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Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones: Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals ...
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België herbevestigt steun aan UNRWA / la Belgique renouvelle son soutien à l'UNRWA
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Congo Spending a Quarter of Revenue on Security in War With Rebels: Democratic Republic of Congo’s government is hemorrhaging money as it tries to fight a series ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/congo-spending-a-quarter-of-revenue-on-security-minister-says
DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say: Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/dr-congo-presses-apple-over-minerals-supply-chain-lawyers-say-2024-04-25/
Next Africa: Foreign Telecoms Firms Ordered to Pay Millions in Congo: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/next-africa-foreign-telecoms-firms-ordered-to-pay-millions-in-congo
South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo: South Africa's military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-extends-troop-deployment-mozambique-congo-2024-04-24/
Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic: Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments ...
reuters.com/world/africa/congo-republic-declares-mpox-epidemic-2024-04-24/
The project is part of wider plans to revamp a network of streets in the Brussels municipality of Schaerbeek. Show more
Mineral resources from a war zone: Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using “blood raw materials”
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/demokratische-republik-kongo-apple-baut-iphone-und-macbook-mit-blut-rohstoffen-a-e200b1cf-e67c-4444-9db0-902200f81267
Extra tickets released for Royal Greenhouses in Laeken after event sold out: Even with the expanded capacity, tickets sold out in just three days. However ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021097/royal-greenhouses-in-laeken-releases-500-tickets-after-event-is-sold-out
Launch of the strategic note 'Global Citizenship Education': The Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union is taking advantage of the ...
belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/launch-of-the-strategic-note-global-citizenship-education/
More than 6,600 km separate Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo from Buriti, in Brazil.
But both cities are facing similar fates ... Show more
Next Africa: Rwandan Meddling Fuels Decades-Old Congo Conflict: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/next-africa-rwandan-meddling-fuels-decades-old-congo-conflict
Return of colonial-era statue to Congo fuels environmental revival: Joyful singing and cheers echoed around the hills surrounding a small village in western ...
reuters.com/world/africa/return-colonial-era-statue-congo-fuels-environmental-revival-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Return of Colonial-Era Statue to Congo Sparks Environmental Revival
- Joyful singing and cheers filled a small village in western Democratic Republic of Congo as a procession emerged from an underground cave carrying an antique wooden figure of a Belgian colonial officer.
- The return of the 'Balot' sculpture, created during Belgium's brutal colonial rule in the 1930s, symbolizes resistance against colonization.
- The artist collective CATPC has advocated for the statue's return through years of activism, using proceeds from their art for reforestation projects in Lusanga.
- CATPC's efforts have already reforested 230 hectares around Lusanga, aiming to expand to 2,500 hectares to create a carbon sink, restore biodiversity, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
The Belgian perk of choice? Meal vouchers widespread in Brussels and Wallonia: Belgians prefer meal vouchers over better compensation and additional holidays ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019696/the-belgian-perk-of-choice-meal-vouchers-widespread-in-brussels-and-wallonia
B-FAST sends new emergency aid to the Middle East: In response to received requests for assistance, Belgium, through B-FAST, has decided to offer emergency ...
diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/b-fast-sends-new-emergency-aid-middle-east
Speed check 'marathon' to be held throughout Belgium on Friday: Starting at 06:00 am on Friday, speed checks will be stepped up nationwide and last for 24 hours.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1010934/speed-check-marathon-to-be-held-throughout-belgium-on-friday
Cold rainy week before temperatures rise next weekend: Maximum temperatures will vary between 5 and 11 degrees this weekend.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1014498/a-cold-rainy-week-before-temperatures-rise-next-weekend
"Instead of slowing down, the global electric revolution seems set for another growth stage". The IEA forecasts another record year with a 20% rise ... Show more
Belgium summons Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran and strongly condemns Iran's attack on Israel
diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belgium-summons-ambassador-islamic-republic-iran-and-strongly-condemns-irans-attack-israel
The vast ravines swallowing whole neighbourhoods around the world - BBC News: Huge gullies that open up suddenly, swallowing homes and businesses ...
bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-61d57e25-d458-4785-8a37-3ef119a504c7
Hidden Belgium: The Annevoie gardens: Deep in the woods in a remote corner of the Ardennes, the water gardens at Annevoie are among the most elaborate in Europe.
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1015766/hidden-belgium-les-jardins-dannevoie-2
Belgium welcomes UNRWA report saying Israel 'yet to provide evidence' for claims: "Belgium has maintained its funding and calls on other governments to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1017992/belgium-welcomes-unrwa-report-saying-israel-yet-to-provide-evidence-for-claims
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Filing taxes online possible from 24 April: What to know: What are the deadlines to fill out your taxes, either online or on paper? And what changes could impact ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019609/filing-taxes-online-possible-from-today-what-to-know-tbtb
Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated: The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and ...
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Come rain or shine, the first 'guinguette' summer bars open this weekend
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Balkan Trafik: A taste of Southeast Europe in Brussels: Balkan Trafik returns to Brussels this weekend, with Manu Chao and Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1018137/balkan-trafik-a-taste-of-southeast-europe-in-brussels
Hidden Belgium: A lost museum in Brussels: Built in 1881, this ornate glass-roofed gallery originally had 30 shops, several theatres and a museum.
