Belgium

Country Belgium
Capital Brussels
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Dutch, French & German

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Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830; it was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy.

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Clandestine lab producing drugs at industrial-scale dismantled in Belgium - EuropolClandestine lab producing drugs at industrial-scale dismantled in Belgium  Europol

Belgian airports cancel flights on Tuesday as strike looms - ReutersBelgian airports cancel flights on Tuesday as strike looms  Reuters

Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, and Canada Urge Travelers to Use Burners Instead of Smartphones When Visiting US for an Easy Trip - Travel And Tour WorldItaly, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, and Canada Urge Travelers to Use Burners Instead of Smartphones When Visiting US for an Easy Trip  Travel And Tour World

Belgium shares higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.37% - Investing.com IndiaBelgium shares higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.37%  Investing.com India

Ajith Kumar corrects fan’s flag mistake; Wins hearts in Belgium - Times of IndiaAjith Kumar corrects fan’s flag mistake; Wins hearts in Belgium  Times of India

DR Congo: US, Qatar confirm what we knew about Belgium's standing| The New Times - The New TimesDR Congo: US, Qatar confirm what we knew about Belgium's standing| The New Times  The New Times

Who is Zaïd Bafdili? Man Utd target Belgium wonderkid compared to Marco Verratti - TransfermarktWho is Zaïd Bafdili? Man Utd target Belgium wonderkid compared to Marco Verratti  Transfermarkt

Ajith Kumar Respectfully Corrects Position Of Indian Flag In Belgium - Times NowAjith Kumar Respectfully Corrects Position Of Indian Flag In Belgium  Times Now

Belgium’s blindfolded diplomacy undermined peace in Congo| The New Times - The New TimesBelgium’s blindfolded diplomacy undermined peace in Congo| The New Times  The New Times

Belgium stocks higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.09% - Investing.comBelgium stocks higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.09%  Investing.com

PNB loan fraud case: Belgium court rejects Mehul Choksi's bail plea - Times of IndiaPNB loan fraud case: Belgium court rejects Mehul Choksi's bail plea  Times of India

BELGIUM EYES GOA FOR TRADE AND TOURISM BOOST AS CM MEETS CONSUL GENERAL - Aiz Goa NewsBELGIUM EYES GOA FOR TRADE AND TOURISM BOOST AS CM MEETS CONSUL GENERAL  Aiz Goa News

Train disruptions in Belgium continue with fourth consecutive strike - itij.comTrain disruptions in Belgium continue with fourth consecutive strike  itij.com

Belgium Court Rejects Mehul Choksi's Bail Plea - NDTVBelgium Court Rejects Mehul Choksi's Bail Plea  NDTV

Mehul Choksi denied bail in Belgium - The Indian ExpressMehul Choksi denied bail in Belgium  The Indian Express

Ajith Kumar's racing team secures another podium finish in Belgium. Watch videos - India TodayAjith Kumar's racing team secures another podium finish in Belgium. Watch videos  India Today

Fans cheer for Ajith Kumar as he finishes 2nd at Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Watch - Hindustan TimesFans cheer for Ajith Kumar as he finishes 2nd at Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Watch  Hindustan Times

Belgium Rail Strikes Worsen in April with Widespread National Travel Disruption, International Train Cancellations, and a Looming General Strike to Paralyze Europe - Travel And Tour WorldBelgium Rail Strikes Worsen in April with Widespread National Travel Disruption, International Train Cancellations, and a Looming General Strike to Paralyze Europe  Travel And Tour World

Mehul Choksi detained in Belgium on India's extradition request - The HinduMehul Choksi detained in Belgium on India's extradition request  The Hindu

Setback to Mehul Choksi in Belgium, court rejects bail plea of key accused in PNB loan ’fraud’ case - MintSetback to Mehul Choksi in Belgium, court rejects bail plea of key accused in PNB loan ’fraud’ case  Mint

Belgium Gets Deficit Warning as S&P Turns Negative on Rating - BloombergBelgium Gets Deficit Warning as S&P Turns Negative on Rating  Bloomberg

Ajith Kumar Racing Team Finishes Second At Belgium's Racing Event. See Video - NDTVAjith Kumar Racing Team Finishes Second At Belgium's Racing Event. See Video  NDTV

Step into a sea of bluebells: This enchanted forest in Belgium is giving everyone a much-needed mental reset - Hindustan TimesStep into a sea of bluebells: This enchanted forest in Belgium is giving everyone a much-needed mental reset  Hindustan Times

Mehul Choksi arrest: Belgium authorities confirm India’s extradition request - The HinduMehul Choksi arrest: Belgium authorities confirm India’s extradition request  The Hindu

Setback for fugitive Mehul Choksi as Belgium court rejects his bail plea - India TodaySetback for fugitive Mehul Choksi as Belgium court rejects his bail plea  India Today

