# Belgium

This year

2023

# channel crossings

Irishman among four charged with smuggling migrants to the UK from Belgium

The migrants were smuggled across the channel via boats.

15.2k

Mar 1st 2023, 5:05 PM

# drug trafficking

EU warned that organised crime is 'as big a threat' as terrorism

The EU’s home affairs commissioner gave the warning today at a major drug smuggling hub.

9.4k

Feb 7th 2023, 8:17 PM

# Ryanair

Strike to cause 152 Ryanair flight cancellations in Belgium this weekend

All those affected passengers have been notified by Ryanair.

7.9k

Jan 6th 2023, 3:16 PM

Last year

2022

# Strike

Ryanair strike in Belgium grounds dozens of flights

The action set to halt 30 percent of the airlines’ flights through its Belgium hub.

9.0k

Dec 30th 2022, 11:07 AM

# Eva Kaili

Greek MEP at centre of Qatar-linked corruption scandal faces key court ruling

Eva Kaili was arrested last week during a series of police raids across homes and offices in which at least €1.5 million in cash was seized.

23.8k

Updated

Dec 14th 2022, 4:12 PM

# Time to go

Belgium’s Eden Hazard retires from international football

Hazard won 126 caps for his country.

7.1k

Dec 7th 2022, 11:13 AM

# End of the road

Belgium boss Martinez to leave job after early World Cup exit

‘That was my last game with the national team, I can’t carry on.’

7.9k

Dec 1st 2022, 6:01 PM

# 2022 World Cup

Lukaku's shocking misses cost Belgium as they exit the World Cup

Roberto Martinez’ side bow out after a 0-0 draw with Croatia.

29.9k

Dec 1st 2022, 5:18 PM

# Ugly scenes

Riots erupt in Brussels after Morocco stun Belgium at World Cup

Police used water cannon and teargas after coming under attack from football supporters.

18.7k

Nov 27th 2022, 9:11 PM

# Confession

Belgium played with 'fear of losing' in Morocco defeat, admits Martinez

Belgium must beat Croatia on Thursday to be sure of a last-16 place after their loss today.

6.3k

Nov 27th 2022, 5:02 PM

# stunned

Morocco impress with late brace as Belgium slip to shock World Cup defeat

Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal were on target for the winners.

5.9k

Nov 27th 2022, 3:26 PM

# Cruel

Missed penalty proves costly as Canada fall to undeserved Belgian defeat

Michy Batshuayi’s first-half goal settled a game Belgium did not deserve to win.

22.2k

Nov 23rd 2022, 9:10 PM

# fall and rise

The story of how Belgium went from no-hopers to world number one

A look at the history of Belgian football as they prepare for their first World Cup match today.

17.5k

Updated

Nov 23rd 2022, 8:25 AM

# Group by Group Guide

Group F Preview: Last chance for Belgium's Golden Generation, Canada out to cause an upset

The latest in our preview series focuses on Group F, and Belgium, Croatia, Canada, and Morocco.

4.8k

Nov 15th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Belgium

Belgian police officer killed in knife attack in Brussels

Anti-terror prosecutors have taken charge of the inquiry.

16.1k

Nov 10th 2022, 10:31 PM

# Antwerp

One killed in Belgium anti-terror operation against far-right

Prosecutors said the operation was launched to counter “the preparation of a terrorist attack”.

8.7k

Sep 28th 2022, 10:40 AM

# Report

Wales lose to De Bruyne-inspired Belgium despite encouraging display in Brussels

The Nations League clash finished 2-1.

3.5k

Sep 22nd 2022, 10:17 PM

# Wrap

Belgium secure last Euro 2022 quarter-final spot as Iceland fall short despite France draw

Iceland became the first side to bow out of a women’s Euro from the group stage unbeaten.

2.6k

Jul 18th 2022, 10:49 PM

# Euro 2022

France survive Belgium scare to reach Euro quarters

Earlier Italy drew 1-1 with Iceland.

3.2k

Jul 14th 2022, 10:34 PM

# Salah Abdeslam

Paris attacker given life sentence in France transferred to Belgium for bombings trial

He is being tried for involvement in killings at a Brussels airport and metro station.

4.1k

Jul 13th 2022, 2:47 PM

# All Square

Vanhaevermaet scores equalising penalty as Belgium ensure share of the spoils with Iceland

The sides played out a 1-1 draw in their Group D opener at Euro 2022.

