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Gold treasure discovery in Belgium

3 clusters · 124 sources · last updated

Latest: Belgium construction workers find €9 million gold hoard

Construction and renovation activities in Dendermonde, Belgium, led to the discovery of a gold treasure estimated to be worth approximately 9 million euros ($10.4 million). The cache, found hidden within a chest bricked

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Extreme heat and drought intensify in Benelux through August

51 clusters · 159 sources · last updated

Latest: Benelux weather shifts from heat to rain amid ongoing drought

By early August, the Benelux region entered a period of prolonged tropical heat. In Belgium, the Royal Meteorological Institute (KMI) forecasted daily maximums above 30 °C between August 8 and 16, with nighttime lows rem

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Belgium fuel price volatility and rising energy costs

7 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Flanders energy costs reach highest level in three years

In July 2026, Belgium introduced new maximum prices for diesel, 95-octane gasoline, and heating oil. This period saw significant volatility; by late July, diesel prices rose again due to Brent crude fluctuations, with Be

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Tourism in Ghent, Belgium

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Historical tourism in Ghent and Tongeren

Ghent, Belgium, is highlighted as a historical destination known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, cobbled streets, and scenic canal network. Key attractions include the 12th-century Gravensteen Castle and op

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Belgium-France speed enforcement crackdown

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: France and Belgium tighten speed controls as radar deployment and new study reveal high violations

In late July 2026, authorities in Belgium and France demonstrated a hard‑line approach to extreme speeding. A Belgian driver was fined €530 and banned for a month after being caught at 170 km/h on the E17 during a public

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Belgium regional mobility and disparity

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Belgium's regional economic gap persists, prompting state reform talks

In 2025, inter‑regional moves in Belgium remained high, with almost 75,000 people changing residence between the three regions. Brussels continued to experience a net outflow, losing about 18,000 residents as families so

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