Belgium

Belgium's King Philippe to visit India from Nov 5-11

This will be King Philippe's first visit to India following his ascension to the throne in 2013.

Oct 27, 2017, 20:42 PM IST

Brexit: 1.2 mn job losses if UK leaves without a deal, says Belgium minister

The European Union could lose 1.2 million jobs if Britain leaves the bloc without a deal, Belgium`s economy minister said Friday, warning that his own country would suffer a "catastrophic" impact.

Oct 20, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

WWI German submarine wreck found off Belgium

Divers have found a well-preserved wreck of a German submarine sunk during World War I in the North Sea which may have the bodies of its crew still on board, Belgian officials said Tuesday.

Sep 20, 2017, 00:17 AM IST

Belgium defeat Australia, face France in Davis Cup final

Nine-time champions France had booked their place in the November 24-26 final, which they will now host, by seeing off Serbia in their semi-final in Lille.

Sep 18, 2017, 00:43 AM IST

Man arrested after Belgian mayor`s throat slashed

Belgian police arrested a suspect after a local mayor had his throat slashed in a graveyard, authorities said Tuesday as they probed a murder that shocked the country.

Sep 12, 2017, 14:17 PM IST

Belgium seal FIFA World Cup place, France held by Luxembourg

Portugal still harbour hopes of winning the group and qualifying automatically as Cristiano Ronaldo's side host Switzerland in Lisbon next month.

Sep 04, 2017, 08:54 AM IST

Suspected Paris militant to face trial in Belgium

Salah Abdeslam, a suspect in 2015 Islamist attacks on Paris who is currently jailed in France, will face trial in Belgium over a police shootout at his suspected hideout in Brussels, Belgian prosecutors said on Thursday.

Aug 17, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

No explosives found in car halted by Brussels police

Brussels has been on high alert since suicide bombers killed 32 people in attacks on the city's airport and subway on March 22, 2016.

Aug 09, 2017, 01:27 AM IST

Italian police arrest Chechen suspected over Grozny attacks

The 38-year-old man is accused of crimes of international terrorism and is now in prison in the southern town of Foggia, a police statement said. 
 

Jul 08, 2017, 19:59 PM IST

Belgium seeks more suspects in terror case, new attack feared

Belgian prosecutors said Thursday they were looking for further suspects in an emerging terror investigation and that they feared a possible attack.

Jul 06, 2017, 12:22 PM IST

Brexit-bound UK withdraws from fishing agreement

According to government figures, British vessels caught 708,000 tonnes of fish in 2015, worth £775 million ($1 billion, 894 million euros).

Jul 02, 2017, 18:00 PM IST

Brussels bomber was Moroccan aged 36: Prosecutor

The man shot dead at Brussels Central Station on Tuesday after an abortive detonation of a nail bomb in a bag was a Moroccan national.

Jun 21, 2017, 15:02 PM IST

Belgium has identified station bomber: Interior minister

Belgian security forces have identified a man who set off an explosion at a Brussels train station before he was shot and killed, Interior Minister Jan Jambon said on Wednesday.

Jun 21, 2017, 13:45 PM IST

Brussels train station bomber was 37-year-old man from Molenbeek: VTM

Belgian Interior Minister Jan Jambon told public radio earlier on Wednesday investigators knew the identity of the man, who was shot dead by soldiers guarding the station.

Jun 21, 2017, 12:35 PM IST

FIH's Hockey Pro League to kick off in January 2019

The teams that did not make the final selection for the men's League were Ireland, Malaysia and Spain, whilst those not chosen for the women's League were Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Japan and Spain women.

Jun 12, 2017, 00:12 AM IST

2018 World Cup Qualifier: Belgium win 2-0 despite stubborn Estonian resistance

Mertens had the visitors ahead just past the half hour mark but there was to be no repeat of the 8-1 hammering that Belgium handed Estonia in Brussels in November.

Jun 10, 2017, 08:48 AM IST

Belgium Malinois canines tracking poachers in Assam

Aaranyak's dog squad, termed the K-9 dog squad, currently comprises two Belgium Malinois breeds but will be strengthened further with the induction of three more members later this year.

Jun 01, 2017, 17:16 PM IST

This new device can generate power from polluted air!

Researchers have developed a device which, when exposed to light, can purify air and at the same time generate power as well.

May 08, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

Week-long celebrations to mark Yoga day in Belgium, Luxembourg

Week-long celebrations will be held in Belgium, Luxembourg and prominent European Union institutions to mark the third edition of International Yoga Day on June 19, the organisers said here on Tuesday.

Apr 25, 2017, 23:14 PM IST

Road to Russia 2018: Dutch suffer World Cup qualifying shock; Cristiano Ronaldo in 70-goal landmark

Belgium needed a goal two minutes from time by Romelu Lukaku to salvage a 1-1 draw against nine-man Greece as they stayed two points clear in Group H, although Roberto Martinez`s team lost their 100 percent record in the process.

Mar 26, 2017, 09:06 AM IST