Belgian Runner Completes Daily Marathon for World Record
Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne completed a marathon every day in 2024, raising approximately \$62,438 for breast cancer research and aiming to set a new Guinness World Record; she overcame numerous physical and mental challenges.
Belgian Runner Completes Daily Marathon for World Record
Belgian ultra runner Hilde Dosogne completed a marathon every day in 2024, raising approximately \$62,438 for breast cancer research and aiming to set a new Guinness World Record; she overcame numerous physical and mental challenges.
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BeneCup: Belgian Team Dominates Dutch Champion in Inaugural Final
Friso Sneek, the Dutch women's volleyball champion, lost to Belgian champion Asterix Avo Beveren 1-3 (21-25, 13-25, 25-22, 12-25) in the inaugural BeneCup final in Den Bosch on Sunday, revealing a considerable skill gap between the two nations.
BeneCup: Belgian Team Dominates Dutch Champion in Inaugural Final
Friso Sneek, the Dutch women's volleyball champion, lost to Belgian champion Asterix Avo Beveren 1-3 (21-25, 13-25, 25-22, 12-25) in the inaugural BeneCup final in Den Bosch on Sunday, revealing a considerable skill gap between the two nations.
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Van der Poel Wins Fifth Straight Cyclocross World Cup
Mathieu van der Poel won the Besançon World Cup cyclocross race on December 30th, extending his winning streak to five races, despite a delayed private jet flight and a less-than-ideal start. His rival, Michael Vanthourenhout, suffered a poor start and lost significant ground.
Van der Poel Wins Fifth Straight Cyclocross World Cup
Mathieu van der Poel won the Besançon World Cup cyclocross race on December 30th, extending his winning streak to five races, despite a delayed private jet flight and a less-than-ideal start. His rival, Michael Vanthourenhout, suffered a poor start and lost significant ground.
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Dutch and Belgian Volleyball Federations Launch BeneCup to Enhance Competition
The BeneCup, a new volleyball competition between Dutch and Belgian champions, launched today in Den Bosch, aims to professionalize Dutch club volleyball and attract more fans by providing higher-level competition and more attractive matches, addressing the issue of top players leaving the Dutch lea...
Dutch and Belgian Volleyball Federations Launch BeneCup to Enhance Competition
The BeneCup, a new volleyball competition between Dutch and Belgian champions, launched today in Den Bosch, aims to professionalize Dutch club volleyball and attract more fans by providing higher-level competition and more attractive matches, addressing the issue of top players leaving the Dutch lea...
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Dutch-Belgian Volleyball Collaboration Launches BeneCup
Dutch and Belgian men's and women's volleyball champions will compete in the inaugural BeneCup, marking a successful third attempt at collaboration between the two countries' leagues, aimed at professionalizing Dutch volleyball and attracting more fans.
Dutch-Belgian Volleyball Collaboration Launches BeneCup
Dutch and Belgian men's and women's volleyball champions will compete in the inaugural BeneCup, marking a successful third attempt at collaboration between the two countries' leagues, aimed at professionalizing Dutch volleyball and attracting more fans.
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Belgium Delays F-16 Delivery to Ukraine Due to Spare Parts and Pilot Shortages
Belgium delayed its first delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine due to a shortage of spare parts and pilots, impacting Ukraine's air defense capabilities, despite a coalition effort to supply 79 F-16s, with Ukraine needing 120-130 for effective defense.
Belgium Delays F-16 Delivery to Ukraine Due to Spare Parts and Pilot Shortages
Belgium delayed its first delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine due to a shortage of spare parts and pilots, impacting Ukraine's air defense capabilities, despite a coalition effort to supply 79 F-16s, with Ukraine needing 120-130 for effective defense.
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Sneek Loses Inaugural BeneCup Final to Belgian Champion
Friso Sneek, the Dutch women's volleyball champion, lost to Belgium's Asterix Avo Beveren 21-25, 13-25, 25-22, 12-25 in the inaugural BeneCup final in Den Bosch on Sunday, highlighting a significant competitive gap between Dutch and Belgian club volleyball.
Sneek Loses Inaugural BeneCup Final to Belgian Champion
Friso Sneek, the Dutch women's volleyball champion, lost to Belgium's Asterix Avo Beveren 21-25, 13-25, 25-22, 12-25 in the inaugural BeneCup final in Den Bosch on Sunday, highlighting a significant competitive gap between Dutch and Belgian club volleyball.
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Belgium Bans Single-Use Vapes to Curb Youth Smoking"
Belgium is the first European country to completely ban the sale of disposable vapes starting January 1, 2025, aiming to curb youth vaping rates due to their addictive nature and appeal to young people, while allowing regular e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
Belgium Bans Single-Use Vapes to Curb Youth Smoking"
Belgium is the first European country to completely ban the sale of disposable vapes starting January 1, 2025, aiming to curb youth vaping rates due to their addictive nature and appeal to young people, while allowing regular e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
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Belgium Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Nicotine Addiction and Waste
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke banned the sale of disposable vapes due to their contribution to teen nicotine addiction and environmental pollution, making Belgium the first EU country to take this step and prompting calls for stricter EU-wide tobacco regulations.
Belgium Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Nicotine Addiction and Waste
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke banned the sale of disposable vapes due to their contribution to teen nicotine addiction and environmental pollution, making Belgium the first EU country to take this step and prompting calls for stricter EU-wide tobacco regulations.
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Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
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Right-Wing Surge in 2024 European Elections
The 2024 European elections saw a significant rightward shift, with the center-right EPP winning 188 seats, followed by social democrats and the far-right Patriots for Europe. National elections in France, Portugal, Belgium, and Austria also showed similar trends, attributed to voter discontent over...
Right-Wing Surge in 2024 European Elections
The 2024 European elections saw a significant rightward shift, with the center-right EPP winning 188 seats, followed by social democrats and the far-right Patriots for Europe. National elections in France, Portugal, Belgium, and Austria also showed similar trends, attributed to voter discontent over...
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Belgium Grants Comprehensive Labor Rights to Sex Workers
Belgium's new law, effective December 2023, grants sex workers comprehensive labor rights including paid leave, pensions, and maternity benefits, making it a global leader in protecting this often-vulnerable workforce.
Belgium Grants Comprehensive Labor Rights to Sex Workers
Belgium's new law, effective December 2023, grants sex workers comprehensive labor rights including paid leave, pensions, and maternity benefits, making it a global leader in protecting this often-vulnerable workforce.
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