Belgium Targets Teenage Vote
By Martin Banks Belgium will be targeting the teen vote in the upcoming Euro elections.
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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).
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February 11, 2024 Hitting the – culinary – spot for Valentine’s Day
By Martin Banks Calling all Cupids out there.
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EUROPE
January 8, 2024 Belgium puts Nutriscore labelling back on EU agenda
Belgium’s EU Council presidency will hold a scientific symposium in April on the controversial nutritional labelling of food to “share experiences” on the system, reopening the debate between member states that use it and those opposing its adoption at the EU level.
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December 19, 2023 Lost Treasure of Ancient Pompeii found in a Basement in Belgium
A treasure stolen from the ruins of ancient Pompeii, Italy, has been discovered in a family home in the quiet village of Herzele, East Flanders, Belgium.
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CULTURE
November 29, 2023 Enjoying a drop of the “wee dram” – in Belgium
By Martin Banks Time was in the past that when you thought of whisky you immediately thought of just one place: Scotland.
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November 9, 2023 Caviar business flourish in Belgium
By Martin Banks The Mayor of Waterloo has paid tribute to the “spirit of entrepreneurship” in Belgium. This, says Florence Reuter, has managed to flourish despite numerous major challenges in recent years, including the health pandemic, multiple wars and the still ongoing economic crisis.
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September 28, 2023 Belgium prepares harbours for massive green hydrogen imports
Belgium has launched a call for proposals to prepare its ports to import massive amounts of green hydrogen as part of its efforts to become a ‘hydrogen gateway’, Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten announced.
