Belgium

Prajakta Koli calls Bruges a real-life fairytale place: 8 magical spots to explore in Belgium’s UNESCO city

Prajakta Koli calls Bruges a real-life fairytale. Discover 8 magical spots to explore in Belgium’s UNESCO-listed medieval city, from scenic canals to historic squares.

Elon Musk highlights Brussels' demographic change, questions EU's migration policies: "73% of children..."

"The Great Replacement has already happened", Musk wrote on X.

India lose to Belgium 2-3 in Azlan Shah Cup hockey

Abhishek (33rd) and Shilanand Lakra (57th) got themselves on the scoresheet for India, while Roman Duvekot (17th, 57th) and Nicolas De Kerpel (45th) were on target for Belgium.

Mehul Choksi's plea challenging extradition to India to be heard by Belgium's top court on Dec 9

Choksi has challenged a previous order passed by the Antwerp Court of Appeals on October 17, which declared India’s extradition request to be “enforceable”.

Britain sends troops and equipment to Belgium after mysterious drone incursions near airports

Britain is deploying personnel and equipment to Belgium after multiple drone incursions forced airport closures, with officials investigating possible espionage links amid rising European security concerns.

Hotel prices lead countries to consider skipping COP30 climate summit in Brazil

COP30 organisers are racing to convert love motels, cruise ships and churches into lodgings for an anticipated 45,000 delegates.

Brussels Airport urge Air India, IndiGo to start of direct flights to Belgium

Belgium and Spain are among India’s largest underserved markets. In 2024, around 150,000 passengers flew between India and Belgium using indirect routes

Spain upset defending champions Belgium in hockey quarter-finals at Paris Olympics

Spain had not made it past the last eight since Beijing 2008, while Belgium reached the last two Olympic finals, with several of their players holding gold and silver medals from the Tokyo and Rio Games respectively.

Euro 2024: France advances to quarter-finals with a tense 1-0 win over Belgium

Both teams entered the match seeking redemption—Belgium for their semi-final defeat in the 2018 World Cup, and France aiming to make up for their penalty shootout exit in the Euro 2020 last 16 against Switzerland.

Farmers' protest in Europe and set fire to tyres and demand fair trade practices in Europe

Farmers across Europe took to the streets on Monday, staging protests that included blocking a border crossing between Poland and Germany, confronting police with bottles in Brussels, and gathering in Madrid. They're voicing grievances over cheap supermarket prices and what they perceive as unfair competition from abroad. Meanwhile, EU agricultural ministers convened in Brussels to address the sector's crisis, promising to streamline regulations and provide assistance to farmers. Responding to the demonstrations, the EU has relaxed certain aspects of its Green Deal policies, notably removing emission reduction targets for agriculture by 2040. Nevertheless, farmers continue to demand more comprehensive solutions to their plight. Why have they been actively protesting in the EU? Watch this video to know more

Woman killed by falling Christmas tree in Belgian market

A woman was killed and two people were injured when a large Christmas tree toppled during a storm in Belgium

Drunk tourist tries to climb iconic statue at Brussels Stock Exchange, causes nearly 16 lakh in damages

The dramatic episode, captured on camera, culminated in a piece of the statue, likely the torch it held, breaking off in the process.

G-7 plans to ban imports of Russian Diamonds, says Belgium

The mechanism will consist of a direct ban on purchases, which would take effect on Jan. 1, as well as indirect ban, which would kick in more gradually, the official added.

Belgium questions Apple's iPhone 12 after France suspends sales over radiation

”It is my duty to make sure all citizens … are safe”, Mathieu Michel, state secretary for digitalisation, said in a statement emailed to Reuters on Thursday.

This university is offering a 'Swifterature' course to study Taylor Swift's music

Ghent University's syllabus extends a warm invitation to all, including those who may never have encountered Taylor Swift's music.

Max Verstappen takes a crushing eighth win in a row in Belgium

Red Bull's 13th consecutive victory made the team the first in the sport's 73-year history to win the opening 12 races of a season.