Belgium News in English

February 18, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 18th February, and here’s your Belgium daily news capsule.

Top prison official calls for military or police help due to unbearable overcrowding.

Real Madrid furious after Vinicius allegedly called a monkey during a match.

New location and fresh format for ‘Ten to See’ this summer, promising exciting experiences.

Ramadan may start tonight, depending on the moon sighting, for Antwerp's Muslim community.

A rare kakapo chick hatches in New Zealand after four years, a significant conservation milestone.

Flemish government loses 238 million euros for social housing amid long waiting lists.

Brussels government excludes hundreds of millions in expenses to balance the budget.

Murder in Molenbeek leads to the downfall of an international drug clan, with key arrests made.

One in five littering fines in Brussels goes to a waste tourist, raising concerns.

Chinese New Year celebrated in Sint-Niklaas for the first time, featuring vibrant dragon dances.

Iran's supreme leader threatens Trump during new Geneva talks, warning of severe consequences.

Bizarre accident in Austria claims the life of an 18-year-old skier trapped in deep snow.

Ukrainian soldiers encouraged to freeze sperm due to declining population and trauma effects.

Antivirus firm discovers backdoor in Android tablet firmware, raising security alarms.

Ancient bacteria found in Romanian cave shows resistance to ten modern antibiotics.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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