Belgiums

Statue of Belgium’s King Leopold II is removed in Antwerp

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Statue of Belgium’s King Leopold II is removed in Antwerp after it was vandalised by anti-racism protesters because of his colonial rule Leopold exploited the Belgian Congo with slave labour, leaving millions dead The statue was vandalised by protesters and has now been removed for repairs Antwerp city authorities say the statue is likely to … Read more

Belgium’s King Philippe takes his youngest daughter, Princess Eléonore, to school as they reopen

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Belgium’s King Philippe wears a mask while taking his youngest daughter, Princess Eléonore, back to school WITHOUT her face covered as country’s schools reopen King Philippe wore a face mask as he took Princess Eleonore to the school doors But 12-year-old Eleonore did not have her face covered as she returned to school Princess Eleonore handed … Read more

How do I put this on? Belgium’s Deputy PM hilariously struggles to wear a face mask

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Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister put a face mask on his forehead and over his eyes as he struggled with the protective covering. Koen Geens was visiting a sewing shop in Wijgmaal, Belgium, where volunteers had made 35,000 fabric masks to help the country’s coronavirus efforts. Unfortunately it seemed he hadn’t worn a mask before and … Read more

The charm of Belgium’s gentle gem: How to spend 48 hours in Ghent

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Talk to any shopkeepers in this Belgian city and they’ll tell you they’re excited.  Excited because Ghent, a sleepy university city just 30 minutes from Brussels, is seeing a new wave of visitors charmed by its beguiling cobbled streets, Gothic architecture and laid-back atmosphere. Once the seat of the Counts of Flanders, whose castle has … Read more