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Parc du Cinquantenaire

Coverage of Parc du Cinquantenaire in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 12:03 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 00:15 UTC
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Bill Whiteperson2De Standaardorganization2Het Nieuwsbladorganization2Belgiumplace1United Statesplace1Belgian Buildings Agencyorganization1U.S. Embassy in Belgiumorganization1Belgium’s Buildings Agencyorganization1Royal Museum of Art and Historyplace1Vanessa Matzperson1
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  • WORLDJul 6 · 00:15 UTCPOLITICO RSS
    The other US-Belgian spat

    The U.S. and Belgium are disputing over damage from a U.S. 250th anniversary fireworks display at Brussels' Parc du Cinquantenaire. U.S. Ambassador Bill White claims the park was left clean, but Belgium's Buildings Agency is investigating potential roof damage. The event, funded by €5 million from 220 companies, drew over 8,800 guests.

  • WORLDJul 3 · 12:03 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    ‘Never looked any cleaner’: US envoy shrugs off Brussels park damage claims

    U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White defended the cleanliness of Brussels’ Parc du Cinquantenaire after a fireworks event, while Belgian authorities investigate potential damage to the Royal Museum of Art and History. The event, costing €5 million and hosted by White, drew over 8,800 guests but has sparked scrutiny over firework debris and scorch marks.

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