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Satellite

Aerospacelab and the European satellite adventure

A Belgian satellite builder is among industry partners selected to help roll out an ambitious new European satellite network.

Ghent

Ghent tipped as a great alternative to certain famous cities

Never mind Venice and Amsterdam. The New York Times has spoken: Ghent is a perfectly acceptable alternative.

Cancer ribbon

A big step towards a treatment of liver metastases

A Belgian team of researchers may have found the path towards treating one of the most frequent and hardest to treat forms of cancer.

sprinter

European Athletics Championships: Delphine Nkansa Wins an Impressive Bronze Medal in the 100m

Sprinter Delphine Nkansa has secured Belgium’s first unexpected medal at the European Athletics Championships.

Events

Brussels Flower carpet

The Brussels flower carpet returns

13 August 2026 - 16 August 2026

Every other year, in the summer, Brussels’ beautiful Grand’Place turns into a stunning flower carpet for a few days. The 24th edition is afoot.

Do you know these Belgians ?

Margriet Hermans

Charles Morren

Marina Yee

Leo Caerts

Walter Swennen

Walter Van Beirendonck

Danny Verbiest

Claude Barzotti

Did you know ?

Did you know the oldest reggae festival in Europe is in Belgium?

Belgium in Images

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