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Ukraine’s Capitulation to Russia Is Impossible: Consequences and Risks
Ukraine’s Capitulation to Russia Is Impossible: Consequences and Risks

Ukraine’s Capitulation to Russia Is Impossible: Consequences and Risks

Why Ukraine Will Not Surrender From the very first days of the war, Ukraine’s leadership has made its position clear: the country’s independence and sovereignty are non-negotiable. Any attempt at capitulation would
28 minutes ago

Fico on the Zelensky-Trump Meeting

Robert Fico’s statement about the meeting between Trump and Zelensky reflects his pragmatic approach to Slovakia’s foreign policy and does not hide his ties with Russia. Fico clearly states that Slovakia will
2 weeks ago

The Caucasian Legion Expands Its Ranks

Amid global challenges and instability, the “Caucasian Legion” has announced the beginning of a new phase of mobilization. Among the leaders inspiring volunteers are Lado Gamsakhurdia, the founder of the Legion, Giorgi
4 months ago
Belgium, Flanders, Antwerp, Le Mas (Museum aan de Stroom), architect Willem Jan Neuteligs (Photo by LECLERCQ Olivier / hemis.fr / hemis.fr / Hemis via AFP)

Dock at Antwerp’s MAS Museum opens as pop-up swimming pool

This summer, people will be able to swim in a zone of the Bonaparte Dock at the MAS Museum in Antwerp for the first time. From 28 July, visitors can enter the
8 months ago
Mercedes-Benz SSK, built in 1928, A white vintage racing car with the number 12 on a race track, surrounded by fans, SOLITUDE REVIVAL 2011, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe

Iconic vintage cars gather at Circuit Zolder for Historic Grand Prix

The Circuit Zolder race track in Heusden-Zolder, Limburg province, is hosting the Historic Grand Prix this weekend. Vintage car enthusiasts can marvel at iconic and exclusive racing cars on Saturday and Sunday.
8 months ago

Large-scale money laundering network uncovered

The Halle-Vilvoorde public prosecutor’s office and federal judicial police have uncovered a large-scale money laundering network. During 13 house searches in Halle-Vilvoorde, Brussels, Mons, Walloon Brabant and Charleroi, eight people were arrested.
8 months ago
Walloon Minister President Elio Di Rupo, Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Flemish Minister President Jan Jambon pictured during a press conference after a meeting of the consultative committee with ministers of the Federal government, the regional governments and the community governments, Friday 17 September 2021 in Brussels. BELGA PHOTO POOL OLIVIER HOSLET

Far more political staff in French-speaking Belgium than in Flanders

Belgium has 31,800 politicians, administrators and cabinet members across all levels combined. This large number is mainly due to French-speaking Belgium, a new study shows.  After Luxembourg and Portugal, Belgium has the
9 months ago
Meta delays launch of AI software in Europe after complaints
March 16, 2022, Brazil. In this photo illustration, a woman holds a smartphone with the Facebook logo displayed on the screen with the Meta Platforms logo displayed in the background

Meta delays launch of AI software in Europe after complaints

US social media giant Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is delaying the launch of its new artificial intelligence (AI) programme in the EU. The company made the announcement in
9 months ago
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and US President Joe Biden pictured at the family picture at the head of states summit of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) military alliance, Thursday 24 March 2022, in Brussels. BELGA PHOTO ERIC LALMAND

De Croo in US: ‘Belgian F-16s only to be used in Ukraine’

During his visit to Washington D.C, prime minister Alexander De Croo confirmed that military equipment from Belgium can only be used on Ukrainian territory. He did so after several countries, including the
10 months ago
Illustration picture shows the renovated interior of KMSKA ahead of a press conference of the KMSKA Koninklijk Museum Schone Kunsten (Musee Royal des Beaux-Arts - Royal Museum of Fine Arts), in Antwerp, Tuesday 20 September 2022. The museum was renovated for 11 years and was reopend after this press conference. BELGA PHOTO JONAS ROOSENS

Cultural Compass: Greek tragedies, fashion photography, violin competition and more