2.2k

Jul 10th 2022, 7:34 PM

# as it stands

Van Aert wins Tour de France stage eight, Pogacar holds lead

The Belgian rider won on a late incline ahead of Australia’s pre-stage favourite Michael Matthews.

2.7k

Jul 9th 2022, 5:08 PM

# Answers Needed

Furious Belgium boss Martinez demands explanation from 'really high up' over Wales draw

The sides played out a draw after Brennan Johnson’s late equaliser.

33.6k

Jun 12th 2022, 11:05 AM

# paris attacks

Belgium trial starts for alleged Paris attack accomplices

The 14 accused are suspected of transporting, housing or financially helping some of the perpetrators of the 2015 Paris attacks.

4.9k

Apr 19th 2022, 5:59 PM

# Tragedy

At least 10 killed as lorry and tourist bus collide in Egypt

The crash happened on a road about 27 miles south of the city of Aswan

10.8k

Apr 13th 2022, 3:59 PM

# Reaction

Kenny: 'To win the game would not have flattered us at all'

The Irish boss praised his side’s performance in a 2-2 draw against the world’s top-ranked side.

7.3k

Mar 26th 2022, 8:30 PM

# All Square

Ireland twice come from behind in thrilling draw with Belgium

Chiedozie Ogbene starred in a 2-2 draw at the Aviva Stadium.

47.1k

Mar 26th 2022, 6:59 PM

# Preview

Preview: Ireland honour their history and begin long road to Euro 2024 against the world's top-ranked side

Belgium are in town for Ireland’s first game of 2022.

5.9k

Mar 26th 2022, 1:45 AM

# game recognises game

'One of the great stories in international football' - Martinez heaps praise on Ireland's evolution under Kenny

The Belgian boss also gave his thoughts on the return of Thierry Henry to Dublin for the first time since the handball in Paris.

15.0k

Mar 25th 2022, 6:20 PM

# Meetings

Biden and other leaders head to Brussels ahead of back-to-back Nato, G7 and EU summits

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin and other leaders are also travelling to Brussels on Thursday.

11.4k

Mar 23rd 2022, 10:56 PM

# Belgium

Driver in deadly Belgian carnival crash charged with manslaughter

The pre-dawn collision on Sunday killed six and left 10 seriously wounded in the village of Strepy-Bracquegnies.

16.5k

Mar 22nd 2022, 5:53 PM

# Stephen Kenny

'We are way behind in this country but I don’t think that is conflicting with hosting Euro '28'

Ireland senior men’s manager Stephen Kenny supports the FAI’s co-hosting of the 2028 European Championships.

14.4k

Mar 22nd 2022, 4:36 PM

# La Louviere

Six people dead, 26 injured in Belgium as car hits carnival crowd

A car driving at high speed ran into the crowd that had gathered to attend the event, the town’s mayor said.

54.7k

Updated

Mar 20th 2022, 3:50 PM

# Asylum

Congolese woman's plea to remain in Ireland fails after court challenge

The woman claims that if transferred, she would be subject to inhuman and degrading treatment.

39.9k

Jan 27th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Opponents

Stephen Kenny's Ireland to face Belgium in March friendly international

Roberto Martinez’ side are currently ranked at the top of the Fifa world rankings.

14.7k

Updated

Jan 25th 2022, 3:32 PM

# Netherlands

Dutch police find body of missing four-year-old boy as man arrested

The arrested man, Dave De K., regularly minded Dean Verberckmoes and his younger sister.

57.9k

Jan 18th 2022, 7:16 AM

# Belgium

Four killed in gas explosion at Belgian apartment block

The explosion occurred early yesterday in the town of Turnhout, east of Antwerp and close to the border with the Netherlands.

18.5k

Jan 1st 2022, 2:40 PM

All time

# Nuclear Power

Belgium aims to phase out nuclear power plants

A political commitment to phase out nuclear energy dates back to 2003, but successive Belgian governments have waffled to seal the deal.

12.4k

Dec 23rd 2021, 3:06 PM

# brussels bombings

Trial of ten men accused of involvement in the 2016 Brussels bombings to open in October 2022

Six of the suspects are already on trial in France over the November 2015 Paris attacks.

7.1k

Dec 8th 2021, 11:00 PM

# Brussels

Clashes erupt at Brussels protest against Covid rules

Thousands of people gathered in Brussels to demonstrate against the latest restrictions announced on Friday.

20.6k

Dec 5th 2021, 6:35 PM