Monday, October 3, 2022
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Belgium

Young woman rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning

On Sunday evening, a woman in her twenties was taken into hospital after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning at an apartment in the municipality of Schaerbeek.

Monday, October 3, 2022
Missing whale found dead on Dutch beach

After having been seen floating off Belgium's coast, it was reported that the whale had beached in the Netherlands.

Monday, October 3, 2022
Belgium wants €4.7 billion 'crisis contribution' from energy companies

"Money that should serve to protect families and businesses from unaffordable bills."

Monday, October 3, 2022
Latvian ruling party of PM Karins wins parliamentary elections

Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins’ centre-right New Unity party won with 18.9% of the vote, while the party for the large Russian-speaking minority got under 5%.

Monday, October 3, 2022
Rail strike on Wednesday: Government promises clarity on funding

A 24 hour strike will start at 22:00 on Tuesday, as rail unions argue that a statement of intent from ministers "falls short of a budgetary guarantee".

Monday, October 3, 2022
Survey shows that 66% of Walloon drivers aim to obey speed limits

Due to the number of speed cameras having doubled in the region since 2019, two-thirds of drivers in Wallonia are more mindful about respecting speed limits.

Monday, October 3, 2022
No trains between Antwerp-Noorderdokken and Essen due to ongoing work

Train traffic was interrupted between Antwerp-Noorderdokken and Essen due to works , however, replacement buses are running.

Monday, October 3, 2022
Man dies in clothing donation container in Avelgem

Falling into the container, the man became trapped and suffocated due to a lack of oxygen.

Monday, October 3, 2022
1,700 people take part in Brussels run against breast cancer

1,700 people ran through the streets of Brussels and La Louvière as part of the “Race for the Cure”, an event raising funds on behalf of breast cancer charities.

Monday, October 3, 2022
Swedish football fans denied access to European match against KAA Gent

Ahead of their match against KAA Gent on Thursday, fans of the Swedish football club Djurgårdens IF have had their tickets cancelled by the Belgian club.

Monday, October 3, 2022
Surprise strike causes chaos at Charleroi airport

Security personnel have undertaken surprise strike activity on Sunday afternoon at the Charleroi (Brussels South) Airport.

Sunday, October 2, 2022
Man seriously injured after robbery against Walloon parliament speaker

During his escape, one of the suspects fled through a window, seriously injuring himself. The suspect is now in a life-threatening condition.

Sunday, October 2, 2022
Policeman hit by car during traffic stop in Wallonia

The suspect failed to stop for police, evading the roadblock, and striking the officer with his vehicle.

Sunday, October 2, 2022
Wet Sunday forecast for Belgium

Sunday is set to be largely wet, with fresh showers dragging on into the evening as rain reaches Belgium from France.

Sunday, October 2, 2022
Three tonnes of waste removed from Haute-Meuse river
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Organised criminals arrested for illegal sale of Belgian medicines

Suspects were arrested in possession of fake Belgian identity documents.

Sunday, October 2, 2022
Defence Minister assures that military service not ‘on the agenda’

Belgian Minister of Defence, Ludivine Dedonder, has clarified that “military service is not on the agenda today" following favourable comments made by the head of the Belgian Armed Forces.

Sunday, October 2, 2022
Schaerbeek's #MeToo: Accused councillor faces accusation of rape

Having already been accused of sexual harassment, Michel De Herde (DéFI) has taken a leave of absence after a rape complaint was filed against him.

Sunday, October 2, 2022
Dutch woman leaves €5 million to the City of Bruges

The 80-year-old left €3.3 million in cash in the bank, €945,000 in securities and other assets, and a home worth €700,000 to the city.

Saturday, October 1, 2022
The hunt for 13 November terrorists makes it to the big screen

'November,' one of this fall's most awaited films, will appear on cinema screens from Wednesday.

Saturday, October 1, 2022

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