2013 in Belgium
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Events of 2013 in Belgium:
- 1 January: Bart De Wever (New Flemish Alliance) has become mayor of Antwerp.
- 13 January: Following accusations of tax evasion, Belgium's Dowager Queen Fabiola has her annual allowance cut by over 400,000 pounds.
- 9 February: Five people were killed in a plane crash at Charleroi airport.[1] The airport was closed shortly after the crash.[2]
- July 21: King Albert II of Belgium abdicated in favour of his son Prince Philippe.[3][4][5]
- October 19: Ten parachutists and a pilot die after the plane they were in crashed shortly after taking off.[6][7]
Deaths
- October 9: Wilfried Martens, 77, 60th and 62nd Prime Minister of Belgium.
References
- ↑ "Belgium plane crash closes Charleroi airport". BBC News. February 9, 2013.
- ↑ "Five people killed in plane crash at Charleroi Airport in Belgium". RTÉ News. February 9, 2013.
- ↑ "Belgium's new King: Albert II abdicates after 20-year reign to make way for son Philippe". The Independent. July 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Belgium's Albert II abdicates to make way for Philippe". Deutsche Welle. July 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Belgium's King Albert II gives up throne to son". CNN. July 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Ten Parachutists Killed In Belgium Plane Crash". Sky News. October 19, 2013.
- ↑ "At least 10 parachutists killed when their plane crash lands in a field in Belgium minutes after take-off". Daily Mail. October 19, 2013.
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