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Thousands protest in Brussels demanding release of Belgian aid worker in Iran

Thousands of people took to the streets of Brussels on Sunday to protest against the detention in Iran of Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele, who was sentenced to 40 years in prison on charges including spying.

Reuters

James Jeggo completes Hibs transfer as Lee Johnson outlines key attributes of January recruit

The Australia international joins from K.A.S Eupen in Belgium on an 18-month deal for an undisclosed fee. He becomes the first signing of 2023 for the Easter Road side.

Edinburgh Live

Mikel Arteta outlines how Leandro Trossard can have ‘immediate impact’ at Arsenal

The Gunners landed the 28-year-old Belgium international on Friday, signing him from Brighton for an initial fee of £21million

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Arsenal Sign Belgium Winger Leandro Trossard from Brighton

Premier League leader Arsenal completed the signing of Brighton forward Leandro Trossard on Friday, one week after missing out on long-time transfer target Mykhailo Mudryk. Arsenal said in a statement it signed the 28-year-old Belgium winger to a “long-term contract” without specifying how many years. The value of the deal…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Spoof billboard ads take aim at BMW and Toyota over ‘going green’ claims

‘Subvertisers’ hijack 400 posters in Belgium, France, Germany and the UK to satirise what they claim are misleading ads by carmakers

The Guardian - UK

Tasuko-branded products net Superior Taste awards

Cassava flour products under the Tasuko brand, owned by Ubon Bio Ethanol Plc (UBE), received 2023 Superior Taste awards for their excellence, meeting the standards set by the International Taste Institute in Belgium.

Bangkok Post

Prenton Park to play host to future Lionesses for England friendly

Familiar faces from the Women's Super League will take to Tranmere Rovers as the England Lionesses youth squad to host Belgium

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Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne available to face Tottenham after ‘personal issue’

Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed on Wednesday that there was no serious issue with the Belgium playmaker.

The Independent UK

Suspect in EU graft probe to cooperate with Belgian authorities - prosecutor

Belgium's federal prosecutor said on Tuesday that former Italian member of the European Parliament Pier Antonio Panzeri agreed to work with Belgian authorities over a cash-for-influence corruption scandal in exchange for a reduced sentence.

Reuters

When universal health care falls short, French people with disabilities move to Belgium

Like other European countries, France boasts a strong welfare state, which academics in migration studies tend to view as a “pull factor” for potential residents. However, we often pay less attention to the system’s limits. In fact, in recent years, holes in the French care system have led some citizens…

The Conversation

Who is Terem Moffi? Lorient’s Nigerian striker profiled after West Ham make £20m bid

West Ham United have made a £20million bid to sign striker Terem Moffi from Ligue 1 side Lorient and here is a look at the 23-year-old who is flying in France this season

Football London

Glass too full? Why safe drinking guidelines vary between countries

Belgium suggests 21 drinks a week is safe for men, while Australia recommends no more than 10 for anyone. What goes into the guidelines?

The Guardian - AU

Leandro Trossard's agent issues transfer demand after Brighton row amid Newcastle United interest

Newcastle United scouts have watched in-form Brighton attacker Leandro Trossard and the Belgium international is now in the midst of a public row with Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi

Chronicle Live

Channel 4 Gogglebox: Sophie Sandiford wished well as she swaps UK for Belgium

She shared pictures on her Instagram

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The Independent UK

Leandro Trossard wants to leave Brighton after fallout with manager Roberto De Zerbi

The Belgium forward will play no part against Liverpool this weekend

Radio France Internationale

Spain drops sedition charge against ex-Catalan leader

The Spanish Supreme Court on Thursday dropped sedition charges against former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont over a failed 2017 independence bid that sparked Spain's worst political crisis in decades.

The Independent UK

Despite record cocaine seizures, drug cartels roil Europe

Cocaine is spreading at an alarming rate through Europe, much of it through the world ports of Antwerp in Belgium and Rotterdam in the Netherlands

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Sentences Belgian Aid Worker to Prison, Lashes

Iran has sentenced a Belgian aid worker to a lengthy prison term and 74 lashes after convicting him of espionage charges in a closed-door trial, state media reported Tuesday. The website of Iran’s judiciary said a Revolutionary Court sentenced 41-year-old Olivier Vandecasteele to 12.5 years in prison for espionage, 12.5…

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Daily Mirror

Thierry Henry issues statement in response to claims he contacted Belgian FA over job

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has been heavily linked to the vacant Belgium manager's job, having spent two spells as one of Roberto Martinez's assistants, including at the 2022 World Cup

Al Jazeera

Iran sentences Belgian national to 40 years in prison, 74 lashes

Relations between Iran and Belgium have increasingly soured following the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in 2018.

Radio France Internationale

Belgium extends contract with French energy company for nuclear reactors

After months of talks, Belgium has agreed a deal with French power firm Engie on extending the life of two nuclear reactors for a decade.

Radio France Internationale

Former Belgium boss Martinez anointed head of Portugal national football squad

Roberto Martinez was named as the new coach of Portugal on Monday just over a month after stepping down as boss of Belgium. The 49-year-old Spaniard will take over from Fenando Santos who quit less than a week after Portugal lost in the quarter-finals to Morocco in the 2022 World…

Evening Standard

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal boss with 75 PER CENT of fans against appointment

A poll conducted by newspaper A Bola revealed the arrival of ex-Belgium coach is not popular among supporters

The Independent UK

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal manager

The Spaniard succeeds Fernando Santos after leaving his post as Belgium manager following the 2022 World Cup

The National (Scotland)

Roberto Martinez back in work after taking over as Portugal boss

Martinez, previously manager at Everton and Wigan, was available after his spell with Belgium ended following the recent World Cup.

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