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Pogacar Wins Second Tour of Flanders Title

Tadej Pogacar won his second Tour of Flanders title on April 2nd, beating Mads Pedersen and Mathieu van der Poel, while Lotte Kopecky secured her third consecutive women's title; the race attracted 750,000 spectators.

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No Poverty
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Belgian Judge's Lenient Sentence for Student Rapist Sparks Outrage

A Belgian court convicted a 24-year-old gynaecology student of raping an intoxicated fellow student but imposed no penalty, sparking massive protests in Leuven due to the judge's reasoning citing the perpetrator's "talent and engagement.

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Gender Equality
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Three More Charged in Huawei-Linked EU Parliament Bribery Case

Belgian prosecutors charged three more individuals with corruption, money laundering, and criminal organization, bringing the total suspects in the Huawei bribery case to eight; investigators allege Huawei lobbyists bribed MEPs and staff since 2021 with cash and gifts to secure favorable stances on ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Belgium Reforms Unemployment Benefits to Incentivize Work

Belgium's new law limits unemployment benefits to two years for those under 55, impacting 100,000 people, while 180,000 jobs remain unfilled; the reform, driven by the center-right MR party, aims to incentivize work by ensuring a significant income difference between employment and welfare.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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US Demands Halt to French Diversity Programs, Sparking Transatlantic Clash

The US Embassy in France demanded French companies end diversity initiatives, prompting outrage from the French government, which considers these programs integral to its laws and values; similar reactions followed in Belgium and Spain.

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Gender Equality
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€750,000 Pigeon Theft Exposes Organized Crime in Belgium

In November 2023, thieves stole five champion racing pigeons, including the renowned breeder Finn, worth an estimated €750,000, from Belgian champion Tom Van Gaver's aviary, highlighting a recent surge in well-organized thefts targeting high-value birds in Belgium.

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Reduced Inequality
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Belgian Rape Conviction Sparks Outrage Over Lenient Sentence

A Belgian court found a 24-year-old medical student guilty of rape but gave him no prison sentence, sparking widespread protests due to the judge's reasoning and delayed explanation of the verdict.

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Gender Equality
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Van der Poel Seeks Record-Breaking Fourth Tour of Flanders Win

The 2024 Tour of Flanders men's race, starting in Bruges at 10:00, will conclude around 16:15 in Oudenaarde, covering 268.9 kilometers with 18 climbs, notably the Koppenberg and Oude Kwaremont, with Mathieu van der Poel aiming for a fourth victory.

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Van Aert's Dwars door Vlaanderen Loss Casts Doubt on Tour of Flanders Chances

Wout van Aert lost the sprint finish at Dwars door Vlaanderen, raising questions about his chances in the upcoming Tour of Flanders where Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar are the top favorites; the women's race features Lotte Kopecky as the top contender.

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Belgian Medical Student Guilty of Rape, Receives No Jail Time

A Belgian medical student in Leuven was found guilty of raping a woman at a Halloween party in 2023 but received no jail time, only a €3500 fine and suspension from the hospital where he was training as a gynecologist, after the judge considered his age and clean record; the victim is satisfied with...

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Gender Equality
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Belgian Nationwide Strike Disrupts Transportation and Industries"

A nationwide strike in Belgium, led by unions protesting pension reforms, caused widespread disruption to airports, public transport, and various industries, resulting in flight cancellations, reduced services, and injuries during a blockade incident.

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WWI Unknown Soldiers Identified, Families Find Closure

The remains of three British World War I soldiers—L/Cpl James Ball Baron, L/Cpl Samuel Chapman, and 2nd Lt Hugh Barr—previously buried as unknowns in Belgium, have been identified and given proper burials on March 26th, thanks to research by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the MOD's Joint...

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