Former Netherlands Star Mark van Bommel Becomes New Belgium Coach

Mark van Bommel has agreed to become Belgium’s new head coach on a contract running until 2028. The former Netherlands midfielder replaces Rudi Garcia following Belgium’s World Cup exit. Van Bommel takes charge after successful spells with Royal Antwerp, …

Orange Belgium raises FY outlook after EBITDA grows over 10% in H1

Orange Belgium reported revenues slightly higher for the first half of 2026, up 0.4 percent to EUR 966.5 million amid a slowdown in customer growth. EBITDA showed a stronger improvement, and the company increased its outlook for the full-year result. Net …

Ukrainian F-16s Spotted in Belgium – What Are They Doing There?

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a highly capable jet fighter. No one can deny this at this point, since it’s been in service since 1978 and is still being made. The Air Force of Ukraine received the first batch of F-16s as foreign aid back in summer 2024 and …

Belgium approves revised offshore wind auction

The Belgian federal government has approved a revised regulatory framework for the relaunch of the tender for the first site in the Princess Elisabeth Zone (PEZ 1). Energy minister Mathieu Bihet said the decision followed the government’s move to halt the …

Belgium permanent residency for Pakistanis – Full procedure

Belgium offers permanent residency to foreign nationals, which is an attractive option for them, including Pakistanis, to live in the country for a longer period. The Western country, Belgium, has a highly developed, export-oriented economy driven largely …

Jordan Welcomes Netherlands and Belgium's Ban on Israeli Settlement Products

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates today welcomed the decision by the government of the friendly Kingdom of the Netherlands to ban the import, purchase, and sale of Israeli settlement products, as well as the decision by the friendly Kingdom …

Belgium PR: Requirements for Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: Belgium continues to offer permanent residency (PR) to eligible foreign nationals, including Pakistanis, providing an opportunity to live and work in the country on a long-term basis after fulfilling specific residency requirements. Applicants …

Bommel to lead Belgium national team

Catering firm to bring other eateries to Belgium

A Belgium-based business is embarking on a new endeavor that would add to the dining options in the village. Boots BBQ and Catering is renting the entire strip mall at 139 Main St. that houses the home kitchen for its food truck, and it’s inviting friends …

Former Netherlands midfielder: Van Bommel set to take over as Belgium coach: reports

Former Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel is set to take over as coach of the Belgium national team, local media reported Wednesday. Van Bommel and the Belgian football federation (RBFA) have come to an agreement that will see the 49-year-old sign a …