Belgium – Page 16 – First World War Centenary News Archive

December 8, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Christmas truce: schools host UK & German envoys for memorial opening

The German and UK Ambassadors to Belgium have unveiled a new memorial to the 1914 Christmas truce at a ceremony organised by students from British and German schools.

December 10, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Beyond lecture series: “Feeding the Enemy – The Hidden History of the CRB”

As part of the 'Beyond the 1914-1918 Centenary' lecture series, author Gerry Docherty gave a presentation on the 'hidden history' of the Commission for the Relief of Belgium (CRB).

December 11, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Christmas truce: European football chief unveils new memorial in Belgium today

UEFA President Michel Platini unveils European football’s memorial to the Christmas truce near Ploegsteert in Belgium today (December 11th 2014).

December 12, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centenary News reports from Belgium on football’s day of Christmas truce remembrance

European football has paid tribute to the soldiers who took part in the Christmas truce, with the inauguration of a new memorial near Ploegsteert in Belgium on December 11th 2014.