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Belgium criminalizes memes
Seattle Bulletin - Washington State
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June 27, 2025
OPINION: Europe’s decline into authoritarianism was on display in Belgium last week as an appeals court condemned a former member of the Federal Parliament to a year in jail over internet memes. The politician, Dries Van Langenhove, wasn’t even...
Will Belgium become only the third national team in history to defend their crown?
FIBA Basketball
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The official Women's EuroBasket app Download Now PIRAEUS (Greece) - Belgium are now just one win away from retaining their crown at FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 but history has not been kind to reigning champions during the modern era. Perhaps...
Happy Birthday Kevin De Bruyne! Fans Wish Manchester City and Belgium Legend As He Turns 34
Latestly
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June 28, 2025
Kevin De Bruyne is celebrating his 34th birthday today, in 2025, being born on June 28, 1991. The ace Belgian attacking midfielder known primarily for his playmaking skills, is one of the best in the business, together with his goalscoring and...
After 50 years Belgium doesn’t want to get rid of older workers anymore
Belga News Agency
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June 28, 2025
The end of June is a sad moment for Belgian companies that look for a cheap way to reduce their workforce, and for older workers who are tired of working. As of Tuesday, the central system for early retirement in Belgium will cease to exist. It’s...
Belgium Inflation Rises To 2.15%
RTTNews
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June 27, 2025
Belgium's consumer price inflation rose for the first time in five months in June amid an increase in costs for food products, figures from the statistical office showed on Friday. The consumer price index climbed 2.15 percent year-over-year in...
Belgium, Spain set FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Final showdown
FIBA Basketball
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The official Women's EuroBasket app Download Now PIRAEUS (Greece) - The FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Final is now set, after Belgium and Spain advanced with wins to set up a repeat of their title decider two years ago. Belgium came out on top in...
Belgium's DPA dismisses NOYB complaints due to standing
IAPP
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June 27, 2025
Belgium's Data Protection Authority dismissed 16 complaints filed by privacy rights organization NOYB. In dismissing the cases, the APD ruled interest groups, such as NOYB, can only file complaints if they are acting on behalf of individual...
2 Seas stars shine bright in Belgium
Gulf Daily News Online
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MOTORSPORT – BAHRAINI-British GT team 2 Seas Motorsport had strong results with their two cars in their respective qualifying sessions for the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa 2025, taking place at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. The event...
Belgium issues new travel advice for Hungary ahead of Budapest Pride
Politico Europe
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June 27, 2025
The warning follows a decision by Hungarian police on June 19 to ban the annual LGBTQ+ march scheduled for Saturday. Authorities cited a law passed in March that asserts the protection of children must take precedence over the right to assembly....
Belgium launches AML probe into French payment processor
Global Investigations Review
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June 27, 2025
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Chaos in Belgium: Pro-Palestine activists sabotage military vehicles destined for Ukraine
The Economic Times
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June 27, 2025
In Tournai, a city in Belgium, some pro-Palestinian activists broke into a defense company called OIP and damaged military equipment that was supposed to go to Ukraine. They also targeted two Belgian companies — OIP in Tournai and Syensqo in Haren...
Tanker Captain Catches Crew Smuggling Drugs in Belgium
gCaptain
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June 27, 2025
The MT Scot Bremen, a Maltese-flagged product tanker operated by Turkish shipping company Scot Tankers, has become the center of a narcotics investigation after the vessel’s Master discovered crew members concealing suspected contraband off the...
King and Queen of Belgium Stranded in Chile After Flight Malfunction
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are stuck in Chile following problems with the aircraft that was supposed to take them home The King and Queen of Belgium were due to fly home on Thursday, June 26, but a "tire incident" involving...
Hoffenheim signs Japan defender Koki Machida from Belgium’s Union Saint-Gilloise
Associated Press
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June 27, 2025
SINSHEIM, Germany (AP) — German team Hoffenheim has signed Japan defender Koki Machida from Belgian champion Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The 27-year-old Machida, who has played 17 games for Japan, signed a “long-term contract” at Hoffenheim, the...
Greece of experiences is showcased in the Netherlands and Belgium
Tornos News
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June 27, 2025
The authenticity, gastronomy, natural beauty, and cultural richness of selected Greek destinations were showcased in leading Dutch and Belgian media and digital platforms, following a series of familiarization trips (press and fam trips) recently...
Worldline’s Woes Deepen as Belgium Opens Probe Into Payment Firm
Mint
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June 27, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- Worldline SA has long claimed to have cleaned up its payments business. Now, regulators and investors are testing that narrative after fresh allegations it overlooked fraud among high-risk clients. The Brussels Public Prosecutor’s...
Belgium and the Netherlands transfer MCM vessels to Ukraine
Naval news
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June 26, 2025
The Belgian mine countermeasure (MCM) vessel BNS Narcis and the Dutch HNLMS Vlaardingen were recently handed over to Ukraine. This happened during a ceremony at the Belgian naval base Zeebrugge. This is communicated only today due to operational...
Belgium Accused of Shielding Israeli Officer Implicated in Gaza Starvation and Hospital Attacks
Great Reporter
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June 26, 2025
Belgium is facing mounting international pressure after revelations that it is hosting Colonel Moshe Tetro—an Israeli officer accused of genocide and war crimes in Gaza—as a diplomatic official. The Hind Rajab Foundation, a Brussels-based human...
Belgium’s Koppie Joins the Growing Coffee Substitute Crowd
Daily Coffee News
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June 26, 2025
Koppie press release photo. A Belgian startup called Koppie is joining the growing coffee substitute movement, developing a proprietary fermented legume-based ingredient that can be roasted, ground and brewed like coffee. Koppie just closed an...
Belgium faces billions in lost revenue due to company car tax benefits
Belga News Agency
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June 26, 2025
According to a new analysis by the Federal Planning Bureau, Belgium is missing out on an estimated €3 to €6 billion in tax revenue each year due to the favourable fiscal treatment of company cars. Almost 60% of new cars sold in Belgium are company...