Best Brussels In English Podcasts (2025)

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Brussels' new Frites Museum 4:24

6d ago4:24

4:24

There's a new museum in Brussels, the Friet Museum which aims to let everyone know everything there is to know about the Belgian Fry. Communications Director Peggy van Lierde introduces us to all the features of this surprisingly detailed but also very light-hearted look at the iconic Belgian food. https://www.frietmuseum-brussels.be/eng/home…

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Dozens dead after floods submerge market town in Nigeria 12:43

1h ago12:43

12:43

In tonight's edition, dozens of people killed and many still missing after heavy flooding swept through Niger state in Nigeria. Also, Rwanda is seeing an economic rise, but the UN is warning the east African country is leaving too many behind. And we are taking a closer look at Sidi Ould Tah now, who's been named President of the African Developmen…

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Gaza, “Taco Trump”, Musk ‘overboarded’, Macron’s ‘le slap’ 53:05

3h ago53:05

53:05

This week saw Israel attempt a new plan to distribute food in Gaza, bypassing the UN and using American private contractors known as the Gaza Humanitarian Fund. The result, it was suspended on day one: after looting, chaos and security measures were overwhelmed by desperate crowds. Meanwhile, the once steadfast support of Israel’s key allies has se…

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A cultural stroll through Paris with actress-director Aïssa Maïga and singer Awa Ly 15:04

6h ago15:04

15:04

This week, Paris des Arts welcomes Aïssa Maïga. The actress and director stars in the new film "Promised Sky", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and she chose the Little Africa Village in the Goutte d'Or neighbourhood of Paris to tell us about it.By FRANCE 24 English

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Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the trendy and historic 12th arrondissement 12:24

6h ago12:24

12:24

In this French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in a once-gritty, now-trendy district: the 12th arrondissement. Situated in the east of the French capital, the area was exempt from taxation for generations, making it a haven for both artisans and incredible markets like the marché d’Ali…

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Japanese manga scares tourists away with doomsday prediction 12:32

6h ago12:32

12:32

Superstitious tourists from Hong Kong and China have been cancelling their trips to Japan, partly due to a manga – first published in the 1990s – predicting that a major catastrophe will hit the country in July. We take a closer look.By FRANCE 24 English

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Is Hollywood still the world's movie business capital? 12:44

7h ago12:44

12:44

US President Donald Trump's threat to drag the movie world into his trade wars has rattled an industry that is still recovering from the Covid-19 shutdown, historic Hollywood strikes and the disruption caused by streaming platforms like Netflix. Will Los Angeles end up like Detroit, the former global capital of the auto industry, or will it bounce …

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'There's a lot of misunderstanding' on freedom of speech: EU tech sovereignty commissioner 12:38

7h ago12:38

12:38

Our guest's job did not exist until the current European Commission was formed. Now the college has a portfolio for "tech sovereignty, security and democracy" held by the Finnish Commissioner, Henna Virkkunen. We ask her what tech sovereignty means and how to boost it, amid an increasingly fraught tech relationship between the EU and the US adminis…

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North Korean defectors struggle to adapt to new life in South Korea 12:26

8h ago12:26

12:26

Every year, North Koreans risk their lives trying to escape the regime in Pyongyang. For those who do manage to flee, neighbouring South Korea is the obvious destination. More than 34,000 North Korean defectors have entered the country since 1953. But they still find it difficult to adapt to life in a nation so geographically close to their own, ye…

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Digital euro inches closer to reality: Will Europeans trust a virtual currency? 12:23

8h ago12:23

12:23

These days, we are using cash less than we used to and relying more on private tech platforms, such as Apple Pay and Revolut, to manage our finances and make purchases. The EU wants to keep up with consumer behaviour in this ultra-digital age and ensure it does not lose control of its monetary system to private companies or big tech aligned with po…

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Jules Verne: The 'Extraordinary Voyages' of a visionary French writer 12:14

