/tags/belgium Belgium en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 07:50:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-12-16/when-craft-beer-goes-global-a-kansas-city-brewerys-tale Boulevard Brewing has become a Kansas City staple since its founding in the 1980s. It has many loyal local fans — and soon, a new international owner, Duvel. The deal says a lot about how the world now values a product made with a firm sense of place. Mon, 16 Dec 2013 07:50:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-12-16/when-craft-beer-goes-global-a-kansas-city-brewerys-tale Frank Morris /npr-news/2013-07-21/belgian-king-abdicates-crown-prince-assumes-throne King Albert II's 20-year reign comes to an end as his eldest son, Philippe, becomes the country's seventh monarch. Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:06:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-21/belgian-king-abdicates-crown-prince-assumes-throne Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-06-25/germany-says-its-uncovered-terrorist-plot-using-model-planes Prosecutors say the plan involved at least two men, both of Tunisian origin. Police carried out nine pre-dawn raids in southern and eastern Germany as well as Belgium to gather evidence. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:04:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-25/germany-says-its-uncovered-terrorist-plot-using-model-planes Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson /npr-news/2013-05-08/31-suspects-in-3-nations-nabbed-in-50-million-diamond-heist The brazen robbery at Brussels' main airport on Feb. 18 was one of the biggest diamond heists ever. Authorities say some of the stones turned up in Switzerland. Suspects have been taken into custody there and in both France and Belgium. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-08/31-suspects-in-3-nations-nabbed-in-50-million-diamond-heist Mark Memmott /2013-05-06/police-ask-passersby-to-return-cash-from-stolen-safe When thieves in a Belgian town tried to shake the cops, they dumped a safe out of the getaway car. The safe popped open, spilling $1.3 million worth of cash. People scrambled to pick it up. One woman even brought out a broom. Two weeks later, police are asking for the money to be returned. Mon, 06 May 2013 10:58:00 GMT /2013-05-06/police-ask-passersby-to-return-cash-from-stolen-safe /2013-03-29/belgian-post-office-sells-chocolate-flavored-stamps The glue in the stamps is infused with cacao oil. It's a celebratory touch that makes sense given that Belgium is famous for its chocolate. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:50:00 GMT /2013-03-29/belgian-post-office-sells-chocolate-flavored-stamps /npr-news/2013-02-19/quite-a-haul-50-million-worth-of-diamonds-stolen-in-lightning-fast-heist In just a few minutes, masked gunman stole the stones from a plane on the tarmac in Brussels. How will they cash in? In past heists, less-than-scrupulous dealers tried to sell the gems at deep discounts — and got caught. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:43:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-19/quite-a-haul-50-million-worth-of-diamonds-stolen-in-lightning-fast-heist Mark Memmott /npr-news/2012-12-12/from-belgium-to-piggly-wiggly-u-s-beer-fans-snatch-up-elusive-ale To many beer fans, the arrival of the elusive Westvleteren 12 Trappist ale in American shops today is a chance to try a beer they've only read about on beer-geek blogs and sites. But finding the beer can be tricky, and some stores sold out of their allotment within hours of opening Wednesday. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-12-12/from-belgium-to-piggly-wiggly-u-s-beer-fans-snatch-up-elusive-ale Bill Chappell /npr-news/2012-12-12/a-sign-from-above-needing-new-roof-monks-sell-rare-beer-in-u-s Westvleteren 12, a Belgian beer often called the best in the world, officially hits U.S. store shelves for the first time Wednesday. But fans of the beer may want to act quickly: The Trappist monks who brew it are only selling enough overseas to raise money to pay for a new roof and other renovations. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-12-12/a-sign-from-above-needing-new-roof-monks-sell-rare-beer-in-u-s Teri Schultz /npr-news/2012-11-20/in-brussels-be-kind-or-be-fined A new law in the Belgian capital outlaws racist, homophobic and sexist insults, as well as other incivilities such as not cleaning up after your dog. The law allows for the fines — as high as $320 — to be collected quickly. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:31:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-11-20/in-brussels-be-kind-or-be-fined Teri Schultz