Belgium

Champion-chip: Best fries contest heats up Belgium

For four years running, culinary competition “La meilleure friterie” has been seeking out perfection among fry peddlers.

Israel police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats

A man wearing a blue, white and red sash, of the type used by French public officials, leaning against a vehicle as men intercept and surround a car carrying activists in the Christian village of Taybeh, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

West Bank settlers attack Palestinians, Western diplomats, Belgium says

An Israeli settler points a gun amid clashes with Palestinians harvesting olives in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, October 16, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Belgium reports first two deaths from West Nile virus

The West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection, can cause symptoms similar to the flu but in extreme cases it can result in tremors, fever, comas and a lethal swelling of the brain tissue known as encephalitis.

Nicolo Tresoldi hat-trick fires Brugge to Inter Milan upset

Nicolo Tresoldi, a 22-year-old Italian-German forward, scored the first three goals for the Belgian side in the 4-3 win.

Zizou Bergs stuns Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai Masters third round

Belgium’s Zizou Bergs celebrating after beating Spainiard Carlos Alcaraz in the Shanghai Masters third round on Oct 12.

Belgium strike partly shuts public sector as budget deal delayed

A person is sprayed by a water cannon as protesters, including students, attend a demonstration during a nationwide strike against the Belgian government's austerity measures and budget cuts, in Brussels, Belgium, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Protesters clash with police in Brussels as unions and students march

A few dozen masked protesters dressed in black threw rocks and other objects at police.

Students in Belgium rally over education costs, in protests echoing France

Protesters in Liege on Oct 7, attempting to put an electric scooter into a burning structure. Hundreds of students took to the streets, with Belgian media reporting 107 arrests relating to property damage and arson.

Mertens beats Gauff to set up Swiatek clash at China Open

Belgium’s world No. 19 Elise Merten wrapped up the win over the fourth-ranked American in 78 minutes.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.