Belgium Commemorates a Decade Since the Deadly Islamist Bombings in Brussels
(AFP) – On Sunday, Belgium commemorated a decade since the devastating 2016 jihadist bombings in Brussels, an event that still lingers in the national consciousness. Authorities have highlighted their ongoing commitment to improving intelligence and counter-terrorism strategies. The bombings on March 22, 2016, orchestrated by the Islamic State, resulted in 32 fatalities and over 300 […]
Belgium sends troops to safeguard Jewish locations following synagogue assault
Belgium is ramping up security measures for its Jewish community following recent attacks on synagogues, which have caused widespread concern in Europe. Authorities believe a newly emerging terrorist group with potential links to Iran is responsible for these assaults on Jewish targets across the continent. The group, named Harakat Ahab al-Yamin al-Islamiyah—translated as “Right-wing Brotherhood […]
Belgium Sends Soldiers To Safeguard Jewish Community After Synagogue Explosion
Belgium Deploys Military to Secure Jewish Sites After Explosion Following a pre-dawn explosion at a synagogue in Liège, Belgium has dispatched military personnel to safeguard Jewish locations nationwide. This decision was announced on Monday as part of efforts to reinforce security in the wake of the incident. The Defense Ministry is collaborating with federal police […]
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 […]