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Protesting farmers block crossings on Dutch-Belgian border Europe live

Farmers meeting with Flemish officials to discuss demands following protests

Several border crossings between Belgium and the Netherlands blocked as farmers protest [ more ]

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France news

Belgian farmers choke off traffic arteries in fourth day of protests over their dire prospects

Farmers in Belgium are blocking traffic arteries and protesting for better prices for their produce and less bureaucracy.

The protests have caused disruptions for hundreds of thousands of Belgians and the farmers plan to protest outside EU headquarters during Thursday's summit. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

Berlin

Thousands march in Europe in the latest rallies against antisemitism stoked by the war in Gaza

Protests against antisemitism took place in Brussels and Berlin, following similar rallies in Paris and London.

The demonstrations were in response to a rise in antisemitic incidents since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]

euronews

Paris 2015 attacker transferred from Belgium to France

Salah Abdeslam, the last surviving member of the Islamic State cell responsible for the 2015 Paris attacks, has been moved from custody in Belgium back to France.

Abdeslam had previously been convicted in Belgium for planning subsequent attacks in Brussels and his transfer back to France to serve his French prison sentence was initially blocked on human rights grounds. [ more ]

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Belgium returns surviving 2015 Paris attacker to France DW 02/07/2024

French jihadi Salah Abdeslam, sentenced to life in prison for the 2015 Paris attacks, has been transferred from Belgium back to France.

Abdeslam had fled to Brussels after the attacks and was arrested in 2016, convicted of terrorism and murder in 2022, and spent most of his time in custody in France. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Paris 2015 attacker Salah Abdeslam transferred from Belgium to France

Salah Abdeslam, the only surviving member of the ISIS cell behind the 2015 Paris attacks, has been transferred from Belgium to France to continue serving his prison sentence.

Abdeslam's transfer had been blocked by an appeals court on human rights grounds, but has now been approved. His lawyers argue that he should serve his sentence in Belgium instead. [ more ]

euronews

Israel calls on Spain and Belgium to "stop supporting terrorism"

Israel summons ambassadors of Spain and Belgium over statements supporting terrorism.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemns the comments made by the Spanish and Belgian prime ministers. [ more ]

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France news

Snow across Northern Europe causes serious disruption

Northern Europe hit by heavy snowfall causing disruption

Paris issues orange alert and parts of France under yellow warnings for snow and ice [ more ]

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BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

England thump Scotland but GB Olympic dream over

England's win over Scotland in their final Women's Nations League group match was not enough to top the table.

The Netherlands' victory over Belgium secured their spot in the Nations League semi-finals and ended England's hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. [ more ]

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Lukaku Scores 4 As Belgium Outclass Azerbaijan At Home

Romelu Lukaku scored four goals in Belgium's final European Championship qualifier.

Lukaku now has more international goals than Robert Lewandowski.

Lukaku's future at Chelsea is uncertain. [ more ]

www.fourfourtwo.com

WATCH: Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku scores FOURTH goal in 37 minutes for Belgium against Azerbaijan in Euro 2024 qualifying to take international tally to 83

Romelu Lukaku scored four goals for Belgium in a 5-0 win over Azerbaijan.

Lukaku has now scored 15 goals in just nine appearances for Belgium in 2023.

After his loan at Roma finishes, Lukaku will be back at Chelsea until 2026. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

3 days ago

Education

Belgian and Dutch students protest against Israel's war on Gaza

Students in Belgium and the Netherlands protest Israel's war on Gaza by occupying universities, demanding an end to partnerships with Israeli institutions. [ more ]

Soccer News

1 week ago

Real Madrid

Courtois ruled out of Euro 2024 despite Real Madrid return - Soccer News

Thibaut Courtois ruled out of Euro 2024 despite return to Real Madrid squad. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

World champions Spain thrash Belgium in qualifier

Salma Paralluelo scores hat-trick in Spain's win over Belgium.

Spain's dominant performance with goals from multiple players.

Spain and Denmark lead Group A2 in the Euro 2025 qualifiers. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - follow live text

John O'Shea is the interim coach for Republic of Ireland's upcoming games.

