News of Belgium: politics, sports, tourism, entertainment.
Belgium is preparing for a general strike on April 29, 2025. This event promises to disrupt the work of many sectors, including public transport, government agencies and some services. The strike affects various sectoral organizations and its consequences may affect both local residents and tourists who plan to visit the country during this period. The […]
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While most teenagers are either cramming for exams or doom scrolling TikTok, two Belgian guys — Lorno David and Seppe Lodewijckx — decided to go on an exotic safari with an unexpected souvenir. No elephants. No giraffes. Not even a fridge magnet. Instead, they tried to bring home 5,000 live ants from Kenya. Yes, you
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Belgian police, with the support of international structures, carried out a large-scale operation to detain a criminal group suspected of participating in a series of armed bank robberies. The special operation took place on the night of April 22, 2025, and covered not only the territory of Belgium, but also France. As a result, 12
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The Belgian government has officially confirmed that the country will significantly increase its contribution to NATO’s defense capability from 2025. This decision was made against the backdrop of ongoing instability in Europe and the overall strengthening of the North Atlantic Alliance. Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder said the number of Belgian troops in NATO’s Very
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In recent years, Belgium has seen a sharp decline in the number of refugee accommodation places in local initiatives. A reduction in the capacity of centers by more than 30% since 2021 threatens the efficiency of the accommodation and order system. With the growing influx of migrants, the issue of creating additional places and improving
