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Attempted hijack of flydubai aircraft
Flydubai Flight FZ 1073, carrying more than 170 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv, diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain mid-flight. The aircraft dropped from 33,000 to 17,000 feet before stabilising. Passengers and off-duty pilots subdued the co-pilot. Both pilots received hospital treatment, while authorities investigate the incident.
Belgian father hopes PM De Wever can help bring his daughter home from India
Father Davy De Witte is asking Prime Minister Bart De Wever to raise his six-year-old daughter Raïa’s case with India’s Narendra Modi during talks. A court recognised him as her biological and legal father and ordered contact. Her mother took Raïa to India in February 2025 before their first meeting. India is outside the Hague Convention.
Belgium strengthens military cooperation with India
Belgium and India will deepen their military cooperation as part of an approach to security that extends beyond national borders. On Thursday in New Delhi, Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken and his Indian counterpart will sign a letter of intent. Industry organisations in the defence sector will also strengthen their exchanges and bilateral cooperation.
2025 Network Fee Hikes: How Much More Will You Pay for Energy?
Households across the belgium will see higher energy bills in 2025 due to rising network fees for electricity and gas
Brussels Airport Plans Direct Flights to Delhi and Mumbai
Brussels Airport is actively working to re-establish direct air connections between the Belgian capital and India’s key cities—Delhi and Mumbai. The airport’s aviation development director is currently in India as … Read more
Flanders Traffic Accidents Decrease in 2023
The number of traffic accidents with fatalities or injuries in the Flemish Region decreased by 2% in 2023
Belgium Breaks Rainfall Record: Ninth Month of Excessive Rainfall!
June in Belgium set a record for consecutive wet months. July is forecasted to continue the trend after 119 years.
Brussels Weather Alert: Parks Closed Due to Thunderstorm Risk
Brussels Environment closes public access to parks, nature reserves, and forests, like Sonian Forest, from 17:00
Fate Sealed: Belgiums Red Devils Out of Euro Championship after 1-0 Loss to France
Belgium’s Red Devils exited Euro Football Championship losing to France 1-0.
Belgiums July Updates: New Rules, Name Changes, and More!
July in Belgium welcomes new rules and regulations
Belgium Summer Sales: Biggest Discounts in Years Await Shoppers!
Starting July 1, Belgium kicks off its month-long summer sales. With declining sales, expect more stores to offer bigger discounts.
Belgian Restaurants can Refuse Splitting Bills
Restaurant owners may ask their customers to pay the whole bill at once, but they must communicate this clearly on the menu or verbally in advance
Belgiums Inflation Surge: Energy Prices and Consumer Impact
Belgium’s inflation climbed to 3.74% in June, up from 3.36% in May
The Hindu Temple Project : June 25th Meeting Update
An inaugural meeting was held on June 25th, 2024, at Zaventem. Approximately 35 enthusiastic volunteers attended the meeting, eager to contribute their time and skills.
Tax Filing in Belgium: Deadlines, Numbers, and Consequences
In Belgium, 7.4M tax returns due by July 15 online. Late filings face penalties between €50 and €1,250
Railway Revamp Alert: Brussels to France High-Speed Line Upgrade
High-speed train service between Brussels and France will be halted from 12 to 29 August for upgrades
Gilded Ride: Eurostars Golden Train for Paris Olympics Ahead
Eurostar unveiled the “Golden Train” for Belgian athletes heading to the Paris Olympic Games
Belgiums Economic Landscape: 4,727 Companies In Bankruptcy, 14,937 Jobs Lost
5,100 jobs lost in April as 4,727 Belgian companies went bankrupt between January and May 2024, affecting 14,937 jobs
Rainy Days Ahead: Brace Yourself for a Wet Week in Belgium!
Expect heavy rain next week in Belgium. A month’s rain may fall in just days, especially on Tuesday and Thursday.
FedEx Announces 385 Job Cuts in Belgium: Impact on Brucargo
FedEx to cut 385 jobs in Belgium, impacting 28% of the workforce. 2,000 employees across Europe to face redundancies.