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A new exhibition in Belgium finally celebrates Catharina van Hemessen, who painted the earliest known self-portrait of an artist at work in 1548. Her groundbreaking contributions to art history were nearly erased for five centuries.
A design museum in Ghent, Belgium, turned the city's construction waste into 62,000 carbon-absorbing bricks, and locals helped make them. The building proves large-scale green construction can work.
A Brussels castle has transformed into an autumn wonderland where families can carve pumpkins, paddle squash kayaks, and celebrate the season together. Despite a challenging harvest, this beloved festival proves community joy grows even in tough times.
A historic Belgian castle has transformed into an enchanted forest made entirely of pumpkins, complete with giant sculptures and kayak rides. The annual Pumpkimania festival is bringing autumn magic to 50,000 visitors through November 1st.
France's bench players turned a losing game into a 4-1 victory over Belgium in just 15 minutes, proving that teamwork and trust can change everything. Three substitutes scored all four goals in a stunning comeback that energized fans at home.
Young Belgian rider Liam Everts helped his country reclaim the legendary Motocross of Nations trophy after a 13-year drought, continuing a family legacy that spans 50 years. The 22-year-old finished fourth in both Sunday races against the world's fastest riders to secure Belgium's 16th championship.
Moles digging tunnels in a Belgian nature reserve accidentally helped archaeologists discover a medieval gatehouse that vanished from history 700 years ago. Their underground work brought 2,810 fragments of the past to the surface without a single shovel.
A groundbreaking study reveals how Belgium can achieve carbon neutrality through massive reforestation and agricultural transformation. The plan could turn 278,000 hectares of farmland into forests and wetlands while protecting the planet.
Alexander Blockx just became the first Belgian man ever to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals, fighting through rib pain to make history at age 21. The rising star started the year outside the top 100 and had to qualify for the Australian Open.
Nine critically endangered Sumatran orangutans are thriving at Belgium's Pairi Daiza zoo as part of a bold conservation effort. The families met for the first time outdoors in July, marking a major milestone in European efforts to save the species from extinction.
A part-time construction worker in Belgium thought he'd found euro coins until his jackhammer pulled up a gold bar. The discovery turned into 40 bars and 4,000 coins worth $10 million.
Ireland's women's hockey team broke an eight-year drought with a thrilling 3-2 victory over New Zealand at the Hockey World Cup in Belgium. The team drew inspiration from Ireland's recent medal haul at European championships.