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Belgium to host Kosovo military representative in Brussels

Belga News Agency · July 3, 2025

Belgium will host a military representative from Kosovo in Brussels, defence minister Theo Francken announced during a visit to the Western Balkans on Thursday. “Kosovo plays a key role in the stability of the Western Balkans. Our relationship has...

Belgium doubles down on defence with €18B budget boost and 11 more F-35s

Euro Weekly News · July 3, 2025

A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet from Lakenheath Air Base in flight over Kleine Brogel Air Base. Peer, Belgium | Credit: Shutterstock Belgium is stepping into a stronger, more militarily enhanced future in light of the threats this...

Rebuilding Ukraine: Belgium Announces 6-Point Support Plan

Kyiv Post · July 10, 2025

Belgium announced six “new strategic partnerships” to support Ukraine’s reconstruction during Thursday’s Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. The partnerships include “five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Ukrainian ministries” to boost...

Belgium Holds Firm on Strengthening Ties with China

MENAFN · July 3, 2025

(MENAFN) Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot declared on Wednesday that regardless of shifting circumstances, Belgium will remain a steadfast ally of China, committed to enhancing bilateral cooperation with a proactive...

Telenet and Orange Belgium Strike Deal to Broadcast Premier League and Bundesliga

The Fast Mode · July 11, 2025

Orange Belgium has reached an agreement with Telenet group for the distribution of the two Play Sports channels, starting from the 2025-2026 season. Both channels are available in French and Dutch. Thanks to this new non-exclusive distribution...

Belgium and Turkey join the Drone Coalition

Babel ·

The Steering Committee of the International Drone Coalition in Riga on June 2 supported the desire of Belgium and Turkey to join the group. There are now 20 participating states. All of them have pledged to allocate €2.75 billion this year to...

OT vs AG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ECS T10 Belgium 2025, Eliminator

CricketAddictor · July 11, 2025

Ostend Tigers are all set to play against Antwerp Giants in the ECS T10 Belgium 2025 Eliminator on 11th July at Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst, starting at 12:15 PM IST. Get the best OT vs AG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing...

Belgian court sentences three in kidnapping of crypto investor’s wife

Coin Telegraph · July 4, 2025

A Belgian court has sentenced three people for their roles in a cryptocurrency-related kidnapping targeting the wife of local crypto entrepreneur Stéphane Winkel. The Brussels Criminal Court handed down 12-year prison sentences to three kidnappers...

UN and Belgium condemn US sanctions on Gaza rapporteur

Belga News Agency · July 11, 2025

The United Nations has condemned the US sanctions imposed on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, as “unacceptable”. It has called for their immediate reversal. The Trump...

Gruelling 320-mile fundraising ride from Worcester to Belgium smashes target

Worcester News ·

Staff from Worcester-based Atwell International took on the four-day G2G Cycle Challenge, pedalling from Gheluvelt Park in Worcester to Gheluvelt near Ypres in Belgium to raise funds for St Richard’s Hospice, the Alzheimer’s Society, and the...

Belgium's Julie Vanloo picked up by LA Sparks after release from previous team

Belga News Agency · July 4, 2025

Belgian basketball player Julie Vanloo has been picked up by the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA after she was unexpeclet go by the Golden State Valkyries. Vanloo had skipped the celebrations of the Belgian Cats' European Championship title in...

More people in Belgium are working flexi-jobs, sharp rise in over-65s

The Bulletin · July 10, 2025

The flexi-job status introduced 10 years ago in Belgium has led to a rise in workers with side jobs, according to figures released by the National Social Security Office (ONSS/RSZ), reports Belga. It is the over-65s in particular that have taken...

Preview: Portugal Women vs Belgium Women - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole ·

Sports Mole previews Friday's Women's European Championship clash between Portugal Women and Belgium Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Portugal Women and Belgium Women will be targeting their first win of the 2025...

Airbus Helicopters hosts European delegations to showcase next-gen capabilities, as Belgium walks away from NH90 TTH fleet

FlightGlobal ·

As Airbus Helicopters continues to press forward with plans for a pan-European next-generation rotorcraft, another customer of the NH Industries (NHI) NH90 – a current multi-national programme – has decided to prematurely retire its fleet. Working...

Belgium’s KBC Bank to Offer Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading to Retail Clients This Fall

Blockonomi · July 3, 2025

TLDR: KBC will offer direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to retail users via its Bolero app. The bank is applying for CASP status as part of a MiCA-compliant crypto service rollout. KBC is the first major Belgian bank to launch in-house crypto...

Belgium to buy 11 more F-35s and boost defence budget to 18 Billion EUR

Belga News Agency · July 2, 2025

Belgium is entering a new phase in its defence policy, with major investment plans, international cooperation and strategic realignment both at the federal and regional levels. The Council of Ministers is set to decide Friday on the updated...

Caruso strike gives Italy victory over Belgium in Group B opener

TNT Sports ·

CARUSO CLINCHES VICTORY FOR ITALY IN EURO 2025 OPENER Italy made a winning start to Euro 2025, as Arianna Caruso's goal secured a 1-0 victory over Belgium in Sion. Caruso struck what proved to be the winner just before half-time of the Group B...

Belgium’s KBC bank plans crypto offering after CACEIS gets MiCA license

Ledger Insights · July 2, 2025

Belgium’s KBC bank plans to provide a cryptocurrency retail offering via its Bolero banking app, Les Echo reported. First it needs to get approval as a crypto asset service provider (CASP), which could make it the first Belgian firm to land a...

Euro 2025 – Switzerland reaction plus Italy v Spain, Portugal v Belgium buildup

The Guardian · July 11, 2025

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature Jordan Nobbs is now 32 and no longer in the England setup, after winning 71 caps for the Lionesses. She’s also now a free agent after leaving Aston Villa at the end of her...

GW vs LL Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ECS T10 Belgium 2025, Match 21

CricketAddictor · July 10, 2025

The 21st encounter of the ECS T10 Belgium 2025 will feature Gent Wolves taking on Leuven Lions at the Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst on 10th July at 8:30 PM IST. Get the best GW vs LL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and...