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OCI and VICTROL to develop clean ammonia bunkering supply chain in the Netherlands and Belgium
OCI Global, an owner and operator of a large-scale ammonia import terminal in the Port of Rotterdam, and VICTROL, a bunkering service company, have teamed up to develop a refrigerated clean ammonia bunkering supply chain in the Netherlands and...

ECLUSE Scheldt Tunnel Completed: Belgium’s longest microtunnel is now a reality
Work on extending the ECLUSE steam network from the left to the right bank of the Scheldt has reached a major milestone. The tunnel that will carry the pipelines beneath the river has now been completed. Flemish Minister for Energy and Climate...

Belgium reaffirms full F-16 delivery to Ukraine as F-35 rollout begins
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken has confirmed that all the F-16 fighter jets pledged by Belgium to Ukraine will indeed be delivered, reiterating his government’s commitment during a press conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels....
Belgian police clash with protesters as austerity anger grips Brussels
Last updated: 2 hours ago The mass demonstration, one of the largest in recent years, paralysed traffic in the capital and coincided with nationwide strikes that cancelled most flights from Brussels Airport. The protest, organised by Belgium’s...

BikeBiz Industry Insights: A conversation with Belgian Cycling Factory UK MD, Russell Merry
When you see a business state that it is “100% retailer only”, it’s fair to say that it grabs attention. With this in mind, BikeBiz sat down for a conversation with industry veteran and MD of Belgian Cycling Factory UK, Russell Merry. What...

Katie McCabe on course for 100th cap while Courtney Brosnan ruled out as Ireland squad announced for play-off against Belgium

Female Customs Officer Returns After 72-Day Motorbike Journey From Nigeria to Belgium
Assistant Comptroller of Customs Akpevwe Ogboru returned to a jubilant reception at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post on Saturday, October 11, 2025, after completing a remarkable 72-day solo motorbike journey from Nigeria to Belgium and back. The...

France held in Iceland as Germany, Belgium close in on 2026 World Cup
PARIS: Injury-hit France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Germany won in Northern Ireland with a Nick Woltemade goal and Belgium beat Wales to stand on the brink of a place at next year’s finals....

Cymru's hopes fade after Belgium loss
CYMRU’S FIFA World Cup qualification is out of their own hands after Belgium’s 4-2victory at Cardiff City Stadium on Monday evening put them in the driving seat for an automatic qualification spot. Cymru, who took an early lead with a bullet...

Liverpool’s Leanne Kiernan amongst those to miss out as Ireland squad announced for Belgium play-off
The Republic of Ireland have named their squad for the UEFA Nations League Promotion / Relegation Play-Off with Belgium. Courtney Brosnan (knee), Megan Connolly (foot), Lily Agg (knee) and Leanne Kiernan (foot) miss out due to respective injuries,...

OCI Partners with Victrol on Ammonia Bunkering in Belgium and the Netherlands
April bunkering demonstrated 800 m3 of ammonia being transferred between two ships. Image Credit: Port of Rotterdam OCI Global and bunker barge operator Victrol have signed an agreement to develop an ammonia bunkering supply chain in the...

Stronger ties with Belgium, UK eyed
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said he eyes stronger diplomatic ties with Brussels and London as he welcomed new Belgian and British ambassadors in Manila on Tuesday. Belgian Ambassador Vladislava Iordanova and British Ambassador...

Cocoa overtook crude oil as Nigeria’s main export to Belgium: Envoy
The Belgian ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, has said that cocoa has overtaken crude oil as the main export product from Nigeria to Belgium since 2024. Mr Leenknegt stated this at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja,...

Brosnan, Connolly and Kiernan ruled out of Nations League playoff against Belgium
Injuries have ruled Courtney Brosnan, Megan Connolly and Leanne Kiernan out of the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League playoff against Belgium later this month, but there has at least been some good news for head coach Carla Ward with the...

Marcos vows to strengthen PH ties with UK, Belgium
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday renewed the Philippines’ commitment to strengthen its relationship with the United Kingdom and Belgium. This is as he met and received the credentials of UK Ambassador Sarah Hulton and Belgian Ambassador...

President of Armenia Welcomes Queen Mathilde of Belgium
YEREVAN — President Vahagn Khachaturyan of Armenia received Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium. The President warmly welcomed the Queen’s visit to Armenia and highly praised her leadership as an advocate for the United Nations Sustainable...

Belgium sees steepest drop in trade union membership across Europe
As protesters gradually leave Brussels following another day of industrial action, a new study by the Institute of Economic Research in Germany (IW) reveals that Belgium has witnessed the most significant decline in trade union membership between...

Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited TUMO

Arrival of First Lockheed Martin F-35 for Belgium
Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II aircraft to be stationed in country arrived at Florennes Air Base. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) joined the arrival ceremony hosted by the Belgian Air Force at the base to celebrate the F-35’s official...

WCQ: Courtois Attempts To Catch Rat As Belgium Beat Wales 4-2
With Halloween right around the corner, Wales and Belgium were given an early fright when their World Cup qualifier was temporarily suspended when a rat ran onto the pitch. After disrupting proceedings shortly after the hour mark on Monday, the...