The President had an audience with King Philippe of Belgium

The Lithuanian Seimas approved the country's withdrawal from the Convention on Cluster Munitions, citing changes in the security situation and the need to deter Russia. The decision was supported by 99 members of parliament, one opposed, and three …

Belgium will send F-16 fighters to Ukraine later

Belgium will deliver combat-ready F-16 fighters, which it previously promised to Ukraine, in 2026. Initially, there was talk of delivering these aircraft at the end of 2025. The new deadlines were reported by Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever before a …

Belgium’s Red Flames drop to 20th in FIFA world rankings

Belgium’s women’s national football team, the Red Flames, have fallen one spot to 20th in the latest FIFA world rankings, published on Thursday. The United States remains in first place. The ranking update follows a period of change for the Belgian team. …

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Belgium postpones delivery of F-16s to Ukraine until 2026

Bart De Wever. Stock photo: Getty Images Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has announced that the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine has been postponed until 2026. Source: Wever in a statement before a meeting with other European Union leaders in …

Belgium Ambassador presents credentials

Apia, Samoa – 6 March 2025 – The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belgium to Samoa, His Excellency Michel Goffin presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa …

Belgium Takes a Stand Against Rwanda’s Role in Eastern DRC Conflict

Belgium’s Chamber of Representatives has taken a decisive stance against Rwanda’s involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The resolution, adopted on February 27, 2025, strongly condemns the Rwandan government’s …

European legislators urge Belgium to seize € 250 bn in frozen Russian assets

Sixty-two parliamentarians from across Europe have sent an open letter to King Philippe of Belgium, urging him to publicly support the confiscation of €250 billion in frozen Russian assets and their transfer to Ukraine. Most signatories are members of the …

Former Bristol City boss lands new managerial job in Belgium five years after Ashton Gate exit

Former Bristol City head coach Lee Johnson has landed a surprise new managerial role, with the 43-year-old appointed as interim head coach of Belgian club Lommel SK. Johnson, who spent a portion of his playing career in the West Country, took charge of the …