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Suzanne Kaminski, born 11 March 1943, and only 45 days old when she was taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp, has been honoured by a special paving stone in her memory.

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The Brussels neighbourhood of Etterbeek will be adding an explanation and context to local street names, statues and other monuments with a colonial background.

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A memorial garden on the former site of Belgian serial killer Marc Dutroux’s home has been inaugurated in Charleroi.

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The Brussels government has granted planning permission for the construction of a memorial commemorating the victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The famous Last Post bugle ceremony conducted every evening at 20.00 in Ypres will be exported to the United States in 2024.

Menin Gate in Ypres to undergo restoration
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World War One memorial Menin Gate in Ypres will close at the beginning of 2023 for extensive renovation work ahead of its centenary in 2027.

National tribute to carnival victims La Louvière - photo Belga
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A national tribute was paid to the victims of Sunday’s carnival tragedy in the presence of bereaved families, prime minister Alexander De Croo, interior minister Annelies Verlinden, Walloon minist

Alexander De Croo delivers speech at memorial for victims of Sierre coach crash
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A 10th anniversary memorial service for the 28 victims of the 2012 Sierre coach crash was attended by Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo on Sunday, along with relatives and school and munici

CHARLEROI, BELGIUM: Police officers stand in front of Marc Dutroux's house in Marcinelle, on Thursday 10 September 2009. (BELGA PHOTO VIRGINIE LEFOUR)
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A memorial garden in honour of the victims of Marc Dutroux, to be called "Between Earth and Heaven", will be created in Marcinelle, near Charleroi, on the site of the child killer’s former house.

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