Pilot grounded after 17 Years and 900 flights: He never had a commercial license
Later this month, a 59-year-old man is set to appear in court after working as a pilot for years without the proper license.
Man gets scooter back, 42 years after it was stolen
Antonio Smiglio, a 58-year-old Italian, was reunited—to his great surprise—with his scooter, which was stolen... in 1984, 42 years ago.
Beware of scam at French toll booths without barriers
Summer is just around the corner. But that also means scammers are looking to take advantage of carefree travelers on their way to their dream destination. Be extra vigilant for a sneaky scam you may encounter on the “Autoroute du Soleil” on your way to your sun-drenched getaway.
Shared e-scooters banned in the capital of Europe starting in 2027
Following Paris, Madrid, and Prague, Brussels has now also decided to ban shared e-scooters. The contracts of the current providers, Bolt and Dott, run until the end of 2026 but will not be renewed.
Noteworthy: More accidents on Belgian roads when national team plays
The World Cup is just around the corner, which is good news for all football fans, but less so for those concerned about road safety. The Belgian traffic institute VIAS has observed a significant increase in traffic accidents on days when the Belgian national team is in action at a major football tournament.
Teenagers pelt Amsterdam canal boats with eggs and water balloons
Amsterdam canal boat captains are sounding the alarm as a troubling trend gains momentum.
Speed camera in Antwerp provides 8 million euros in fines
Those who will soon be traveling to their vacation destination via Belgium had better pay close attention to the speedometer on their dashboard: the number of traffic fines for speeding has risen sharply in recent years. One traffic camera accounted for 8 million euros in fines.
Devastating Philippines earthquake claims 34 lives and 200 injured
The death toll from the Philippine earthquake continues to rise. For now, the counter stands at 34 people who did not survive the massive earthquake, and more than 200 injured.
49 pilgrims die of thirst after vehicle stranded in desert
Tragic news reaches us from the border region between Algeria, Niger and Mali. 49 pilgrims have died there after their vehicle stalled in a remote part of the Sahel desert. They could not be helped immediately and died of dehydration in the extreme heat.
The ambitious story of the longest flight ever: historic challenge doesn't deter airplane manufacturer
Have you ever wondered how long an airplane can actually stay in the air? And what is the longest commercial flight ever performed? The skies remain a compelling backdrop and aviation continues to evolve and fascinate many of us. European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is aiming to achieve the hitherto impossible with a unique aircraft being developed for Australian airline Qantas Airways. Will the longest flight fade into history books?