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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

De Cat: A Belgian jewel attracting the attention of major European clubs

Young talent Nathan De Cat from Anderlecht is catching the eye of top European clubs due to his impressive performances.

Feb 27 • 05:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

F1 Starting Grid GP of Belgium 2024: ‘Checo’ was ‘one hair’ away from pole; where will he start?

In the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez narrowly missed pole position, making a strong showing in qualifying as he aims for a significant performance before the summer break.

Feb 27 • 00:26 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Celine Cremer: 'compelling evidence' human remains found in Tasmania belong to missing Belgian backpacker

Tasmania police have provisionally identified human remains found in the state as belonging to Celine Cremer, a missing Belgian tourist.

Feb 26 • 20:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Human remains 'likely' those of Belgian Celine Cremer

Human remains found in Tasmania are likely those of missing Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer, according to police.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Belgian Constitutional Court suspends new measures to limit the reception of asylum seekers and migrants

The Belgian Constitutional Court has suspended two new measures aimed at limiting asylum seekers and migrants in Belgium, which were approved by the government.

Feb 26 • 18:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Shown Insight: Medical Student Remains Free After Rape

A Belgian appeals court upheld a controversial decision to suspend the prison sentence of a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his 'considerate' behavior.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Showed Insight: Medical Student Remains Free After Rape

A Belgian court confirms the suspension of a five-year prison sentence for a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his good character as justification.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Dour Festival cancels several artists after 'serious accusations' of sexual assaults

The Belgian Dour Festival has canceled several artists from its lineup following serious allegations of sexual assault, although the names of the accused have not been disclosed.

Feb 26 • 11:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

After Insulting Mbappe, Chilavert Revives Old Dispute Between Courtois and De Bruyne

José Luis Chilavert has reignited an old controversy involving Belgian players Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne following his criticism of Courtois and a recent incident involving Kylian Mbappe.

Feb 26 • 05:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Amélie and the Secrets of the Rain, a small animated gem nominated for the Oscar

"Amélie and the Secrets of the Rain" is a Franco-Belgian animated film that explores cultural sensitivity and the discovery of life through the eyes of a child, receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Belgian Abuse Offender: New Charges Against Marc Dutroux

Marc Dutroux, a notorious Belgian criminal, faces new charges after authorities discovered child sexual abuse images in his prison cell during a search.

Feb 25 • 17:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Real Madrid searches for a successor to goalkeeper Courtois

Real Madrid is preparing for the future of its goalkeeping position, exploring alternatives for Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois before his contract ends in 2027.

Feb 25 • 15:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The United States Ambassador to Belgium Seeks to Ease Tension After Being Reprimanded for His Criticism of the Political Class

The U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, is working to ease tensions after receiving a reprimand for his criticisms of Belgian politics, stating that U.S.-Belgium relations have returned to a positive path.

Feb 25 • 07:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A surgeon accused of killing Françoise in the Aragonese Pre-Pyrenees: the case reopens 16 years after her unsettling 'disappearance'

A Belgian prosecutor has reopened the case of Françoise Dasnois, whose disappearance in the Aragonese Pre-Pyrenees 16 years ago has led to new homicide charges against her partner, former surgeon Hugues Legendre.

Feb 24 • 23:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Chilavert took on Courtois for repudiating his comments about Mbappé and doubled down: 'He took his teammate's girlfriend'

Former Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert publicly criticized Belgian player Thibaut Courtois for his remarks on Chilavert's comments about Kylian Mbappé, intensifying the controversy with personal allegations.

Feb 24 • 22:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ⟩ Atletico crushed Belgian club and secured a place in the Round of 16

Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth scored a hat trick, leading Atletico Madrid to victory over Belgian club Club Brugge and securing a place in the knockout stage of the Champions League.

Feb 24 • 20:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Longevous Lines of Pierre Alechinsky

The article reflects on the author’s early encounters with the works of Belgian painter Pierre Alechinsky, influenced by Julio Cortázar's writings about him, and recounts a serendipitous discovery of Alechinsky's art in an antiquarian bookshop.

