Tag #Belgium

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Rwanda Bans All Belgian Aid Following Diplomatic Break

Rwanda has completely severed ties with Belgium, halting all funding and collaboration across various sectors, impacting numerous organizations and potentially hindering development projects, following a diplomatic break announced on March 17th.

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No Poverty
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AI-powered Camera Improves Wildfire Response in Cross-border Region

A new AI-powered camera system in Kalmthout, Belgium, detects wildfires within a 20-kilometer radius, including parts of the Netherlands, alerting firefighters to suspicious smoke and improving response times after the devastating 2011 fire that destroyed 600 hectares of the Kalmthoutse Heide.

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Life on Land
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41 Women Spiked and Sexually Assaulted in Belgian Nightlife; 5 Suspects Arrested

Belgian police are investigating at least 41 reports of women being spiked and sexually assaulted in Kortrijk; five suspects, including three bar owners, have been arrested, with the assaults spanning from December 2021 to December 2024.

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Gender Equality
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Ukraine Loses Nations League Playoff, Misses Elite Division

Ukraine's national football team lost to Belgium 3-0 in the Nations League playoffs, failing to advance to Division A despite winning the first leg 3-1; this impacts their seeding in Euro 2028 qualifying but not qualification for major tournaments.

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EU Sanctions Rwanda, Prompting Diplomatic Fallout

The European Union sanctioned Rwandan officials on March 17, 2025, for their role in the DRC conflict, prompting Rwanda to sever diplomatic ties with Belgium and expel its diplomats; Belgium played a leading role in imposing these sanctions, which may not fully resolve the ongoing crisis.

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Mechelen: A Blend of Medieval History and Modern Vibrancy

Mechelen, Belgium, a historically significant city once capital of the Low Countries, offers a unique blend of medieval architecture, Renaissance palaces, modern art venues, and a thriving culinary scene, attracting tourists with its historic sites and vibrant atmosphere.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Belgian TV Presenter Tom Waes Faces Charges After Drunk Driving Accident

Belgian TV presenter Tom Waes had a blood alcohol level of 2.44 per mille when he was seriously injured in a car accident in Antwerp on November 2023; he was not wearing a seatbelt and will face charges including reckless driving and causing injury to a road worker.

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Good Health and Well-being
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AI-Powered Camera Improves Wildfire Response in Cross-Border Region

A new AI-powered camera in Kalmthout, Belgium, detects wildfires within a 20km radius, including parts of the Netherlands, alerting firefighters immediately; this follows a 2011 fire that destroyed 600 hectares of the Kalmthoutse Heide.

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Five Men Arrested in Belgium for Spiking Drinks of 41 Women

Belgian police arrested five men, three of whom are bar owners, for allegedly spiking the drinks of at least 41 women in Kortrijk between December 2021 and December 2024, leading to several rapes and sexual assaults; the suspects allegedly used ketamine.

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Gender Equality
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Life Sentence for ISIS Terrorist Mehdi Nemmouche in Paris

A Paris court sentenced Mehdi Nemmouche, a notorious ISIS terrorist, to life in prison for the 2013 kidnapping and torture of seven European hostages, including French journalists, in Syria; he was already serving a life sentence in Belgium for the 2014 Jewish Museum attack in Brussels.

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Courtois Returns to Belgium Team After Resolving Misunderstandings

Thibaut Courtois returned to the Belgium national team after resolving misunderstandings following his impulsive exit in June 2023, clarifying that it was not due to a captaincy dispute but rather to mental fatigue, hoping to regain the fans' acceptance while Koen Casteels, another goalkeeper, decla...

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Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over DRC conflict

Rwanda ended diplomatic relations with Belgium on March 17, 2024, accusing Belgium of supporting the DRC in the ongoing conflict and engaging in misinformation to destabilize Rwanda. All Belgian diplomats must leave Rwanda within 48 hours.

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