In praise of Belgium’s growing influence on world wine sector
By Martin Banks Belgian viticulture continues to grow.
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CULTURE 
May 15, 2025 New quality wine label launched in Belgium
The Belgian wine sector is joining forces to launch BelBul: the first official quality label for sparkling wines produced on Belgian soil.
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EUROPE
February 2, 2025 Belgium gets new nationalist-led government
Five Belgian parties reached a coalition deal on Friday to form a new government led by Flemish conservative Bart De Wever (ECR), after more than seven months of tortuous negotiations, AFP reports.
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EUROPE
December 2, 2024 A “Top 10” of things to do and see this Christmas in Belgium
By Martin Banks Christmas is coming so what better time of the year to get out and enjoy some festive fun in Brussels (and Belgium).
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EUROPE
October 29, 2024 Lights show promises to bring some winter cheer
By Martin Banks Fancy brightening up those upcoming dark winter nights?
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EUROPE
October 15, 2024 Appeal launched to help identify missing women
By Martin Banks An international campaign to solve the mystery of scores of missing women in Belgium and mainland Europe is being stepped up.
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EUROPE
June 1, 2024 Belgium Targets Teenage Vote
By Martin Banks Belgium will be targeting the teen vote in the upcoming Euro elections.
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EUROPE
April 13, 2024 Belgium probes EU lawmakers allegedly bribed by Moscow
Belgium’s federal prosecutor has launched an investigation against members of the European Parliament allegedly paid by Moscow, and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo will bring the issue of Russian interference to the top of next week’s leaders’ summit, he said on Friday (12 April).
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EUROPE
April 12, 2024 Belgium probes EU lawmakers allegedly bribed by Moscow
Belgium’s federal prosecutor has launched an investigation against members of the European Parliament allegedly paid by Moscow, and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo will bring the issue of Russian interference to the top of next week’s leaders’ summit, he said on Friday (12 April).
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WORLD
March 25, 2024 China will seek to “embrace the world in its opening-up process,” says the country’s ambassador to Belgium.
By Martin Banks Ambassador Cao Zhongming was speaking in Brussels at an event hosted by the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC).
