Geography of Belgium

Modernist sculptor Drago Tršar dies

Drago Tršar, an acclaimed modernist sculptor best known as the author of the Monument to the Revolution in Ljubljana's Republic Square, has died, shortly before his 96th birthday.

Tršar leaves behind an extensive oeuvre, ranging from large public monuments, to small sculptures, as well as drawings, paintings, set designs, graphic arts, ceramics, tapestry and book design.

The Jihadists detained in Belgium, including a Bulgarian, were Preparing the Murder of the Mayor of Antwerp

The alleged jihadists detained in Belgium, including the Bulgarian Sergey Radkov, were preparing the murder of the mayor of Antwerp and the chairman of one of the largest parties in the country, the New Flemish Alliance, Bart de Wever.

Detained MEP meets daughter

MEP Eva Kaili, who has been detained in Belgium over her alleged role in the Qatargate scandal, met with her two-year-old daughter on Friday.

At 5.20 p.m. Alexandros Kailis, the father of Eva, accompanied the child on her visit to the Haren Prison near Brussels.

The defense team of Kaili had asked the Belgian authorities to meet with her daughter, something they accepted.

Blue Air announces launch of services from new Iasi base

Blue Air announced the launch of services from its new base in northeastern Iasi, starting with next summer and is offering direct and connecting flights to over 23 destinations, according to a release of the company. Blue Air will have one Boeing 737-8-MAX at its headquarters in Iasi and will operate 8 direct flights and over 15 connecting flights in Iasi.

Two carriers to fly between Ljubljana and Brussels during presidency

Ljubljana – Ljubljana will be connected to Brussels with regular flights during Slovenia’s presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of the year. The routes will be operated by carriers Brussels Airlines and Wizzair, Slovenia’s permanent representation in Brussels has said.

'First Ever' Digital Ice Art Museum Opening in Belgium

An ice sculpture exhibition in the Belgian town of Bruges will open its doors to visitors on Saturday for a freezing walk through a world of illuminated frozen creatures, which organizers are calling the first ever digital ice art museum, reported Wavy.com

Forty artists from around the world have been chipping at ice and snow to make this project come to life.

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