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Belgium vows more climate action on anniversary of deadly floods

Belgium's prime minister vowed on Thursday to do more to tackle climate change as he marked the first anniversary of devastating floods that killed 39 people in the country.

Reuters · Jul 14, 2022

Germany, Belgium remember deadly floods 1 year later

Germany and Belgium are commemorating the deadly floods that hit the countries a year ago

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Police Transfer Paris Attacker from France to Brussels

The sole surviving member of an ISIS group cell that killed 130 people in Paris in 2015 was transferred on Wednesday from France to Belgium, where he will be tried later this year. Salah Abdeslam, a 32-year-old Frenchman of Moroccan origin, was given a whole-life sentence in a trial in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022

I took the train to Antwerp, Belgium – here’s my guide to the city

In the final leg of our odyssey to celebrate 50 years of Interrail, we explore a city that’s seriously hip, but also caters for those who are just beer-curious

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022

Boli Bolingoli Celtic exit confirmed as Belgian returns home after controversial Hoops stint

The left-back from Belgium is heading back to his native country after a Hoops spell that was marred in controversy following an incident in the 2020/21 season.

Glasgow Live · Jul 12, 2022

Family of Belgian Held In Iran Pleas For His Release

The family of a Belgian aid worker being held in Iran, Olivier Vandecasteele, pleaded Monday for their government to do “everything necessary” to secure his release. Last week, Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne announced Olivier’s detention. This came in the wake of the parliament’s approval of a controversial prisoner-swap…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 12, 2022

Paddy Power pull stunt during women's Euros to literally point out flaw in stadium selection

A 25ft inflatable flew over the Belgium vs Iceland game to question why an academy stadium was being used for a major tournament

Irish Mirror · Jul 11, 2022

A year after devastating floods, Belgian victims still in trauma

A year after floods devastated his town in the east of Belgium, 70-year-old retired welder Mario Bonelli remains traumatised by the event and fellow townsfolk are still repairing their ravaged homes.

Reuters · Jul 11, 2022

England play down ‘pressure’ ahead of Norway clash

Northern Ireland are also back in action against Austria

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Euro 2022: France lay down marker with demolition of Italy

All five of their goals came in a one-sided first half at Rotherham’s New York Stadium.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022