Tag: Belgium

Belgium: a church will be transformed into a sports hall in Brussels

The local government explained that the city should "adapt to the evolution of the population".

Over 400 acts of vandalism against Christian symbols in Belgium every year

Christianity is by far the most targeted religion in Belgium.

Belgium: decisive moment regarding potential extension of abortion legislation

The state Council must give its opinion on the project of law today, February 13, 2020.

Catholic universities in Belgium to help train Muslim imams

The aim is to provide university-level education for prospective imams.

Belgium "lagging behind" other coutries on abortion, says Belgian socialist

The controversial text specifies that doctors who "complicate the access" to abortion will face legal problems. 

Catholics excluded from unlawful euthanasia trial in Belgium

Lawyer Walter Van Steenbrugge said that he would be doing a poor job as a lawyer if he allowed a “devout” Catholic on the jury. 

Three Christmas cribs burned in Belgium

Christmas cribs being intentionally set on fire becomes more and more common in Western Europe.

Belgian city translates information signs in Arabic and Turkish

The information campaign is about urban traffic and the "low emmision zones" of the city of Ghent.

Don’t use ’tragic case’ to legalize assisted suicide, UK group says

Care Not Killing fights against the legalisation of assisted suicide

Belgian Pride Parade draws more than 100 000 people to Brussels

Brussels is a city that always embraces its annual LGBTQ Pride celebrations.