After Death Threats to Security Staff
Belgian railway NMBS warns employees after threatening messages target Securail security staff, with possible Antifa links under investigation.
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TechnologyTransport
NMBS Deploys AI to Reunite Passengers with Lost Items Faster
Belgian railway NMBS is launching an AI-powered system by end of 2026 to automate lost-and-found, boost return rates, and offer home delivery.
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