Antwerp court rejects Choksi’s bail plea, says ‘may flee Belgium’ - Hindustan TimesAntwerp court rejects Choksi’s bail plea, says ‘may flee Belgium’  Hindustan Times

From Antigua to Belgium: Will fugitive Mehul Choksi finally be extradited to India? - Times of IndiaFrom Antigua to Belgium: Will fugitive Mehul Choksi finally be extradited to India?  Times of India

PNB scam: How Mehul Choksi was tracked down and arrested in Belgium after years on run - Times of IndiaPNB scam: How Mehul Choksi was tracked down and arrested in Belgium after years on run  Times of India

Marco Rubio’s bodyguard arrested in Belgium after drunken altercation over hotel bar - Times of IndiaMarco Rubio’s bodyguard arrested in Belgium after drunken altercation over hotel bar  Times of India

Belgium Court Rejects Bail Plea of Mehul Choksi, Accused in PNB Scam - thewire.inBelgium Court Rejects Bail Plea of Mehul Choksi, Accused in PNB Scam  thewire.in

PNB loan fraud: Belgium confirms Mehul Choksi’s arrest, extradition request by India - The Indian ExpressPNB loan fraud: Belgium confirms Mehul Choksi’s arrest, extradition request by India  The Indian Express

Belgium authorities say India has filed for extradition of fugitive Mehul Choksi - Times of IndiaBelgium authorities say India has filed for extradition of fugitive Mehul Choksi  Times of India

General strike on Tuesday: What we know so far - The Brussels TimesGeneral strike on Tuesday: What we know so far  The Brussels Times

Belgium signals F-35 fleet expansion amid transatlantic sparks - BulgarianMilitary.comBelgium signals F-35 fleet expansion amid transatlantic sparks  BulgarianMilitary.com

Medieval Cookery To Modern Gastronomy: Is Belgium the Next Big Food Destination? - Travel and Leisure AsiaMedieval Cookery To Modern Gastronomy: Is Belgium the Next Big Food Destination?  Travel and Leisure Asia

Belgium issues rare category management decision against pharma companies - Global Competition ReviewBelgium issues rare category management decision against pharma companies  Global Competition Review

Ajith Kumar Mobbed By Fans In Belgium After BIG Racing Win, Superstar Places Second At Spa-Francorchamps Circu - Times NowAjith Kumar Mobbed By Fans In Belgium After BIG Racing Win, Superstar Places Second At Spa-Francorchamps Circu  Times Now

Ajith Kumar bags second place at Belgium's iconic Spa-Francorchamps Circuit - Times of IndiaAjith Kumar bags second place at Belgium's iconic Spa-Francorchamps Circuit  Times of India

Setback for fugitive Mehul Choksi as Belgium court rejects his bail plea - MSNSetback for fugitive Mehul Choksi as Belgium court rejects his bail plea  MSN

Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium: The case against him so far, what next - The Indian ExpressMehul Choksi arrested in Belgium: The case against him so far, what next  The Indian Express

Mehul Choksi's Journey from Fleeing India to Arrest in Belgium: Full Extradition Details - Deccan HeraldMehul Choksi's Journey from Fleeing India to Arrest in Belgium: Full Extradition Details  Deccan Herald

Belgium welcomes agreement between DRC and M23 to work towards ceasefire - belganewsagency.euBelgium welcomes agreement between DRC and M23 to work towards ceasefire  belganewsagency.eu

Eurovision Belgium: VRT ready to celebrate Red Sebastian’s Eurovision debut - ESCToday.comEurovision Belgium: VRT ready to celebrate Red Sebastian’s Eurovision debut  ESCToday.com

Indian equestrian Niharika Singhania clinches gold at Azelhof CSI Lier in Belgium - - NEWS ON AIRIndian equestrian Niharika Singhania clinches gold at Azelhof CSI Lier in Belgium -  NEWS ON AIR

Mehul Choksi arrested from Belgium hospital on India's request for extradition - India TodayMehul Choksi arrested from Belgium hospital on India's request for extradition  India Today

Belgium shares higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 1.13% - Investing.com IndiaBelgium shares higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 1.13%  Investing.com India

Ajith Kumar secures P2 podium finish at the Belgium Spa Francorchamps Circuit in Belgium - GujaratSamachar EnglishAjith Kumar secures P2 podium finish at the Belgium Spa Francorchamps Circuit in Belgium  GujaratSamachar English

ECSN Belgium T10, 2025: Schedule, Squad, Captains, Venue and Live Streaming - uccricket.liveECSN Belgium T10, 2025: Schedule, Squad, Captains, Venue and Live Streaming  uccricket.live

Will Mehul Choksi Be Extradited After Arrest? What India-Belgium Treaty Says - NDTVWill Mehul Choksi Be Extradited After Arrest? What India-Belgium Treaty Says  NDTV

