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Sex offender doctor exposed working in Belgian hospital after French medical ban
After a cardiologist was convicted of sexually assaulting his patients in France, he was stripped of his medical license and forbidden to practice in the country. So, he crossed the border to Belgium and obtained a new license there.
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£3.45m mansion sale signals Kompany's long-term Bayern commitment until 2029
Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany is expected to remain in Germany after selling his stunning family home in the leafy area of Cheshire for £3,450,000.
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Belgium blocks military shipments from UK to Israel as scrutiny over arms exports intensifies
Two shipments of military components bound for Israel from the UK have been seized in Belgium, it can be revealed.
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EU sanctions criticised as lawful exports bolster Russia’s war efforts
The EU is under increasing pressure to enhance sanctions following an OCCRP inquiry that revealed alumina from a key refinery in Ireland was sent to Russian smelters, whose aluminium subsequently ended up with arms manufacturers under sanctions
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European airports heightened their vigilance after recent drone disturbances following security threats
Airports in Brussels and Liège in Belgium experienced disturbances overnight yet again due to suspected drone sightings, merely hours after the national security council of the Belgian government deliberated on how to tackle these growing threats
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Belgium convenes urgent security session following drone disruption at airports
Belgium's national security council is set to convene an urgent meeting on Thursday following drone sightings at airports, which resulted in travel disruption and heightened security worries
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Hell instead of spectacle in Belgium: Tomorrowland’s main stage burns down on eve of opening
Organisers of Tomorrowland festival said they are ‘finding solutions’ to keep ravers dancing even after a huge fire ravaged their ‘beloved’ main stage.
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One of Europe’s biggest drug lords extradited from Dubai: Belgian Otman El Ballouti owned €8.5m in luxury property
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 throughout the emirate.
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Meth production network linked to Sinaloa cartel uncovered in Europe
European authorities dismantle a meth network tied to Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel and gangs in Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
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Shooting during training in Scotland: three Belgian soldiers injured, 12 more suffer hearing damage
Three Belgian soldiers were taken to the hospital and 12 others were injured following a ’shooting incident’ during a military exercise in Scotland.
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Chinese intelligence recruited the mayor of a Belgian city to gather information on Kogolati — media reports
Political opponent of Samuel Cogolati was reportedly contacted by Chinese intelligence.
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Private jets, luxurious estates, and schemes to bypass sanctions for Russia: what’s behind the business of Kazakh billionaire Shukhrat Ibragimov
Kazakh billionaire Shukhrat Ibragimov, who holds a Belgian passport and whose company is under suspicion for large-scale corruption and mysterious deaths in Africa, added a luxury private jet, Dassault Falcon 8X, to his collection last year.
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BBC star Emilie Dequenne dies at 43 after battle with rare cancer
BBC star and Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne has passed away at the age of 43 after she was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer, adrenocortical carcinoma
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P&O cruise ship struck by suspected norovirus outbreak, passengers report widespread symptoms
One passenger told Sky News people on board are "dropping like flies", as P&O confirms some guests have "unfortunately reported gastrointestinal symptoms".
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JPMorgan fails in bid to unlock $2.4 billion frozen under Russian sanctions in Belgium
The American bank JPMorgan is among those who failed in court to persuade Belgium to release funds or assets that are frozen due to sanctions imposed as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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UK arrests six suspects linked to cross-border smuggling operation
Six individuals have been arrested in the UK due to their suspected involvement in a significant people smuggling operation.
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Spain’s ambassador to Belgium dismissed ‘for dozing off during foreign minister’s speech’
A Spanish ambassador has been dismissed after dozing off during an extended speech delivered by his superior, according to Spanish media.
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Air traffic over a large part of Europe declines due to a technical glitch
Chaos has crippled Belgium’s skies, grounding all flights amid a critical air traffic control failure.
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Afghan smugglers arrested in UK face extradition to Belgium over human trafficking and sexual assault
Two Afghan small boat people smugglers who raped and blackmailed their victims with the footage, are facing extradition to Belgium.
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Radja Nainggolan arrested in Belgium over alleged cocaine smuggling operation
A former Champions League star and Serie A winner has been arrested after police raided 30 houses in a cocaine smuggling investigation in Belgium.
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Belgium set to ban disposable vapes in groundbreaking move for EU nations
Belgium will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes or vapes from January 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.
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Belgian money laundering investigation intersects with probe into profiteering from the Ukraine war
Belgian prosecutors have seized about $2 million as part of an investigation into Iryna Kut and her diamond company.
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Belgium ordered to pay reparations for colonial kidnappings
A Belgium court has ordered the government to pay reparations to five mixed-race women who were forcibly removed from their families in the colonial-era Belgian Congo.
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Belgian court finds 119 individuals guilty in the Sky ECC case
A Brussels court issued its ruling on Tuesday in the Encro case, convicting 119 individuals on charges including participation in a criminal organization, drug and arms trafficking, attempted extortion, and kidnapping. Sentences ranged from 14 months to 17 years in prison.
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No safe haven for Tajiks: How the EU deports refugees to Emomali Rahmon’s dictatorship on false ISIS charges
Belgian authorities are expected to make a decision soon regarding the extradition of Sitoramo Ibrohimova, a refugee from Tajikistan.