9h ago12:14

12:14

This week we delve into the life of Jules Verne, one of the world's most widely translated writers. The French author's "Extraordinary Voyages" include "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Around the World in Eighty Days" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth". They continue to inspire fans of adventure stories, 120 years after his death in …

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Nigerian women forced into prostitution in Senegal 12:20

9h ago12:20

12:20

While eastern Senegal is experiencing a gold rush, our team on the ground report how the mining boom has seen an explosion in prostitution with hundreds of Nigerian women being trafficked into the region. Also how the American transgender community is being targeted by President Donald Trump as he rolls out a series of policies, including a controv…

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Israel is 'sprinting to annex Palestinian territories': Anger over new West Bank settlements 4:25

11h ago4:25

4:25

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 30: The papers react to Israel's new plans for settlements in the West Bank. Next, cannabis has been found in Haribo's iconic cola sour candy. Finally, a new "e-tattoo" device helps track mental workload.By FRANCE 24 English

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Tunisia migrant crisis: Authorities crack down on makeshift camps 5:43

12h ago5:43

5:43

In Tunisia, operations to dismantle migrant camps in the olive groves of Sfax, in the east of the country, have been gathering pace since April. According to National Guard figures, between 20,000 and 30,000 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa had been living in these makeshift camps. But is this strategy effective, and at what human cost? Our corresp…

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Richard Gasquet bids farewell to tennis, Arthur Fils wins at French Open 5:15

16h ago5:15

5:15

Frenchman Richard Gasquet lost to Jannik Sinner in the last match of his career, receiving a standing ovation and honorary trophy during a post-match ceremony. Arthur Fils prevailed despite injury.By FRANCE 24 English

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Poland to vote in razor-tight presidential election 11:36

1d ago11:36

11:36

Poland votes on Sunday in a hotly contested presidential run-off that will pit the pro-EU Warsaw mayor against a nationalist historian in a tight race that could extend the political deadlock in the NATO member nation. Rafal Trzaskowski, backed by the ruling centrists, and Karol Nawrocki, a political novice supported by the opposition Law and Justi…

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Tributes pour in for acclaimed African literature giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o 11:53

1d ago11:53

11:53

In tonight's edition: Mauritania's former finance minister takes the African Development Bank's top job. Also, in Ghana, the cedi soars over 40 percent against the dollar, helping the country slash its foreign debt and outpace its regional peers. Plus tributes are pouring in for Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who has died at the age of 87.…

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Real images of Gazans lining up for aid accused of being AI-generated 4:42

1d ago4:42

4:42

A viral video shared on social media shows a large crowd of Palestinians lining up for aid at a distribution centre in Rafah, southern Gaza. After this video was posted, users spread fake viral claims that the video filmed in the Tel al-Sultan aid distribution site in Gaza was generated using artificial intelligence. We debunk these claims in this …

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Poland's nail-biter election: Could Warsaw turn on Brussels? 43:22

1d ago43:22

43:22

Warsaw’s liberal mayor Rafał Trzaskowski will need the kind of boost in turnout that propelled his counterpart from Bucharest to victory, Nicoşur Dan who last weekend came to campaign for the candidate from Donald Tusk’s Civic Platform. Trzaskowski’s not the only one with celebrity endorsements.By FRANCE 24 English

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Poland's nail-biter election: Could Warsaw turn on Brussels? 43:22

1d ago43:22

43:22

A fortnight after Romania, Poland is holding a presidential run-off where the pro-EU candidate faces uncertain odds. On Sunday, Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafał Trzaskowski will need the kind of boost in turnout that propelled his counterpart from Bucharest to victory. Nicoşur Dan came to campaign last weekend for Trzaskowski, the candidate from Polish…

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Poland's nail-biter election: Could Warsaw turn on Brussels? 43:34

