Category: Brussels

The Belgium Embassy on hosting screening of ‘Exploits Solidaires’; a Belgian Documentary

The Embassy of Belgium in Abu Dhabi posted an update on social media of coming together with the Belgium business council for the screening of a Belgian documentary called ‘Exploits Solidaires’ on Friday, March 3, 2023

More than 8000 non-origined parakeets living in Brussels

Between 8,000 and 10,000 parakeets are living in the Belgian city of Brussels. These colourful birds are clearly not native to the region or continent, but they have settled in a place in Brussels

Brussels: Teddy bears & toys placed in front of European Commission building

The symbolic action led by members of Avaaz and Ukrainian refugees was meant to be a reminder of the thousands of Ukrainian children Russian forces have relocated to camps since Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine a year ago

Belgium: PM De Croo implements new measures to fight Drug Mafia

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo emphasised that fight against the drug mafia is an absolute top priority. A total approach addresses the problem at the root

Flags half lowered at NATO Headquarters, paying tribute to Turkey

The NATO flag and the flags of its members lowered to half-mast outside the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium to show support for their ally Turkey, which is experiencing severe difficulties as a result of three consecutive earthquakes that have shaken the country

EU Parliament blamed for leaking information regarding Zelensky’s appearance

The European Parliament has been accused of endangering Volodymyr Zelensky after the organisation leaked details of his planned appearance at a summit in Brussels this week

Ukrainians in Brussels set to arrange another Rally against Russian aggression

Ukrainian residents in Brussels are planning a sizable protest against the Russian invasion and in support of Ukraine on Saturday, February 25. The rally is a part of an international week of protesting the war of aggression

Croatia: Rijeka Archdiocese provides humanitarian help to migrants at transit points

Every day, around two hundred migrants reportedly arrive in Rijeka by train. Many spend some time near the railway station on their way to other EU countries. NGOs, the city administration and the Rijeka Archdiocese, have reportedly set up a transit point to help migrants and provide them with humanitarian aid

Immigrants illegally occupied building in Brussels

Hundreds of homeless people, many of them migrants and refugees, have been living in squalid conditions in an occupied building in Brussels for several months. In the Belgian capital, thousands of potential asylum seekers have been left to fend for themselves due to chronic overcrowding at the official reception facilities

Brussels: NATO Headquarters turned off lights till December 31

In support of Ukraine, the NATO Headquarters in Brussels turned out the lights among other world monuments. The programme is a component of the "Lights for Ukraine" campaign launched by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United24 platform

Brussels: Ukrainians form human chains outside NATO headquarters, demand weapons and defence systems

Outside the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Ukrainian nationalists are building a human chain. Their primary demand is for more weaponry and air defence systems to be given to Ukraine in order to stop the Russian assault that nation has been dealing with since February 2022

Riots in Brussels after Morroco triumphs over Belgium

Riots were witnessed in several Belgian and Dutch cities on Sunday after Morocco beat Belgium in a world cup play. After burning electric scooters, smashing cars with bricks, and causing mayhem around the towns of Brussels, police captured roughly a dozen people

European Union in Zambia hosts talented Zambian songbird and activist Wezi Mhone

European Union in Zambia hosts talented Zambian songbird and activist Wezi Mhone

London: Laureus Sport for Good celebrates International Day Against Racism

London: Laureus Sport for Good celebrates International Day Against Racism

Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico addresses G20 India, 2023

Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico addresses G20 India, 2023