News: Belgium

We have started to collect the most important news related to Belgium in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Belgium – overview

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• 'Captive' Belgians found in Iran – Belgian 'suicide bomber' is named
• Belgian admits Iran arms charges – Belgian jailed for race killings
• Belgian king acts to end crisis – Belgians in anti-racism weddings
• Belgians killed in Yemen attack – Belgium police hold 17 over 'plot'
• Belgium quandary – Brussels extends Asia shoe tariff
• Brussels in push for new powers – Compensation warning to airlines
• Crisis mission for Belgian leader – EU agrees on bonus claw-back call
• EU backs strict expansion rules – EU plans emergency border squads
• EU plans longer maternity leave – Europe backs mobile roaming cap
• Europe synagogue to be dedicated – Fisichella on shock Belgium pole
• Football: Benelux's 2018 hopes – Hewitt on Europe
• Image problem – Live - Belgian Grand Prix practice
• Live - Belgian Grand Prix qualifying – Monitors key to Russian gas deal
• Morocco court convicts Islamist – Political deadlock grips Belgium
• Poll gain for Belgium's far right – Senegal refuses to rule on Habre
• Sick Berlusconi to miss EU summit – Turkey tries to revive EU drive
• Turkey wants militant recaptured – Vigil for Belgium creche victims

Belgium: news

Brussels in push for new powers

Wednesday, June 28th 2006, 15:53

The European Commission is hoping to increase its powers over crime, policing and the treatment of criminals.
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Brussels is 'burglary capital' of the EU

Tuesday, September 23rd 2008, 16:53

Brussels is not only the hub of European Union business - it is also the burglary capital of the EU, according to a new survey.
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Brussels presses for greener fuel

Wednesday, January 31st 2007, 14:26

The European Commission announces plans to force energy companies to produce greener fuels.
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Brussels proposes a 'declaration'

Wednesday, May 10th 2006, 13:44

The European Commission suggests that EU member states sign a declaration on values and ambitions in 2007.
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Brussels protest over MP3 murder

Monday, April 24th 2006, 0:06

About 80,000 Belgians attend a protest over the killing of a teenager who would not give thieves his MP3 player.
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Brussels sees stable growth ahead

Friday, January 13th 2006, 17:05

The 12 eurozone economies are to enjoy stronger growth during 2006, European Commission forecasts indicate.
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Brussels to probe seven airlines

Monday, April 20th 2009, 14:45

The European Commission is to investigate seven European and American airlines over possible anti-competition practices.
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Brussels to target cartels

Thursday, April 3rd 2008, 19:14

The European Commission sets out proposals to facilitate compensation for victims of cartels.
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Bulgaria 'toilet art' covered up after EU row

Tuesday, January 20th 2009, 15:52
related countries: Bulgaria
related places: Brussels

Part of a Brussels artwork that depicts Bulgaria as a toilet is covered up, following the country's protest.
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Button shrugs off Spa title blow

Monday, August 31st 2009, 9:29

Jenson Button says he is optimistic about his title chances despite losing more of his championship advantage at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Canal body 'was Rwandan minister'

Friday, December 23rd 2005, 0:30
related countries: Rwanda
related places: Brussels

A body found in a Brussels canal is that of a Rwandan ex-minister suspected of genocide, officials say.
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Chechen leader set to meet rebels

Tuesday, November 29th 2005, 11:12
related places: Brussels

The Kremlin-backed Chechen president says he plans to meet separatist representatives in Brussels.
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China trade talks focus on piracy

Tuesday, June 12th 2007, 12:31
related countries: China
related places: Brussels

Trade talks between China and the European Union in Brussels later on Tuesday are likely to focus on piracy.
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Clinton expects Nato troop pledge

Friday, December 4th 2009, 7:43
related countries: Afghanistan, United States

Hillary Clinton is confident Nato allies will pledge more troops for Afghanistan, as she arrives in Belgium for talks.
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Coming untied?

Tuesday, September 30th 2008, 4:31

The restive Flemish putting Belgian unity under threat
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Compensation warning to airlines

Wednesday, April 4th 2007, 16:10
related places: Brussels

Brussels gives airlines and governments six months to ensure passengers get proper payouts for delayed flights.
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'Captive' Belgians found in Iran – Belgian 'suicide bomber' is namedBelgian admits Iran arms charges – Belgian jailed for race killingsBelgian king acts to end crisis – Belgians in anti-racism weddingsBelgians killed in Yemen attack – Belgium police hold 17 over 'plot'Belgium quandary – Brussels extends Asia shoe tariffBrussels in push for new powers – Compensation warning to airlinesCrisis mission for Belgian leader – EU agrees on bonus claw-back callEU backs strict expansion rules – EU plans emergency border squadsEU plans longer maternity leave – Europe backs mobile roaming capEurope synagogue to be dedicated – Fisichella on shock Belgium poleFootball: Benelux's 2018 hopes – Hewitt on EuropeImage problem – Live - Belgian Grand Prix practiceLive - Belgian Grand Prix qualifying – Monitors key to Russian gas dealMorocco court convicts Islamist – Political deadlock grips BelgiumPoll gain for Belgium's far right – Senegal refuses to rule on HabreSick Berlusconi to miss EU summit – Turkey tries to revive EU driveTurkey wants militant recaptured – Vigil for Belgium creche victims