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Brussels sees riots after Morocco beats Belgium at Fifa World Cup

Police had to seal off parts of the centre of Brussels, deploy water cannons and fire tear gas to disperse crowds following violence during and after Morocco's 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup. Dozens of rioters set steps on fire and pelted cars with bricks. Police moved in after one person suffered facial injuries, said Brussels police spokeswoman Ilse Van de Keere. Brussels mayor Philippe Close urged soccer fans to stay away from the city center and said authorities were doing their utmost to keep order in the streets. Even subway and tram traffic had to be interrupted on police orders. Morocco's victory was a major upset at the World Cup and was enthusiastically celebrated by fans with Moroccan immigrant roots in many Belgian cities. It was not immediately clear how many people were detained during the disturbances.

FIFA World Cup: After 36 years, Canada has to wait longer for World Cup win

O Canada, the wait remains. Alphonso Davies had the chance to score his nation's first-ever World Cup goal, to grab a quick lead on Belgium. As Davies readied for the spot kick in the 11th minute after a hand ball, red-clad Canadian fans at the other end of Ahmed bin Ali Stadium buzzed in anticipation for a moment decades in the making. You're carrying the weight of a nation: 36 years of waiting longer than 36 for our first goal, coach John Herdman said. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois guessed correctly to dive right and batted Davis' attempt with his forearm. The ball bounced away, and the Canadians never got any closer to scoring. Despite dominating the world's second-ranked team in Canada's first World Cup match since 1986, the Canadians fell to Belgium 1-0 Wednesday night as Michy Batshuayi scored on a quick counter in the 44th minute. Davies did not speak with media after the game. He's our star player. He's one of the best players in the world. He'll move on and he'll have ano

FIFA blocks 'Love' detail on Belgium's jersey at World Cup in Qatar

FIFA has denied Belgium's request to wear team jerseys with a Love label at the World Cup in Qatar because of a commercial link to a rave festival. Multi-color detail on the white shirt was described as a symbol for mutual values on diversity, equality and inclusivity at the September launch by Belgium's signature electronic music event Tomorrowland. But FIFA rules on team uniforms and equipment forced Belgium to change its World Cup plans for its first alternate jersey to the traditional red. We had to skip it for commercial reasons because of referring to Tomorrowland, the Belgian soccer federation said Monday. FIFA declined to comment on its ruling regarding the second-choice jersey, which was made several weeks ago. The decision emerged Monday after FIFA flexed its power to crack down on Belgium and six other European teams for wanting their captains to wear the One Love armband with a multi-colored, heart-shaped logo in Qatar. The teams backed down when FIFA threatened instan

India signs deal with Belgium-based IMEC to get chip-making technology

Cutting-edge tech from Belgium-based IMEC will be transferred to the company that sets up a semiconductor plant in India

Security staff strike forces closure of Belgian airport, causes disruption

A major airport in Belgium was forced to close and cancel all departing flights until Wednesday, following a strike staged by the contracted security agency's staff

Belgium's inflation rate escalates to 47-year high at 11.27% in Sept

The inflation rate in Belgium increased to 11.27 per cent in September, its highest level since August 1975, the country's statistical office Statbel said

Belgian PM urges EU to take responsibility, manage soaring energy prices

The Belgian Prime Minister also called for the responsibility of every citizen to reduce their energy consumption

Belgium beats Italy to reach Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinals for first time

Belgium reached the quarterfinals of the Women's European Championship for the first time after a 1-0 upset win over Italy also eliminated Iceland

France advances into Women's Euros quarterfinals by beating Belgium

Griedge Mbock Bathy headed France into the quarterfinals at the Women's European Championship in a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Thursday

Belgium to launch a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose in coming months

A fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine will soon be administered in Belgium, the country's Health Minister has announced at an inter-ministerial conference

Belgium become first country to introduce compulsory monkeypox quarantine

Monkeypox is less deadly than smallpox, with a mortality rate below 4 per cent, but experts are worried about the unusual spread of the disease beyond Africa where it usually circulates

Belgium becomes first country to introduce compulsory monkeypox quarantine

Those who contract the virus will now have to self-isolate for three weeks, Belgian health authorities have said, after three cases were recorded in the country

Belgian diplomats declared 'persona non grata' leave Russia: Reports

According to the foreign ministry spokesperson, the Belgian embassy in Moscow will remain open despite the reduction in its personnel

Russia expels diplomats from Netherlands, Belgium, Austria in retaliation

Russia has declared 15 diplomats from Netherlands, an unspecified number of diplomats from Belgium, and four diplomats from Austria "personae non gratae" in a tit-for-tat response

EU leaders to discuss ways to bring energy prices down: Belgium PM

Belgium's PM that European leaders would discuss measures to reduce the impact of high energy prices on consumers as the war in Ukraine was "ruining" the EU's population

Belgium to lift more Covid-19 measures amid declining infections

Travellers will no longer need to complete a Passenger Locator Form when they arrive in Belgium, unless they are coming from a third country outside the European Union (EU).

Setback for Belgian govt as coronavirus restrictions measures overturned

In a setback for the Belgian government, an advisory body on Tuesday suspended a Cabinet-ordered closure of part of the cultural sector

Belgium to tighten Covid-19 rules to counter rise of Omicron variant

The country shied away from a full lockdown like in the neighboring Netherlands.

Belgium to make Covid-19 shots mandatory for health workers

Health workers in Belgium who don't want to get vaccinated against Covid-19 will face losing their jobs.

Belgium expedites decision on Covid-19 measures amid rise in cases

Belgium's government is bringing forward a meeting to decide on tighter measures to control the spread of Covid-19 amid a rapid increase in infections and hospital admissions in the nation.