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Belgium Urges Iran to Seize US Talks for Peace Deal
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot called on Iran and the United States to capitalize on ongoing negotiations, saying the diplomatic track presents a critical opportunity to secure a broad peace agreement that could also help...
Belgium Urges Progress in Iran-US Talks to Secure Broader Regional Peace
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot on Monday said the ongoing dialogue between Iran and the United States presents a valuable chance to pursue a far-reaching peace settlement that could also contribute to stability in Lebanon....
Belgium Tightens Rules for Foreign Students, Residence Permits
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgium has introduced stricter regulations affecting foreign students who wish to study in the country or renew their student residence permits, according to reports from Belga news agency.
Belgium Rolls Out Stricter Student Visa Rules
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Belgian government rolled out significantly stricter requirements Monday for foreign students applying to study in the country or seeking to renew their student residence permits, a news agency reported.
Sompo appoints Bart Van Gysegem Country Manager, Insurance for Belgium and the Netherlands
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
LUXEMBOURG, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sompo, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, today announced the appointment of Bart Van Gysegem as Country Manager, Insurance for Belgium and the...
Belgium Warns of Possible Frigate Gap After Naval Program Delays
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgium’s navy may be left without operational frigates for several years after further setbacks in a joint naval procurement program with the Netherlands, according to local media reports published Saturday.
Belgium Faces Years Without Frigates as Warship Program Hits Delays
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgium's naval capabilities face a potentially crippling gap after fresh setbacks to a joint warship procurement program raised the prospect of the country operating without any functional frigates for a sustained period, local media...
Belgium, Turkey Secure Dozens of Deals in Royal Economic Mission
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Türkiye and Belgium Strengthen Economic Cooperation During Royal Visit Belgium and Türkiye have deepened economic relations following a five-day high-level trade mission led by Queen Mathilde, resulting in dozens of new commercial...
Belgium Faces Sharp Prison Overcrowding Surge
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgium’s prison system has seen a sharp rise in overcrowding, with the inmate population increasing by 21% between 2023 and 2025, according to a report published Monday by the Central Prison Monitoring Council (CCSP), as stated by...
Belgium Highlights Turkey’s Rise as Emerging Maritime Power
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said Tuesday that Türkiye is steadily rising as a significant maritime power, even as global attention remains focused on the naval competition between the United States and China.
Child Online Exploitation Cases in Belgium Reach Record High in 2025
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A record number of children and teenagers become victims of online sexual exploitation in Belgium in 2025, according to an annual report released Monday by the organization Child Focus.
Belgium Prison Workers Walk Out Over Overcrowding, Violence
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Correctional staff across Belgium walked off the job Monday in a coordinated nationwide strike, demanding urgent action on chronic overcrowding, escalating violence, and unsustainable working conditions, a news agency reported.
Belgium Prison Staff Launch Nationwide Strike Over Severe Overcrowding
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Prison staff across Belgium have begun a nationwide strike over worsening conditions in the country’s correctional system, with unions citing severe overcrowding, increasing violence, and excessive workloads, according to reports.
Belgium’s Queen Leads Economic Mission to Turkey to Boost Trade Ties
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgium’s Queen Mathilde is scheduled to visit Türkiye from May 10 to 14 as part of an “Economic Mission” aimed at expanding commercial and economic cooperation between the two countries, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources....
Belgium’s Queen Meets Emine Erdogan in Istanbul Amid Economic Visit
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan hosted Queen Mathilde of Belgium on Sunday at Istanbul’s Dolmabahce Palace, during the Belgian royal’s visit to Türkiye as part of an economic mission, according to reports.
Belgium Seeks US Approval for Multi-Billion Missile Deal to Boost Air Defense
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgium is reportedly pursuing US authorization for a large-scale missile purchase package valued at approximately $3.69 billion as part of efforts to strengthen its national air defense capabilities, according to reports.
Belgium Prison Workers Go on Strike Over Overcrowding, Violence
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Prison employees throughout Belgium launched a nationwide strike on Monday in response to worsening conditions inside the country’s correctional facilities, including severe overcrowding, increasing violence, and unsustainable workloads,...
Belgium FM Rebukes Israeli Minister Over Criticism of Circumcision Case
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Belgium’s foreign minister has pushed back against criticism from his Israeli counterpart regarding a legal case involving two local Jewish men accused of performing circumcisions without authorization, according to reports on Wednesday....
Turkey, Belgium Discuss Transport Connectivity, Trade Routes
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu emphasized Monday the importance of improving transportation links and creating alternative commercial corridors during discussions on strengthening economic ties between...
FL PR and Communications Engages with Sector Leaders at Türkiye - Belgium Business Forum Hosting Queen Mathilde
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ISTANBUL, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FL PR and Communications, the London and Istanbul based international public relations and strategic communications agency, attended the Türkiye-Belgium Business Forum held at Swissotel in Istanbul on 11...
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