Euro 2024 Soccer Matches

Georgia soccer fans celebrate surprise win over Portugal at Euro 2024 while Ukrainian team fails to progress after 0-0 tie with Belgium.

Belgium National Elections

Right-wing parties gained ground in Belgium's national elections, prompting the liberal Prime Minister to announce his resignation due to the poor performance of his governing coalition. The conservative-nationalist NVA is expected to be the largest party in Belgium.

European Parliamentary Elections and Lowered Voting Age

Voting is underway in the European parliamentary elections with Germany and Belgium lowering the voting age from 18 to 16.

Belgium's Labour Law for Sex Workers

Belgium has become the first country to approve a labour law on employment contracts for sex workers, granting them rights such as health insurance, pensions, and the ability to refuse clients or sexual acts without fear of dismissal. The law aims to protect sex workers and is seen as a model for other countries to follow.

Belgian boy wins seagull screeching competition

A 9-year-old boy from Belgium wins a seagull screeching competition, capturing the internet's attention.

Foreign Holdings of U.S. Treasuries

Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries reached a record high in February, with Japan and Belgium increasing their holdings significantly. China's holdings decreased, while the overall inflow of long- and short-term securities saw a significant increase.

NATO Summit in Belgium

Foreign Ministers from 30 member countries gather in Belgium to celebrate the founding of the world's most successful military alliance and discuss ways to keep helping Ukraine.

Belgium Military Scandal

Belgium dismantles a platoon of soldiers due to serious cases of violence and harassment within the military. Investigations revealed acts of assault, blackmail, and threats among soldiers during hazing and training sessions.

Terrorist Plot in Brussels

Police in Belgium have arrested four people suspected of plotting an attack against a concert hall in Brussels. The arrests were made in connection with a terrorist group planning an attack in a few weeks' time.