Tag: war
101 and still going strong… that’s Henri, a brave Brussels war...
Today’s world leaders should heed the “mistakes” of the past or face the consequences, warns Count Henri d'Oultremont, who celebrates his 101st birthday this Sunday (31 May).
As...
Come and join us: appeal from RBL Brussels
An appeal has been launched by the Royal British Legion to recruit new members for its Brussels branch.
Globally, the RBL, the UK’s largest armed...
Top airline voices optimism despite gloom over Mid East war
The head of a major airline has called for a “clear resolution” to hostilities in the Middle East.
The call from Emirates comes amid continuing economic and...
Appeal for help after “despicable” war grave thefts
An appeal has gone out for information and help following a spate of “despicable” thefts from war cemeteries in Belgium.
The thefts have taken place...
Celebrating Belgium’s Liberation Day
Plans are in the pipeline to celebrate one of the most “joyous” days in the history of Belgium…. Liberation Day.
It happened on 8 May...
Belgium helps contribute humanitarian aid
The European Commission has scaled up its humanitarian response in Lebanon, delivering nearly 150 tonnes of life-saving supplies to support people displaced by the...
Advice for airline passengers in wake of Middle East crisis
The ongoing war in the Middle East continues to have serious ripple effects for the airline industry.
Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, one...
Can you help mark a historic WW1 milestone?
It was supposed to be the “war to end all wars” and a significant World War One landmark in Belgium is approaching.
The date is...
Travel rocked by latest conflict in Middle East
The war in the Middle East may seen a long way away for some but its ripple effects are already being felt far and...
New book tells harrowing story of Belgians’ forced labour in WW2
A new e-book tells the harrowing story of what is, arguably, one of the lesser known stories of WW2.
'Survival, Memoir of a Forced Labourer...
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