Three letters containing the toxic substance strychnine were sent to Belgian government offices, including Prime Minister Alexander De Croo’s office, last November. An aide was injured after coming into contact with the powder, prompting an investigation. In a separate incident…
A 20-year-old Dutch man, Ichairo D. from Almere, has been sentenced in Belgium to five years in prison and fined €2,000 for his involvement in three explosive attacks in Antwerp. The incidents targeted a nightclub and an insurance office, with…
Swedish authorities confirmed that under specific conditions, needles from Christmas trees can be consumed, following Belgium’s warning against eating them. The Belgian food safety authority cautioned that trees may have harmful chemicals. While Sweden aligns with Belgium’s stance, some local…
Belgium’s food safety agency issued a public health warning against consuming Christmas trees, following suggestions from Ghent’s city website to recycle the trees into food products. The agency emphasized that Christmas trees are not intended for the food chain and…
In Brussels, military police apprehended an armed man reported to be carrying a knife at the office of Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. This incident was covered by various Belgian media outlets. Source
New regulations for smokers and vapers have come into effect in Belgium and Milan, restricting smoking in public spaces such as zoos, parks, and near schools. Belgium aims for a smoke-free generation by 2040 and will ban the sale of…
A 35-year-old Dutch man has been arrested by Belgian authorities for selling unauthorized nude images and personal information of women and girls through multiple Telegram groups. The groups involved the sharing of images without consent, often prompting members to submit…
Belgium will prohibit the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes from January 1, 2024, due to concerns about health and environmental impacts. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke highlighted that these products pose a risk as they can easily attract teenagers to nicotine…
The monarchs of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg delivered their annual Christmas messages, focusing on empathy, democracy, and the importance of protecting human rights. Belgian King Philippe emphasized the need for awareness against violations of international law, while Dutch King…
A Belgian couple has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for repeatedly raping their four daughters, aged 12 to 21, and using them as sex slaves. The shocking case came to light when the two youngest daughters escaped…
De Belgische regering onder leiding van formateur Bart de Wever staat voor een zware taak met een geplande bezuiniging van minstens 20 miljard euro. De overheidsfinanciën zijn slecht, en er is ook druk om te investeren in defensie, waar België…
Belgium has made history as the world’s first country to provide sex workers with rights such as maternity leave and pensions, effective December 2024. The new law allows adult sex workers to sign contracts, access social security, and secure better…
