Flemish Region (Flanders) News Monitoring

Pharaohs make history as Belgium face ‘existential crisis’

The landscape of the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group G has been completely turned on its head following a historic Matchday 2. For the heavyweights of Belgium, what was meant to be a straightforward march to the knockout stages has transformed into an …

Flemish artist’s portrait of a gentleman outperforms expectations

Dutch shipwreck carrying 9,000 Moroccan gold coins finally identified, three decades after discovery

An international research team has identified a Dutch merchant ship that sank off the southwest coast of England in 1633 while carrying thousands of Moroccan gold coins, solving a three-decade-old mystery that began when divers pulled more than 400 coins …

Flemish government bids for former Van Hool industrial site

The Flemish Government has decided to bid for 30 hectares of industrial land owned by the bankrupt Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool in Koningshooikt, near Lier. The land, which is being sold through a public auction, has a starting price of €20 million. …

Newfoundland’s new bid round hinges on policy reform to attract new explorers

Recent resource assessments have strengthened the case for offshore development. The Jeanne d’Arc Basin is now estimated to contain 27.6 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas resources, highlighting the scale of Newfoundland’s offshore opportunity …

Brussels tower renovation wins first Flemish architecture prize

The renovation of the Goujons Tower in Anderlecht has won the first-ever Architecture Prize Flanders, awarded by the Flemish Architecture Institute (VAi). The tower, which has 378 flats and is the largest apartment building in the Brussels Region, was …

Riots Rock Brussels As Hooded Men, Students Torch Capital City

Fire, fireworks and clouds of tear gas turned Belgium’s capital into a battleground Thursday afternoon as a demonstration against education cuts collapsed into open conflict with police. Thousands of students poured into the city to oppose education …

Belgium fans do not even sing the national anthem in the same language. But they are all together

As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a single phrase. You can read the articles in one place here …

Ruto touts Kenya as Africa’s gateway at Belgium business forum in Brussels

Monday 08th June, 2026 04:54 PM| By Cynthia Lodite Ruto addresses delegates during the Africa Forward Summit 2026 at KICC in Nairobi. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto has addressed the Kenya-Belgium Business Forum, urging stronger …

Flemish teachers meet Education minister to discuss workload

A total of 124 teachers from primary and secondary schools across Flanders met Education minister Zuhal Demir on Saturday at the first-ever Flemish Teachers’ Council. The meeting focused on reducing teachers’ administrative workload. Demir said she wanted …

Flanders tightens rules for social housing tenants from 2028

From January 2028, unemployed social housing tenants and people on social housing waiting lists in Flanders will have to take part in job guidance programmes through the VDAB, the regional employment service. Those who refuse to join after repeated …

Antwerp Fashion Festival puts Belgian design in the international spotlight

Antwerp Fashion Festival runs from 4 to 7 June, with more than 100 shows, installations and performances staged across the city. The event is designed to showcase Belgian fashion talent to both international industry professionals and a wider public, …

Inside President Ruto’s official visits to Belgium, Norway, and state visit to Finland

President William Ruto departs this afternoon for Official Visits to Belgium and Norway, and a State Visit to Finland aimed at attracting investment, expanding market access for Kenyan products and strengthening partnerships that boost exports, create jobs …

Brussels Cycling Classic: Jordi Meeus wins tight sprint after hectic finale

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) won a tight bunch sprint at Brussels Cycling Classic, edging Milan Fretin (Cofidis) and Biniam Girmay (NSN Cycling) at the line on …

Flanders Art Fair crowns Bruges as an art city from 5 to 7 June

Bruges recalls its glory days in the Middle Ages as a major centre for art and culture with the launch of the Flanders Art Festival at the city’s iconic 13th-century belfry. Seeking to reposition itself once more as a key player in the international art …

Flemish masterpiece by Jordaens displayed at Plantin-Moretus Museum

The Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp has been able to add an exceptional work by Jacob Jordaens to its collection. The Flemish government has purchased the drawing “The Triumph of Minerva” for 125,000 euros as a masterpiece and is lending the work to the …

295 babies a day, 10 provinces, one celebration capital: inside Belgium’s baby map

New analysis of birth data reveals which corners of the country are doing the most celebrating, and where the gap between provinces is widest. According to the analysis by YourSurprise, drawn from Belgium’s Federal Statistical Office, each entity was …

Flanders offers €119 million support package for Volvo Ghent

The Flemish government has offered up to €119 million in support to help secure the future of Volvo Cars’ factory in Ghent. The package is designed to encourage Volvo to invest billions of euros in modernising the plant and to strengthen its position …

Rob Smeets confirmed as permanent CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Rob Smeets, who has been serving as interim CEO of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges since the early departure of Jacques Vandermeiren, is to remain in post on a permanent basis. The board of directors has awarded him a six-year term. Vandermeiren left his post …

Future Ready Now: Menlo College Expands AI & Analytics Education with Student Innovation and Silicon Valley Partnerships

California's first AI & Analytics degree combines artificial intelligence, business and experiential learning to prepare students for the future of work. ATHERTON, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial …

Sacramento Homeowners Face 30% Insurance Hikes as Vegetation Rules Trigger Non-Renewals

Sacramento homeowners face 30% insurance hikes due to vegetation-based non-renewals. Ensure compliance with ISA-certified tree care mitigation. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California homeowners …

Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj to Present Free Public Talk in Lisle,IL; Meditation: The Silence That Awakens

Science of Spirituality to Host Free Public Talk by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj on June 28 in Lisle, IL Meditation: The Silence That Awakens LISLE, IL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, June 28, 2026, …

DIAMOND Successfully Completes First Reporting Period

DIAMOND Project Marks Major Milestone: First Review Period Successfully Completed with Over 1,500 Participants Surveyed BARCELONA, SPAIN, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DIAMOND consortium is pleased to announce the successful conclusion …

