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Laurence VandeVyver writes Belgian G-rowing history

04 September 2026

Skiffer Laurence VandeVyver secured the first-ever Belgian medal at a para rowing world championship.

A Historic Medal for the Red Panthers

31 August 2026

Forty-eight years after their last medal, the Belgian women’s team beat Australia in the third-place play-off to claim bronze at the Women’s Hockey World Cup.

Sarah Chaâri Wins Another Taekwondo World Championship Title

02 September 2026

Belgian Sarah Chaâri has retained her title at the Taekwondo World Women’s Open Championships.

udo: two young Belgian women become world runners-up

31 August 2026

At the Judo World Championships (U18), Maëlys Dapa (-48 kg) and Valérie Tombou (-70 kg) both won a silver medal.

Brussels becomes a dancefloor

14 August 2026 - 23 August 2026

Brussels is shaking, moving, grooving to the beat in an all-new ten-day dance festival taking over the heart of the city.

Do you know these Belgians ?

Frans Verbeeck

Ina Stabergh

Michiel Vandeweert

Margriet Hermans

Charles Morren

Marina Yee

Leo Caerts

Walter Swennen

Capital		Brussels
Area		30,690 km²
Population		11.8 million
Population Density		386.7 inhabitants/km²
Languages		Dutch, French, German
Political System		Monarchy
Head of State		H.M. King Philippe
Hymn		Brabançonne
Motto		Strength through Unity
Currency		Euro
GDP		€ 584,7 billions

A Historic Medal for the Red Panthers

Quiz: 10 years of Focus on Belgium!

Vincent Kompany voted best manager in Germany

Laurence VandeVyver writes Belgian G-rowing history

A Historic Medal for the Red Panthers

Sarah Chaâri Wins Another Taekwondo World Championship Title

udo: two young Belgian women become world runners-up

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Brussels becomes a dancefloor

Do you know these Belgians ?

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

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