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Belgium Expands Nuclear Energy Program
Belgium's new right-wing nationalist government, led by Bart De Wever, announced on February 4th plans to expand nuclear energy capacity from 4 to 8 gigawatts by extending the lifespan of existing reactors and building new ones, reversing a previous 2025 shutdown plan.
Belgium Expands Nuclear Energy Program
Belgium's new right-wing nationalist government, led by Bart De Wever, announced on February 4th plans to expand nuclear energy capacity from 4 to 8 gigawatts by extending the lifespan of existing reactors and building new ones, reversing a previous 2025 shutdown plan.
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48% Bias Score
EU Defense Summit and New Belgian Government Announced
EU leaders convene in Brussels for a critical defense summit, while Belgium unveils a new government following protracted negotiations; other news includes a rise in organ donors, a plane crash investigation, an increase in cancer cases, and numerous earthquakes in Santorini.
EU Defense Summit and New Belgian Government Announced
EU leaders convene in Brussels for a critical defense summit, while Belgium unveils a new government following protracted negotiations; other news includes a rise in organ donors, a plane crash investigation, an increase in cancer cases, and numerous earthquakes in Santorini.
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12% Bias Score
French Gendarmes' School Arrest Sparks Outrage
French gendarmes arrested a 14-year-old Burkinabe student at her school in Maizières-lès-Metz on January 22, 2025, to deport her and her family to Belgium under the Dublin Regulation, prompting a ministerial rebuke and raising questions about the sanctity of schools.
French Gendarmes' School Arrest Sparks Outrage
French gendarmes arrested a 14-year-old Burkinabe student at her school in Maizières-lès-Metz on January 22, 2025, to deport her and her family to Belgium under the Dublin Regulation, prompting a ministerial rebuke and raising questions about the sanctity of schools.
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52% Bias Score
Nijvel Gang Investigation Reopened Based on License Plate Evidence
A Belgian court will not close the investigation into the Nijvel Gang after a license plate noted by witnesses at a 1985 massacre in Aalst may provide a crucial link to other crimes. This follows years of stalled investigation marked by multiple jurisdictions and dismissed witness accounts.
Nijvel Gang Investigation Reopened Based on License Plate Evidence
A Belgian court will not close the investigation into the Nijvel Gang after a license plate noted by witnesses at a 1985 massacre in Aalst may provide a crucial link to other crimes. This follows years of stalled investigation marked by multiple jurisdictions and dismissed witness accounts.
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36% Bias Score
Van der Poel Wins Cyclocross Race Despite Fractured Rib
Mathieu van der Poel, despite a fractured rib, won the cyclocross World Cup race in Maasmechelen, Belgium, on February 11, finishing ahead of Wout van Aert, who fell early in the race, while Michael Vanthourenhout finished sixth.
Van der Poel Wins Cyclocross Race Despite Fractured Rib
Mathieu van der Poel, despite a fractured rib, won the cyclocross World Cup race in Maasmechelen, Belgium, on February 11, finishing ahead of Wout van Aert, who fell early in the race, while Michael Vanthourenhout finished sixth.
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40% Bias Score
Sharp Drop in Cocaine Seizures in European Ports Amidst Record Production
Cocaine seizures in Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Vlissingen dropped by over 50% in 2024 to 82,500 kilos, due to smugglers shifting routes to West Africa and employing new methods to hide smaller amounts of drugs, while cocaine production reached a record high of four million kilos in 2023.
Sharp Drop in Cocaine Seizures in European Ports Amidst Record Production
Cocaine seizures in Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Vlissingen dropped by over 50% in 2024 to 82,500 kilos, due to smugglers shifting routes to West Africa and employing new methods to hide smaller amounts of drugs, while cocaine production reached a record high of four million kilos in 2023.
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36% Bias Score
Flemish Nationalist Bart De Wever Appointed Belgium's Prime Minister
Bart De Wever, leader of the Flemish nationalist N-VA party, has unexpectedly become Belgium's Prime Minister, despite his party's advocacy for Flemish independence and past conflicts with Wallonia.
Flemish Nationalist Bart De Wever Appointed Belgium's Prime Minister
Bart De Wever, leader of the Flemish nationalist N-VA party, has unexpectedly become Belgium's Prime Minister, despite his party's advocacy for Flemish independence and past conflicts with Wallonia.
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Accidental Injury in Davis Cup Leads to Belgium's Controversial Victory
In a Davis Cup match in Hasselt, Belgium's Zizou Bergs accidentally injured Chile's Cristian Garin during a celebration, causing Garin's withdrawal and leading to Belgium's 3-1 victory and subsequent advancement to play Australia in September.
Accidental Injury in Davis Cup Leads to Belgium's Controversial Victory
In a Davis Cup match in Hasselt, Belgium's Zizou Bergs accidentally injured Chile's Cristian Garin during a celebration, causing Garin's withdrawal and leading to Belgium's 3-1 victory and subsequent advancement to play Australia in September.
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52% Bias Score
Coca-Cola Recalls Products Across Europe Due to Excess Chlorate
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recalling various products in several European countries due to excessive chlorate levels, potentially posing health risks for children, with production codes ranging from 328 GE to 338 GE.
Coca-Cola Recalls Products Across Europe Due to Excess Chlorate
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recalling various products in several European countries due to excessive chlorate levels, potentially posing health risks for children, with production codes ranging from 328 GE to 338 GE.
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Coca-Cola Recalls Beverages in Europe Due to Elevated Chlorate Levels
Coca-Cola is recalling beverages in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands due to elevated chlorate levels found during routine testing at its Ghent plant; five product lines previously sold in the UK are no longer available; while the company says the risk is low, high chlorate levels can negativ...
Coca-Cola Recalls Beverages in Europe Due to Elevated Chlorate Levels
Coca-Cola is recalling beverages in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands due to elevated chlorate levels found during routine testing at its Ghent plant; five product lines previously sold in the UK are no longer available; while the company says the risk is low, high chlorate levels can negativ...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Gambling Ad Ban Faces Circumvention Challenges
The Netherlands plans to ban gambling ads on sports jerseys and billboards by July 1, 2025, but concerns exist due to Belgium's experience where similar bans were widely circumvented, resulting in an estimated €40 million annual loss for football clubs in sponsorship revenue plus an additional €30 m...
Dutch Gambling Ad Ban Faces Circumvention Challenges
The Netherlands plans to ban gambling ads on sports jerseys and billboards by July 1, 2025, but concerns exist due to Belgium's experience where similar bans were widely circumvented, resulting in an estimated €40 million annual loss for football clubs in sponsorship revenue plus an additional €30 m...
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48% Bias Score
Former MEP Maria Arena Charged in Qatargate Scandal
Former European Parliament member Maria Arena faces charges of belonging to a criminal organization in the ongoing Qatargate scandal, following reports in La Libre newspaper and a statement by a Belgian federal prosecutor to Euronews; the case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering ...
Former MEP Maria Arena Charged in Qatargate Scandal
Former European Parliament member Maria Arena faces charges of belonging to a criminal organization in the ongoing Qatargate scandal, following reports in La Libre newspaper and a statement by a Belgian federal prosecutor to Euronews; the case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering ...
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52% Bias Score
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