Belgium stocks higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 1.13% - Investing.comBelgium stocks higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 1.13%  Investing.com

Mehul Choksi Denied Bail In Belgium, To Fight Extradition In ?13,000-Crore PNB Scam - Times NowMehul Choksi Denied Bail In Belgium, To Fight Extradition In ?13,000-Crore PNB Scam  Times Now

Ajith Kumar’s racing dream comes true as he secures second place at Belgium racing event - The Financial ExpressAjith Kumar’s racing dream comes true as he secures second place at Belgium racing event  The Financial Express

India-Belgium Bilateral Relations: New Areas of Focus - India BriefingIndia-Belgium Bilateral Relations: New Areas of Focus  India Briefing

Ericsson, Proximus Transform Indoor 5G Coverage in Belgium - The Fast ModeEricsson, Proximus Transform Indoor 5G Coverage in Belgium  The Fast Mode

ZF Wind Power commissions 30 MW drivetrain test rig in Belgium - Windtech InternationalZF Wind Power commissions 30 MW drivetrain test rig in Belgium  Windtech International

Belgium shares higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.97% - Investing.com IndiaBelgium shares higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.97%  Investing.com India

Belgium’s euthanasia trends dispute ‘slippery slope’ argument – new study - The ConversationBelgium’s euthanasia trends dispute ‘slippery slope’ argument – new study  The Conversation

PNB Fraud Case: Belgium Court Rejects Fugitive Businessman Mehul Choksis Bail Plea - Free Press JournalPNB Fraud Case: Belgium Court Rejects Fugitive Businessman Mehul Choksis Bail Plea  Free Press Journal

Belgium‘s Imec.istart Future Fund completes second closing - Silicon CanalsBelgium‘s Imec.istart Future Fund completes second closing  Silicon Canals

Mehul Choksi Arrest: Belgium Confirms Working On India's Extradition Request - NDTVMehul Choksi Arrest: Belgium Confirms Working On India's Extradition Request  NDTV

Ajith Kumar Racing secures podium finish at Spa Francorchamps circuit in Belgium - The HinduAjith Kumar Racing secures podium finish at Spa Francorchamps circuit in Belgium  The Hindu

Why Mehul Choksi's arrest in Belgium may not lead to immediate extradition to India - India TodayWhy Mehul Choksi's arrest in Belgium may not lead to immediate extradition to India  India Today

Belgium warned not to let ‘pharma valley’ become a ‘pharma desert’ - EuractivBelgium warned not to let ‘pharma valley’ become a ‘pharma desert’  Euractiv

Working with Belgium to extradite Mehul Choksi: MEA - The Indian ExpressWorking with Belgium to extradite Mehul Choksi: MEA  The Indian Express

India-Belgium defence cooperation set to deepen: Focus on Light Tanks and Strategic Ties - Business News - The Financial ExpressIndia-Belgium defence cooperation set to deepen: Focus on Light Tanks and Strategic Ties - Business News  The Financial Express

Belgium Braces for Nationwide Travel Chaos as Rail and General Strikes Threaten to Disrupt Holiday Plans for Thousands of Tourists - Travel And Tour WorldBelgium Braces for Nationwide Travel Chaos as Rail and General Strikes Threaten to Disrupt Holiday Plans for Thousands of Tourists  Travel And Tour World

After EU talks, India explores defence industry ties with Belgium - Business StandardAfter EU talks, India explores defence industry ties with Belgium  Business Standard

Frank, in-depth discussion as Belgium and WHO map ahead priorities for collaboration - World Health Organization (WHO)Frank, in-depth discussion as Belgium and WHO map ahead priorities for collaboration  World Health Organization (WHO)

Team Ajith Kumar Racing secures podium finish at Belgium; superstar reveals his biggest learning - The Indian ExpressTeam Ajith Kumar Racing secures podium finish at Belgium; superstar reveals his biggest learning  The Indian Express

Belgium accelerates military investment with more F-35s - belganewsagency.euBelgium accelerates military investment with more F-35s  belganewsagency.eu

Tuesday train strike: Railway traffic in Belgium disrupted again - The Brussels TimesTuesday train strike: Railway traffic in Belgium disrupted again  The Brussels Times

Mehul Choksi held in Belgium: Timeline of events leading to his arrest - Business StandardMehul Choksi held in Belgium: Timeline of events leading to his arrest  Business Standard

India closes in: CBI, ED officials headed to Belgium after Mehul Choksi arrest in Antwerp - The Indian ExpressIndia closes in: CBI, ED officials headed to Belgium after Mehul Choksi arrest in Antwerp  The Indian Express

Belgium stocks higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.97% - Investing.comBelgium stocks higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.97%  Investing.com