Feb 24 • 19:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Norwegian who scored three goals led Madrid's Atletico to the Champions League Round of 16

A Norwegian player scored three goals, helping Atletico Madrid secure a place in the Champions League Round of 16 with an overall series result of 7-4 against a Belgian team.

Feb 24 • 19:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

About 200 images of child pornography found in the isolation cell of pedophile Marc Dutroux in Belgium

Belgian authorities have launched an investigation after discovering around 200 images of child pornography in the cell of notorious pedophile Marc Dutroux.

Feb 24 • 19:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Photos of naked minors found in the cell of Belgian murderer and pedophile Marc Dutroux

Photos of naked minors were discovered in the high-security cell of Marc Dutroux, a notorious Belgian criminal serving a life sentence for his heinous crimes.

Feb 24 • 16:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Belgium: Child pornography found in Marc Dutroux's cell

Belgian authorities discovered around 200 pornographic images, including those of naked minors, in the prison cell of notorious criminal Marc Dutroux during a search for smuggled phones.

Feb 24 • 14:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Dozens of Photos of Naked Children Found in Belgian Sexual Predator Dutroux's Cell

Marc Dutroux, serving a life sentence for imprisoning and abusing six girls, was found with dozens of pornographic images of naked children in his prison cell, prompting an investigation by Belgian authorities.

Feb 24 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Belgium: Child pornography photos found in Dutroux's cell - Investigation by authorities

Belgian authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery of child pornography photos in the prison cell of Marc Dutroux, who is serving a life sentence for the rapes and murders of multiple young girls.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

From the basement of a Belgian museum to Congolese mines: the issue of geological archives of the DRC

The article discusses the dispute over the geological archives of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), currently held in Belgium, and the call for their digitization.

Feb 23 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

The leader of the Estonian basketball team helped his home club achieve a 96-point victory

Anna Gret Asi led her team, Castors Braine, to a significant victory in the Belgian league with a score of 116-22 against Lummen.

Feb 23 • 05:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Asi and the home club cooked their opponent a nearly hundred-point sauna

Estonian basketball player Anna Gret Asi celebrated her 24th birthday with a dominant win in the Belgian league, leading her team, Braine Castors, to a lopsided 116-22 victory over Lummen.

Feb 22 • 10:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How a Belgian techno producer with some old synthesizers has reimagined Terminator 2

Belgian techno producer Peter van Hoesen has reimagined the iconic score of Terminator 2: Judgment Day for a new live performance in Australia.

Feb 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kaisariani: The collector of the photographs says he is 'happy and relieved'

Tim de Craene, a Belgian collector, expresses his happiness and relief following an agreement regarding historical photographs from Kaisariani that now form part of Greek history.

Feb 20 • 14:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kaisariani: The first reaction of the Belgian collector after the authenticity certification of the photographs

Belgian historian and collector Tim de Kreene expressed relief and joy following the confirmation of the authenticity of 262 historical photographs related to the execution of 200 people in Kaisariani during WWII.

Feb 20 • 14:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

N. Kaklamanis: Complete album with the execution of 200 in Kaisariani

A Belgian collector possesses a complete photographic album of the execution of 200 in Kaisariani, revealing more than previously published photos.

Feb 20 • 05:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

José van Dam dies at 85, Belgian legend of lyrical art

José van Dam, renowned Belgian bass-baritone and a celebrated figure in operatic history, passed away at the age of 85.

Feb 19 • 20:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Classical: José van Dam is dead

Belgian bass-baritone José van Dam, a significant figure in the opera world during the 1960s and 1970s, has passed away.

Feb 19 • 18:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kaisariani: Who is the Belgian collector of the photographs

A Belgian collector is set to meet with Greek experts to discuss the authenticity of photographs related to a Nazi execution during World War II in Kaisariani, Greece.

Feb 19 • 13:27 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

European leaders told to ‘keep their mouth shut’ on nukes

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken criticized European leaders for their public comments on nuclear deterrence, suggesting they should refrain from discussing the issue amid heightened tensions.