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/219297/hidden-belgium-a-lost-museum-in-brussels
Belgians see wealth grow by €62.5 billion again in year
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1005707/belgians-see-wealth-grow-by-e62-5-billion-again-in-year
More Belgians in work and with higher education qualifications, according to census
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018244/more-belgians-in-work-and-with-higher-education-qualifications
New she-wolf spotted in NRW - she comes from Belgium: A new wolf has been spotted in NRW: The female wolf "GW3650f" comes from Belgium and has killed at least ...
wa.de/nordrhein-westfalen/wolf-nrw-neue-woelfin-in-borken-gesichtet-beligen-gw3650f-schaf-gerissen-93031419.html
Visite de travail de la Ministre des Affaires étrangères en République Démocratique du Congo les 9 et 10 avril 2024
diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/actualites/visite-de-travail-de-la-ministre-des-affaires-etrangeres-en-republique-democratique-du-congo-les-9-et-10-avril-2024
Filing taxes online possible from 24 April: What to know: What are the deadlines to fill out your taxes, either online or on paper? And what changes could impact ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019609/filing-taxes-online-possible-from-today-what-to-know-tbtb
Seagull screaming competition: Cooper, nine years old, European champion: In De Panne, Belgium, people are screaming like seagulls. This year's edition produced ...
spiegel.de/panorama/moewenschreien-in-belgien-9-jaehriger-europameister-a-7d1fbf42-a704-4e28-a49c-9e445ae2ff90
Suspected Islamist rebels kill at least 10 in eastern Congo: Suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 10 civilians in an attack on Friday near the city of Beni ...
reuters.com/world/africa/suspected-islamist-rebels-kill-least-10-eastern-congo-2024-04-13/
Meryl, SiR, Ghetts: Couleur Café unveils another 16 acts: All camping tickets have already been sold out, as have 90% of the combi-tickets.
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1010051/meryl-sir-ghetts-couleur-cafe-unveils-another-16-acts
Congo Seeks Outside Advice on Imposing Cobalt Export Curbs: The Democratic Republic of Congo, the top cobalt producer, is sounding out advice from international ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/congo-seeks-outside-advice-on-imposing-cobalt-export-curbs
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Hangar Festival to welcome 10,000 festival goers this weekend along Brussels canal
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020279/hangar-festival-to-welcome-10000-festival-goers-this-weekend-along-brussels-canal
Six Walloon communes pledge to support regional dialects: The project highlights regional dialects such as Walloon, Picard, Gaumais, Champenois ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1018217/six-walloon-communes-pledge-to-support-regional-dialects
Belgium on track to open new gas power plant in Liège: It will be one of the largest turbine-gas-steam plants in the world with power for more than one million ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013637/belgium-on-track-to-open-new-gas-power-plant-in-liege
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
DR Congo landslide kills at least 12, more than 50 still missing: At least 12 people were killed and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ...
reuters.com/world/africa/dr-congo-landslide-kills-least-12-more-than-50-still-missing-2024-04-14/
Driving with a blood alcohol level of 2: driver (40) acquitted due to rare disease
infranken.de/welt/mit-2-promille-am-steuer-autofahrer-40-wegen-seltener-krankheit-freigesprochen-art-5861570
Belgium opens probe into pro-Russia network accused of paying MEPs: Moscow’s “objectives are clear,” said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
politico.eu/article/belgiam-prosecutor-open-probe-pro-russia-network-accused-pay-mep/
Tanzanian soldiers killed in DR Congo missile attack: Enemy mortar fire "fell near the camp where they were staying," says a southern African military force.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68764776
Belgium collected over 3,900 tonnes of used batteries in 2023: Belgium set a new record by collecting 3,907 metric tonnes of used batteries ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011464/belgium-collected-over-3900-tonnes-of-used-batteries-in-2023
Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections: Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68797624
Belgium's quirky traditions: Singing contests for finches: "We are very often judged on our dark past, and are often portrayed as people who harm nature ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1002057/belgiums-quirky-traditions-singing-contests-for-finches
Wallonia reactivates 'winter service' as snow returns to south Belgium: After a touch of summer last weekend, the April weather is now testing us again.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011933/wallonia-reactivates-its-winter-service-as-snow-returns-to-south-belgium
Belgium to investigate suspected Russian interference in EU elections: Belgium will investigate Russian meddling in European Parliament elections after the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/europe/european-elections-russian-interference-intl/
Working visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Democratic Republic of Congo on 9 and 10 April 2024
diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/working-visit-minister-foreign-affairs-democratic-republic-congo-9-and-10-april-2024
Mayor of Uccle wants to re-open Bois de la Cambre to traffic: This measure could take a variety of forms, such as only opening the route to traffic on weekdays ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1011989/mayor-of-uccle-wants-to-re-open-bois-de-la-cambre-to-traffic
Century-old LNER train wagon found in Belgium is rare first model: York-based LNER says the wagon, unearthed in Antwerp, was only briefly in service around 1930.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-68781874
Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Koerper-produziert-Alkohol-Freispruch-nach-Promillefahrt-article24895836.html
One in four Belgians are considering a career change: A survey showed that 46% of senior management officials and 37% of under 45s in Belgium want to change tack ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1007994/one-in-four-belgians-are-considering-a-career-change
Record fines for De Lijn bus drivers: A total of 2,531 traffic offences by De Lijn were recorded last year, representing fines of more than €173,000 ...
