All news on the topic: Belgium

Brussels and Liège airports in Belgium faced disruptions overnight once again over suspected drone sightings, just hours after the Belgian government’s national security council discussed its response to the emerging threats.

Belgium’s national security council will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday after drone sightings at airports caused chaos for travelers and raised security concerns.

The first wave of sanctions aimed at key figures in people-smuggling gangs have come into force in a bid to hit those involved in assisting illegal immigration to the UK.

Firefighters are currently combating a fire at the main stage of the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, with the blaze not believed to be under control at this time.

Belgian national Othman El Ballouti, sanctioned by the U.S. for drug trafficking, was extradited from Dubai after years of investing in luxury real estate across the emirate.

European authorities dismantle a meth network linked to Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel and gangs in Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.

NATO officials accused of leaking secrets and laundering bribes through fake firms to secure arms deals. Belgium leads a growing cross-border investigation into procurement corruption involving drones and ammunition.

Four employees from the Chinese tech giant have appeared before judges in recent days.

Prosecutors allege suspects spiked victims’ drinks with drugs at venues in Kortrijk between 2021 and 2024

Award-winning Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne has passed away at the age of 43 due to a rare form of cancer, her family and agent announced.

The Russian diplomat Dmitry Iordanidi, recalled by Russia from Belgium on suspicion of espionage, has been nominated for the post of head of the OSCE mission in Belgrade, the largest European security organization.

The American bank JPMorgan is among those who have not succeeded in court in convincing Belgium to release funds or assets that are frozen due to sanctions imposed because of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Albanian man imprisoned in the UK for migrant smuggling after being extradited from Spain.

Six men have been arrested in the UK over their suspected involvement in a major people smuggling ring.

Robert Hendy-Freegard, 53, a serial swindler who featured in Netflix documentary, allegedly injured officers in getaway attempt.

Belgian police are looking for armed men after a shooting was reported outside a metro station in the centre of Brussels.

Spain’s ambassador to Belgium will be sacked for taking a ’siesta’ while his boss gave an hour-long speech during a summit in Madrid last month.

Chaos has crippled Belgium’s skies, grounding all flights amid a critical air traffic control failure.

Jos Leijdekkers, reportedly the son-in-law of African country’s president, was sentenced to 24 years in prison

A 14-year-old, reportedly influenced by far-right movements, was arrested in Brussels on Friday for allegedly planning an attack on a mosque.

Ex-S&D politician is charged with participating in a criminal organization, more than two years after the corruption scandal broke.

Aide of Alexander De Croo hospitalised after opening letter containing potentially fatal poison.