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Egypt, Belgium discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism, antiquities sectors
The meeting was also attended by Yemenite Al-Bahar, Assistant Minister for Technical Affairs, and Minister Plenipotentiary Dalia Abdel Fattah, General Supervisor of the General Department of International Relations and Agreements at the Ministry.

Egypt, Belgium discuss strengthening cooperation on climate change, green transformation
This comes in the framework of substantive and logistical preparation for the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on climate change (UNFCCC -COP27) next November.

Health Minister explores cooperation with Belgium in health sector
Belgium provides Egypt with more than one million doses of coronavirus vaccines

Egypt, Belgium map bilateral cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat has met with Belgium’s Ambassador to Egypt François Cornet D’Elzius to discuss future plans for bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Spain reports record virus deaths, a 12-year girl dies in Belgium
NY demand medical staff reinforcements as state’s death toll surpassed 1,200

Belgium’s 46th Film Fest Gent announces awards
This year’s jury was led by Belgian director-screenwriter Joachim Lafosse, and was further supported by film critic Guy Lodge, sound designer Midge Costin, director Radu Jude, and producers Fiorella Moretti and Dora Bouchoucha Fourati.

Film Fest Gent announces programme of its 46th edition
This edition to focus on Spanish cinema, with new programme on films discussing radicalisation to be added

Egypt, Belgium sign EGP 16m MoU to restore Baron Empain Palace in context of debt swap
The MoU stated that the exchange amount will be used to finance the ‘Restoration of Baron Empain Palace’ project, so as to provide an integrated gate for the restoration of the palace, and upgrade the current situation.

Belgium’s Port of Antwerp to develop bunkering activity in Egypt
It comes during a new round of the EU-Egypt Energy Dialogue held on Tuesday evening.

Japan’s PM drops overseas tour after deadly rain kills over 155
Abe expected to visit Middle East countries including Egypt, Saudi Arabia

World Cup 2018: Belgium edge Brazil in World Cup thriller
Belgium have reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1986 after holding on to beat Brazil in a thrilling encounter. The Red Devils will now face France in the final four.Brazil 1-2 Belgium (Renato Augusto 76′ – Fernandinho o.g. 14′, De Bruyne 31′) Belgium’s golden generation proved to be golden indeed as …

28% increase in Egyptian exports to Belgium in 2017
Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Kabil announced in a press statement on Tuesday that Egyptian exports to the Belgian market witnessed an increase of 28% in 2017 compared to 2016. He explained that Egyptian exports to the Belgian market grew in 2017 to record about €320m, up from €250m a year prior, bringing the …

Shoukry discusses Jerusalem issue with Arab, EU counterparts in Brussels
Minister will give Egypt’s speech before UN Commission on Human Rights, UNDC

Book Review: Chocolate Filling.. an incisive journey through Belgium and more from the eyes of the Other
Maher Hamoud has spent much of his professional life as a journalist.

Should I go? The impact of government advisories for travelers to Europe
Countries worldwide are urging their citizens travelling to Europe to be vigilant in the wake of recent terror attacks. While many travelers are reconsidering their destinations, on the whole tourism is still growing.

Euro 2016: Takeaways from the quarterfinals
After four games, 15 goals and a few pathetic penalties the quarterfinals are over. There will be a major first tournament semifinal for Wales, who are joined by three of the usual suspects. But what else did we learn?

Wonderous Wales defy the odds to beat Belgium and reach Euro semi-finals
With many expecting Belgium to finally fulfil their potential and seal a place in the last four, Wales produced a stunning performance to set up a semi-final with Portugal.

Euro2016: Bale’s Wales look to upset favorites Belgium
Throughout Euro 2016, team spirit has prevailed over individual quality. Smaller nations have overcome the odds as more illustrious opponents have faltered. Wales will hope to continue that trend against Belgium.

Euro 2016: Eden Hazard scores as Belgium see off Hungary to reach quarterfinals
Marc Wilmot’s men secured their first quarterfinal place at the Euros since 1980 with one of the most impressive displays in France. They will take on Gareth Bale’s Wales on Friday evening for a place in the last-four.

Founding EU members talk Brexit in Berlin
Germany’s top diplomat Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Brexit talks to start “as soon as possible” after meeting representatives of the EU’s founding nations. His colleagues also put pressure on London to hurry talks up.

Ireland grab late win to qualify, Sweden out
An exceptional performance from Ireland gave them a deserved 1-0 win over group-winners Italy and qualification for the last 16. Belgium will join them after they beat Sweden, who are out, 1-0.

Euro 2016: Italy upset Belgium
Never count Italy out, that’s the lesson from Monday evening. Defying the experts, the Italians made Belgium look ordinary, pulling off an assured 2-0 victory. The play of the match belonged to Leonardo Bonucci.

Belgian trade mission visiting Egypt aims to enhance bilateral trade
The mission concluded with a visit to the construction site of the Egyptian Grand Museum

‘Islamophobia observatory’ considers Muslim woman run over in Belgium a ‘terrorist crime’
This radical crime carries the same atrocity of crimes committed by “Islamic State” and Al-Qaeda crimes, the observatory says
Report: Most EU foreign fighters come from four countries
Foreign fighters are motivated by “excitement” and “social exclusion felt in Europe,” a report commissioned for the EU presidency says. Germany has ranked in the top four origin countries for those fighting abroad.

Belgium re-arrange friendly game after attacks
Belgium’s friendly match with Portugal, originally scheduled to be played in Brussels on March 29, has been moved to the Portuguese city of Leiria following the attacks on the Belgian capital.

Louvre partnership helps Belgium’s Liège reinvent itself with art
For many years, the image of Liège – a mining town in eastern Belgium – wasn’t particularly good. But today, the city has redefined itself as a cultural metropolis. What’s behind Liège’s newfound identity?

Belgium: Cities fight radicalization of young Muslims
Ever since November’s attacks in Paris, Belgium has been stereotyped as a hotbed of terrorism. Several cities are trying to prevent young Muslims from being radicalized.

Tourism Ministry to undertake promotional campaign in Netherlands, Belgium
Campaign will meet major media in both countries, while preparations are undertaken for another campaign later this year in the US and South America
Exits of foreign investments decrease by 12% in Q1 of 2015
European Union investments in Egypt in Q1 of 2015 reached $2.03bn, compared to $1.6bn in Q1 2014