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Ten men go on trial over deadly 2016 Brussels terror attacks
The suspects are accused of being members of the terror cell that carried out the worst peacetime attack in Belgian history.
World Cup exits: Belgium and Germany pack their bags
A 4-2 win over Costa Rica was not enough for Hansi Flick's side, who crash out for the second World Cup campaign in a row.
Belgium: Three human skulls from the colonial era removed from auction
A Belgian auction house sparks widespread criticism after it placed three human skulls from the colonial era up for sale.
Arrests after Morocco win sparks riots in Belgium and the Netherlands
Dozens of rioters vandalised cars and electric scooters, setting some on fire.
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Qatar World Cup: Morocco pull off new upset as Belgium humbled 2-0
Belgium’s aging “Golden Generation” are in danger in Group F after Morocco struck with two late goals from Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal.
Asylum crisis in Belgium: A sign of failing European migration policy?
Unable to cope with the scores of asylum seekers, Belgian authorities point to the lack of European solidarity.
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Belgium's asylum system falling apart at the seams as refugees struggle to find shelter
Belgians can now opt for a ‘condensed’ four-day workweek
Workers are now able to squeeze their working week into four longer working days instead of the usual five.
Blow for Belgium as it struggles to dispose of record cocaine haul
With recent large-scale confiscations in the cargo port of Antwerp, the authorities expect that the 100-tonne mark will be surpassed by the end of 2022.
Belgian asylum system unable to cope as refugees struggle for shelter
A large influx of asylum seekers arriving in the country has meant reception centres have no more room to spare.
'Terrorist motive' probed after policeman stabbed to death in Brussels
Belgian PM Alexander de Croo paid tribute to the officer, and to a profession "that risks its life every day".
Clashes in Greece as strikes over inflation disrupt public transport
Inflation among Eurozone countries -- including Greece -- hit a record 10.7% last month.
Direct Scotland to Europe ferry to return from early 2023
Flight-free travel between Scotland and Belgium isn’t far off.
COP27: Austria pledges €50m for loss and damage from climate change
Just four other governments have committed small amounts for loss and damage funding.
European cities call for 2027 deadline to stop CO2 emitting buses
Paris and Barcelona are just two of the places urging the European Commission to only allow the sale of zero-emitting buses after a proposed time limit.
‘Global contamination’: Europe should lead in regulating PFAS
Studies have revealed global forever chemical pollution. Now there are calls for PFAS to be banned in Europe.
Belgium to step up fight against drug smuggling and organised crime
The Port of Antwerp seized 89 tonnes of cocaine In 2021.
Protesters block two TotalEnergies facilities in Belgium
Climate activists demonstrated at TotalEnergies oil sites at Feluy and Liege in Belgium on Saturday, against sky-rocketing energy prices and the use of fossil fuels.
Belgium to finally win a World Cup?
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They're one of the most famous nations never to win a World Cup. Can their 'golden generation' finally deliver in Qatar?
Qatar World Cup boycott widens as Brussels bar owner plans to snub
A number of bars and cafes in Brussels plan to boycott the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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