Stories from Liège · Belgium

Standard secured its second consecutive victory in Play-Off 2 yesterday evening, defeating O.H. A football team, likely Standard Liège playing at Sclessin stadium, secured a 2-1 victory against O.H.

A rapper scheduled to perform at a concert in Liège has reportedly incited violence by calling for the stabbing of homosexual individuals.

Judicial teams are examining financial documents belonging to the Standard Liege football club. During the review of accounting records, investigator Guido Belmans discovered a small notebook belonging to club secretary general Roger Petit.

A steel producer has been declared bankrupt in the province of Liège.

Jean-Pierre Delville, the Bishop of Liège, has submitted his resignation to the Vatican. Delville is 75 years old, the age at which the Vatican requests bishops to submit letters of renunciation. He has led the diocese of Liège for 13 years.

The number of claimants is expected to increase, according to reports from Le Soir. This surge is placing pressure on labor courts, including those in Liège.

Industrial production capacity utilization in Wallonia fell to 71% in January. This represents a decline from 78% the previous year and 85% in 2022. The source noted that production capacities have been underutilized for several years due to low demand.

Two hundred victims have been identified following a landslide event in Belgium. The specific location of the landslide was Liège. The identification process has been completed, marking a step in the aftermath of the disaster. Emergency services are continuing their efforts in the affected area.

19-year-old French cyclist Paul Sexas finished in second place at the Liège-Bastogne-Liège race. The race is described as a mythic cycling competition. Sexas maintained pace with winner Tadej Pogacar during the final ascent of the Redoute. Sexas was noted for his performance in staying with the leader during the attack. Sexas previously won the Flèche Wallonne within the same week. The race concluded yesterday with a victory for a younger rider described as a rising talent. Cyclists are now being viewed as potential contenders for the upcoming Tour de France. He completed the course finishing only 45 seconds behind the winner. The result follows a competitive race performance in the Belgian region. Slovenian rider Tadej Gacika won the event after Sextas remained competitive until 13 km before the finish.

Cyclist Demi Vollering secured her 62nd career victory by winning the women's race in Liège. Demi Vollering won the race in London, finishing with a lead of over one minute. She has demonstrated recent form with victories in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Ronde van Vlaanderen, and La Flèche Wallonne. She won the event following a solo breakaway lasting over 34 kilometers. Puck Pieters finished the race in second place. This victory follows recent wins for Vollering in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and La Ronde de Wallonie. Slovenian cyclist Demi Vollering secured his fourth victory in Liège by riding as a soloist. Vollering overcame a four-minute deficit against a leading group including Remco Evenepoel during the Ardennes segment. He launched a decisive attack 35 km from the finish line, eventually outpacing 19-year-old Frenchman Paul Sexxas.