Belgium

“He was a ‘happy-go-lucky’ guy who was notorious for spicing up life on benefits in the medieval Belgian town of Ghent by strolling into a restaurant, calmly ordering lobster washed down with the finest brandy or some other gastronomic delight and then walking out without paying the bill.” You’ll never believe what happened next!

“Six racing pigeons in Belgium were found to have been doped with drugs such as cocaine and painkillers, newspapers in the country say.”

Feminist groups in Belgium are angry about a “Miss Homeless” competition which offered a prize of a year’s free rent to one lucky-and presentable-undomiciled lady. “I am outraged,” said an activist. “These girls turned into…

“An 18-year-old Belgian housewife said Tuesday she will sue a local tattoo parlor, where she got 56 star tattoos on her face instead of the three as she had originally asked for.” Why is “18-year-old housewife” the most striking part of that sentence?! (Oh yes, there is video.)