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King Philippe advocates ‘new cohesive project’ for Belgium in National Day speech

In his annual speech in the run-up to the Belgian national holiday on 21 July, King Philippe has advocated using the 9 June election result “to outline a new cohesive project for

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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

6 days ago

Innovations

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.

7 days ago

Sport

‘Israel’s settlement policy violates international law,’ states UN court

Israel’s settlement policy violates international law, according to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The United Nations’ highest court criticised several aspects of the policy in a hearing today/Friday. For instance, the

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Politics

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.

7 days ago

Business

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

1 month ago

Politics

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

1 month ago

Innovations

Putin willing to negotiate if Ukraine abandons NATO and withdraws from four regions

Russian president Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with Ukraine if its military withdraws its troops from four regions claimed by Moscow and its government renounces NATO membership. The Russian president made

1 month ago

Politics

Port of Antwerp-Bruges joins plans for green corridor between Belgium and Sweden

The three ports have committed to providing the necessary infrastructure, while DFDS has promised that by 2030 at least two of its ships sailing between Belgium and Sweden will run on ammonia.

1 month ago

Business

NATO to coordinate security assistance and training for Ukraine

NATO will take the lead in coordinating security assistance and training for Ukrainian forces, it announced on Friday. NATO Defence ministers adopted the plan at a two-day meeting in Brussels. The plan

1 month ago

World

Belgians continue to lose trust in justice system

Confidence in the Belgian justice system has systematically declined, according to the fifth justice barometer of the High Council of Justice (HRJ). A survey of nearly 1,700 Belgians found that those who

1 month ago

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