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EU sees drug crime as threatening as terrorism, says must fight on European level

The EU regards organised drug crime as threatening as terrorism and wants to tackle the fight against it on a European level, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Tuesday during a visit to Belgium’s port of Antwerp, Europe's main entrance for cocaine.

Reuters

Belgian port of Antwerp says record volume of cocaine seized in 2022

Belgian authorities said seizures of cocaine at the port of Antwerp, the main gateway into Europe, hit a new record last year. This comes amid mounting concern over the power of violent international gangs.

Radio France Internationale

Despite record cocaine seizures, drug cartels roil Europe

Cocaine is spreading at an alarming rate through Europe, much of it through the world ports of Antwerp in Belgium and Rotterdam in the Netherlands

The Independent UK

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William Pacho 'scouted' by Rangers as Monaco in mix for in-demand Ecuador defender

The 21-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise since swapping life in Ecuador with Independiente del Valle with a move to Antwerp.

Daily Record

Early Exits for Rune, Auger-Aliassime in Adelaide

World number six Felix Auger-Aliassime began his season with a straight-sets defeat by Australian qualifier Alexei Popyrin on Monday while Holger Rune crashed out to Yoshihito Nishioka in the ATP 250 Adelaide International 1 first round. Auger-Aliassime enjoyed a strong second half of the 2022 season, picking up titles in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Belgium’s trade in Russian diamonds continues despite moral pressure

Poland and the Baltic states are pressing for diamonds to be included in the EU’s next round of sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Antwerp’s Royal Museum of Fine Arts reopens with crooked painting and green cat

Curators introduce playful touches to confound expectations about how art should be displayed

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A local’s guide to Antwerp, Belgium: high art, gritty graffiti and great coffee

From Rubens and van Eyck to cutting edge street murals and fashion, art is at the heart of the Flemish city, says local guide Tim Marschang. The beer and cocktails are decent too

The Guardian - UK

Radja Naingollan banned for SMOKING on the bench ahead of Royal Antwerp game

The Belgian star was caught puffing on his vape ahead of a Belgian Pro League clash with Standard Liege.

Daily Record

Why you should pick Antwerp for your next arty city break

After 11 years and a €100m refurbishment, Antwerp’s Royal Museum of Fine Arts has finally reopened its doors – but there’s plenty more culture to soak up in this Belgian big hitter, finds Helen Coffey

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran enjoys impromptu karaoke night at 'serene' restaurant in Belgium

Ed Sheeran went to a Michelin-starred restaurant in Antwerp, Belgium, when the night went from 'serene' to unforgettable

Daily Mirror

Mystery shrouds colossal Brink's heist at I-5 truck stop: Who stole millions in gems, gold?

When experts recall the most notorious jewelry heist in modern history, they talk about the tunneling into Hatton Garden in London or the Antwerp, Belgium, break-in that took months of planning.

Los Angeles Times

I took the train to Antwerp, Belgium – here’s my guide to the city

In the final leg of our odyssey to celebrate 50 years of Interrail, we explore a city that’s seriously hip, but also caters for those who are just beer-curious

The Guardian - UK

Euro 2022 will come ‘too soon’ for Northern Ireland, claims manager Kenny Shiels

Shiels’ side face Belgium in Antwerp on Thursday evening

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Murray into Stuttgart Final after Kyrgios Meltdown

Andy Murray said it was "not really a match" and "not much fun" after Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios was penalized a game following another on-court meltdown in their Stuttgart semi-final on Saturday. Murray reached his 70th career final with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 win and will bid for his first…

The Times of India

FIH Pro League: Indian women go down fighting against Belgium in opening tie

ANTWERP (Belgium): A rusty-looking Indian women's hockey team gave away possession quite easily a number of times before putting up a fight in the fourth quarter but eventually lost 1-2 to Belgium in its first of the two-legged FIH Pro League tie here on Saturday.

The Denver Post

Denver Art Museum named one of the world’s best 'new' museums

DENVER — The Denver Art Museum has been selected as one of the world’s best museums, in league with Antwerp, Belgium’s Momu and architectural wonders such as Oslo’s Munch Museum and Tokyo’s Murakami Library.

Edinburgh Live

Monkeypox virus outbreak: British child in intensive care as cases rise

Belgium became the first country to impose a 21-day monkeypox quarantine yesterday after recording three cases linked to a festival in Antwerp.

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Manchester Evening News

Monkeypox outbreak linked to Belgium fetish festival and adult sauna superspreader event in Spain

Most of the country's 30 cases have been associated with a sauna in Madrid, while three cases detected in Belgium were linked to a fetish festival called Darklands in Antwerp

Reuters

Cargo vessel set to ship U.S. medical, defence supplies towards Ukraine

The U.S. is spanning a sea bridge over the Atlantic to support Ukraine with crucial equipment in its war against Russia, a senior official said on Friday, as a huge cargo ship at the Belgian port of Antwerp got ready to set sail for Germany.

Daily Mirror

Former Liverpool star Simon Mignolet still winning trophies after Jurgen Klopp prediction

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is a champion once more, having added another Belgian league title with Club Brugge thanks to a win at Royal Antwerp

Benzinga

Euronav Q1 Results Surpass Street Expectations

Euronav NV (NYSE:EURN) reported that first-quarter revenue improved by 5.1% year-over-year to $114.37 million, beating the consensus of $92.73 million. Total shipping income was $130.4 million. EPS loss was $(0.21), beating the consensus of $(0.42). EBITDA was $42.66 million (+49.3% Y/Y), and the margin expanded by 1,104 bps to 37.3%. Total operating…

The Guardian - UK

‘People laugh but think twice’: Belgian cartoonist takes on plastic pollution

Pieter De Poortere is putting his best-known character, Dickie, to work to help galvanise opposition to a giant plastics plant in Antwerp

The Guardian - UK

The Flanders phenomenon: how Belgian buildings went from joke to genius

Once derided as ‘the ugliest country in the world’, Belgium now has some of the greatest public architecture on Earth, from sculptural water silos to bombastic port HQs. What happened?

The Independent UK

Ukrainian president takes aim at imports of Russian diamonds

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked Belgian lawmakers for more help in the war against Russia and took aim at the continued import of Russian diamonds to the Belgian port of Antwerp

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