Yesterday, Belgium witnessed a mix of local sports achievements and ongoing international tensions, as athletes prepared for competitions while global headlines highlighted significant events in Russia and Afghanistan. Meanwhile, discussions around local governance continued, particularly concerning officials on disability pensions.
Tonight's solar eclipse is the largest since 1999, with the moon covering about 90% of the sun. The next visible eclipse in Belgium will be in 2081. Follow the event on HLN, VTM NIEUWS, and VTM GO.
A 500 kg bomb from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was discovered by a farmer in his garden. Afghan police confirmed the bomb was neutralized without any casualties.
A Russian officer was killed in a bombing in Crimea, a region claimed by Russia. Additionally, a Ukrainian attack has rendered an oil refinery in Russia inoperable for months.
Seventeen local officials in Belgium, including two mayors and fifteen aldermen, receive disability pensions while serving in political roles. This was revealed by Het Laatste Nieuws, based on information from MP Eva Demesmaeker to Pension Minister Jan Jambon.
AA Gent faces IFK Göteborg Thursday night in the Planet Group arena, aiming to capitalize on last week's 0-1 win in Sweden to advance to the final qualifying round of the Conference League.
On the fourth day of the European Athletics Championships, Saliyya Guisse won the silver medal in the triple jump.
Romelu Lukaku has completed his transfer to Turkish club Fenerbahçe after passing medical tests. He could debut Saturday against his father's former team.
The European Athletics Championships are currently taking place in Birmingham, England. Ilona Masson hopes for a medal in the triple jump, with four other Belgian athletes also competing.
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