Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes from January 1st due to their negative effects on health and the environment, becoming the first EU country to take this step.
A Belgian driver was arrested for driving under the influence with a wounded man in the car, after police found blood on one of the car doors.
Pope Francis urges for a Christmas truce in ongoing conflicts around the world, recalling historical examples of spontaneous ceasefires during the festive season.
A cheese and wine evening at Volvo Trucks in Belgium took a violent turn when a dispute over seating led to a colleague suffering a double jaw fracture.
Two Polish inmates attempted to escape from the prison in Tongeren, Belgium, in a daring manner, only to be stopped by vigilant guards.
The European Commission is assisting Mayotte and African countries like Mozambique affected by cyclone Chido. Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Sweden have offered tents and other goods at the request of France.
Recent footage emerged showing Belgian serial killer and rapist Marc Dutroux being pelted in Nivelles prison, where he is currently serving a life sentence.
A Belgian conductor has been sued for saying 'bonjour' too early to passengers on a train just south of Brussels, according to Belgian media.
Els van Doesburg, a Dutch-born politician, might take over as the mayor of Antwerp if Bart De Wever becomes the Belgian Prime Minister. Van Doesburg is known for her conservative views and strong opinions on various social issues.
An engineer, inspired by a serial killer, poisoned his sick friend with thallium-laced tiramisu in hospital. How did it end?
A Dalmatian in Bergen has given birth to an unexpected litter of 19 puppies, matching a world record set previously. The proud owners share their surprise and the challenges of caring for the large litter.
Several individuals, including actors and a football player, have sought refuge in Russia for various reasons and under different circumstances.
Sixteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to come up with a new proposal in the coming months for taxing tobacco products in the EU, including electronic cigarettes and vapes.
The father of baby Santiago, who was kidnapped by his parents just seventeen days after birth in Paris, has been handed over to France by Dutch authorities.
The A2 border crossing from Maastricht is closed on Thursday morning due to a farmers' protest in Belgium. The road is closed from Oost-Maarland, as reported by the ANWB. Traffic is being diverted via the more western Lummen in Belgium.
A TikTok trend called the 'Superman Challenge' is leading to dramatic accidents around the world, including in Belgium, where children end up in hospitals with injuries.
Israel is facing increasing international criticism following a new report by Amnesty accusing the country of genocide in Gaza. Find out how Israel is responding to these accusations.
Two youths in Belgium have been sentenced to eighteen months in prison and an 800 euro fine for stealing an ambulance in Antwerp.
Belgium becomes the first country in the world to implement a special labor law for sex workers, granting specific rights to prostitutes in employment.
Tom Waes, a well-known Belgian TV presenter, has faced numerous life-threatening situations throughout his career, earning him the nickname 'a man with nine lives'. From daring stunts in a Boeing 737 to surviving a fall from a homemade airplane, Waes has defied the odds time and time again.
Presenter and actor Tom Waes was involved in a serious accident on the Antwerp Ring, but potentially saved by crash cushions specially designed to minimize impact and consequences.
Two brothers from Veldegem, Belgium, were saved just in time before a train crashed into their bus, leaving them unharmed but in shock.
A millionaire's wife in Belgium was caught lying about a watch theft, as the Patek Philippe was found in her car. How did the police uncover the truth?
A Belgian couple, Lucianna G. (30) and Christophe L. (37), miraculously survived a shipwreck in Egypt after hours of uncertainty in the water.
The Moroccan police have arrested the fugitive top criminal Samir 'Patatje'. The arrest took place in Morocco a month ago near Casablanca. Samir, also known as 'Patatje' or 'Samir Turtle', is suspected of being involved in the smuggling of XTC pills to Morocco and human trafficking.
Drugging, the act of secretly administering alcohol or drugs to someone's drink, will become a standalone offense in the United Kingdom.
Panic ensued at Pairi Daiza animal park in Brugelette, Belgium, as two American black bears engaged in a violent confrontation. The park spokesperson stated that due to the escalating aggression, the audience was evacuated. One of the bears eventually killed the other.
Thieves broke into a pigeon loft belonging to breeder Tom Van Gaver in the Belgian village of Moortsele, stealing five top racing pigeons known internationally for their excellence.
A bloc of EU member states is at odds with the European Parliament over proposed changes to the contentious deforestation law, diminishing the likelihood of an agreement.
Manou Cassiers, a 25-year-old tourist from Antwerp, Belgium, had a harrowing experience at sea for 35 hours following a volcanic eruption in Indonesia. She describes the ordeal as a nightmare, with cockroaches everywhere.
