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(MENAFN) Tensions have grown between Belgium’s federal and regional authorities over prolonged queues at border control at Brussels Airport, with disagreements emerging over whether staffing shortages or infrastructure limitations are to blame,...

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(MENAFN) Türkiye and Belgium Strengthen Economic Cooperation During Royal Visit Belgium and Türkiye have deepened economic relations following a five-day high-level trade mission led by Queen Mathilde, resulting in dozens of new commercial...

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(MENAFN) Chronic border control delays at Brussels Airport have spilled beyond the terminal and into the political arena, igniting a blame war between federal and regional authorities over who bears responsibility for the persistent congestion....

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(MENAFN) Belgium’s prison system has seen a sharp rise in overcrowding, with the inmate population increasing by 21% between 2023 and 2025, according to a report published Monday by the Central Prison Monitoring Council (CCSP), as stated by...

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(MENAFN) Musicians and performers organized an alternative concert in Brussels to oppose Israel’s involvement in the Eurovision Song Contest, arguing that the competition has moved away from its original principles of solidarity and respect for...

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(MENAFN) A group of demonstrators gathered on Tuesday outside the headquarters of Belgian public broadcaster RTBF in Brussels to protest Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

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(MENAFN) Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said Tuesday that Türkiye is steadily rising as a significant maritime power, even as global attention remains focused on the naval competition between the United States and China.

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(MENAFN) Correctional staff across Belgium walked off the job Monday in a coordinated nationwide strike, demanding urgent action on chronic overcrowding, escalating violence, and unsustainable working conditions, a news agency reported.

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(MENAFN) Prison staff across Belgium have begun a nationwide strike over worsening conditions in the country’s correctional system, with unions citing severe overcrowding, increasing violence, and excessive workloads, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Belgium’s Queen Mathilde is scheduled to visit Türkiye from May 10 to 14 as part of an “Economic Mission” aimed at expanding commercial and economic cooperation between the two countries, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources....

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(MENAFN) Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan hosted Queen Mathilde of Belgium on Sunday at Istanbul’s Dolmabahce Palace, during the Belgian royal’s visit to Türkiye as part of an economic mission, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Belgium is reportedly pursuing US authorization for a large-scale missile purchase package valued at approximately $3.69 billion as part of efforts to strengthen its national air defense capabilities, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Prison employees throughout Belgium launched a nationwide strike on Monday in response to worsening conditions inside the country’s correctional facilities, including severe overcrowding, increasing violence, and unsustainable workloads,...

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(MENAFN) The European Union is preparing to host technical discussions in Brussels with officials from Afghanistan’s Taliban administration focused on migration and deportation issues, a European Commission spokesperson said Tuesday.

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(MENAFN) The European Union and Syria have conducted their first high-level political dialogue in Brussels, marking a step toward expanding cooperation and rebuilding formal relations, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) The European Union’s top foreign policy official has urged member states to accelerate defense manufacturing, as EU defense ministers gathered in Brussels for discussions focused on Ukraine, industrial capacity, and security challenges in...

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(MENAFN) The European Union and Syria convened their first high-level political dialogue in Brussels on Monday, opening a landmark channel of engagement focused on rebuilding bilateral ties, expanding cooperation and confronting the regional...

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(MENAFN) Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Brussels on Tuesday in a nationwide protest against federal government reforms affecting pensions and wages.

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(MENAFN) Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu emphasized Monday the importance of improving transportation links and creating alternative commercial corridors during discussions on strengthening economic ties between...

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ISTANBUL, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FL PR and Communications, the London and Istanbul based international public relations and strategic communications agency, attended the Türkiye-Belgium Business Forum held at Swissotel in Istanbul on 11...