Rudi Garcia says he is very motivated to get Belgium’s results “back on the rise” after being named as the side’s head coach. The 60-year-old Frenchman has replaced Italian Domenico…
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Belgium: Footballer Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking sting
Belgian footballer Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking. The 36-year-old was one of several suspects apprehended by Belgian police on Monday morning, after…
Belgium: EU ‘could consider’ UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
The European Union’s new trade chief responsible for post-Brexit negotiations has told the BBC that a “pan-European [customs] area is something we could consider” as part of “reset” discussions between…
Belgium: New law gives sex workers maternity leave and pensions
Under a new law in Belgium – the first of its kind in the world, sex workers will be entitled to official employment contracts, health insurance, pensions, maternity leave and…
Belgium: Malian singer Rokia Traoré detained in child custody row
One of Africa’s best known musicians – the Malian singer Rokia Traoré – has reportedly been imprisoned in Belgium as part of an ongoing child custody dispute. The 50-year-old is…