Exhibitions, music, architecture, books, festivals… this is Belga English’s pick of cultural activities in Flanders and Brussels, published every Sunday. Performers from NTGent paraded through the streets on 1 May to commence
10 months ago
PSA World Tour NZ Squash Open women s final Tinne Gilis front and Nele Gilis during the PSA World Tour NZ Squash Open women s final at Mercury Baypark Arena in Tauranga, New Zealand on Sunday December 10, 2023. Tauranga Mercury Baypark Arena BOP New Zealand Copyright: xAaronxGillionsx 20231209SquashFinal_011

Squash sisters lead Belgium to first European title

The Belgian women’s team has been crowned European squash champions for the first time in history. Belgium beat England 2-1 in the final of the European Team Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. The
10 months ago
Illustration picture shows, a Kurdish demonstration in front of the European Parliament to mark the hundredth anniversary of the Treaty of Lausanne, Monday 31 July 2023. The Treaty of Lausanne, signed in 1923, buried the dream of an independent Kurdistan promised by the Treaty of Sevres in 1920, dividing the territory occupied by between 30 and 40 million Kurds (according to estimates) between Turkey, Iraq, Syria and Iran. BELGA PHOTO LOUISE DELVEAUX

Kurds protest against police crackdown on Kurdish news channels

More than 400 people gathered at Poelaert Square in Brussels on Saturday afternoon to protest against the Belgian police’s crackdown on Kurdish news channels Strong TV and Medya News TV. According to
11 months ago
20160128 - ZEEBRUGGE, BELGIUM: Police officers pictured along the North sea part of an action of several services as police, fedasil, Red-Cross (Croix-Rouge - Rode Kruis) to avoid concentration of refugees in public spaces, in Zeebrugge, Thursday 28 January 2016. Since the dismantle of part of the migrants' camp of Calais, known as "The Jungle", Belgian cities on the coast near French boarder fear to have similar installations. BELGA PHOTO KURT DESPLENTER

Thirty migrants intercepted in Oostduinkerke

Some 30 migrants were found in a light truck in Oostduinkerke. According to the West Coast police zone, they intended to cross to the UK. Two suspects were arrested. At 4.30 this
11 months ago
An F-16 fighter aircraft pictured on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the first squadron BAF at the Florennes military airbase, Friday 13 May 2022. BELGA PHOTO GERARD GAUDIN

Belgium wants to deliver F-16s to Ukraine this year

Belgium wants to provide additional military support to Ukraine. This was decided by the federal government on Friday evening. The delivery of Belgian F-16s to the Ukrainian Air Force may be possible
11 months ago
Halle-Gooik's Steven Dillien, Halle-Gooik's Eduardo Mello Borges and Halle-Gooik's goalkeeper Bram Meyers fight for the ball during a futsal match between Futsal Team Charleroi and F.P Halle-Gooik, the final of the Belgian Futsal cup, in Houthalen-Helchteren, Saturday 23 April 2022. BELGA PHOTO JOHAN EYCKENS

Flemish sports clubs lack infrastructure

A survey by the Flemish Sports Federation, the umbrella organisation of sports federations, shows that Flemish sports clubs cannot keep up with the increasing number of members. Four in ten clubs (39
11 months ago
Workers clean debris in a turbine hall full of scorched equipments at a power plant of energy provider DTEK, destroyed after an attack, in an undisclosed location in Ukraine on April 19, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia was able to destroy a key power plant serving Kyiv because Ukraine ran out of defensive missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 16, 2024. For three-and-a-half weeks, Russia has launched near continuous strikes on Ukraine's power grid, leaving over a million people without electricity. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP)

Two injured in heavy Russian attack on Ukrainian energy facilities

During the night from Friday to Saturday, Russia launched a ‘massive attack’ on Ukrainian energy facilities. Multiple installations were damaged and at least two people were injured in the attack, said Ukrainian
11 months ago
Illustration picture shows the renovated interior of KMSKA ahead of a press conference of the KMSKA Koninklijk Museum Schone Kunsten (Musee Royal des Beaux-Arts - Royal Museum of Fine Arts), in Antwerp, Tuesday 20 September 2022. The museum was renovated for 11 years and was reopend after this press conference. BELGA PHOTO JONAS ROOSENS

