AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Thibaut Courtois saved an early penalty and Michy Batshuayi scored the only goal to give Belgium a 1–0 win over Canada at the World Cup on Wednesday, spoiling the North American team’s return to the tournament after 36 years. The Canadians have yet to collect a point or even score a goal in…
Canada Meets Belgium in 1st World Cup Match Since 1986
DOHA, Qatar—Many Canadian soccer fans have been waiting for this moment their entire lives. Long an afterthought behind hockey in their home country, Canada’s soccer team is back in the World Cup for the first time since 1986 and it opens Wednesday against a daunting opponent: Belgium, a 2018 semifinalist and second in the FIFA…
Belgium: The Exciting Little Country
Commentary In 1998, Harry Pearson published a delightful book about Belgium, “A Tall Man in a Low Land.” In the introduction to his book, he recalled that, at a dinner party, one of the diners inquired as to why he wanted to author a book about such a “boring” country. However, a reading of the…
Epoch Cinema Documentary Review: ‘One of Many’
Commentary I’ve seen my fair share of World War II films—some of the newer movies, but mainly the older ones from the Golden Age of Hollywood. The narrative feature films with stars like John Wayne, William Holden, and Burt Lancaster. However, every so often I am treated to World War II documentaries, which to me,…
Europe Could Face 5 to 10 ‘Difficult’ Winters With Soaring Energy Prices: Belgian PM
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on Monday warned of harsh economic times throughout Europe and energy bills that are expected to continue rising due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. “The next five to 10 winters will be difficult,” De Croo predicted during a news conference, where he addressed workers of the port handling company…
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August 14, 2022
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Against the backdrop of Napoleon’s Waterloo campaign, an ambitious woman from a family of entertainers begins a destructive climb up the social ladder. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.”…
For the Inner Count or Countess—Castle of Ostemerée
Wrapped in a lush 50-acre garden park in the heart of Belgium, the Castle of Ostemerée enjoys an all-encompassing view over a stunning valley, magnificent ponds, and mature woods. It’s the sort of place a count or a baroness might live. In fact, this magnificent chateau has been the home of famous financiers, counts, and…
Iran Says in Close Contact With Belgium Over Release of Diplomat Convicted of Terrorism
The Iranian regime is in talks with Belgian government officials to call for the release of Assadollah Assadi, an Iranian diplomat who was sentenced to prison in Belgium on terrorism charges, a Tehran official announced on Wednesday. “Assadi’s unconditional release is Iran’s request, and talks are ongoing with the Belgian government,” Nasser Kanaani, an Iranian…
Salmonella Outbreak Shuts Down ‘World’s Largest’ Chocolate Factory in Belgium
An international chocolate factory has shut down all production at a plant in Belgium after discovering a salmonella-positive lot, the company confirmed on Thursday. In a June 30 statement, the Swiss chocolate maker, Barry Callebaut, said all products manufactured since June 25 in Wieze, a village in East Flanders, have been placed on hold. The company noted that…
The Apology Dilemma: Belgian King’s Controversial Visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo
June 14, 2022
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Commentary The King of Belgium Philippe, recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), previously known as Zaire. It is the first time that the King, who ascended the throne in 2013, visited the country. He was accompanied by his wife, Queen Mathilde, and the Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. Philippe is a descendant…
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