thebulletin.be/record-fines-de-lijn-bus-drivers
Belgium's biggest mass redundancy: Up to 1,850 people expected to lose job: Initially, Van Hool aimed to cut its workforce by 1,116. But with the new reported ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/997168/belgiums-biggest-mass-redundancy-at-least-1600-people-now-expected-to-lose-job
Yorke: Legends squad a class above the current Red Devils: Former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke says the current English Premier League team would be no ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/24/yorke-legends-squad-a-class-above-the-current-red-devils
Belgium probes EU lawmakers allegedly bribed by Moscow: Belgium's federal prosecutor has launched an investigation against members of the European Parliament ...
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Why Belgian museums need to confront their looted African trophies
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1010219/why-belgian-museums-need-to-confront-their-looted-african-trophies
New X users will have to pay to post messages, says Musk: The proposal would combat the deluge of "bots", as current artificial intelligence can easily ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1008373/new-x-users-will-have-to-pay-to-post-messages-says-musk
Ghent transforms into modern Athens for 'All Greeks' open festival: The city will be transformed into a modern-day Athens with free performances taking place in ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/992483/ghent-transforms-into-modern-athens-for-all-greeks-open-festival
The Brussels Times selects some of the best exhibitions currently on show in museums and galleries. Show more
Peter Higgs, physicist behind Higgs boson particle, dies at 94: The University of Edinburgh says Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs ...
apnews.com/article/peter-higgs-boson-particle-has-died-94-25975f3de2621cd610b1062f9b440548
Quick Glance: Physicist Peter Higgs Passes Away at 94
- Physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of an undetected particle in the universe changed science, has died at 94, according to the University of Edinburgh.
- The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 at the CERN research center was a significant advancement in understanding the cosmos, steering physics towards once-fantastical ideas.
- Higgs, initially 'incompetent' in the physics lab, later specialized in theoretical physics, inspired by quantum physicist Paul Dirac from his school.
- The Higgs boson's completion of the Standard Model opened doors to explore unexplained aspects of the universe and abstract concepts like parallel universes, despite Higgs disliking the 'God particle' nickname.
Red Cross will soon be able to collect more plasma from donors: With the increased medical use of plasma, for example in medication or as a coagulant ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013690/red-cross-will-soon-be-able-to-collect-more-plasma-from-donors
UN chief appeals for more attention for eastern DRC | Africanews: Please let this war end': Despair at camp for displaced people in DRC, as UN human rights chief ...
africanews.com/2024/04/18/un-chief-appeals-for-more-attention-for-eastern-drc/
Portuguese scientist wins European Seagull Screeching Championship in Belgium: A Belgian participant dressed up as a seagull with feathers and won the bronze ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016383/portuguese-scientist-wins-european-seagull-screeching-championship-in-belgium
Brussels delays decision on classification of iconic Palais du Midi: The Brussels Government was supposed to formally decide on the classification of the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1021972/brussels-delays-decision-on-classification-of-iconic-palais-du-midi
Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
US must boost Africa ties to secure key minerals, report says: The U.S. must boost commercial ties with African countries to curb reliance on China for supplies ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-must-boost-africa-ties-secure-key-minerals-report-says-2024-04-09/
Repeat drug offender started abusing cough mixture at 14; DRC numbers highest since 2008
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/repeat-drug-offender-started-abusing-cough-mixture-at-14-drc-numbers-highest-since-2008
Grindr sued for sharing sensitive users' data: The information allegedly shared includes ethnicity and sexual orientation, as well as data regarding HIV tests.
brusselstimes.com/business/1017178/grindr-sued-for-sharing-sensitive-users-data
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
European elections: Belgium's judiciary investigates Russian attempt to exert influence
spiegel.de/ausland/europawahl-belgien-ermittelt-zu-russischem-einflussversuch-a-72298da0-7b26-46d4-94d8-c6e1c6b05ec9
Rwandan Meddling Is Deepening Congo's Deadly Conflict: Fighting involves scores of armed groups, deep ethnic tensions and at least five national armies ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-19/rwandan-meddling-is-deepening-congo-s-deadly-conflict
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UK minister appears to mix up Rwanda and Congo on Question Time: Chris Philp gets confused over neighbouring countries when discussing government’s Rwanda ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/26/uk-minister-chris-philp-appears-to-mix-up-rwanda-and-congo-on-question-time
Commutes to be better compensated from 1 June: "This translates into a net benefit of up to several hundred euros each year for long distances."
brusselstimes.com/belgium/998458/commutes-to-be-better-compensated-from-1-june
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