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Belgium

Belgium plans nuclear takeover to maintain reactor operations

Belgium is aiming to nationalize its nuclear power industry, Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced Thursday, in an effort to continue operating parts of its aging reactor fleet that were set to be shut down.

30 Apr 2026-19:46
Top diplomats of Belgium, Australia to visit China amid Middle East tensions

The top diplomats of Belgium and Australia are set to visit China this week, Beijing announced on Monday, amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict which has impacted global energy supplies.

27 Apr 2026-13:14
Belgium hosts event showcasing Azerbaijani culture

The opening ceremony of Azerbaijani photographer Etibar Jafarov's photo exhibition, "The Colors of Azerbaijan – Land of Multiculturalism," took place at the Cercle Royal Gaulois, a renowned cultural venue in Brussels.

24 Apr 2026-22:38
Iran considers 2026 World Cup withdrawal amid security and political concerns

The Iranian government has placed the national football team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup under review, citing significant security risks and geopolitical tensions.

21 Apr 2026-16:45
Belgium launches 4-year plan to prepare citizens for emergencies

Belgium has launched a nationwide preparedness campaign aimed at improving public resilience during emergencies, urging citizens to be able to cope independently for at least 72 hours in crisis situations.

21 Apr 2026-13:59
Azerbaijan summons Belgium and Netherlands envoys over parliamentary resolutions

Azerbaijan has summoned the ambassadors of Belgium and the Netherlands in Baku over what it described as “irresponsible” parliamentary resolutions.

20 Apr 2026-15:38
Belgium, Spain commit €1B and F-16s to Ukraine

Belgium and Spain have each pledged €1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, including additional F-16 fighter jets and spare parts for the Ukrainian armed forces, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after talks with Belgium's Defense Minister Theo Francken and Spain's Margarita Robles.

15 Apr 2026-19:15
Belgium’s Antwerp port hit by oil spill, operations halted

An oil spill at the Deurganck Dock in Belgium’s Port of Antwerp has caused significant disruption to port operations, authorities said on Friday.

10 Apr 2026-15:38
Cyberattack disrupts online services at Belgian hospitals

Online patient portals at several hospitals in Belgium have gone offline following a cyberattack targeting a Dutch software provider.

10 Apr 2026-14:32
Belgium voices solidarity with Azerbaijan over Iran's drone assault

Maxime Prévot, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Development Cooperation of Belgium, held a phone call with Jeyhun Bayramov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.

31 Mar 2026-22:50