(MENAFN) Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken has denied making a direct threat to “wipe Moscow off the map,” asserting that his comments were about NATO’s collective defense measures and accusing the media of misrepresenting his statements,...
(MENAFN) Flights at several Belgian airports were disrupted on Tuesday following multiple suspected drone sightings, with Brussels Airport, the country’s busiest, seeing no departures or arrivals for a period. Air traffic was first halted around...
(MENAFN) An investigation has revealed that millions of mobile phone location records in Belgium, including those belonging to employees at EU institutions, NATO, and key military facilities, are being commercially traded by data brokers....
Storecove expands its European presence with the opening of a new office in Belgium. ANTWERP, ANTWERP, BELGIUM, November 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Storecove, a leading global provider of e-invoicing and Peppol connectivity solutions,...
(MENAFN) Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken clarified that he never truly threatened to “wipe Moscow off the map,” explaining instead that he was discussing NATO’s joint defense principles. He accused the media of “paraphrasing” his words...
(MENAFN) Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken has denied threatening to “wipe Moscow off the map,” claiming his remarks were distorted by the media and that he was only referring to NATO’s mutual defense obligations. The controversy erupted...
(MENAFN) Drones have been observed flying over a Belgian military installation near the Dutch border for a third consecutive night, the country’s defence minister confirmed. A helicopter was dispatched to the Kleine-Brogel base after the drones...
(MENAFN) Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken confirmed on Sunday that three drones were detected over the Kleine Brogel airbase overnight, describing the incident as a “deliberate operation” aimed at the military facility. “Last night, three...
(MENAFN) A sweeping investigation by multiple European news organizations has uncovered that vast amounts of mobile phone location data from across Belgium — including signals from devices belonging to EU officials, NATO staff, and military...
(MENAFN) Air traffic at Brussels Airport was briefly suspended Tuesday evening as a precaution after a drone was reported near the airport, according to Belgian media outlets. “Just before eight o’clock (1900GMT), there was a report of a drone...
Belgium is weighing NATO Article 4 after drones were spotted near airports and military bases. Defense Minister Theo Francken warns of a serious threat to security. Belgium is considering invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty following a series of...
Stock photo: Getty Images Belgian intelligence services believe that a foreign state, most likely Russia, is behind a series of recent drone incidents which have disrupted air traffic and military operations. Source: Belga, a Belgian national news...
The timing and frequency are also striking. The number of incidents is rising rapidly, precisely at a time when Belgium is in the spotlight due to the discussions surrounding Euroclear and the heated exchange between Theo Francken and Dmitri...
1 Because of the drone incidents. Belgium is discussing the possibility of activating the fourth article of the NATO Washington Treaty for security consultations with alliance partners. This was announced by Defense Minister Theo Franken, reports...
Belgium's fragile governing coalition could be staring at collapse as Prime Minister Bart De Wever threatens to resign unless it approves a cost-cutting budget Thursday. The straight-talking Flemish conservative -- who only became premier in...
BRUSSELS, November 6. /TASS/. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte discussed incidents involving drones over Belgium with the country’s Defense Minister Theo Francken and promised the alliance’s assistance in addressing them, the NATO press service...
Federal Climate minister Jean-Luc Crucke (Les Engagés) expressed disappointment on Wednesday after Belgium abstained from voting on the EU's new 2040 climate target. He called the move "a political setback" that weakens Belgium’s global influence...
After a 6-nil loss to Tunisia in their opening match of the FIFA U17 World Cup, the Junior Bula Boys are fine-tuning their preparations for tomorrow’s clash against Belgium. The team took part in a focused, shortened session this afternoon. They...
HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), met with HM King Philippe of the Kingdom of Belgium on Wednesday at the QF Headquarters in Education City. His visit took place on the sidelines of his participation in the Second...
