NPR's Scott Simon talks to Alice Austen about her novel C." Set in Brussels during WWII, it tracks the residents of one building whose lives are upended by the Nazi occupation.

The discovery of a huge unexploded World War II-era bomb caused transportation chaos in Paris on Friday, including the ...

The Brussels-Capital region is divided into 19 communes: The first is the City of Brussels, which covers the historical center, where the Grand-Place and Manneken Pis are located, as well as the ...

However, William Cook said that beyond this first impression, he keeps finding himself returning to the city for its fine art, food and above all, its architecture. Brussels boasts a rich ...

BRUSSELS — Brussels is grappling with a massive outbreak of violence after drug-fueled turf wars rocked the city this week, sparking concerns for public safety. One local lawmaker even compared the ...

Can you go inside the City Hall of Brussels? While strolling around the Grand-Place, you'll want to explore the interior of the City Hall. Inside, you'll find tapestries, paintings and coats of ...

PARIS — It was a close call for France’s big cheese in Brussels, Philippe Léglise-Costa. France’s veteran European Union ambassador was nearly fired before Christmas but got a last-minute stay of ...

As well as towns and cities across northern France and the Paris suburbs, the station also serves Paris’ main airport and international destinations, including London, Brussels and cities in the ...