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Belgium

DRC calls for Belgium museum to return artworks and artifacts

The Africa Museum's reopening in Belgium after a ten year "decolonisation" project led to calls from the Democratic Republic of Congo for its artifacts to be given back

09/12/2018

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Water cannon used on yellow vest protesters in Belgium

Hundreds of yellow-vested protesters calling for the resignation of Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel marched on the European quarter of Brussels Saturday, as the movement that started in France found its way to Belgium and the Netherlands.

09/12/2018

Belgium

Biggest party in Belgian coalition government quits

Belgian prime minister forms a minority government after biggest party in coalition quits over UN migration treaty row.

09/12/2018

Belgium

Police arrest 400 'yellow vest' protestors in Brussels

Protestors and police clash in Brussels

08/12/2018

Belgium

Tens of thousands of climate change protesters march in Brussels

Tens of thousands of climate change protesters marched through Brussels on Sunday, coinciding with the opening of the UN's COP24 conference

03/12/2018

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Police van burned at Brussels 'Yellow Jacket' protest

A police van was set alight, another overturned as a "yellow jackets" protest in Brussels on Friday turned violent.

30/11/2018

Belgium

Juncker cancels Spain trip to focus on Brexit

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has cancelled a trip to Spain this week to focus on Brexit negotiations.

21/11/2018

Belgium

Policeman stabbed near Grand Place in Brussels

A policeman has been stabbed near tourist area,Grand Place in Brussels.

20/11/2018

Belgium

Police officer stabbed in central Brussels

The officer, whose life in not in danger, was transferred to hospital. His assailant was shot and is receiving treatment.

20/11/2018

World

Macron in Brussels amid 'yellow vest' protests in France

While Macron touched down in Belgium for a state visit, back at home, "yellow vest" protests over rising fuel taxes rumbled on.

19/11/2018

Economy

Macron's week in Belgium

The French president is in Belgium on a state visit, solidifying ties with their neighbours, before returning to Brussels for a special Brexit summit on Sunday. Tuesday will see him in Molenbeek before addressing students on Europe.

19/11/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit, Khashoggi murder, Carlos Ghosn: Four European stories to know

Theresa May hangs on to power but a leadership challenge may be imminent.

19/11/2018

Belgium

Poppies float down from Menin Gate during Belgian Armistice ceremony

Poppies floated down from the ceiling of the Menin Gate war memorial in Belgium on Sunday during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the ending of the World War I.

11/11/2018

Belgium

Convoy carrying British, Belgian prime ministers hit by car: reports

Two police motorcycles in convoy carrying the British and Belgian prime ministers were knocked over by a car on Friday in an apparent accident, according to media reports.

09/11/2018

Europe News

'Solidarity is not a crime', Brussels demo for migrant hosts

Demonstrations have taken place outside a Brussels courthouse as a trial opened over hosting migrants, their message solidarity is not a crime. Twelve people are charged with human trafficking and criminal organisation for sheltering undocumented migrants in Belgium.

07/11/2018

Economy

Ministers say Rome needs to come up with new ideas

The tone was polite, but an escalation is likely over the coming weeks

05/11/2018

Europe News

Delphine Noël claims Albert II to be her biological father

Albert II denies claims by artist Delphine Noël to be her biological father

05/11/2018

Europe News

Russia responds to Nato's Norway drills

NATO military exercises have kicked off in earnest in Norway. Although planned many years ahead, it comes amid a deterioration of relations between Europe and Russia.

30/10/2018

Belgium

Watch: Animals at Antwerp Zoo enjoy pumpkin treats

Carved pumpkins filled with special treats were served to several animals including elephants, penguins, and Nestor the lion.

23/10/2018

Belgium

F-16 wrecked after 'worker accidentally fired at it from other jet'

A fighter jet was destroyed after a technician accidentally fired at it from another aircraft, sources have told Belgian broadcaster VRT.

18/10/2018