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.
Incidents of antisemitism have been increasing since October 7, 2023, causing concerns among Jewish communities globally.
Belgium's formateur Bart De Wever has been granted extra time by King Filip as efforts to form a new government continue. The discussions between five political parties have been hindered by financial issues, delaying the formation of a new Belgian government.
A fallen American soldier, Jeremiah P. Mahoney, who perished in World War II, is finally getting his name back after almost 80 years.
Belgian police are actively searching for a suspect who is believed to have taken the train from Breda to Belgium following a violent incident involving a sidewalk tile throwing. Meanwhile, a crowdfunding campaign has been started for the victim, Benjamin, who remains in a coma.
A 25-year-old student of Singaporean descent was fatally stabbed in the heart of Brussels after refusing a cigarette.
German police recently stopped a driver on the highway near the border with Belgium who was transporting an artillery cannon on his trailer. The 60-year-old man claimed to be a weapon collector and had purchased the cannon in Belgium for 9000 euros.
The city council of Charleroi, Belgium, is addressing a peculiar mistake where a contractor renovated the wrong bridge. The mix-up resulted in new railings being installed on the wrong bridge, sparking a discussion on ownership and compensation.
The mother of Santiago, a premature baby who was kidnapped by his parents on October 21st from a maternity clinic in Seine-Saint-Denis, will be extradited to France next week.
German police have counted 13 percent fewer illegal border crossings in the first weeks since the introduction of permanent border controls. Some borders have been subject to random checks for a while, but since September 16, controls have been in place at all neighboring countries.
Arrest warrants have been issued on both a European level and via Interpol for the parents who fled with their premature baby Santiago, as announced by the French Public Prosecutor's Office.
A man in Belgium faces a year in prison for causing a car accident by repeatedly hitting his girlfriend while she was driving, prompting the intervention of witnesses.
The parents of baby Santiago are currently the main suspects in his disappearance, facing a potential life sentence if found guilty.
The search for the parents of newborn baby Santiago intensifies as more details come to light. Authorities are puzzled by the parents' actions as the baby, born premature and in need of special care, remains missing.
A French premature baby has been abducted from a hospital in Belgium, sparking a frantic search as the baby's life is in danger without urgent medical care.
An extreme right party, Vlaams Belang, will be part of a local coalition in Ranst, Belgium, breaking a long-standing agreement with mainstream parties. However, some argue the agreement still stands.
Nicolas Vanwinsen, a 33-year-old man with Down syndrome, was elected as the first candidate with Down syndrome ever in Belgium. He received 663 preference votes and is determined to fulfill his role as a city council member in Heist-op-den-Berg.
A couple has decided to give their baby to a friend who cannot have children. But legally, is that possible?
In a surprising turn of events, N-VA emerged as the largest party in Antwerp, defeating the communist party PVDA. Read more on telegraaf.nl.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports a significant decline in the number of wild animals since 1970, with populations of mammals, fish, and reptiles decreasing by nearly three-quarters globally. What are the causes of this decline, what does it mean for humanity, and what can be done about it? Five questions.
The German police have registered nearly 2500 illegal border crossings in the past two weeks.
Pope Francis compared doctors performing abortions to hired killers during a conversation with journalists on his way back to Rome from Belgium, where he was visiting in the past few days.
A 67-year-old British man was found dead in a vicarage in Kalmthout, Belgium, with traces of amphetamines and MDMA in his urine. A 59-year-old priest from the same town has been arrested pending autopsy.
Belgian King Filip and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo talk about sexual abuse within the Catholic Church to Pope Francis during his visit to Belgium.
Animal activists caused a commotion during a tour of the Pope through the city of Luxembourg. A woman rushed towards the white Pope's vehicle and threw herself on the ground. The protest is aimed at blessing bullfighting.
German border controls in September resulted in the arrest of almost a thousand illegal migrants and criminals. The director of the police union stated that the controls are functioning effectively.
Hundreds of kayakers got into trouble on the Belgian river Lesse. The popular water sport activity in the Ardennes is beloved by Dutch individuals and schools.
Pope Francis's upcoming four-day visit to Belgium is turning into a star-studded event, but is also overshadowed by Belgian church scandals.
German authorities have reported that 182 people were caught in just four days crossing into Germany illegally at the western borders, where intensified border controls have been put in place.
