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1985 In Belgium
Events in the year 1985 in Belgium. Incumbents * Monarch: Baudouin * Prime Minister: Wilfried Martens Events * 15 January – Communist Combatant Cells (CCC) bomb the Federation of Belgian Enterprises, killing two firemen and wounding others. * 3 February – Roger Vangheluwe consecrated as bishop of Bruges by Cardinal Godfried Danneels * 16 to 21 May – Pope John Paul II visits Belgium * 29 May – Heysel Stadium disaster * 15 September – Ayrton Senna wins the 1985 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps * 27 September – Brabant killers carry out armed robberies in Braine-l'Alleud and Overijse, killing eight. * 8 October to 5 November – CCC firebomb a series of companies * 13 October – General elections * 9 November – Brabant killers carry out an armed robbery in Aalst, killing eight. * 6 December ** CCC attack NATO pipeline in Wortegem-Petegem ** Liège law court bombing Publications * T. Luykx and M. Platel, ''Politieke geschiedenis van België van 1944 tot 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belgium
Belgium, ; french: Belgique ; german: Belgien officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country 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. It covers an area of and has a population of more than 11.5 million, making it the 22nd most densely populated country in the world and the 6th most densely populated country in Europe, with a density of . Belgium is part of an area known as the Low Countries, historically a somewhat larger region than the Benelux group of states, as it also included parts of northern France. The capital and largest city is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven. Belgium is a sovereign state and a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. Its institutional organization is complex and is structured on both regional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overijse
Overijse () is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders, Belgium. It is a suburb of the wider Brussels metropolitan area. The municipality comprises the town of Overijse, and the communities of Eizer, Maleizen, Jezus-Eik, Tombeek and Terlanen. On December 31, 2008, Overijse had a total population of 24,410. The total area is 44.43 km² which gives a population density of 549 inhabitants per km². Overijse is surrounded by an extensive woodlands (Zoniënwoud/Forêt de Soignes), with paths for walking and cycling. The official language is Dutch. French-speaking residents who have migrated mainly from Wallonia or Brussels are represented by 8 members on the 27-seat local council. According to the 2008 census, Overijse was also home to 4,842 expatriates including 1,236 Dutch, 766 British, 505 Germans, 375 Americans, 311 French and 295 Italian. Near Overijse there is a medium wave transmitter for the Belgian foreign radio service. Overijse has a traditiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saskia Bricmont
Saskia Bricmont (born 16 March 1985) is a Belgian politician who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019. Political career In parliament, Bricmont serves on the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (since 2019) and the Committee on International Trade (since 2020). In 2022, she joined the Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware. In addition to her committee assignments, Bricmont is part of the Parliament's delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union. She is also a member of the European Parliament Intergroup on Children’s Rights, the European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights The European Parliament Intergroup on LGBTI Rights is an intergroup of the European Parliament's legislators which focuses on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons both inside and outside the European Union ..., the European Parliament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stromae
Paul van Haver (; born 12 March 1985), better known by his stage name Stromae (), is a Belgian singer, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is mostly known for his music blending hip hop and electronic music. Stromae came to wide public attention in 2009 with his song "Alors on danse" (from the album ''Cheese''), which became a number one in several European countries. In 2013, his second album ''Racine carrée'' was a commercial success, selling 2 million copies in France. The main singles from the album include " Papaoutai" and " Formidable". Early life Paul van Haver was born in Brussels and raised in the city's Laken district, to a Rwandan Tutsi father, Pierre Rutare, and a Flemish mother, Miranda van Haver. He also revealed in an interview that he has Somali heritage from his father's side. He and his siblings were raised by their mother, as his father, an architect, was killed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, while visiting his family. He attended the Sacré-coeur de Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Peeters
Sara Peeters (born 15 February 1985) is a former Belgian racing cyclist. She finished in second place in the Belgian National Road Race Championships The Belgian National Road Race Championship is a cycling race which decides who will become Belgian national champion for the year to come. The record for most wins is currently held by one of the most successful Belgian sprinters, Tom Steels, w ... in 2005. References External links * 1985 births Living people Belgian female cyclists People from Lier, Belgium Cyclists from Antwerp Province {{Belgium-cycling-bio-1980s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatiana Silva
Tatiana Silva Braga Tavares (born 5 February 1985) is a Belgian model who was crowned Miss Belgium in 2005. She entered the pageant as Miss Brussels and represented Belgium at the Miss World contest in December 2005. Early life in Belgium Tatiana Silva was born in the Brussels suburb of Uccle (Ukkel) to Cape Verdean parents. She was studying to become a PA or personal assistant and working as a shop assistant at the time of the contest. Fluent in French, Dutch, English, Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole, she enjoys reading, dancing and traveling. She succeeded Miss Belgium 2004 Ellen Petri. Miss Belgium In 2005, Tatiana Silva won Miss Belgium. She succeeded 2004 winner Ellen Petri. Her win made headlines around the world as being the first black Miss Belgium. She continued on to represent her country Belgium in the Miss World contest that year. A second Miss Belgium of African descent later won in 2012 Laura Beyne. Ambassador for UNICEF In 2014, Tatiana Silva join forces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim De Meersman
