Stories from Belgium

Criminal Assets Bureau and Europol have seized €30 million in cryptocurrency as part of a crackdown. This action was highlighted in a weekend roundup that also noted a cryptocurrency exchange receiving federal approval. The seizure is part of an operation targeting criminal assets.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that victory for Vladimir Putin has become a distant dream.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin is now a distant dream.

Belgium's Defense Ministry will acquire US AIM-120 Amraam missiles. These missiles will equip F-35 fighter jets and air defense systems. Belgium has acquired American Amraam missiles.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin is now a distant dream.

The European Union is facing challenges in dealing with its expansion, with some members expressing nervousness about potential problems. Strengthening the EU is a stated goal.

EU legislation allows a single member state to block certain decisions, particularly in foreign and security policy. These decisions are made in the Council of the European Union, where national governments convene.

The Belgian federal government intends to implement further spending cuts in healthcare before the next pandemic.

A prison guard at the Haren women's prison in Belgium has been arrested on suspicion of corruption and drug trafficking.

A new pension measure is expected to cost thousands of Belgians a amount of money each month.