Royal Museum of Fine Arts reopens in Antwerp,Belgium and Flemish art in Ghent,home to the most stolen artwork of all time

Royal Museum of Fine Arts reopens in Antwerp,Belgium and Flemish art in Ghent,home to the most stolen artwork of all time

One of Belgium's most important art galleries,the Royal Museum of Fine Arts,has finally opened its doors after being closed for renovation for 11 years.

  • byAnabel Dean

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Officials have warned the pile-up of illicit substances,worth hundreds of millions of euros,could be stolen back by heavily armed criminal gangs.

  • byJoe Barnes
Verstappen wins Belgian Grand Prix as Hamilton crashes out

Verstappen wins Belgian Grand Prix as Hamilton crashes out

Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen won the Belgian Grand Prix in a Red Bull one-two after racing through the field from 14th on the starting grid.

To dissuade Putin on Ukraine,West must deny him certainty

To dissuade Putin on Ukraine,West must deny him certainty

The world’s most powerful leaders have made it clear they have no appetite for war. So,if Vladimir Putin doesn’t relent,where does that leave Ukraine?

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Second deadly storm sweeps across northern Europe,causing chaos

Second deadly storm sweeps across northern Europe,causing chaos

Winds ripped off the roof of London’s O2 Arena,while plane-spotters under the Heathrow flightpath filmed live as plane after plane defied the weather.

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European capitals vow to stop ‘Freedom Convoy’ spreading from Canada

European capitals vow to stop ‘Freedom Convoy’ spreading from Canada

The movement that started with frustration from truckers over vaccination mandates in Ottawa has snowballed to include a hodgepodge of grievances.

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65,000 Belgian workers given right to ignore their boss after hours

65,000 Belgian workers given right to ignore their boss after hours

Federal civil servants in Belgium now have their right to clock off enshrined in legislation.

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Right to disconnect:Belgian government workers no longer have to answer emails after hours

Right to disconnect:Belgian government workers no longer have to answer emails after hours

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Around the world in 260 hours:Teenage pilot sets solo record

Around the world in 260 hours:Teenage pilot sets solo record

Despite the pandemic,Anglo-Belgian 19-year-old flew 155 days over five continents. She now hopes to be an astronaut and an inspiration to other girls.

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Snotty-nosed hippos test positive for coronavirus in Belgium

Snotty-nosed hippos test positive for coronavirus in Belgium

The infection has raised fresh questions about how COVID-19 has spread between humans and animals during the global pandemic.

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‘Freedom! Freedom!’:Clashes as tens of thousands protest Belgium’s tighter COVID-19 rules

‘Freedom! Freedom!’:Clashes as tens of thousands protest Belgium’s tighter COVID-19 rules

The marchers oppose the government’s strong advice to get vaccinated and any possible moves to impose mandatory shots.

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