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Flanders reports first five suspected local human cases of West Nile virus
Belgian health authorities have identified five probable locally acquired human infections of West Nile virus across Antwerp and Flemish Brabant, leading to one hospitalisation.
- Aug 26
Two Frankfurt Airport workers die from rare airplane-borne malaria outbreak
Public health authorities in Germany confirmed that two Frankfurt Airport employees died and four recovered after contracting tropical malaria from mosquitoes transported aboard international flights.
- Aug 23
Brussels prosecutor warns of rising drug violence after 69 shootings in 2026
Brussels chief prosecutor Julien Moinil warned that innocent bystanders risk being shot as rival drug gangs drive a wave of armed clashes, recording 69 shootings across the Belgian capital in 2026.
- Aug 22
Barcelona refers Save Europe Act rally to prosecutors after 400 counter-protesters block square
Barcelona municipal authorities will ask prosecutors to investigate hate speech after 100 Save Europe Act demonstrators were met by 400 antifascist counter-protesters in Plaça Sant Jaume on Saturday.
- Aug 19
Central African Republic closes Zamboye gold mine after collapse leaves over 100 feared dead
Authorities in the Central African Republic ordered the immediate closure of an informal gold mine in Zamboye near the Cameroonian border following an 18 August collapse that killed dozens of workers and left over 100 feared dead.
- Aug 15
Belgium battles 3,000-hectare High Fens wildfire with European air support
Firefighters and international air crews continue operations in the High Fens nature reserve after a fire burned roughly 3,000 hectares along the Belgian-German border.
- Aug 14
Teenage cyclist Finlay Tarling dies after car collision during Volta a Portugal stage 8
Nineteen-year-old Welsh rider Finlay Tarling died on 14 August after colliding with a car during stage 8 of the Volta a Portugal. His NSN Development Team withdrew from the race, which continued without festivities as the GNR investigated the circumstances.
- Aug 9
Rhine water levels hit record lows at Kaub, splitting Europe's key waterway and disrupting industry
The gauge at Kaub fell to 6 centimetres on Friday, the lowest since records began, forcing cargo ships to cut loads to a fifth of normal capacity and effectively dividing the river into two non-connecting sections.
- Aug 8
Marchand claims two European titles and French record as swimming championships close in Saint-Denis
Léon Marchand won two individual European titles in Saint-Denis, setting a French record in the 400m freestyle, while France's athletics team left Birmingham without a single gold.
- Jul 31
Belgian court sentences 51 in Costa cocaine case, fugitive 'Bolle Jos' gets 14 years
A Tongeren court handed down prison terms totalling 180 years for importing over 23 tonnes of cocaine through Antwerp, with fugitive Dutch drug lord Jos Leijdekkers receiving the highest individual sentence of 14 years.
- Jul 30
Chelsea sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on six-year deal
The France international defender, 26, moves to Stamford Bridge on a contract until 2032 after two trophy-laden seasons at Crystal Palace. Chelsea paid £52 million (€60 million) for the centre-back, who won the Conference League and FA Cup with Palace.
- Jul 25
Olympiacos VP Karapapas confirms Tzolakis set for Hull City move, targets goalkeeper and midfielder
Olympiacos vice president Kostas Karapapas addressed the media in Belgium before a friendly against Antwerp, revealing that goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis is finalising a transfer to Hull City and the club will immediately sign a starting goalkeeper and a central midfielder.
- Jul 15
Hydrogen fluoride leak on MSC cargo ship at Antwerp's Deurganck Dock hospitalises 28, one in intensive care
A hydrogen fluoride leak from a container aboard the 'Mia Summer II' at the Deurganck Dock in the port of Antwerp prompted a mass evacuation and left 28 people hospitalised, one in intensive care, on Tuesday night.
- Jul 8
Antwerp apartment fire that killed five women was caused by damaged water pipe during electrical work, prosecutor confirms
A short circuit from a water leak triggered the blaze that swept through a Linkeroever apartment block last week, killing five women.
- Jul 6
France crushes Finland 98-69 to finish top of World Cup qualifying group
A dominant first half set up a 98-69 victory for France over Finland on Monday in Pau, securing first place in Group G of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
- Jul 1
At least five dead, several injured in Antwerp apartment fire; over 200 evacuated from Linkeroever block
A fire that broke out late Wednesday morning in a 10-storey apartment building in Antwerp's Linkeroever district has claimed at least five lives and left several people injured, prompting a mass evacuation and a complex hours-long firefighting operation.
- Jun 30
Vandenhaute-Alderweireld consortium makes move for Antwerp as Gheysens races midnight loan deadline
Wouter Vandenhaute and Toby Alderweireld are part of a Belgian investment group that has emerged as a front-runner to buy Royal Antwerp FC from owner Paul Gheysens, who faces a midnight deadline to repay a €10 million loan or lose the club to hedge fund Fasanara.
- Jun 27
Storms force evacuation of Couleur Café and Werchter Boutique festivals in Belgium
An orange storm alert from Belgium's IRM prompted the evacuation of Couleur Café in Brussels and Werchter Boutique near Leuven on Saturday evening, cancelling Katy Perry's scheduled set.
- Jun 26
Belgium issues red alert as heatwave pushes temperatures to 40°C
The Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM) has issued a red warning for Liège and Limbourg provinces on Friday, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C in the east, while thunderstorms threaten the weekend.
- Jun 17
UEFA fines Marseille €10 million, imposes Europa League squad restriction and suspended ban
Olympique de Marseille have been fined €10 million by UEFA for breaching financial fair play rules, but the French club will be allowed to compete in the 2026-27 Europa League under a suspended ban and player registration limits.
