The general threat level 3 for Belgium remains in force, the OCAD emphasizes. “The OCAD asks you to remain attentive and vigilant and to observe the necessary preventive safety measures,” it said in a statement. “The OCAD continues to closely monitor the situation together with its partners.” It is currently the Easter holiday in Flanders … Read more
While tourists on Poelaertplein marvel at the view over Brussels, another scene is taking place behind their backs. Via a highly secured entrance to the tunnel complex under Louise Square, several partygoers wearing sunglasses walk into the large, darkened corridor. One of those insiders is Helene D’haeseleer (31) from Brussels, who is just starting the … Read more
AFPThe Swedish Prime Minister, NATO Chief and Swedish Crown Princess (middle three from left) at NATO Headquarters NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 16:55 The Swedish flag was raised for the first time today at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Sweden was welcomed as the 32nd member of the alliance with an official ceremony. The country joined NATO on Thursday. … Read more
AFPNATO chief Stoltenberg and outgoing Prime Minister Rutte at a NATO summit in Lithuania last summer NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 01:13 NATO wants to appoint the new secretary general of the military alliance in the short term. The Member States wish to complete the selection process by next month at the latest. That said US Ambassador to … Read more
NOSThe farmers’ protest in Brussels this morning NOS News•today, 08:06•Changed today, 10:34 A large farmers’ protest is taking place in Brussels around the EU summit that is taking place there today. The mainly Belgian farmers want to paralyze the entire city with their action to put pressure on the EU leaders. They campaign for better … Read more
NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 14:56 AFP Stranded passengers at St. Pancras station in London Eurostar had to cancel almost thirty trains to and from London today due to a flooded tunnel tube in England. Trains between London and Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels have been canceled in both directions. This morning the carrier canceled fourteen trains and fifteen … Read more
The cover drawing dates from 1963, was published by Éditions Dargaud and measures 32×17 centimeters. The value is estimated at 400,000 to 500,000 euros. The seller, a private individual, claims that he has owned the work for more than fifty years. Uderzo is said to have given it to his father at a dinner among … Read more
ANPWilders in debate with Rutte during the EenVandaag election debate for the Provincial Council elections NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 07:12 Kysia Hekster European Union Correspondent Kysia Hekster European Union Correspondent No EU leader says it out loud, but there is a lot of fear in Brussels about the large and unexpected profit of Geert Wilders’ PVV. Website … Read more
ANP NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 06:49 Kysia Hekster European Union Correspondent Bottom of the Rie Editor Brussels Kysia Hekster European Union Correspondent Bottom of the Rie Editor Brussels There is deafening silence around the European Union during the election campaign. This is striking, because the EU is increasingly manifesting itself as a geopolitical player, for example in … Read more
EPAFlowers at the spot where two Swedish football fans were killed NOS News•today, 3:48 PM•Adjusted today, 4:46 PM Spanish police have arrested a man in connection with the October 16 attack in Brussels. The Belgian authorities had requested his arrest. It is unclear what role he had in the attack. According to the Spanish police, … Read more