Belgium To Shut Down Controversial Nuclear Reactor
The Tihange 2 reactor is located just 50 kilometres from Belgium’s border with Germany.Brussels: Belgium is set to shut down an ageing nuclear reactor on Tuesday that has long caused…
Iran Sentences Belgian Aid Worker To 28 Years In Jail: Report
Iranian authorities have imposed a 28-year sentence on Olivier Vandecasteele. (Representational)Brussels: Iranian authorities have imposed a 28-year sentence on jailed Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele, a spokesman for his family…
Belgium Football Team Slammed For Wearing Jersey With Flames Graphic
The new-look kit was released by Adidas in September. (AFP File Photo)The football World Cup has seen its share of controversies. There have been moments that have angered football fans…
Belgian Police Officer Killed, 1 Injured In Brussels Knife Attack
A Belgian police officer was killed in a knife attack in Brussels, authorities said. (Representational)Brussels, Belgium: A Belgian police officer was killed Thursday in a knife attack in Brussels, authorities…
Belgium First Country To Make Monkeypox Quarantine Compulsory: Report
Four cases of monkeypox have been reported last week in Belgium. (File)Brussels: Belgium has become the first country to make a 21-day quarantine compulsory for monkeypox patients after four cases…
Belgium To Ban Round Fish Bowls, Says They Cause “Stress” To Fish
Round fish bowls have smaller water surface area, which affects the amount of oxygen in water.Belgium is planning to ban the round goldfish bowls, according to The Telegraph. Quoting officials…
Ex-Student Stabs Teacher 101 Times, 30 Years After “Humiliation” At Belgium School
Sixteen months after the murder in 2020, the accused admitted the crime to a friend (Representational)Brussels, Belgium: A 37-year-old man who said he felt humiliated by his teacher in primary…
In This Country, 4-Day Week, Right To Ignore Bosses After Work
The new measures would allow employees to clock up 38 hours of work over four days instead of five.Belgium has joined an increasing list of nations, which is offering its…
Clashes At Belgium Covid Rules Protest; Police Use Water Cannon, Tear Gas
Belgian Covid rules protest: Police said that around 70 people were arrested.Brussels: Police fired water cannon and tear gas Sunday at stone-throwing protesters after tens of thousands of demonstrators marched…
Europe’s First Case Of New Covid Variant Detected In Belgium
The infected person tested positive on November 22 (Representational)Brussels: Belgium said Friday it has detected the first announced case in Europe of the new Covid-19 variant, in an unvaccinated person…