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Belgium
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Belgium, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
![On the far left, small farmer Janez Jambrosic roasts his potatoes in vegetable oil. His harvest was cut in half this year due to the drought [Veronica Snoj/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1566-1789646433.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Climate · European UnionEurope faces potato shortage after summer heatwaves
Europe is facing a significant potato shortage following a summer of extreme heat and drought. Harvests are expected to be reduced by millions of tonnes, potentially leading to smaller and more expensive french fries. Financial losses for farmers are also anticipated.
European Union5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · European UnionDrone Sighting Disrupts Brussels Airport Traffic for 30 Minutes
Brussels Airport experienced a 30-minute disruption on Friday evening due to a drone sighting. Air traffic control operator Skeyes confirmed the incident, which has prompted renewed concerns about airspace security.
European Union3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Business & Economy · IndiaIndia and Belgium set five-year target to double bilateral trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced a target to double bilateral trade within five years during a joint press conference in New Delhi on 3 September 2026. The leaders highlighted new cooperation on defence equipment, green ammonia, and military exchanges, while De Wever called India the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
India4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 75 · Hype 15
Politics · IndiaBelgian PM Bart De Wever visits India for trade and defence talks with Modi
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever arrived in India on 2 September 2026 for a three-day official visit, meeting PM Narendra Modi to discuss trade, defence, and technology cooperation. The trip, the first by a Belgian PM in 20 years, includes talks on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and engagements with diamond and logistics sectors in Mumbai.
India4 min readTrust 78 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · European UnionCanadian national Biwei Zhang to remain in pretrial detention in Belgium
A Canadian citizen, identified as Biwei Zhang, will continue to be held in pretrial detention in Belgium. Zhang, a 33-year-old computer scientist, was arrested on accusations of espionage and participation in a criminal organization while interning at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
European Union3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Politics · European UnionFour EU Nations Urge Use of Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
Four European Union countries are pushing for the resumption of plans to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. The move comes amid concerns about Ukraine's financial needs and follows a previous blockage by Belgium.
European Union4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20