The mass media in Belgium is characterized by its diversity due to the linguistic divide in the country.
Prime Minister Rutte receives the Belgian King Filip and Queen Mathilde for an initial introduction. They were accompanied by Prime Minister Di Rupo. In Belgium, it is customary for the Prime Minister to travel with the Royal Couple on such visits.
Het Nieuwsblad is a Flemish newspaper that mainly focusses on "a broad view" regarding politics, culture, economics, lifestyle, society and sports.
Front page of Het Nieuwsblad from September 4, 1939, with the headline "The decision has been made, England and France declare to be at war with Germany".
Front page from May 13, 1940, with the headline "The German attacks continue on the Albert Canal and on the Maas".