Tim De Meersman (born 1 February 1985) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Career De Meersman was born in Dendermonde, and played youth football with Germinal Beerschot. After playing for Dutch clubs Vitesse and FC Eindhoven, in May 2008 he was linked with transfers to both ADO Den Haag and FC Dordrecht. He signed a two-year contract with ADO in June 2008, alongside Karim Soltani. He was released by the club in December 2008 (alongside Virgilio Texeira, Robin Faber and Samir El Moussaoui) after he failed to make a first-team appearance for them, and he returned to Belgium in June 2009 to sign with Dender, where he hoped to "re-launch" his career. After spending time with Sint-Niklaas, he signed for Dutch club HSV Hoek in January 2012. He later played in the Belgian lower leagues with KSV Bornem, FC Pepingen, Eendracht Zele and Ninove Ninove () is a city and municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders in Belgium. It is situ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bart Goossens
Bart Goosens (born 5 January 1985) is a Belgian professional footballer who currently plays for Lommel in the Belgian Second Division, as a defender. His previous teams include Gent and Roeselare, with which he played in the Belgian Pro League The Belgian Pro League,(officially the Jupiler Pro League due to sponsorship reasons with Jupiler), is the top league competition for association football clubs in Belgium. Contested by 18 clubs since the 2020–21 season and reduced to 16 tea .... ReferencesGuardian Football 1985 births Living people Belgian men's footballers Men's association football midfielders K.A.A. Gent players K.S.V. Roeselare players Lommel S.K. players Belgian Pro League players Challenger Pro League players Place of birth missing (living people) Men's association football defenders {{Belgium-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Greek Tragedy
''A Greek Tragedy'' is a 1985 Belgian animated short film written and directed by Nicole Van Goethem about three lady statues holding on to the remains of an ancient building. Accolades The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 59th Academy Awards The 59th Academy Awards ceremony, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on March 30, 1987, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles beginning at 6:00 p.m. PST / 9:00 p.m. EST. During .... References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Greek Tragedy 1985 films 1985 animated films 1980s animated short films Belgian animated films Animated films based on classical mythology Films set in Greece Best Animated Short Academy Award winners 1980s Dutch-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Van Goethem
Nicole Van Goethem (31 May 1941 - 3 March 2000) was a Belgian animator and illustrator. She wrote and directed ''A Greek Tragedy'', winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1987. Biography Van Goethem was born in 1941 in Antwerp. She studied applied arts at the Sint Maria Instituut in Antwerp, Western concert flute at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp and evening courses at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in the same city. Until about the age of 30, she lived and worked in the Antwerp nightlife, but decided to quit and started working as a graphic designer and illustrator for advertising agencies and magazines. After meeting cartoonist Picha, she collaborated on his movies '' Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle'' from 1975, and '' The Missing Link'' from 1980. She also worked on the 1984 animated movie ''John the Fearless'' by Jef Cassiers. Career In 1985 Van Goethem finished her first short animated film, ''A Greek Tragedy''. It won the Grand Prix at the Annecy Inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugo Claus
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus (; 5 April 1929 – 19 March 2008) was a leading Belgian author who published under his own name as well as various pseudonyms. Claus' literary contributions spanned the genres of drama, the novel, and poetry; he also left a legacy as a painter and film director. He wrote primarily in Dutch, although he also wrote some poetry in English. He won the 2000 International Nonino Prize in Italy. His death by euthanasia, which is legal in Belgium, led to considerable controversy. Life Hugo Claus was born on 5 April 1929 at Sint-Janshospitaal in Bruges, Belgium."Een virtuoze alleskunner" (19 March 2008). ''De Verdieping''. Retrieved 18 June 2010. He was the eldest of four sons born to Jozef Claus and Germaine Vanderlinden. Jozef work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 Liège Bombing
On 6 December 1985, a bomb exploded in Palais de Justice, the main courthouse of the city of Liège in Belgium. The explosion took place shortly before hundreds of lawyers including Belgian Justice Minister Jean Gol would attend a swearing-in ceremony. The bomb severely damaged three floors and collapsed the ceiling of the 16th century palace. Philippe Balis, a 20-year-old law student, was killed in the blast. The attack took place just hours after Communist Combatant Cells terrorists bombed a NATO pipeline in Oudenaarde, a place in Flanders, and in France. However the courthouse and pipeline attacks were not linked. Perpetrator Jean-Michel Systermans, a lawyer in his fifties, was arrested on 16 June 1987 after three bombs were discovered in a bank vault under his name. Systermans was previously suspended from the ''Conseil de l'Ordre'' in 1980 and afterwards sentenced for embezzlement and then forgery, before carrying out his attack on the courthouse. At court accused of m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
