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vrt. be > vrtnws > en > 07/02/2026 > all-5-people-killed-in-wednesdays-antwerp-blaze-identified

All 5 people killed in Wednesday's Antwerp blaze identified | VRT NWS: news

4+ hour, 8+ min ago  (204+ words) All five people who died in a fire at a block of flats on Antwerp's Left Bank on Wednesday have now been identified, the public prosecutor's office says. The identification process for two of the victims took slightly longer but…...

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vrt. be > vrtnws > en > 07/02/2026 > ghent_s-much-loved-arthouse-cinema-studio-skoop-reopens-under-ne

Ghent's much-loved arthouse cinema Studio Skoop reopens under new owner Lumi're | VRT NWS: news

8+ hour, 7+ min ago  (220+ words) During the refurbishment, it became clear once again just how important Studio Skoop is to many arthouse cinema enthusiasts. "We couldn't work for three minutes without someone stopping us in the street to speak to us," says Jon Michelena of…...

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vrt. be > vrtnws > en > 07/02/2026 > berliner-doughnuts-make-comeback-on-flemish-beaches

Berliner doughnuts make comeback on Flemish beaches | VRT NWS: news

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (383+ words) Last year, baker Thomas Gheysen approached the town authorities of his own accord with his idea of selling Berliner doughnuts, a round pastry filled with custard or jam. Councillors proved keen on the idea, as Berliner doughnuts on the beach…...

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vrt. be > vrtnws > en > 07/02/2026 > people-of-belgium-celebrate-world-cup-win-and-dare-to-dream

People of Belgium celebrate World Cup win and dare to dream | VRT NWS: news

8+ hour, 45+ min ago  (116+ words) After the thrilling 3-2 win against Senegal in the final 32 round of the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US, supporters of Belgium marked their teams victory the length and breadth of the country on Wednesday night. Belgium rally to…...

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vrt. be > vrtnws > en > 07/02/2026 > ommegang-brings-renaissance-splendour-back-to-the-streets-of-bru

Ommegang brings Renaissance splendour back to the streets of Brussels | VRT NWS: news

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (240+ words) On Wednesday evening, the Brussels Ommegang 2026 edition took to the streets of the Belgian and Flemish capital." It's a centuries-old spectacle that transports spectators back to the days of the Renaissance. Around 1, 400 participants paraded through the historic centre, ending at…...

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vrt. be > vrtnws > en > 07/02/2026 > after-short-handed-victory-over-bosnia-u-s-turn-focus-to-belgi

After short-handed victory over Bosnia, U. S. turn focus to Belgium | VRT NWS: news

10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (724+ words) After their stunning 3-2 win against Senegal Belgium now need to see off the USA in their final 16 fixture early on Tuesday morning CEST. Reuters looks ahead. It took blood and sweat to produce tears of joy as the short-handed U. S. men's…...

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vrt. be > vrtnws > en > 07/02/2026 > belgium-rally-to-stun-senegal-on-extra-time-penalty-kick

Belgium rally to stun Senegal on extra-time penalty kick | VRT NWS: news

10+ hour, 11+ min ago  (787+ words) SEATTLE -- Belgium will extend their stay in the Pacific Northwest following the latest dramatic ending in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup Reuters reports. Trailing by multiple goals "to Senegal with five minutes remaining in regulation at Seattle "Stadium…...

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vrt. be > vrtnws > en > 07/01/2026 > brussels-attracts-most-migrants-almost-one-third-settle-in-the

Brussels attracts most migrants, almost one third settle in the capital | VRT NWS: news

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (473+ words) Brussels remains the most popular destination for foreigners moving to Belgium according to figures in the annual report compiled by the federal migration centre, Myria. Three in ten foreigners who came to Belgium in 2024 settled in the Brussels Region. The…...

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vrt. be > vrtnws > en > 07/01/2026 > at-least-5-dead-in-fire-at-block-of-flats-on-antwerps-left-bank

At least 6 dead in fire at block of flats on Antwerp's Left Bank, fire-fighters continue search for victims (VIDEO) | VRT NWS: news

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (388+ words) A major fire broke out at 10 AM this morning in a 10-storey block of flats on the August Vermeylenlaan on Antwerp's Left Bank. At least 6 people are dead. Several people are badly injured. More than 200 people live in the building....

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vrt. be > vrtnws > en > 07/01/2026 > international-breakdance-competition-unbreakable-heads-for-osten

International breakdance competition "Unbreakable" heads for Ostend next September | VRT NWS: news

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (219+ words) The international dance competition "Unbreakable" is coming to the West Flemish seaside resort of Ostend in September of this year. Leuven University founded the event in 2005 to support local hip-hop culture. More than 400 participants from across Europe and beyond have…...