Belgium has been making headlines recently for a variety of reasons. The country has been in the news for its role in the European Union's response to the conflict in Ukraine, with the EU imposing sanctions on companies and individuals involved in the conflict, including Chinese firms. Additionally, Belgian police made a significant recovery of two stolen paintings by Picasso and Chagall, which were found in a cellar in Antwerp after being stolen 14 years ago from an art collector in Tel Aviv. Furthermore, Belgium has been highlighted as a major gateway for drug cartels, with European countries seizing record amounts of cocaine, particularly through the port of Antwerp.
Belgium, officially known as the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country located in Western Europe. It is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the southwest, and the North Sea to the northwest. The country is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and multilingual population. Belgium is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system, and its capital city is Brussels, which is also the de facto capital of the European Union. The country is divided into three regions: Flanders in the north, Wallonia in the south, and the Brussels-Capital Region in the center. Belgium is a founding member of the EU, NATO, and other international organizations, playing a significant role in European politics and diplomacy.
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