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Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Western Europe. It is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the southwest, and the North Sea to the northwest. It covers an area of 30,689 km² (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.5 million, making it the 22nd most densely populated country in the world and the 6th most densely populated country in Europe, with a density of 376 per square kilometre (970/sq mi). The capital and largest city is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven.

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Vandoorne bounces back from disappointment to take Formula E Round 4 in Rome Belgium’s Stoffel Vandoorne produced a stunning display to clinch the second race of a thrilling Formula E double header in Rome on Sunday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 3 days ago

Rare April snowfall in Belgian capital Belgians woke up on Tuesday to a dusting of snow in the capital in an unusual weather event for this time of the year Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago


The Circular Economy, taking elevator pitches to new heights - and getting in the Christmas Spirit On Euronews' Business Line this month, the Belgian cooperative that transforms waste into desirable designer products, the Dubai event taking elevator pitches to new heights. Plus, the toy companies.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 08:00Published 1 week ago

Brussels' Palais de Justice will finally get a facelift after 40 years trapped behind scaffolding Belgium’s federal government will put €1.5 million aside to renovate the scaffolding, which was put up in 1984. The work is predicted to be completed by 2030. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

Police use water cannon to disperse crowd in Brussels Belgian police clashed with a large crowd Thursday in one of Brussels’ biggest parks after thousands of revellers gathered for an unauthorized event despite coronavirus restrictions. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Belgium police clash with partiers amid virus restrictions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:16Published 2 weeks ago

Fake music festival organised via social media in Belgium turns out to be April Fool's joke A fake music festival organised via social media and marketing itself as restrictions-free turned out to be a April Fool's day practical joke. But after thousands of party-goers turned up to the.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:03Published 2 weeks ago

Number of teenagers seeking psychiatric help soars amid pandemic Youngsters being hospitalised for mental disorders, including depression and schizophrenia, have tripled in Belgium over the past year. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:52Published 2 weeks ago

Judo Grand Slam: relentless technique on Day 2 in Georgia Canada comes out strongly with two finalists, including a title, while Brazil and Belgium beat the odds in two still hotly contested categories. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published 3 weeks ago

Watch live: Belgium pays tribute to victims of Brussels terror attacks five years on Commemorations have been held in Brussels five years after the terror attacks that killed 32 civilians and injured hundreds more. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:14Published 3 weeks ago

Marc Van Ranst: EU countries should not be pausing AstraZeneca vaccines Marc Van Ranst, a leading Belgian Virologist known as “Belgium’s Fauci”, tells Becky Anderson even if countries reverse the decision on the AstraZeneca suspension the damage is already done, and.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 04:53Published on March 17, 2021

From refuge in Belgium, a painter depicts Syria’s war through art Amid Syria's civil war Ahmad Sheer was left with a choice he never wanted to have to make: to flee his country, or join in the fighting Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:52Published on March 17, 2021

Man Who Escaped Rwandan Genocide As Child Now Finds Peace Through Photographing Squirrels A man who escaped the Rwandan genocide as a child now finds peace through photographing squirrels.In 1990, Niki Colemont was 4 when he & his sister fled to Belgium as refugees. Now, at 34, Niki is able.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on March 16, 2021

Belgium to repatriate children held in Al-Hol Syrian refugee camp Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said 30 to 50 children located in a refugee camp in northeastern Syria would be brought to Belgium. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:45Published on March 5, 2021

Belgian city of Ghent trains single mothers be childcare workers Single mothers in Ghent are being trained up for free as childcare workers, part of a project using EU funds to help fight child poverty. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:45Published on March 4, 2021

Belgium’s slow rollout ‘absurd’ with so many vaccines made in the country "It is absurd and a bit surreal that vaccines produced here in Belgium end up more easily in the UK or in Israel." Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:49Published on February 25, 2021

Crowds defy restrictions, party in Belgian park Warm weather brought crowds of young people out to party in a Belgian park on Wednesday with most abandoning their face masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines, despite government COVID rules. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:48Published on February 25, 2021

Foreign envoys of 24 nations arrive in JandK to assess ground situation A batch of foreign envoys arrived in Srinagar on February 17. They have come for a two-day visit to the union territory of JandK to assess the on-ground situation. This is the third such visit since.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:41Published on February 17, 2021

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European Indoors 2021: Holly Archer wins silver in chaotic 1500m Britain's Holly Archer wins a silver medal after her disqualification is overturned following a chaotic race won by Belgium's Elise Vanderelst at the European Indoor Championships. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2021
Record haul seized as cocaine worth €600m intercepted in Europe More than 23 tons of cocaine with a street value of around €600m (£516m) has been seized as part of a record haul in Germany and Belgium. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2021
Royal Antwerp 3-4 Rangers: Steven Gerrard's side earn frantic Europa League win Two goals in the final seven minutes earn Rangers victory in an astonishing Europa League last-32 epic against Royal Antwerp in Belgium. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2021

No bacon and sausages? British expats face empty shelves as UK supermarkets battle Brexit red tape A British-owned supermarket chain supplying expats in Belgium with a taste of home is being forced to turn to Irish companies because of difficulties getting goods from the UK since Brexit. Sky News - Published on February 9, 2021
Serco asked for assurances by space agency and Belgian military after cyber attack The Belgian military and the European Space Agency (ESA) are among organisations that have sought assurances from Serco, the company behind NHS Test and Trace, following a cyber attack. Sky News - Published on February 4, 2021
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