Belgium Weekly Recap: Retail Cyberattacks, Sports Upsets and Regional News

The week was marked by a cyberattack affecting several major retail chains in Belgium. Meanwhile, the sports sector saw a significant league upset, and regional authorities addressed issues ranging from medical training standards to local events.

Retail Cyberattack

Delhaize, Carrefour, and Spar stores in Belgium were targeted by a cyberattack on their remote cooling and freezer systems. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain mandated manual temperature checks for products to ensure safety.

Read more: Delhaize and Other Retailers Hit by Cooling System Hack

Sports Updates

Lommel SK defeated KAA Gent 2-0, ending the visitors' unbeaten streak and their hold on the top spot in the Jupiler Pro League. In European competition, Manchester City and Arsenal played Champions League matches, while Suzan and Freek added an extra concert date in Antwerp.

Read more: Lommel SK stuns KAA Gent: First league defeat for Buffalo's · RB Leipzig vs Manchester City: Champions League Clash Preview · Slavia Prague vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Update · Suzan & Freek Add Extra Concert Date in Antwerp

Regional and Legal Developments

A Flemish doctor was suspended from medical training due to patient safety concerns, marking a first for the region. Additionally, the Russian Central Bank has requested documents from the Brussels-based clearing house Euroclear regarding frozen assets.

Read more: Flemish Doctor Suspended Over Patient Safety Concerns · Rusland eist documenten op bij Euroclear in Brussel

Local and International News

In Roeselare, a vehicle fire occurred on Roger Deceuninckstraat and the local Living Today fair continued in a new format. Internationally, a grave was pillaged in Liège, while reports emerged of a grizzly bear attack in Canada and a shooting in Krakow.

Read more: Roeselare News: Car Fire and Living Today Fair Updates · Tombe de Tayson pillée au cimetière de Liège · Moeder en dochter overleden na aanval grizzlybeer in Canada · Fusillade à Cracovie : six morts confirmés

What to watch next

The legal situation involving Euroclear may continue to develop as the Russian Central Bank pursues its demands. Sports fans may monitor upcoming Champions League standings and the impact of recent results on league tables.

All 18 stories this week

• Heerenveen vs Feyenoord: Eredivisie Match Report (Nov 8)
• Valencia vs Real Madrid: LaLiga Clash at Mestalla (Nov 8)
• Fusillade à Cracovie : six morts confirmés (Nov 8)
• Yann Sommer Named to Champions League Team of the Week (Nov 7)
• Standard Liège vs Beveren: Belgian Pro League Preview (Nov 7)
• Suzan & Freek Add Extra Concert Date in Antwerp (Nov 6)
• Moeder en dochter overleden na aanval grizzlybeer in Canada (Nov 6)
• Rusland eist documenten op bij Euroclear in Brussel (Nov 5)
• Flemish Doctor Suspended Over Patient Safety Concerns (Nov 5)
• Slavia Prague vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Update (Nov 5)
• RB Leipzig vs Manchester City: Champions League Clash Preview (Nov 5)
• Democrats Secure US Senate Majority in 2026 Midterms (Nov 4)
• FC Barcelona vs Aston Villa: Champions League Preview (Nov 4)
• Tombe de Tayson pillée au cimetière de Liège (Nov 3)
• Delhaize and Other Retailers Hit by Cooling System Hack (Nov 2)
• Roeselare News: Car Fire and Living Today Fair Updates (Nov 2)
• Lommel SK stuns KAA Gent: First league defeat for Buffalo's (Nov 2)
• Herman Brusselmans Column Removed After Entourage Complaint (Nov 2)