Portal:Belgium

[edit] Major Events

The federal elections in Belgium tomorrow will decide the fate of the 8-year-long coalition of liberals and socialists, and will shake the cards for what politicians admit will be long and difficult negotiations.

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[edit] Latest News

• 25 May 2008: Boeing 747 cargo plane breaks in two after failed takeoff at Brussels Airport
• 25 May 2008: Former vice president of Democratic Republic of Congo arrested on charges of war crimes
• 21 May 2008: Eurovision 2008: First semi-final held in Belgrade
• 12 April 2008: Authorities in Belgium raid Church of Scientology
• 20 March 2008: After 9 months, Belgian coalition delivers government
• 15 March 2008: Scientology protest group celebrates founder's birthday worldwide
• 6 March 2008: Highlights of 2008 Taipei County Jin Shi Marathon
• 4 March 2008: British university falls short of Smurf gathering world record
• 26 February 2008: Lobby groups oppose plans for EU copyright extension
• 25 February 2008: Interview: Drupal founder Dries Buytaert balances community and company interests

[edit] Politics and conflicts

• Former vice president of Democratic Republic of Congo arrested on charges of war crimes
• Authorities in Belgium raid Church of Scientology
• After 9 months, Belgian coalition delivers government
• Lobby groups oppose plans for EU copyright extension
• Dutch diplomat Feith appointed EU Special Representative in Kosovo

[edit] Disasters and accidents

• Boeing 747 cargo plane breaks in two after failed takeoff at Brussels Airport
• Wikinews Shorts: June 5, 2007
• Europe hit by storms, 45 deaths reported
• Spanish cyclist Isaac Gálvez dies after crash in Ghent, Belgium

[edit] Crime and law

• Former vice president of Democratic Republic of Congo arrested on charges of war crimes
• Authorities in Belgium raid Church of Scientology
• Scientology protest group celebrates founder's birthday worldwide
• Lobby groups oppose plans for EU copyright extension
• Belgian justice prosecutes Scientology

[edit] Obituaries

• Former Belgian Chairman of the Senate Frank Swaelen dies at 77
• Belgian resistance heroine Andrée de Jongh dies at 90
• Former Flemish Minister Paul Akkermans dies at 83

[edit] Economy and business

• Longest coffee table symbolises World Fair Trade Day in Belgium
• A380 makes maiden flight to US
• Labatt USA to move headquarters to Buffalo, New York
• Franco-Belgian bank Dexia to extend into Southeastern Europe

[edit] Science and technology

• Scientology protest group celebrates founder's birthday worldwide
• Wikinews interviews World Wide Web co-inventor Robert Cailliau
• Google convicted in case brought by Belgian press

[edit] Culture and entertainment

• Eurovision 2008: First semi-final held in Belgrade
• Scientology protest group celebrates founder's birthday worldwide
• British university falls short of Smurf gathering world record
• Leaders throughout the world deliver Christmas messages
• Black registrar to hold mass wedding in Belgium

[edit] Sports

• Highlights of 2008 Taipei County Jin Shi Marathon
• Euro 2008 Qualification: Poland vs. Belgium
• Kimi Räikkönen wins 2007 Belgian Grand Prix
• Belgian triathletes race at North Sea coast
• Triathletes from Belgium and Luxembourg compete in championship race

[edit] Weather

• Europe hit by storms, 45 deaths reported