Mehul Choksi, Fugitive Jeweler Wanted by India, Is Arrested in Belgium - The New York TimesMehul Choksi, Fugitive Jeweler Wanted by India, Is Arrested in Belgium  The New York Times

Belgium pitches defence cooperation with India amidst Russia-Ukraine turmoil, saying Europe needs “strategic autonomy” - The HinduBelgium pitches defence cooperation with India amidst Russia-Ukraine turmoil, saying Europe needs “strategic autonomy”  The Hindu

What we know of Belgium’s nationwide strike - Euro Weekly NewsWhat we know of Belgium’s nationwide strike  Euro Weekly News

Ajith Kumar Finishes Second At Belgium’s Racing Event, Fans Go Wild And Mob Him- News18 - News18Ajith Kumar Finishes Second At Belgium’s Racing Event, Fans Go Wild And Mob Him- News18  News18

Ericsson, Proximus partner for indoor 4G and 5G in Belgium - Fierce NetworkEricsson, Proximus partner for indoor 4G and 5G in Belgium  Fierce Network

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry warns of general strike in Belgium on April 29 - The Sofia GlobeBulgaria’s Foreign Ministry warns of general strike in Belgium on April 29  The Sofia Globe

Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium: How He Evaded Indian Authorities for 7 Years - outlookbusiness.comMehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium: How He Evaded Indian Authorities for 7 Years  outlookbusiness.com

Brussels Airlines Named as One of Belgium’s Leading Employers - Travel RadarBrussels Airlines Named as One of Belgium’s Leading Employers  Travel Radar

Fugitive Indian Businessman Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium on India's extradition request - The Economic TimesFugitive Indian Businessman Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium on India's extradition request  The Economic Times

Brussels Airlines Tops the List of Belgium’s Best Employers in Aviation, Continues to Lead as a Top Choice for Job Seekers: You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldBrussels Airlines Tops the List of Belgium’s Best Employers in Aviation, Continues to Lead as a Top Choice for Job Seekers: You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

TotalEnergies announces plan to reconfigure petrochemicals operations in Antwerp, Belgium - Hydrocarbon EngineeringTotalEnergies announces plan to reconfigure petrochemicals operations in Antwerp, Belgium  Hydrocarbon Engineering

In Belgium, being in nature is becoming an antidote to stressful times - Euronews.comIn Belgium, being in nature is becoming an antidote to stressful times  Euronews.com

Piyush Goyal holds ‘productive meeting’ with Princess Astrid of Belgium - Hindustan TimesPiyush Goyal holds ‘productive meeting’ with Princess Astrid of Belgium  Hindustan Times

EU opinion divided over bid to seize frozen Russian assets - The Parliament MagazineEU opinion divided over bid to seize frozen Russian assets  The Parliament Magazine

Carrefour sales slightly under pressure in France and Belgium - RetailDetail EUCarrefour sales slightly under pressure in France and Belgium  RetailDetail EU

Belgium 3% DST by 2027 - VATCalcBelgium 3% DST by 2027  VATCalc

‘Very big step’: India, Belgium aim to seal defence cooperation pact this year - Hindustan Times‘Very big step’: India, Belgium aim to seal defence cooperation pact this year  Hindustan Times

India To Use All Legal Tools To Extradite Mehul Choksi From Belgium: Sources - NDTVIndia To Use All Legal Tools To Extradite Mehul Choksi From Belgium: Sources  NDTV

Over The Viral Dubai Chocolate Yet? We’re Just Waiting For Belgium’s Angel Hair Chocolate To Land In Dubai! - Curly TalesOver The Viral Dubai Chocolate Yet? We’re Just Waiting For Belgium’s Angel Hair Chocolate To Land In Dubai!  Curly Tales

TotalEnergies to produce SAF at refinery in Belgium - Biodiesel MagazineTotalEnergies to produce SAF at refinery in Belgium  Biodiesel Magazine

Belgium scrambles to reach Nato defence spending goal - Financial TimesBelgium scrambles to reach Nato defence spending goal  Financial Times

India has requested Mehul Choksi's extradition, Belgium confirms - The Economic TimesIndia has requested Mehul Choksi's extradition, Belgium confirms  The Economic Times

Belgium considers additional F-35 order to boost fleet - Shephard MediaBelgium considers additional F-35 order to boost fleet  Shephard Media

Ajith Kumar Races to 2nd Place in Belgium, Fans Go Wild – Watch the Moment - BizzBuzzAjith Kumar Races to 2nd Place in Belgium, Fans Go Wild – Watch the Moment  BizzBuzz

TotalEnergies to produce SAF at refinery in Belgium - Biomass MagazineTotalEnergies to produce SAF at refinery in Belgium  Biomass Magazine

Protesters drench Belgium’s francophone liberal chief in beer - politico.euProtesters drench Belgium’s francophone liberal chief in beer  politico.eu