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Belgium · 7 Feb 2025 Another gangland shooting in Brussels leaves one person dead One person died after a shooting in Brussels that was likely linked to clashes between rival drug gangs, the local prosecutor's office… Belgium · 4 Feb 2025 Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever sworn in as Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever to lead a right-leaning coalition government in Belgium. Sports · 27 Jan 2025 Belgian footballer Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking sting Belgian footballer Radja Nainggolan was arrested in a cocaine trafficking investigation. Belgium · 9 Jan 2025 Toxic powder incident hospitalized Belgian PM office staff member Toxic powder incident hospitalized Belgian PM office staff member. Belgium · 6 Jan 2025 Knifeman arrested outside Belgian PM office A man armed with a knife was arrested by the Belgian police outside the Belgian prime minister’s office in Brussels on Monday… Belgium · 3 Jan 2025 Belgian mayors call for Europe-wide ban on sale of fireworks After a series of injuries on New Year’s Eve, Belgium is debating prohibiting the sale of fireworks to individuals, though disagreement persists… Vatican · 30 Sep 2024 Pope says doctors who provide abortions are ‘hitmen’ Pope Francis emphasized traditional views on women and abortion while demanding church reform. Belgium · 26 Sep 2024 UPDATED: Pope Francis lands in Luxembourg, first leg of rare European trip Pope Francis will visit Luxembourg and Belgium to address migration and clerical abuse, despite recent health concerns. Vatican · 23 Sep 2024 Pope Francis’ Upcoming Trip to Luxembourg and Belgium to go ahead as planned Pope Francis plans to continue travels to Luxembourg and Belgium despite mild flu cancellation. Business · 20 Sep 2024 Brussels Airlines to cancel most Oct. 1 flights due to strike Brussels Airlines plans to cancel 80% of flights on Oct. 1 due to a national strike. Belgium · 13 Sep 2024 Belgium’s Charleroi airport flights cancelled for second day due to strike Flights at Charleroi airport cancelled for 2nd day due to employee strike; 87 affected flights. Comuniq.EU · 3 Sep 2024 Belgium appoints FM Hadja Lahbib as EU commissioner Belgium's pick for the new EU Commissioner, Hadja Lahbib, reflects a push for gender balance and political renewal.