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56 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Pierre Devalet, Mastermind of Double Feminicide in Kraainem, Dies in Prison · Pierre Devalet, who orchestrated a 2022 double murder in Belgium, died in prison from natural causes.
- Serial Killer Renaud Hardy, Convicted of Life Sentence, Dies in Bruges Prison · Serial killer Renaud Hardy, who was sentenced to life in 2018, died in Bruges prison from a chronic illness at age 64.
- Schaerbeek's Boulevard Lambermont plunged into chaos over sudden water pipeline closure · Vivaqua's unexpected water pipeline renovation caused traffic chaos on Schaerbeek's Boulevard Lambermont
- Belgium Under Heat Dome: When Will This Heatwave End? · Belgium experiences prolonged heatwave with temperatures above normal, risking wildfires and urging public cooling measures.
- Brussels Police Prepare for Potential Unrest After Morocco's World Cup Qualification Match · Brussels police implement security measures and transport restrictions ahead of France-Morocco match following past incidents.
- Belgian Military Average Age Drops to 34.7 as Recruitment Surges · Belgian Defense forces average age fell from 39.7 to 34.7 years due to mass retirements and increased recruitment.
- Belgian Climate Minister Urged to Act More Decisively Amid Heatwave Crisis · Ecolo leader Gilles Vanden Burre criticizes Climate Minister Jean-Luc Crucke for insufficient action during the heatwave.
- Caroline Désir Resigns from Ixelles Council After Nearly Two Decades · PS Deputy Caroline Désir steps down from Ixelles municipal council to join Forest.
- Belgian Hospitals and Emergency Services Strained by Record Heatwave · Belgian hospitals and emergency services faced saturation due to a deadly heatwave causing over 100 excess deaths.
- Ostende Mayor Debunks Myth That Tourist Troubles Are Caused Solely by Brussels Youth · Ostende's mayor John Crombez clarifies that troublemakers are not exclusively from Brussels, citing a complex reality.
- Wallonia's Letec Bus Service Collapses Amid Heatwave Chaos · Letec bus service in Wallonia fails completely due to heatwave and communication breakdown.
- French School Disinfected After 100 Children Affected by Gastrointestinal Outbreak · Over half the students at a Namur province school fell ill with vomiting and diarrhea, prompting a full disinfection.
- Belgium Modernizes Three Coast Guard Vessels for 34 Million Euro Investment · Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken justifies 34 million euro upgrade of three patrol ships due to heightened security threats.
- Victims Find Relief as Court Convicts Falzone of Seven Murders in Belgium · Belgian court convicts Paolo Falzone of seven murders and 80 attempted murders following a deadly highway attack.
- Ixelles Merchants Protest Lack of Safety and Cleanliness Improvements After Year of Work · Shopkeepers in Ixelles report increased crime and filth despite promised street renovation projects.
- Belgian Defense Considers Integrating Video Games into Training and Recruitment · Belgian Defense explores using video games and e-sports for recruitment and military training.
- Belgium Establishes Territorial Reserve to Secure Critical Infrastructure · Belgium creates a new territorial reserve unit to protect critical national infrastructure during crises.
- Belgo-Russian Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Treason Despite Lack of Evidence · Mikhail Lochtchinine, a dual Belgian-Russian citizen, was sentenced to 16 years in Russia for alleged treason based on unproven charges.
- Belgian Man Sentenced to 10 Months for Attacking Flight Crew During Newark-Zurich Flight · Jan D. received a 10-month prison sentence for violently assaulting a flight attendant and steward on an Air France flight.
- Belgian Rail Operator SNCB Faces Backlash Over Silent Alarm Rejection · SNCB rejects silent alarm system for trains, citing technical complexity despite unanimous prior legislative approval.
- Paolo Falzone Appeals for Mercy Before Final Verdict in Belgian Hit-and-Run Trial · Paolo Falzone apologizes and claims lack of intent to kill as Belgian jury deliberates on 7 murder charges.
- US Demands Belgium Ban Congo Travelers Amid Ebola Fears, Vandenbroucke Refuses · US officials demand Belgium restrict Congo travel over Ebola, but Health Minister Vandenbroucke refuses to act.
- Belgian Border Police Crackdown Yields 435 Violations and 8 Arrests · Federal police conducted a major operation at the Belgian border, seizing 1,193 vehicles and arresting eight individuals.
- Belgian Justice Minister Proposes Extending Abortion Deadline to 14 Weeks · Belgium's Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden seeks to extend the legal abortion limit from 12 to 14 weeks.
- Belgian King Philippe Visits Overcrowded Antwerp Prison · King Philippe toured the Begijnenstraat prison in Antwerp, highlighting severe overcrowding issues.
- Police Violence and Tear Gas Erupt During Brussels Teachers' Protest Against Program Decree · Brussels teachers and students face police batons and tear gas during tense protests over the new program decree.
- Belgian Prosecutor Charges Paolo Falzone with Premeditated Murder in Carnival Crash · Prosecutor Gilles Dupuis charges Paolo Falzone with premeditated murder for ignoring warnings before killing seven people.
- MR Party Members Resign from RTBF Board Amid Hostile Attacks on President Joëlle Milquet · MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez forces five party representatives to resign from RTBF board following conflict with CEO Joëlle Milquet.
- Walibi Theme Park Affected by Severe Flooding and Rain · Walibi theme park in Belgium faces operational disruptions due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
- Social Worker Walks 120km to Raise €75,000 for Nursing Home Charity · Julien Vande Weyer walked 120km to raise funds for Infirmiers de Rue charity.