Belgium News in English

Good morning! It’s 17th August, and here’s your Belgium daily news capsule.

Hayden Panettiere, the American actress known for 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', has passed away at 36.

A fire in the Hoge Venen could take weeks to extinguish, according to our reporter on the scene.

New tree cutting is on the way as the city says no replanting without a bus turnaround.

Moroccan police have arrested 294 individuals in a new attempt to enter Ceuta.

Participants are finishing the Dodentocht after walking 100 kilometers through challenging conditions.

Aarschot lights up with thousands of candles during the Sint-Rochusverlichting, celebrating safely despite the drought.

Hot air balloons will finally take flight in Deinze this Sunday after a previous cancellation.

A treasure was discovered in a neighborhood street, leaving residents in disbelief.

The Ebola outbreak in Congo is now the deadliest ever, with over 2,300 confirmed deaths.

A drunk man demanded entry at café Kithara, knocking on windows and doors.

Record attendance at the 10th Rijvers edition, with Suzan & Freek closing the festival.

Wout van Aert narrowly misses the title at his first Gravel Championship in Grobbendonk.

The Belgian Tornados are hard on themselves after missing a medal by just two hundredths of a second.

A tragic incident in Cambridge sees a professor found dead amid plagiarism allegations.

Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea, citing a good relationship with North Korea's leader.

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