Lord Baden Powell established the Scouts movement following a military career that included the defence of Mafeking (South Africa) during the Second Boer War.  Many of the features of scouting are taken from military life.

World's largest jamboree in Brussels

Nearly 100,000 scouts celebrated the centenary of Lord Baden Powell's movement in the Belgian capital.

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News

Global Day for Darfur

Belgian Foreign Minister travels to Sudan this week on a five-day mission to press the case for peace.

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Relaxation of car inspection

Two-yearly checks for 5 and 6 year old vehicles in car inspection centres starting 2 May.

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"More African Blacks should take HIV test"

Belgium's Tropical Medicine Institute wants African Blacks living in Belgium to take an HIV test more readily.

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Are terrorists being trained in Belgium?

Intelligence watchdog calls for greater means and more staff for the secret service.

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Ozone in the air reaches alarming levels

Flemish Environment agency warned of exceptional concentrations on Saturday. Sunday will be better.

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Aristocracy expands apace in Belgium

King Albert has ennobled a whole string of deserving fellow countrymen and women.

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Human error to blame for train accident

51 people were hospitalised after a train crash at Izegem Railway Station (West Flanders).

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Staff that went on strike to foot the bill?

200 people affected by the strike at Brussels Airport are taking legal action to claim compensation.

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Child Focus calls for better victim support

The centre for missing and sexually exploited children dealt with 3,360 cases last year.

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Election campaign leaflets in 1 envelope

Post Office to avoid excessive work load on eve of federal elections. Meanwhile, Congo offers help.

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"Too many industrial accidents"

Trades unions staged a protest to denounce the lack of safety inspectors: "An impossible situation."

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Last day of business before the elections

MPs can now devote all their attention to the campaign for the federal elections.

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Google invests in Belgium

The American search engine company to spend 250 million euros on its site near Mons.

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Sports

AA Gent thrash Mons

Buffaloes still in with a chance of a UEFA ticket.

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Standard 2 G.Beerschot 2

Standard de Liège drew against Germinal Beerschot.

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Mathijssen to join Cl. Brugge

The Charleroi coach has signed a 3 year contract.

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Flanders Today

New Youth Hostel in Antwerp

Seaside resort of Ostend to get youth hotel of its own soon.

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Scouts celebrate centenary

95,000 scouts and guides are expected in Brussels.

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Win a Memory stick!

Ten flandersnews USB sticks to be won in our competition.

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Hof van Cleve in World Top

Flemish restaurant lands 14th spot in world ranking.

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"Some perseverance"

Tragic documentary about Flemish athlete attracts beau monde.

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Belgians stick with the US

Politics dissuade Europeans from US holidays.

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New elephants at the Zoo

Work of art by Andries Botha in Antwerp Zoo.

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Russians visit Flemish rehab

Rehab centre assists anti drug addiction project in Russia.

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Visit the Royal Greenhouses

Art Nouveau architecture on show in Laken until 6 May.

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On your bike!

Brussels now has its very own Cycle Point.

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30/04/07 08:34