Industria brasileña genera US$ 22,69 millones en negocios en Exponor 2026

Empresas apoyadas por Brazil Machinery Solutions fortalecen relaciones comerciales con compañías mineras y proveedores en América Latina CHILE, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La participación brasileña en Exponor 2026, realizada del 8 al 11 …

WHEN YOU WISH UPON ORIGINAL ANIMATION ARTWORK: RARE DISNEY TREASURES HEADLINE PROPSTORE ANIMATION AUCTION

SNOW WHITE – PINOCCHIO – MICKEY MOUSE – OLD HAG – TIGGER – SULLY – MUSHU – AND MORE BELOVED DISNEY CHARACTERS FEATURED LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Propstore, one of the world's leading entertainment …

Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky Chooses OpenGov to Modernize Financial Planning

FORT WRIGHT, KY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky selected OpenGov Budgeting & Performance to replace its fragmented, spreadsheet-driven budgeting processes with a unified, cloud- …

Puget Sound–Set Mystery Novel Traces Blackbeard Legend from Centuries-Old East Coast Secret to Local Tribal Lands

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Barrett Schmanska, whose three decades of work with Native communities in Washington State and Alaska inform his fiction, has released his new mystery novel, Blackbeard’s Lost …

The "Dignity Economy": Why Family-Owned RCFEs in California are Surviving Despite a 15% Compliance Cost Hike

Discover how small, family-owned RCFEs in California are thriving by replacing industrial-scale care with a "Dignity Economy" of personalization. VISALIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California senior …

Kenya’s Parliament urged to pass landmark bill to address discrimination against widows

On International Widows' Day, Equality Now and CTWOO call on Kenyan MPs to pass a comprehensive new Bill to protect widowed persons from eviction and abuse. NAIROBI, KENYA, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To mark International Widows…

A Book That Helps Readers Understand Grief Has Many Faces

Dr. LaTronda Leads a New Conversation on Healing Grief After Relationship Loss with her Groundbreaking Book, The Grief No One Talks About. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens when the person is still alive …

Orlando Pirates defeat Jacksonville Sharks 54-42, remain undefeated at home during Brazilian night celebration

The Pirates extended their undefeated home record with a statement victory over a conference rival during Brazilian Night at the Kia Center. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Orlando Pirates continued their …

Attain Online Japanese Language School Launches Portuguese-Subtitled 150-Hour Intensive Japanese Course for Beginners

AOJ Language School has announced that it will launch the Portuguese-subtitled version of its “Short-Term Intensive Beginner Japanese Course” on July 1, 2026. KOTO, TOKYO, JAPAN, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attain Corporation, which …

Mississauga Dentist’s Bestselling Memoir 'Unmarried' Gives Women a New Language for Life After Separation

Dr. Rina Raichada’s memoir gives words to the quiet, complicated space between separation, motherhood, and rebuilding. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Rina Raichada, DMD, a Mississauga-based dentist, …

Lonnie Ali Joins WaterStep's By Her Hands Podcast

The conversation revolved around resilience, faith, and purpose. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lonnie Ali — Co-Founder and Interim President & CEO of The Muhammad Ali Center— joins WaterStep's By Her …

Phio Pharmaceuticals Announces Participation in the Life Sciences Investor Forum on June 24-25, 2026

The Company invites investors, advisors, and analysts interested in Phio Pharmaceuticals to attend the live presentation and one-on-one meetings. Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:PHIO) KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨ …

Flashnet expands its services division to support long-term smart lighting operations

BRASOV, ROMANIA, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on 20 years of smart street lighting experience, Flashnet announces a new development phase for its services division, with dedicated investment planned in the coming years to …

Tech Exec Maury Blackman Calls for Complete U.S. Domestic Semiconductor Ecosystem in Response to ASML Export Concerns

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maury Blackman, Founder and Chairman of Insight Integrity Group and Managing Director of Pierpoint Ventures, today published a comprehensive analysis calling for the United …

Businesswoman Özge Taşker Falyalı Builds a Public Profile Around Hospitality, Education, and Community Impact

For readers in Dubai and the Middle East, Özge Taşker Falyalı’s work highlights tourism, women's leadership, social responsibility, and Cyprus' regional role. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dubai has …

The Chef Tours Announces Chef Jorge Davalos as New Mexico City Culinary Director

Mexico City just got hotter MEXICO CITY, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chef Tours is pleased to announce that acclaimed Mexican chef **Jorge Davalos** has joined the company and will assume leadership of its …

Celebrace Advances Fully Custom Fixed Orthodontics Following Two 2026 AAO Awards

Two 2026 AAO honors highlight growing interest in the world's first 100% digital and AI-driven, fully-custom metal braces system. COLLEYVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrace is advancing momentum for fully custom …

Global Key Solutions Moves Its Flagship Product, KeyPedia, to keypedia.com

Global Key Solutions adopts a holding-company structure, with KeyPedia as its flagship product and keypedia.com as the primary web address. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Key Solutions (GKS) is moving its primary …

Can Islamic Finance Become a Climate Finance Force? Leaders Gather in Baku to Bridge the Gap

Senior leaders in climate finance, development and Islamic finance met in Baku to explore new pathways for climate resilience and energy transition funding. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior leaders from the climate …

On-Demand Logistics Market Size to Reach $80.6 Billion by 2031 | CAGR 20.8%

WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “On-demand Logistics Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report, by …

Bad Mermaid Joins the Monterey Bay Sirens for Fan Appreciation Night Presented by BLVD Residential

At the Sirens' invitation, the Founding Partner brings a fan photo booth, product sampling, and a special offer for the local Monterey Bay community MONTEREY , CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bad Mermaid, a proud …