Tag #Belgium

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Rwanda Cuts Ties with Belgium Amid DRC Conflict

Rwanda ended diplomatic relations with Belgium on Monday, accusing Belgium of supporting the M23 rebels in the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, citing over 8,500 deaths since January and ordering all Belgian diplomats to leave within 48 hours.

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Huawei-Linked Corruption Probe Shakes European Parliament

Belgian police conducted around 20 searches on March 13th, 2024, targeting alleged corruption within the European Parliament linked to Huawei, involving payments, gifts, and hospitality to influence political decisions; several individuals were questioned.

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Belgian Court Acquits Author Herman Brusselmans in Gaza War Column Case

A Belgian court acquitted author Herman Brusselmans on charges of inciting hatred and violence against Jews, citing freedom of speech despite his controversial column in Humo about the Gaza war which contained inflammatory statements about harming Jews.

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Dutch Man Suspected of Blackmailing 70 Girls with Nude Photos

A 29-year-old man from Oosterhout, Netherlands, is suspected of blackmailing roughly 70 underage girls in the Netherlands and Belgium using nude photos obtained through a videogame, offering virtual diamonds in exchange. Police found 34,000 photos and videos on his devices; the investigation continu...

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Dutch Cocaine Kingpin Sentenced to 13 Years in Absentia

Dutch criminal Jos L. received a 13-year sentence in absentia from a Belgian court for orchestrating a failed 2023 attempt to steal 10 tons of cocaine (€250 million street value) from Belgian customs; multiple accomplices also received prison sentences.

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Spain's Shift on Nuclear Energy: Ribera Approves Belgian Aid Amidst Domestic Closures

Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Teresa Ribera, who previously opposed extending nuclear power plants' lifespans, approved multi-million euro state aid for Belgium to extend its nuclear plants for 10 years, highlighting the growing need for reliable energy sources amid renewable energy's intermittent n...

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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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Mohawk Faces €1 Billion Belgian Tax Bill

Mohawk Industries, a US flooring company, faces a €1 billion tax bill from Belgium for alleged improper deduction of interest payments and dividends from its subsidiary IVC's taxable profits between 2017 and 2021.

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Belgian Court Rules Colonial-Era Family Separations Crimes Against Humanity

A Belgian court ruled that the systematic separation of mixed-race children from their families during the colonial era constituted crimes against humanity, awarding reparations to five Congolese women who successfully sued the Belgian government for the trauma they experienced.

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Audi Closes Brussels Factory, Laying Off 3,000 Workers

Audi's Brussels factory closed in February 2024, laying off 3,000 workers after a failed search for a buyer; production is moving to China and Mexico due to lower profit margins and higher labor costs in Belgium, reflecting a broader decline in Belgian automotive manufacturing.

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Depardieu Under Investigation for Tax Fraud and Money Laundering

French actor Gérard Depardieu is under investigation for aggravated tax fraud and money laundering in France and Belgium, stemming from his 2013 move to Belgium for tax reasons; searches and interviews took place in February 2025, and he faces separate trials for sexual assault.

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Brussels Coalition Talks Collapse Amidst Debt Crisis and Violence

Negotiations to form a Brussels regional government failed after eight months, leaving the region without leadership amidst a €14 billion debt, a projected €1.6 billion deficit, and escalating drug violence; the lead negotiator resigned Friday.

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