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'We are human too': Congolese student who fled Ukraine recounts racism

Videos shared on social showed black people being pushed off trains and animals being prioritised before people.

Belgium

Antwerp: Belgium man admits to revenge murder of former schoolteacher

The 37-year-old man confessed to the killing on Thursday, according to judicial sources.

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Belgium begins to cope with Ukrainian refugees after shaky start

A larger facility opened in Brussels this week to help authorities register people for government support.

Health news

Europeans rush for iodine pills amid fears of Ukraine nuclear disaster

Fighting on nuclear sites and the escalating rhetoric from Russia on the use of atomic weapons have sparked a surge in demand for iodine tablets around Europe.

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Design

Take a look at the ugliest houses in Belgium

For 10 years, photographer Hannes Coudenys has been compiling photos of the ugliest houses in Belgium

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Storm Eunice set to hit Belgium and Netherlands hard

Despite the storm Eunice that hit the Dutch and Belgian coasts, some people still go to the beach

Europe News

'Finger cutter': Police arrest one of Europe's most-wanted criminals

One of Europe's most-wanted criminals has been arrested in Switzerland.

World News

Dozens arrested in Belgium & Spain in major drug trafficking operation

The criminal network is accused of using cargo planes, private jets and shipping containers to smuggle cocaine into Europe.

Work

Belgium approves 4-day week and right to disconnect

The package of labour reforms announced on Tuesday would also give gig economy workers more protections.

Art

Artwork looted by the Nazis returned to rightful owners after 71 years

The painting belonged to a Jewish couple who fled Belgium prior to World War Two, their grandchildren are still searching for other items.

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Belgian teachers protest working conditions and financial cuts

The demonstration in Brussels gathered teachers and school staff from the French-speaking region of Wallonia.

Europe News

Belgian inflation rises to highest level since 1983

Wages in Belgium are automatically indexed against inflation, meaning workers pay increases at the same time.

Culture news

New Belgian passports to feature iconic cartoons Tintin and the Smurfs

The newly designed passports will also increase security, the country's foreign minister has said.

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Protesters attack video team filming Belgian march against vaccinations and COVID-19 restrictions

A rally by protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccinations and restrictions turned violent in the Belgian capital on Sunday

USA

Thousands protest COVID measures in Washington, Brussels and Barcelona

From health passes to vaccine mandates, protesters were out in force this weekend.

Europe News

Teen pilot lands in Belgium after record-breaking flight

Zara Rutherford touched down in the town of Kortrijk, 90km west of Brussels, on Thursday afternoon - the same airfield where she embarked on her journey last August.

Belgium

Belgian court sentences migrant smuggling leader for UK lorry deaths

Vo Van Hong was found guilty of leading a human trafficking group based in Belgium.

Art

Magritte masterpiece worth €52 million could shatter artist's record

Experts at Sotheby's estimate the Belgian surrealist's painting 'L’empire des lumières' will more than double his current auction record.

Culture news

UNESCO and Belgian theatre help Iraqi youngsters make a movie in Mosul

Young Iraqi film students tell their own stories from Mosul by the help of UNESCO. In a collaboration between the Mosul fine arts academy, a Belgian theatre company and UNESCO, 19 students are getting a chance to make their first short films.

Spain

Belgium to appeal against refusal to extradite Spanish rapper Valtònyc

The musician was sentenced to more than three years in prison in Spain for writing song lyrics that praised the terrorist organisation ETA.