1d ago43:34

43:34

Warsaw’s liberal mayor Rafał Trzaskowski will need the kind of boost in turnout that propelled his counterpart from Bucharest to victory, Nicoşur Dan who last weekend came to campaign for the candidate from Donald Tusk’s Civic Platform. Trzaskowski’s not the only one with celebrity endorsements. Donald Trump dispatching his director of Homeland Sec…

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Counting the cost of being an Oasis fan: How much would you pay? 12:27

1d ago12:27

12:27

We bring you a report that crunches the numbers about how much Oasis fans will spend on food, drinks and tickets for a chance to see the 1990s British rockers when their tour begins in July. (Hint: hundreds of euros!).By FRANCE 24 English

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Protecting Colombia's Rio Atrato: 'If the river does not function well, neither can life' 8:40

1d ago8:40

8:40

An environmentalist who's been fighting for the protection of Colombia's Atrato River has spoken to FRANCE 24 about why the waterway is vital for the environment and for the local Indigenous community. The Atrato was protected nearly 10 years ago after people got together to persuade Colombia's constitutional court to force the government to take a…

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UAE grapples with obesity crisis fuelled by fast food, sedentary lifestyle 5:54

1d ago5:54

5:54

Behind the skyscrapers and luxurious resorts of the United Arab Emirates, a silent health crisis is looming. According to a study published in The Lancet, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult men in the UAE is set to rise from 84 percent in 2021 to 94 percent by 2050, placing the country among the worst affected in the world. This e…

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US court blocks most of Trump's tariffs, boosting market sentiment 4:26

1d ago4:26

4:26

A US trade court has blocked a large number of President Donald Trump's tariffs, ruling that the US constitution gives Congress the exclusive authority to regulate commerce with other countries. The Trump administration has filed a notice of appeal, but now has 10 days to issue new orders which reflect the court's decision. Equity markets in Asia s…

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US court blocks most of Trump's tariffs, boosting market sentiment 4:26

2d ago4:26

4:26

A US trade court has blocked a large number of President Donald Trump's tariffs, ruling that the US constitution gives Congress the exclusive authority to regulate commerce with other countries. The Trump administration has filed a notice of appeal, but now has 10 days to issue new orders which reflect the court's decision. Equity markets in Asia s…

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Chelsea defeat Betis to win Conference League 5:09

1d ago5:09

5:09

Chelsea beat Betis 4-1 to win the Conference League. The Blues become the first club to win every European Cup.By FRANCE 24 English

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Thought police? US scrutinises foreign student visas 45:37

3d ago45:37

45:37

The man who coined the term "soft power" recently died. It’s ironic that Joseph Nye taught at Harvard University, the institution that's in the eye of the storm of the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign students. A court has now stopped the US government from banning foreign student enrolment at the country's most elite university, but mor…

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Thought police? US scrutinises foreign student visas 44:22

3d ago44:22

44:22

The man who coined the term "soft power" recently died. It’s ironic that Joseph Nye taught at Harvard University, the institution that's in the eye of the storm of the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign students. A court has now stopped the US government from banning foreign student enrolment at the country's most elite university, but mor…

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Mining and defence industries benefit from Macron's visit to Indonesia 6:59

3d ago6:59

6:59

As French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto this Wednesday in Jakarta, French companies like mining giant Eramet and defence provider Dassault Aviation were hoping to capitalise on these diplomatic ties. Talking to the press, Macron said there would be new orders for Dassault's Rafales fighter jets. Also…

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Developing countries face 'tidal wave of debt repayments' to China, report shows 6:22

4d ago6:22

6:22

China is set to receive a record amount of debt repayment from developing countries this year, a majority of which is owed by the world's 75 poorest nations. New research by Australian think tank Lowy Institute says with new loans drying up and more loans maturing, China has now switched from being a leading lender for low-income nations to a major…

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Weaponizing aid? International community blasts Israel-backed Gaza aid scheme 47:27

