Tag: Belgium

Tied at same points, India face Belgium in crucial FIH Pro League double-header

Currently placed second on the pool table with 27 points in 12 matches, the Indian team is coming off a successful home leg. After starting their home leg with a 5-4 win and a 3-5 loss against Spain, the Indian team went on to secure match points against every team they played against.

June 10, 2022

Belgium become first country to introduce compulsory monkeypox quarantine

On May 7, a case of monkeypox has been confirmed in England, in a patient who recently travelled from Nigeria, as per the UK Health Security Agency.

May 23, 2022

Belgium bans ‘freedom convoy’ protest planned for Feb 14

They have been protesting mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for people wishing to cross the border to the US.

February 11, 2022

Jr Hockey World Cup: India coach Reid credits defenders, goalies for win over Belgium

India chief coach Graham Reid on Wednesday gave credit to his defenders for propelling the team into the semi-finals of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2021.

December 1, 2021

Palestine hails Belgium’s decision to label Israeli settlements’ products

Israeli Foreign Ministry condemned the Belgian government's decision, saying in a statement that "it harms the Israelis and the Palestinians alike."

November 25, 2021

Belgium declares national day of mourning for flood victims

In the town of Verviers, near the city of Liege, disastrous floods submerged the city centre, upturning cars and damaging homes and shops along the high street.

July 17, 2021

Euro 2020: Belgium knock out Finland, Denmark move past Russia

Denmark responded well and broke Russia's resistance with goals from Andreas Christensen and Joakim Maehle in the closing stages.

June 22, 2021

Brussels’ Covid-19 situation close to a tsunami: Health Minister

Belgium, one of the worst-hit country during the first wave of pandemic in Europe, has so far reported 230,480 coronavirus cases and 10,443 deaths.

October 20, 2020

Nations League: England rally to win against Belgium; France, Portugal, Italy play goalless draws

The victory, which helped England move to the top, was a sweet revenge for Gareth Southgate's men after losing their last two encounters against Belgium.

October 12, 2020

Germany to take on Belgium as FIH Pro League returns after COVID-19 break

The International Hockey Federation had in April extended the second season of the Pro League through to June 2021 because of the global health crisis.

September 16, 2020

Fire breaks out near Belgium airport terminal

No planes were affected and the personnel was safe, but all flights would remain suspended until further notice

July 23, 2020

Belgium on top, India remain at 108 in latest FIFA rankings

No significant change in the FIFA ranking was noticed as international matches have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has claimed more than 4 lakh lives across the world.

June 12, 2020

26 arrested in 2019 Essex lorry migrants’ deaths

Another 13 were detained in Belgium during coordinated cross-border raids, according to the European Union's (EU) justice agency Eurojust.

May 28, 2020

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez extends contract to 2022

The contract extension will see Martinez remain in charge through the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

May 20, 2020

Belgium set to become 1st European country to end league season

Belgium is set to be the first country in Europe to officially end its football league with Club Brugge, based in the national capital of the country, set to be declared champions.

April 2, 2020

Value of Humanities

The complexities of contemporary existence cannot do without humanities. With technology overtaking human roles in our activities and even our thoughts through artificial intelligence, humanities needs to go through a renaissance of its own so that it remains relevant to modern times. It needs a radical restructuring of its scope and its practical implications. In spite of the fact that our lives are dictated by science, technology and economics, it goes without saying that the fundamental questions of who we are and how we ought to live still remain rather puzzling.

March 19, 2020

Paris train station evacuated after inactive shell found in bag

Arrivals and departures were temporarily disrupted before being resumed.

November 30, 2019