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Greet Minnen’s Rise in Tennis: A Story of Resilience and Passion

An Exhausting Start Belgian tennis player Greet Minnen recently faced the challenge of stepping onto the court w...

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Unseen Victims: Families Grappling with the Consequences of Road Accidents

A Fateful Day On July 22, 2019, Anthony’s life changed drastically when his daughter, Célina, was hit by ...

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Embrunman Tragedy: Belgian Doctor’s Life Cut Short

A Tragic Incident at Embrunman Triathlon The Embrunman Triathlon, known as one of the world’s most challen...

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MR Party Climbs To The Top: A New Era in Brussels Parliament

Shift in Brussels Parliament The Brussels Parliament has recently seen a considerable rise in represen...

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Belgium Weighs the Possibility of Delivering F-16s to Ukraine

  Belgium’s Stance on F-16 Delivery The Belgian Minister of Defense, Ludivine Dedonder, rec...

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Belgium's Revamp: A Historic Investment Programme Set to Transform the Nation

  Historic Investment Program Belgium is on the cusp of a landmark transformation with the announ...

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Belgium's Asylum Seeker Crisis: A Cry for Humanitarian Intervention

A Crisis Unfolding Belgium is currently grappling with a significant crisis in its reception facilitie...

Belgium Considers Supplying F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
Aircraft Transfer Consideration Belgium's Prime Minister, Mr. De Croo, recently mentioned the country's ongoing need for its F-16 jets, which are still required due to the delayed delivery of the new F-35s. He stated that once the F-16s are deemed no longer necessary and their service life is ending, their potential use by Ukraine will be considered. However, he clarified that this would likely be limited to training purposes and not actual combat missions. Belgium Joins F-16 Coalition A few months ago, Belgium made the decision to join the F-16 coalition, which is led by the Netherlands and Denmark. Contrary to these countries, Belgium will not deliver its retiring bomber fighters to Ukraine but will participate in training Ukrainian pilots on these combat aircraft. On Friday, the government confirmed that six instructors and four mission planners from Ukraine will be trained in Belgium. These trained indiv...
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Belgium Considers Supplying F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
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Scrutiny and Controversy: A Deep Dive into Belgian Politics
Allegations of Racism and Xenophobia Belgian politics have been recently embroiled in controversy following accusations of racist and xenophobic remarks made by Conner Rousseau, a candidate for the mayoralty of Saint Nicolas in the upcoming October communal elections. The alleged remarks were made during a local event, which Rousseau confirmed attending. However, the candidate has
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G7's Proposed Ban on Russian Diamonds: Potential Impact on India's Diamond Industry
  Potential G7 Restrictions on Russian Diamonds As part of their strategy to limit Russia’s capacity to finance the war in Ukraine, representatives from the G7 countries, including Belgium, are considering a ban on the import of rough Russian diamonds. This plan could significantly affect the global diamond supply chain, given that Russia is the
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Belgian Research Pioneers in Alzheimer’s: A Breakthrough in the Making
A Groundbreaking Discovery In a significant stride forward in Alzheimer’s research, Belgian scientists from the Free University of Brussels have identified a molecule that could potentially hold the key to mitigating the progression of this debilitating neurodegenerative disease. The molecule, named ‘Tau’, has been found to form clumps in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, which
Under the Microscope: Secret Pharmaceutical Deals in Belgium

Under the Microscope: Secret Pharmaceutical Deal...

Pharmaceutical Secrets Unveiled Belgium’s Minister for Social Affairs has been involved in 122 secret contracts with pharmac...

Belgium's Youth Aid and Social Movements: A Cry for Attention

Belgium's Youth Aid and Social Movements: A Cry ...

The Plight of Belgium’s Youth Aid Organizations On Tuesday, a considerable number of individuals congregated in front of the...

Belgium Unveils Memorial Garden at Former Site of Dutroux's House

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Belgium Unveils Memorial Garden at Former Site of Dutroux's H...

Aircraft Transfer Consideration Belgium's Prime Minister, Mr. De Croo, recently mentioned the country's ongoing need for its F-16 jets, which are still required due to the delayed delivery of the new F-35s. He stated that once the F-16s are deemed no...

Online Petition Sparks Tension Among Former Belgian Parliame...

Reclaiming Pension Supplements: A Popular Initiative A popular online petition initiated by the Workers’ Party of Belgium (P...

Clearing the Confusion: La Louvière Announces Sexual Educat...

Councilor Françoise Ghiot Clears the Air The city of La Louvière, through its socialist councilor for education, Françoise Ghio...

Yves Van Laethem Declines Political Involvement: Age and Int...

Belgian Infectiologist Says No to Politics Yves Van Laethem, the renowned Belgian infectiologist, recently turned down a political...

An Autumn of Resurgence: Navigating the Next Wave of Covid-1...

Unmasking the Autumn Resurgence of Covid-19 As the leaves begin to fall, the world finds itself again in the grip of an unwelcome ...

Belgium Commits €3 Million to UN Initiative for Job Creation and Social Protection
Belgium Joins Global Effort to Boost Sustainable Job Creation In a significant move towards global development cooperation, Belgium's Development Cooperation Minister, Caroline Gennez, announced that the country will commit €3 million to the Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection and Just Transitions. This pledge comes on the heels of Germany and Spain's commitments of €7 million and €10 million, respectively, to the same fund. A Global Initiative for 'Decent' Jobs and Social Protection The Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection and Just Transitions is a recent initiative launched by the UN Secretary-General in September 2021. The ambitious goal of the project is to create 400 million 'decent' jobs, with a particular focus on sustainable sectors such as the green economy, digital, and healthcare. Moreover, the initiative is designed to extend social protection to 4 billion people...
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Belgium Commits €3 Million to UN Initiative for Job Creation and Social Protection
Balancing the Scale: Belgium's Effort to Curb Psychotropic Drug Misuse

Balancing the Scale: Belgium's Effort to Curb Psychotropic Drug Misuse...

A Balancing Act: Risks and Benefits of Psychotropics Psychotropic drugs, while potentially harmful, can also be essential in certain situations, according to Professor Thierry Christiaens. These medications can have side effects such as concentration problems, drowsiness, and strong dependency. However, the aim ...

Belgium Schools Under Fire: The Controversy Behind Mandatory Sex Education

Belgium Schools Under Fire: The Controversy Behind Mandatory Sex Education...

Protests Against Mandatory Sex Education In Belgium, a controversy is stirring about mandatory sex education, otherwise known as Evras (Éducation à la Vie Relationnelle, Affective et Sexuelle), in sixth-grade primary and fourth-grade secondary schools in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Approximately 1,500 pe...

Belgium's Les Engagés Gears Up for 2024 Elections with New Recruits

Belgium's Les Engagés Gears Up for 2024 Elections with New Recruits...

A Fresh Start for Les Engagés Belgian centrist party, Les Engagés, formerly known as the Humanist Democratic Centre (CDH), is making strategic moves ahead of the 2024 elections. The party has seen major changes in its ranks, with two prominent figures, Lyseline Louvigny, a former member of the Walloon Parliame...

Air Belgium: A Tale of Resilience Amid Financial Struggles

Air Belgium: A Tale of Resilience Amid Financial Struggles...

Belgium’s Investment in Air Belgium The Wallonia region of Belgium has shown significant support for its local airline, Air Belgium, by investing €15.7 million in capital, €1.8 million in loans, and offering €3.5 million in guarantees. This information comes from statements released by Wallonia Entre...

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