Tomorrowland main stage gutted by fire, will the show in Belgium be cancelled?

A massive fire has engulfed the main stage of the Tomorrowland music festival site in Belgium’s Boom, just two days before the event was set to begin. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze, which is yet to be brought under control. There...

Fire engulfs main stage of Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival ahead of Friday start

By Canadian Press on July 16, 2025. BRUSSELS (AP) — A huge fire on Wednesday at Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival site has “severely damaged” the main stage two days before the event was due to start, organizers said. No one was injured in the...

Main stage of Tomorrowland Festival in Belgium destroyed by large fire

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Tomorrowland fire: Electronic dance music festival main stage burns to ground days before Belgium event

Just two days before one of the world’s biggest and most renowned electronic dance music festivals was set to get underway, a fire has destroyed the main stage, with organisers scrambling as visitors from around the world arrive. Tomorrowland, an...

Caught on camera: Tomorrowland music festival stage goes up in flames in Belgium

Main stage at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival ravaged by fire

Belgium’s trade deficit persists amid decline in imports, exports

Belgium’s foreign trade balance remained in deficit between March and May, according to data published by the National Bank of Belgium. Imports fell by 4.2 percent, while exports declined by 2.8 percent during the period. The drop in exports was...

Doku names Kudus and Kamaldeen as two stars he would love to add to Belgium’s squad

School coach carrying nearly 50 pupils crashes on trip in Belgium

A Northampton school has issued a statement after a coach carrying nearly 50 pupils crashed while on a trip in Belgium. A coach carrying 49 Year 9 students from Northampton Academy was involved in a crash on Tuesday July 15 while on a school trip...

Benedictine Abbey in Belgium Temporarily Dissolved Following Abuse Allegations

The Benedictine community at Keizersberg Abbey in Leuven, Belgium, has been temporarily dissolved following allegations of abusive behavior among adults, according to an official declaration released by the head of the Sublacense-Cassinese...

Belgium’s National Day parade: soldiers to appear incognito

Many Belgian soldiers will wear face coverings during this year's military parade on 21 July, Belgium’s National Day. The measure, introduced by Defence minister Theo Francken, aims to enhance the safety of military personnel, according to Belgian...

Belgium sends 79 young athletes to the European Youth Olympic Festival in Skopje

A total of 79 Belgian athletes - 40 boys and 39 girls - will compete at the 18th European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 20 to 26 July. The Belgian delegation will compete in 12 of the 15 sports featured at this...

The place of the Republic of Moldova is in the European Union, the foreign minister of Belgium

0 Belgium strongly supports the European aspirations of the Republic of Moldova, which has taken courageous steps, often under difficult circumstances, says Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs...

B.C. rugger, Canada drop test match to Belgium

The young, rebuilding Canadian men's 15s rugby squad fell 25-18 to Belgium in a test match played Saturday, July 12, in Edmonton. Lavington's Isaac Olson was among the starting backs for new Canadian head coach Stephen Meehan, but did not find the...

UAE extradites 3 suspects to Belgium over alleged crime links

Police in Dubai have extradited three individuals to Belgium who are accused of a series of serious crimes, including drug trafficking and human trafficking [Getty] Police in Dubai said three individuals accused of a litany of crimes, including...

Simplot to acquire Belgium-based potato processor

Published 2:10 pm Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Idaho-based J.R. Simplot Co. is buying Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgium-based processor. (Capital Press file photo) The J.R. Simplot Co. plans to acquire the operating business of Clarebout Potatoes, a...

Belgium's PM meets Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Brussels; two sides agree to enhance mutual trust

Belgium's Prime Minister Bart de Wever (left) meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brussels on July 1, 2025. Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry Facing an intertwined international situation, China and Europe should enhance communication,...

Former Hearts boss makes surprise switch to join up with ex Hibs and Sunderland gaffer in Belgium

Robbie Neilson will work as assistant manager to Lee Johnson as Belgian second tier side SK Lommel. Former Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson has made a surprise career move to link up with ex Hibs manager Lee Johnson at Belgian Challenger Pro...

Belgium conjures up win at Quidditch World Cup

TUBIZE - With a fair bit of wizardry on the pitch, Belgium became the first European country to win the Quidditch World Cup on Sunday. The sport, known as quadball officially since 2022, is originally inspired by the game played by Harry Potter...

Belgium edges young Canadian squad in men's rugby test match in Edmonton

Moral victories usually don't sit well with competitive players on losing teams, but Canada's men's rugby team accepted a 25-18 test loss to Belgium with an air of optimism on Saturday in Edmonton. Canada, which led 13-12 at halftime at Clarke...