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Belarus Extends Visa-Free Travel to Belgians Through 2026
Belarus has prolonged its visa-free regime to 38 European nations—Belgium among them—until the end of 2026. Belgians can stay up to 30 days per trip and 90 days per year without a visa, cutting red tape for short-term business and leisure travel. Corporates still need work visas for longer assignments, and travellers must enter via approved checkpoints and hold adequate insurance.
Fuel-Dump Emergency Over Liège Highlights Cargo-Flight Safety Protocols
A Challenge Airlines 747 departing Liège for New York dumped fuel and returned safely after a landing-gear warning. Although standard procedure, the incident prompted an immediate review of emergency protocols at Belgium’s busiest cargo airport and caused minor freight delays—highlighting the need for supply-chain resilience during year-end peaks.
Phone Discovery Renews Search for Belgian Backpacker Missing in Tasmania
Tasmanian authorities have resumed an official search for Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer after her phone was found near Philosopher Falls, more than two years after she vanished. The discovery offers new GPS clues and has prompted Belgium’s consular services to reinforce wilderness-safety advice for nationals travelling or working in remote Australia.