- 3d ago
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.
- Jun 16
Union Berlin strengthens defence with signing of Belgian centre-back Zeno Van Den Bosch on free transfer
Union Berlin has confirmed the acquisition of 22-year-old central defender Zeno Van Den Bosch from Royal Antwerp on a free transfer, as the Bundesliga club looks to rebuild its back line after losing key players.
- Jun 13
France and Belgium awarded 2030 European Women's Handball Championship, marking Belgium's first major tournament
The European Handball Federation has awarded the 2030 European Women's Handball Championship to France and Belgium, marking Belgium's first major handball tournament. Host cities will include Antwerp, Dunkerque, Nantes and Paris.
- Jun 7
Simone Biles reveals near-death hospitalisation: 'Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card'
Simone Biles shared on Instagram that she was hospitalised this week after a medical emergency she described as 'one of the scariest experiences' of her life. The seven-time Olympic champion is resting and has not yet disclosed the cause.
