Tag: Belgium
Belgium ends evacuations in Kabul
For the Belgians, it is the end of the “Red Kite” operation. As the August 31 deadline approaches marking the withdrawal of American troops securing the site, Belgium announced Wednesday…
Floods in Belgium: the great perplexity after the disaster
Status: 08/14/2021 3:20 a.m. Since the flood four weeks ago, many of the Belgian towns affected have resembled ghost towns – people either cannot or do not want to go…
Migrants in Belgium: starving for the right to stay
As of: 07/31/2021 3:21 am Hundreds of illegal migrants in Belgium starved for weeks in protest for their right to stay – and thus almost plunged the country into a…
German hockey men at: annoying defeat against Belgium – sport
The common thing about such an empty arena is that the audience in front of the TV sets hear every single word that is shouted on the field – whereby:…
After floods: Another storm in Belgium
Status: 07/25/2021 12:12 a.m. Storms again caused severe damage in Belgium. Cars were washed away and blocked a level crossing. The traffic had already been stopped because of the flood.…
Belgium takes a tribute to the victims
A day of “national mourning”, marked by a minute of silence at noon, will take place this Tuesday in Belgium, to pay tribute to the victims of the floods of…
Flood disaster in Belgium: danger underestimated, warned too late?
Status: 07/19/2021 4:10 p.m. In Belgium, too, the extent of the unprecedented flooding is becoming increasingly evident. It’s still mainly about tidying up and helping. But there is also louder…
Belgium and the Netherlands: “It’s a disaster, a tsunami”
Status: 07/17/2021 8:08 p.m. The storm also caused severe damage in neighboring German countries. At least 27 people have been killed in Belgium so far. In the Netherlands, people with…
The death toll rises to 133 dead in Germany, 24 in Belgium
The death toll from the devastating floods in Germany climbed again on Saturday, reaching at least 133 dead, police said. Belgium has recorded 24 deaths. “According to current information 90…
Belgium and the Netherlands: “People couldn’t get out”
Status: 07/16/2021 3:55 p.m. Belgium and the Netherlands are also fighting the floods. Residents are locked in houses, several people were killed. In some places the tide has not yet…