
Belgian farmer moves border with France by mistake
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A major diplomatic incident has been avoided in Europe after a Belgian farmer accidentally moved the border with France, making his home country about 1,000 square meters bigger. Luckily, local authorities saw the funny side.
(CNN) — A major diplomatic incident has been avoided in Europe after a Belgian farmer accidentally moved the border with France, making his home country about 1,000 square meters bigger. Luckily, local authorities saw the funny side. The border between Belgium and France stretches 390 miles (620 kilometers) and the stone markers that define it have been peacefully in place for more than 200 years. One of the boundary stones, however -- laid down in 1819, shortly before the Treaty of Kortrijk sealed the deal -- was recently spotted as being out of place by 2.29 meters (7.5 feet).More Related News