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Antwerp's 'human zoo': Belgium confronts shame of colonial past

In 1894, when the Belgian city of Antwerp was hosting a World's Fair, 144 Congolese people were forcibly brought to the city to be exhibited in the Congo Pavilion. In this "human zoo", seven Congolese men ultimately died of disease. Today, this shocking episode still haunts Belgium as one of…

France 24

Eurostar route from London to new European destination to launch in December

Rail travellers will be able to book direct journeys from London St Pancras to Antwerp-Centraal from December 14

Evening Standard

Eurostar is launching a new direct route from London to Antwerp this December

The new route will allow travellers to skip the transfer in Brussels – but you won’t be able to take a direct return on the way back.

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Is Belgium becoming a narco-state? Belgian politicians debate on The Ring

Brussels and Antwerp have seen rising drug-related shootings and turf wars among trafficking networks. Has Belgium lost control of the drug issue? Brussels Mayor Philippe Close and conservative opposition politician Mathias Vanden Borre (N-VA) go head-to-head in this edition.

Euronews

POTUS to 'ring' in America's 250th with Belgian Delight, a Tariffic gift

A dazzling diamond-encrusted ring, a symbol of US-Belgian ties, was presented to President Trump, celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Crafted in Antwerp, the gift arrives after Belgium's diamond industry secured the removal of US tariffs.

The Economic Times

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifts Trump lavishly encrusted ring

US presidents have considerable discretion to accept gifts from domestic and foreign sources and may determine themselves whether a gift was meant for them personally or the nation.

Euronews

Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 6 people dead, many injured

At least six people have died in a fire at an apartment block on the outskirts of Antwerp, Belgium

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At least six dead after blaze breaks out at Belgium apartment block, police say

Antwerp police said the fire was caused by a "technical fault on the ground floor". The force has warned locals affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to shut off ventilation systems if necessary.

Euronews

Several killed in apartment fire in Belgium's Antwerp

The fire started late in the morning on the eighth floor of the residential block in the Linkeroever district, where more than 200 people live. Thick smoke billowed from the building as emergency services rushed to the scene. Authorities began evacuating the 10-storey building while asking nearby residents to keep…

The Times of India

Antwerp Port Epic: Per Strand Hagenes surges to victory from late breakaway group

Visma-Lease a Bike rider wins with a long sprint in the final kilometre ahead of Miquel and De Bondt

Cycling News

Rare Rubens notebook sheet goes on display in artist’s home city of Antwerp

Double-sided page featuring a sketch and text sheds new light on the baroque master and his time living in Rome

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like a cat and mouse game’: on the frontline of Belgium’s fight against drug smugglers

Antwerp port is stepping up scanning of goods amid warnings country risks becoming a narco-state

The Guardian - UK

A fashion-lover’s guide to Antwerp, Europe’s alternative style capital

In the 1980s ‘the Antwerp Six’ put Flanders on the fashion map. Now a major new exhibition celebrates the designers’ legacy and provides the perfect excuse to visit Belgium’s vibrant second city

The Guardian - UK

Van der Poel, Van Aert lead challenge against Pogačar, but can debutant Evenepoel spoil the party in rare matchup? – Analysing the favourites for the men's Tour of Flanders

The top riders to look out for at Sunday's 278km Monument from Antwerp to Oudenaarde

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The art of war: MAS Antwerp explores history and heritage of martial arts

A new exhibition at MAS Antwerp explores martial arts as culture, identity and community, bringing together global traditions and local stories beyond the fight.

The Guardian - UK

Belgium at risk of becoming ‘narco-state’, judge warns

President of Antwerp court says international drug crime is posing danger to social stability

Euronews

Circumcision for religious reasons: How is it done, and what does the law say?

An investigation into three mohelim in Antwerp has prompted a diplomatic row between Brussels and Washington. What are the rules in Belgium, and further afield? And how has the religious community responded?

The Independent UK

Premier League darts star blames poor performance on pre-match toilet visit

Josh Rock slipped to a 6-2 defeat against Michael van Gerwen in Antwerp

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The Independent UK

Gerwyn Price beats Michael van Gerwen to claim victory in Antwerp

Dutchman van Gerwen had knocked the world champion out in the semi-finals.

Euronews

European leaders meet industry heavyweights in power shift for business

European leaders are meeting industry bosses in Antwerp before an informal summit focused on competitiveness. Rome and Berlin push to cut bureaucracy, while Paris calls for Made in Europe preference.

The Guardian - UK

Six injured after knife attack at Kurdish demonstration in Antwerp

Incident outside Opera House that left two people in critical condition is not being investigated as terrorism, police say

The Guardian - UK

Artists decry dismantling of Belgium’s oldest contemporary art museum

Cost-saving plan to transfer Antwerp museum’s entire collection to another city described as ‘simply insane’

Cycling News

'Sandy downhills were absolutely terrifying' - US EuroCrossAcademy riders Hadley Molnar and Jacob Hines conquer doubts and mistakes at Hofstade and Zolder

Second group of US juniors, this time 17-18 year olds, embark on Kerstperiode racing and training in Belgium for life lessons and cyclo-cross skills

Cycling News

'The sport is as hard as it always has been' - Wout van Aert's hope of a podium dashed by flat tyre in Antwerp

Belgian was not able to put pressure on Mathieu van der Poel in first cyclocross matchup of the season

Cycling News

Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado returns from sickness with a battling second place at the Antwerp World Cup

After two weeks with flu the former World Champion challenged for the win on the sandy course

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