Cultural Compass: Stirring opera premiere, Heritage Day, international art fair and more

Exhibitions, music, architecture, books, festivals… this is Belga English’s pick of cultural activities in Flanders and Brussels, published every Sunday. La Monnaie collaborates with the Royal Flemish Theatre (KVS) to present the world
11 months ago

Tadej Pogačar wins Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Tadej Pogačar of the UAE Emirates team won the 110th edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday. The 25-year-old Slovenian left everyone in his wake on La Redoute. Pogacar finished the 254.5km race in
11 months ago
Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder pictured during a press conference concerning 'serious events that have taken place within Belgian Army, Thursday 14 March 2024. Credit: Belga / Eric Lalmand
Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder pictured during a press conference concerning 'serious events that have taken place within Belgian Army, Thursday 14 March 2024. Credit: Belga / Eric Lalmand

Biggest abuse scandal in history rocks Belgian Army

Revelations of widespread abuse have rocked the Belgian Army, with the Ministry of Defence disbanding an entire platoon and suspending dozens of officers on Thursday following revelations of longstanding abuse. Between 20
12 months ago
The Livestock Industry’s Secret Weapons: Expert Academics
QUEMADO, TEXAS - JUNE 14: Cows are seen standing in a feedlot on June 14, 2023 in Quemado, Texas. Ranchers and farmers have begun shrinking cattle herds due to drought and high costs in the region. The shrinkage threatens steep climbs in prices for the supply of beef. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

The Livestock Industry’s Secret Weapons: Expert Academics

A new paper traces the financial ties between the livestock industry and academic research. The researchers say their job is to help the industry reduce emissions. When researchers at the United Nations
1 year ago
Cell-cultivated chicken is made in the pictured tanks at the Eat Just office on July 27, 2023 in Alameda, Calif. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Cell-cultivated chicken is made in the pictured tanks at the Eat Just office on July 27, 2023 in Alameda, Calif. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Across the Nation, Lawmakers Aim to Ban Lab-Grown Meat

Restricting the sale of protein cultured from animal cells, developed as a way to raise meat without the climate impacts of livestock, has become a trendy right-wing legislative focus in states from
1 year ago
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300,000 Belgians take advantage of primary care psychological support

In a significant step towards enhancing mental health accessibility, nearly 300,000 individuals in Belgium have taken advantage of the primary care psychological support established by recent legislation. The National Institute for Health
1 year ago
Workers leave after an extraordinary works council at the Van Hool bus assembly plant, in Lier, Monday 11 March 2024. The dismissal of part of the 2,500 employees may be announced there. The Flemish government is considering possible additional support for bus builder Van Hool, an extension of the government guarantee or a participation in the capital is on the table. BELGA PHOTO ERIC LALMAND

Restructuring at Van Hool is largest collective redundancy announced in six years

The bus manufacturer is facing financial difficulties and today announced it will cut more than 1,100 jobs over the next few years. It is the largest such announcement in the private sector
1 year ago
Flemish Minister President Jan Jambon and Walloon Minister President Elio Di Rupo pictured during a press conference after a bilateral meeting between the Walloon and Flemish Minister Presidents, Wednesday 30 August 2023 in Jambes, Namur. BELGA PHOTO BENOIT DOPPAGNE

Wallonia challenges two Flemish decrees before the Constitutional Court

The Walloon government filed an appeal on February 15 against two Flemish decrees that expand the powers of the Council for Permit Disputes, a Flemish administrative court, at the expense of the
1 year ago
Brussels has the most expensive streets in Belgium
Brussels has the most expensive streets in Belgium

Brussels has the most expensive streets in Belgium

According to a study by property classifieds website Immoweb, the most expensive streets in Belgium are all in the capital region of Brussels. The most expensive street in Flanders is in Ghent.
1 year ago

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