Belgium faces Republic of Ireland without key players for the friendly match. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France politics

Reporters - Belgium's forced adoption scandal: Victims on lifelong quest for truth

Forced adoption scandal in Belgium from post-war era to mid-1980s

Victims seeking answers and tracing their origins today [ more ]

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'Ask Chelsea': European forward addresses future after impressive international display

Lukaku emphasized that in football, the game is not over until the final whistle.

He jokingly deflected questions about his strong performance being to impress Chelsea. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Ex-Everton and Man Utd midfielder Fellaini retires

Former Everton and Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has announced his retirement from playing.

Fellaini won 87 caps for Belgium and represented his country at two World Cups. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Belgium, Netherlands, Germany in joint WWC bid

Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands have submitted a joint bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027.

Brazil, the United States, and Mexico have also expressed interest in hosting the tournament. [ more ]

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Design

latticed SILT middelkerke complex officially opens on the belgian coast

The SILT venue in Middelkerke integrates a new experiential landscape inspired by an island, ensuring coastal reinforcement and sustainability.

SILT features a unique horizontal dune landscape with a range of amenities, including a hotel tower, casino, and underground parking garage to create a car-free zone. [ more ]

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Design

Tbilisi 'rebel' artist Karlo Kacharava's visions of glasnost Georgia are getting a posthumous re-evaluation-will a market one follow?

Karlo Kacharava's art gaining posthumous recognition through a solo exhibition in Belgium.

Kacharava's provocative art from the glasnost period offers a glimpse into his unique creative vision. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Running

Under the Radar Races: Trail du Loup

The Trail du Loup in Rendeux, Belgium, is a popular trail running event with three distances.

The race organization prioritizes minimal environmental impact and limited number of participants. [ more ]

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Running

"Make Life Ultra:" A Short Film About Pushing Limits in Life and Ultrarunning

Ultrarunning can provide skills and abilities that translate to other aspects of life

The film 'Make Life Ultra' follows Belgian ultrarunners Dina Roman and Rık Gorıs as they discuss their motivations and bond [ more ]

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Farmers protest in Brussels amid EU summit DW 02/01/2024

Farmers in Belgium have blocked roads leading to a European Union summit in Brussels using tractors as a form of protest.

The farmers are complaining about taxes, rising costs, cheap imports, rules, and bureaucracy. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Belgian port blockaded as farmer protests spread across Europe

Protests by farmers in Belgium have caused a blockade of the port of Zeebrugge, leading to gridlock on surrounding roads.

The farmers are protesting against low food prices and the impact of EU environmental policies. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

EU data protection

Why has Belgium vowed to back the ICJ's verdict on Gaza genocide'?

Belgium supports the international court's decisions on South Africa's case against Israel.

European Union leaders are divided on how to interpret the ICJ's decision. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Marketing

Flanders government looks to force TikTok and YouTube to share revenue

Belgium is on the verge of passing laws to force TikTok and YouTube to share revenues with local television producers.

The proposed laws would be the first of its kind internationally. [ more ]

TNW | Ecosystems

European startups

Belgian fund secures 4.8M first-close to boost local startups

Syndicate One has completed an initial €4.8mn close of its debut fund.

The group aims to boost Belgium-based tech startups with high potential.

Syndicate One plans to increase its team and involve more stakeholders in initiatives to strengthen Belgium's tech ecosystem. [ more ]

www.dw.com

4 months ago

Belgium's bold EU Council agenda DW 01/01/2024

Belgium is known for its ability to find compromises and solutions rather than creating problems.

Belgium's presidency of the EU Council has the task of finalizing over 100 legislative projects before the end of April. [ more ]

www.dw.com

4 months ago

Belgium's ambitious goals for the EU Council Presidency DW 12/30/2023

Asked what makes Belgium especially suited to take over the EU Council Presidency in January, a smiling liberal Foreign Minster Hadja Lahbib recently said "compromis a la belge [Belgian compromise], that is our secret."

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