Belgium news today
What is leading the news in Belgium right now, each story in 60 words. This page changes through the day; the finished edition of any day is in the archive.
Corrosive acid attack on man in Attenhoven: partner and 2 suspects arrested
A 79-year-old man was badly burned in Attenhoven after being attacked with corrosive acid. The investigating judge in Leuven ordered two suspects detained. The victim’s wife was also arrested on suspicion of involvement. All three suspects deny everything; the…
Maaseik youth care centre moves to new building in Leemhoek
Maaseik’s youth care centre has moved to a new building in the Leemhoek residential neighbourhood. The former buildings were badly outdated, and the residential groups ar…
Ukraine in constant contact with US, meeting possible
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Kyiv was maintaining “constant contact” with the United States regarding ongoing talks. A meeting between Ukrainia…
British Helga Duffy, 99, breaks record as oldest 'wingwalker'
The 99-year-old Helga Duffy from Wiltshire is the world's oldest wingwalker. Yesterday, she flew on the wing of a biplane to raise money for an air ambulance service. Duf…
Lisa (22), Wissam (27) and Kataryna (38) on ‘tasteless’ joke
Women who work out in Belgium have reacted with outrage to a remark by comedian and SNL host Shane Gillis. He compared women who wear short shorts at the gym to prostitut…
Apps to help protesters
A national day of mobilization is being held this Saturday, October 17, in France. Against the backdrop of violence during previous demonstrations, several apps are being…
Iran-linked criminal gang recruits youths for contract killings
A 19-year-old Norwegian has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the United Kingdom for agreeing to kill a stranger. He was allegedly promised €25,000 for the assignme…
Applications for higher education grants rise by 9 percent
More and more students in Flanders are applying for financial support for their higher education. During the previous academic year, Statistics Flanders recorded more tha…
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