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Car parks as shelters: Belgium looks to Eastern Europe

New underground car parks in Belgium must also be able to serve as shelters. That is

F-35 fighter jets arrive in Belgium

On Monday 13 October 2025, the first three F-35A Lightning II fighter jets landed at the

Think Ahead campaign must prepare the Dutch for crisis

Why the Netherlands is once again focusing on crisis preparation The Netherlands launches the Think Ahead

Attack on Bart De Wever thwarted

Belgian security services arrested three young adults on Thursday 9 October in Antwerp. During house searches,

Drone threat puts Europe under pressure

When the sky is no longer a safe place The war in Ukraine is evolving. What

Drones above airports: increased risk in Europe

Last week unidentified drones were spotted above the airports of Copenhagen and Oslo. Flights were suspended,

Murder of Lisa (17) heightens focus on self-defence

The violent death of 17-year-old Lisa from Abcoude has shocked the whole of the Netherlands and

Our army to Ukraine: how realistic is this?

Prime Minister Dick Schoof indicated on Sunday that the Netherlands can contribute “more than just boots

Quickly create an emergency plan with this online tool

The Belgian National Crisis Centre has thoroughly renewed its online tool for creating personal emergency plans.

Major wildfire strikes South of France: 1 dead and 9 injured

A major wildfire has been raging in the South of France since Tuesday between the towns