Reposted by Lauren WalkerNeil Renic @ncrenic.bsky.social · 14/05/2025This is bleak reading 1502226264898
Reposted by Lauren WalkerElke Van den Brandt @elkevandenbrandt.bsky.social · 13/05/2025I spoke with #RadioSchuman for @euronews.com about our city, the political deadlock, and why empathy and real listening might be the key to a breakthrough. 🎙️ Listen in 👇 podcasts.euronews.com/radio-schuma...podcasts.euronews.com338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock?Radio Schuman spoke with outgoing Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt about Brussels being without rule for almost a year, how this damages ... 061
Lauren Walker @laurenhwalker.bsky.social · 13/05/2025For today's @euronews.com Radio Schuman episode, I spoke with outgoing Brussels Mobility Minister @elkevandenbrandt.bsky.social about how to break the current political deadlock in Brussels, her vision to make the capital liveable (and criticism of this) and the future of Metro 3. 051
Lauren Walker @laurenhwalker.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Around one week ago, I started at @euronews.com as Podcast Producer for Radio Schuman. Today, I hosted my first episode! My colleague @peggycorlin.bsky.social and I delved into the EU fines on Apple and Meta and what this means for the deteriorating EU-US relationship.euronews.comWill EU fines against Apple and Meta aggravate US trade tensions?Earlier this week, the European Commission revealed its highly anticipated penalties against US tech giants Apple and Meta. Will this decision worsen the already deteriorating EU US relations? #RadioS... 020
Lauren Walker @laurenhwalker.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Yesterday, a Cureghem resident, Jonas, showed me around his neighbourhood, which in recent weeks has been rocked by a series of shootings. We spoke about how the escalating drug violence is impacting locals, and is even driving them away.brusselstimes.com'It's like the wild west. For the first time, I'm considering moving away' - Cureghem residents despair at drug violenceFollowing a series of shootings and what has been seen as a "laughable" response from authorities, locals living near Clemenceau are considering abandoning their home. 086
Reposted by Lauren WalkerThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/02/2025‘We’re in a crisis’: Idris Elba calls for more action on youth violence in UKtheguardian.com‘We’re in a crisis’: Idris Elba calls for more action on youth violence in UKActor highlights trauma faced by young people during meetings with police, teenagers and coaches at community football scheme Idris Elba has highlighted the trauma faced by those at risk of youth violence, including knife crime, at a meeting with police… 622927
Reposted by Lauren WalkerCiara Carolan @ciaracarolan.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Almost all of last week's shootings took place at officially designated 'hotspots', but has the label made any difference to Brussels' handle on drug violence?: www.brusselstimes.com/brussels/143...brusselstimes.comBrussels drug violence: Is the 'hotspot' strategy failing?A spate of shootings last year led to the creation of the 'hotspot' strategy. Has the measure made a difference to security in Brussels? 053
Lauren Walker @laurenhwalker.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Another national strike is taking place this week. While previous actions were based on assumptions and leaked proposals, this Thursday is a response to a concrete agreement. Some 60,000 people are expected to demonstrate. "There is even more anger now; many feel cheated," one union Gen-Sec told me.brusselstimes.com'People feel cheated': Thursday's national strike to cause major disruptionMore people are expected to take part in the next strike action, which will result in major traffic disruptions and cancelled flights. 132
Reposted by Lauren WalkerThe Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 30/01/2025Belgian airspace closed - no flights to land or take off across countrybrusselstimes.comBelgian airspace closed - no flights to land or take off across countryThe cause of the problem is not yet known. No aircraft can land or take off at the airports in Zaventem, Antwerp, Ostend, Charleroi and Liège. 055
Reposted by Lauren WalkerThe Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 23/01/2025Learning to drive in Belgium can be daunting. The Brussels Times has created a guide to ensure a smooth ride.brusselstimes.comHow to get a driving licence in Brussels as an English speakerLearning to drive in Belgium can be daunting. The Brussels Times has created a guide to ensure a smooth ride. 132
Lauren Walker @laurenhwalker.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Internationalisation in Brussels has pushed English to the forefront, making it the second most widely-spoken language. This rising use has driven debates about weaving it into Brussels' administrative fabric, and even making it the third official language. www.brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/1...brusselstimes.comWill English ever become an official language in Brussels - and should it?Brussels' residents are increasingly turning to English as it is the second most widely-spoken language. But should it become the region's third official language? 174
Lauren Walker @laurenhwalker.bsky.social · 20/01/2025These dark days call for something to look forward to. The return of Brussels' light festival next month definitely brightened up my mood. From tornadoes in fountains, a vintage lamps market and Kids' zone, here's what to expect! www.brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/1...brusselstimes.comBrussels Bright returns next month: What to expect from this year's light festivalThe Bright Festival will take over the streets and squares of Brussels for four days next month. Discover the Belgian capital in a whole new light. 021
Reposted by Lauren WalkerThe Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 12/12/2024Syrians in the process of getting papers are now in limbo, while others who have lived in Europe for years fear being sent back. www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1350...brusselstimes.comSyrian asylum seekers in Belgium left in limboThose in the process of getting papers are now in limbo, while Syrians who have lived in Europe for years fear being sent back. 033
Reposted by Lauren WalkerCiara Carolan @ciaracarolan.bsky.social · 12/12/2024"Instead of using this momentum to help us rebuild Syria, governments jump at the chance to get rid of us." Syrians in Belgium and across the EU are being met with opportunism rather than solidarity by European governments. Compassionate reporting from my colleague @laurenhwalker.bsky.social 👇 032
Reposted by Lauren WalkerThe Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 11/12/2024How does a city manage an exploding homelessness crisis without resorting to brutal tactics? The Brussels Times went on patrol with Team Herscham, a pioneering police unit treating the homeless as human beings rather than eyesores to be moved along. www.brusselstimes.com/magazine/134...brusselstimes.comWho are the Brussels police helping the homeless?"The police are seen as a symbol of authority and oppression. We try to be the other side of that." 1187
Reposted by Lauren WalkerThe Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 11/12/2024The employment rate has grown in Belgium's three regions – but the biggest rise was seen in Brussels, where the figure is at a historic high. www.brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/1...brusselstimes.comBrussels employment rate at highest level everThe employment rate has grown in Belgium's three regions, but the biggest rise was seen in Brussels, where the figure is at a historic high. 083