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Nationwide Strike in Belgium Enters Third Day, Bringing Services to a Halt

Nov 26, 2025

Belgium’s nationwide strike has reached its third day, shutting down public transport, schools, hospitals, airports, and private-sector services. With garbage uncollected for days, piles of waste now line the streets. Unions…

WORLD

Belgium Faces Nationwide Strike Over Pension Reforms

Nov 24, 2025

Belgium has entered a three-day strike as unions protest the government’s pension and economic reforms, including raising the retirement age and cutting unemployment benefits. Transport workers halted buses, trams, and trains…

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Fire Destroys Tomorrowland Main Stage in Belgium

Jul 17, 2025

A major fire destroyed the main stage of the Tomorrowland festival in Boom, Belgium, just days before its opening. Organizers confirmed no injuries occurred and said the event will proceed as planned. An investigation into the cause has…

POLITICS

Turkish Defense Minister Güler Holds NATO Meetings in Belgium

Jun 4, 2025

Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler visited NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, to attend the NATO Defense Ministers Meeting. Upon arrival, Güler was welcomed by Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to NATO…

WORLD

Belgium Hit by Strike Over Social Spending Cuts

Apr 30, 2025

A nationwide strike in Belgium over planned government cuts to unemployment and retirement benefits halted air travel and public transport. Called by socialist and Christian unions, the one-day general strike affected cities…

WORLD

€6 Billion Pledged for Syria at Brussels Conference

Mar 18, 2025

The 9th Brussels Conference on Syria secured nearly €6 billion in aid for the war-torn country, with the Syrian side attending for the first time. The European Commission confirmed €4.2 billion in grants and €1.6 billion in…

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Belgians Protest New Government’s Plans

Feb 13, 2025

Numerous people, including about 50,000 employees, took to the streets in Belgium on the first day of a multi-day strike and demonstrations to protest the new government's planned pension reforms and major tax policy changes. Due to the…

WORLD

Turkish Defense Minister Attends NATO Summit in Belgium

Oct 17, 2024

Turkish Minister of National Defense, Yaşar Güler, arrived at NATO Headquarters in Brussels to participate in the NATO Defense Ministers Meeting. Güler was welcomed by NATO Permanent Representative Ambassador Zeki Levent…

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Rally to Urge Release of Israeli Hostages Held in Brussels

Oct 6, 2024

A rally was staged in front of the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, to call for the 97 Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Upcoming 07 October 2024 marks one year since the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack…

WORLD

Turkish and Greek Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Belgium

Aug 29, 2024

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis in Belgium during the Informal Meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers. Fidan's visit is part of broader discussions on regional and…

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