Flight to the UK rerouted to Belgium due to in-flight fight, according to a report
Fierce Midair Brawl Erupts Between Two Jets A chaotic scene unfolded Thursday as passengers on two flights traveling from Turkey to the UK got into a physical altercation midair. This incident reportedly led to the plane being diverted to Belgium. The flight, LS896, was en route from Antalya, Turkey, to Manchester, England, when it was […]
Belgium opposes EU proposal to take $224 billion in Russian assets for Ukraine
Discussions on Russian Assets in Belgium German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are in negotiation with Belgium regarding billions of euros in frozen Russian assets. These assets, which total at least 197 billion euros (around $224 billion), are held by Euroclear, a financial institution based in Brussels. The European […]
Belgium reports that drones near a military base could be part of a surveillance effort.
Drone Activity Over Belgian Military Base Raises Concerns Belgium’s defense minister has expressed alarm over a recent incident involving unidentified drones flying over a military base that is believed to host US nuclear weapons. This occurrence is suspected to be part of an espionage effort. Theo Franken shared on social media that multiple drones were […]
Belgium to Send Military Forces to Diverse Brussels to Tackle Drug Gangs
The Belgian government has announced plans to deploy military forces in Brussels due to escalating drug-related violence. The situation has deteriorated significantly, driven largely by North African drug gangs, including the notorious Morkomafia. This response comes as nearly 40% of the city’s population is composed of foreigners. Home Minister Bernard Quintin stated, “We don’t want […]
Belgium will acknowledge the Palestinian state, according to the foreign minister.
Belgium plans to officially recognize the Palestinian state as designated by the UN General Assembly later this month. This move comes amid ongoing pressures from Israel regarding military actions in the Gaza Strip. According to a post on social platform X by Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, Belgium has made this decision due to the dire […]
Prince Emmanuel of Belgium has been discovered to have a hidden career as DJ Vyntrix.
The Fresh Prince of Belgium Belgian Prince Emmanuel has quietly embarked on a promising DJ career, using the stage name DJ Vyntrix. At just 19 years old, he is the youngest child of King Philip and Queen Mathilde and enjoys spinning tracks in his leisure time, as reported by Het Laatste Nieuws. Since his secretive […]
Ancient Roman water pipe from 2000 years ago discovered in Leuven, Belgium
A remarkably intact wooden water pipe from ancient Rome has been uncovered in an intriguing location—a Belgian marsh. This find was made public on May 7 by the city of Reuben, located east of Brussels, in Flanders. The pipe was unearthed during construction work on Brusselstrad, a street in the city center, which is being […]
Belgium to Become First EU Nation to Ban Disposable E-Cigarettes
BRUSSELS (AP) – Belgium will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting Jan. 1 for health and environmental reasons, in a landmark move for European Union countries. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke said cheap e-cigarettes posed a health threat because they lured teenagers into smoking and made them more susceptible to nicotine addiction. “Disposable e-cigarettes are […]
England face Serbia and Albania, Wales draw Belgium in World Cup qualifying | World Cup 2026 qualifiers
thomas tuchel's england It has been decided that they will play against Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra in Group K of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The former Bayern Munich and Chelsea manager officially took over as head coach on January 1 and has yet to lose to any team England face in the lead-up […]
Belgium Introduces Historic Law Granting Sex Workers Maternity Pay And Pensions
Aerial drone photo showing the Belgian flag on the gravity arch dam “Barrage de la Gilleppe” on the Gilleppe River in Jarhay, Liege, Thursday, September 1, 2022 (Photo by: ERIC LALMAND/BELGA MAG/ AFP, Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers11:47am – Monday, December 2, 2024 Belgian sex workers will receive pensions, maternity benefits, health insurance and […]