Feb 19 • 13:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech skier collided with a Belgian in Carinthia. Both were unconscious on the slope

A Czech skier and a Belgian skiers were involved in a serious collision in Carinthia, leaving both unconscious on the slope.

Feb 19 • 11:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Genk Coach Ahead of Dinamo: I Have No Problems with Team Arrangements

Belgian Genk's coach Nicky Hayen expresses confidence in his team's formation ahead of their Europa League clash against Dinamo Zagreb.

Feb 18 • 17:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Belgian investigation into three Jewish men sparks diplomatic row with US

A diplomatic conflict has arisen between Belgium and the US over an investigation into three Jewish ritual circumcisers accused of lacking proper medical qualifications.

Feb 18 • 15:54 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

USA accuses Belgian government of inciting anti-Semitism

The US Ambassador to Belgium has accused the Belgian government of fostering anti-Semitism, prompting a strong response from the Belgian Foreign Ministry.

Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Monaco-PSG: "For me, there is a penalty, it could be called," says Pocognoli regarding Marquinhos's handball

Belgian coach Pocognoli expressed disappointment over a potential penalty not called during AS Monaco's 2-3 defeat to PSG in the Champions League playoffs.

Feb 18 • 01:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

Isaac del Toro loses the lead of the UAE Tour 2026 after the time trial: 'The battle is open'

Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro has lost his lead in the UAE Tour 2026 after finishing 27th in a critical time trial, with Belgian Remco Evenepoel taking the top spot.

Feb 17 • 19:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Belarusian wanted by Interpol tried to remain calm like a Belgian: officials did not give him peace

A Belarusian national sought by Interpol attempted to remain calm while being apprehended by Lithuanian border officials at a border control point.

Feb 17 • 12:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Hazard: I have become closer to a taxi driver after retirement

Retired Belgian footballer Eden Hazard expresses contentment with his life away from the sport, enjoying a simpler existence focused on family.

Feb 16 • 11:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Rwanda: Congolese Woman Convicted of Child Trafficking By Belgian Court

A Congolese woman has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by a Belgian court for her involvement in child trafficking, having facilitated the illegal adoption of children from DR Congo.

Feb 16 • 11:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Lille: the French gem of the best fries, Flemish architecture, and a gathering passage for artists

Lille, a city in northern France near the Belgian border, is celebrated for its charming architecture, friendly locals, and delicious fries, all of which contribute to its popular appeal as a university town.

Feb 16 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Paskotši and Gent Return to Victory, Climb to Fourth

Estonian football defender Maksim Paskotši and his team KAA Gent defeated Charleroi 3-2 in the Belgian Pro League, moving up to fourth place.

Feb 15 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Learn to prepare strawberry cake with Belgian cream, the birthday sweet of Caminhos do Campo

This article provides a recipe for a strawberry cake with Belgian cream to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Caminhos do Campo, featuring instructions from pastry chef Ana Cardoso.

Feb 15 • 12:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Police storm Jet2 Manchester flight after brawl breaks out amid 'appalling behaviour'

Belgian police removed two passengers from a Jet2 flight to Manchester after a brawl broke out on board, marking a significant incident of in-flight misbehavior.

Feb 15 • 10:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Knife Attack Under the Arc de Triomphe: The Islamist Suspect Had Already Stabbed Two Belgian Police Officers

The suspect in a recent knife attack at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Brahim B., has a history of violent crime, having previously stabbed two police officers in Belgium.

Feb 13 • 19:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Real Estate Deal: The EU Commission is Under Investigation

The EU Commission is being investigated by Belgian authorities concerning a massive real estate deal involving the sale of 23 buildings to a Belgian state fund.

Feb 13 • 14:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Search at the European Commission in Brussels regarding building sales in 2024

Belgian federal police conducted an investigation into the European Commission's recent sale of buildings, affirming compliance with legal procedures despite the investigation.

Feb 13 • 04:32 UTC

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