4d ago47:27

47:27

A way to pull the rug out from under Hamas or a scheme to permanently chase Palestinians out of parts of Gaza? Israel insisting that a brand-new Geneva-registered aid group aims to deliver long-awaited aid to secure distribution sites while preventing the Palestinian militant group from diverting food and medicine. With the United Nations out of th…

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Weaponizing aid? International community blasts Israel-backed Gaza aid scheme 47:13

4d ago47:13

47:13

A way to pull the rug out from under Hamas or a scheme to permanently chase Palestinians out of parts of Gaza? Israel insisting that a brand-new Geneva-registered aid group aims to deliver long-awaited aid to secure distribution sites while preventing the Palestinian militant group from diverting food and medicine.…

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Asuncion P2: Chingalán 3rd Title, Bea & Claudia Break Through, Carburger Crumble | Off-Court Ep.16 1:04:42

4d ago1:04:42

1:04:42

The underdogs showed up and the hierarchy got shaken — welcome to our full breakdown of the Asuncion P2! In this episode, we dive into the tournament’s biggest surprises and statement wins: 🏆 Chingotto & Galán claim their third title of the season, taking down the fiery Cardona/Augsburger duo with tactics, calm, and Chingo’s lethal vibora. 👑 Bea Go…

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European leaders push Brussels for progress in trade talks with US 6:13

4d ago6:13

6:13

Countries including Italy, Ireland and France want the EU to fast-track negotiations with the Trump administration to avoid US tariffs. The ASEAN group of SE Asian nations meets with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council in a bid to hedge against growing trade uncertainty. And, France makes arrests after a series of violent kidnapping aimed at ext…

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Macron announces €9 billion in business deals during Vietnam visit 6:21

5d ago6:21

6:21

Emmanuel Macron announced business deals worth €9 billion in Vietnam, the first leg of his week-long tour of Southeast Asia, as Europe tries to boost ties with the free-market communist state. But first, European stocks rallied and the euro hit a one-month high against the US dollar after Donald Trump walked back from his threat of new, 50 percent …

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Untouchable for too long: Surgeon Le Scouarnec in France's biggest serial rape trial 43:26

5d ago43:26

43:26

With 299 victims over 25 years, why wasn’t serial rapist Joël Le Scouarnec stopped sooner? Closing arguments in the trial of the 74-year-old surgeon in the western French city of Vannes. We’ll ask about a man convicted of purchasing child pornography online two decades ago and yet investigators failed to uncover worse crimes and the medical board a…

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Untouchable for too long: Surgeon Le Scouarnec in France's biggest serial rape trial 43:14

5d ago43:14

43:14

With 299 victims over 25 years, why wasn’t serial rapist Joël Le Scouarnec stopped sooner? Closing arguments in the trial of the 74-year-old surgeon in the western French city of Vannes. We’ll ask about a man convicted of purchasing child pornography online two decades ago and yet investigators failed to uncover worse crimes and the medical board a…

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Trump extends deadline for US–EU trade talks after 50 percent tariff threat 6:12

5d ago6:12

6:12

US President Donald Trump walked back his threat to slap 50 percent tariffs on all EU goods as early as June 1st, following a phone call with EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen. The acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel looks set to proceed, and Emmanuel Macron seeks to sell France as a bastion of stability as he tours Southeast…

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Enhancing AI safety: Anthropic releases Claude 4 with increased protections 6:21

8d ago6:21

6:21

As the global race in artificial intelligence gathers pace, American AI startup Anthropic has unveiled the latest, most powerful versions of its model Claude. The company says they can write computer code by themselves and play Pokémon for much longer than its predecessors. FRANCE 24’s Yuka Royer speaks with the company's Chief Product Officer Mike…

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Bottled watergate: Why did French government cover for Perrier? 42:21

9d ago42:21

42:21

Is it something in the water? Why insist on bottled brands at every meal when in a country like France, it flows freely from the tap – even if it’s not exactly free. We’ll ask about old habits and new realities that force a rethink of what we drink. Anger bubbling over this week with the French senate concluding that the government “at the highest …

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