Belgium
COVID Cases Spike in Care Home After a Visit From Santa Claus
The Hemelrijick care home reported 61 infected residents and 14 infected employees after the visit by the man, who tested positive shortly afterwards. One of the residents has since died from COVID-19.
Sex Party Near COVID Clinic Shut Down, Over 50 Arrested
Arriving at the scene, police found more than 50 "scantily clad" party-goers and escort girls, according to local media.
Elderly Woman, 80, Uses Her Martial Arts Skills to Fend off Two 21-Year-Old
The Belgian woman who lives in Adge, France, reportedly kicked one of the thieves in the testicles before punching him several times.
Police Break up "Orgy" In Brussels Bar, Arrest 25 Men—Including Politician
The men were interrupted by police after neighbors made a noise complaint on Friday night in the city's gay district.
COVID Cases Are Now Rising in These European Countries
Spain, France, the U.K., Italy and Germany are seeing a record-breaking number of coronavirus infections as a second wave of the pandemic ripples through Europe.
YouTubers Fined for Dressing Up As Clowns Carrying Fake AK-47s in Prank
"Frightening a few people is not so bad if you can please a multitude of people," said the pair in a statement.
COVID Death Rates in Europe Are Overtaking U.S.
The weekly death count in Europe has been rising since late August, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
30 Students Quarantined as Teacher Resumes Class Despite COVID-19 Symptoms
The university teacher in Belgium resumed the in-person lesson "to allow the students social contact."
Man Walks Free After Killing Ex-Wife Outside Court After Divorce Granted
Mohamed Koukouh killed ex-wife Rita Waeles after rowing about money while in the courthouse car park.
Burger King CEO Says They Deserve Michelin Star, Launches Official Campaign
The Burger King Belgium CEO has started a petition asking the Michelin inspectors to consider the fast-food restaurant for the accolade.
Man Hijacks Helicopter to Break Wife Out of Prison
Mike Gielen, 24, wanted to break 27-year-old Kristel Appelt out of a prison where she is being held on suspicion of murder.
Europe Set for COVID-19 Death Surge, Spain, U.K., Italy Deadlier Than U.S.
Six of the 12 deadliest countries, according to COVID-19 fatalities per one million people, were reported to be in Europe.
European Countries 'Experiencing Larger Outbreaks' of Local COVID-19 Cases
The U.K., France, Belgium and several other countries in Europe are "reporting community transmission," according to the World Health Organization.
Elderly Woman With 0.0001 Percent Survival Beats COVID-19 After 160 Days
The patient was reported to have shown mild symptoms of the virus in March before being in a coma for several weeks.
Coronavirus Reinfections Have Now Been Recorded in Three Countries
Cases have been confirmed in the Netherlands and Belgium after Hong Kong reported a man in his 30s had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 for a second time.
Anti-Mask Protests Across Europe as Coronavirus Cases Rise 4 Days in a Row
The latest rallies join a string of anti-mask and anti-lockdown protests reported this month in Europe, including in the U.K. and Germany.
Europe Imposes New Restrictions as Countries Face 'Alarming' COVID-19 Surge
France, Spain, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Greece have issued new safety measures following a rise in cases.
Sweden COVID-19 Death Rate Lower Than Spain, Italy and U.K.
Sweden's seven-day rolling average of daily new deaths has been mostly declining since around mid-April.
Europe Coronavirus Cases Are Rising Fastest in These Countries
Spain, Belgium and The Netherlands are among the nations in Europe reporting the sharpest rises in recent weeks.
Protesters in U.K., Belgium Target Statues of Slave Trader, Colonizing King
Demonstrators in Bristol tore down the statue of Edward Colston and threw it into the harbor.
These European Countries Plan to Reopen For Summer Travel
While some European nations have already announced plans to allow international visitors in the coming month, others have only committed to being open to visitors from within the Schengen zone.
Belgian Mom Did Not Have a Car to Take to McDonald's—So Built Her Own
Nathalie Moermans didn't have a conventional car to take her daughter to a McDonald's drive-thru but managed to collect their order in a homemade cardboard version instead.
'Wonderchicken' From 66 Million Years Ago Is 'Oldest Known Modern Bird'
The extinct animal may reveal how modern birds survived the asteroid that wiped out large dinosaurs.
Mystery Bronze Age 'Grave Circles' Containing Cremated Human Remains Found
"They may not look spectacular, but they point to an ages-old civilization," said archaeologist Clara Thys.
How Far Away Is a Coronavirus Vaccine?
Over 200 people have died since 2019-nCoV emerged in China late last year.
These Types of People are Most Likely to Have Extra-Marital Affairs
The team worked with 513 pairs of men living in Belgium and the Netherlands who shared a common paternal ancestor.
Reward Offered for Information About Disappearance of Rare Belgian Wolf
Conservationist groups are offering a reward of €30,000 ($33,000) for information about the disappearance of Naya, the first wolf spotted in Belgium for over 100 years. The wolf and her cubs are feared to have been killed by hunters.
Black Carbon Particles Found in Placentas of Every Pregnant Woman Studied
Exposure to air pollution has previously been linked to low birth weight and pre-term birth.
Summer Heat Wave Linked to Climate Change Killed 1,500 People in France
About half of the deceased were 75 or older.
Belgium Politicians Jokingly Offer Trump Wallonia in Exchange for One Euro
They included an image of Trump Tower photoshopped into an eastern Belgium town. The photo appeared to a parody of one that Trump posted on Monday showing Trump Tower edited into Greenland.