Sources: Xinhua
The Chamber of Representatives (Belgium) of Belgium is the first parliament in the world to adopt a resolution in support of Agent Orange victims. 2023-10-5
Belgium becomes the first country to introduce a monkeypox quarantine. 2022-05-22
Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland and the Czech Republic expel Russian diplomats. 2022-03-29
A 12-year-old girl dies from COVID-19 in Belgium, becoming Europe's youngest victim to date. 2020-03-31
Three explosions in the Brussels Airport and Maalbeek metro station kill at least 34 people and wound at least 170 more, according to Belgian media. Belgian federal Prosecutor Frederic Van Leeuw cautions it is too soon to know exactly how many people died in the bombings. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility. 2016-03-22
The Italian Coast Guard states that at least 17 people have died and 4,200 have been rescued in the Mediterranean Sea attempting to travel to Europe in the past 24 hours. Ships from nations including Italy, Republic of Ireland, Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom have been involved in rescue efforts. 2015-05-30
Pelsender Didier, a 75-year-old Belgium national, who has been internationally wanted by Interpol since 2006 for sexually abusing two of his adopted daughters, is arrested in Vietnam’s Nha Trang beachside city. 2013-12-19
Details of 300 cases of sexual abuse, mainly on minors, allegedly perpetrated by Belgium's Roman Catholic clergy are released by Church investigator Peter Adriaenssens. 13 are found to have committed suicide. 2010-09-10
Belgium's King Albert accepts the resignation of Prime Minister Yves Leterme, ending his government's term and leading to early elections in June 2010. 2010-04-26