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Belgium steps up entry checks to combat illegal immigration

Belgium will implement tighter entry checks in the fight against illegal immigration and secondary immigration, where an asylum seeker already has protection or an application pending in another country. The checks will

2 days ago

Politics·Society

Manneken Pis temporarily stops peeing to break taboo on incontinence

The Manneken Pis statue in Brussels temporarily stopped peeing on Monday as a symbolic kick-off for World Continence Week. Under the motto “Never too late”, a Belgian and Dutch organisation are drawing

5 days ago

Society

Limburgers do not speak more slowly, KU Leuven research shows

Contrary to popular belief, speakers from the province of Limburg do not speak more slowly than other Flemish people. This is the conclusion of new research by KU Leuven linguistics professor Bert

1 week ago

Society

Belgian activists deported from Egypt for participating in March to Gaza

At least two Belgian participants in the March to Gaza have been arrested and deported by Egyptian authorities, according to social media posts from one of the Belgian activists. Others, including participants

1 week ago

Society·World

UN expert group calls out systematic racism by Belgian police

A United Nations expert group has called out the Belgian police for what it describes as systemic racism against people of African descent. Following a ten-day visit to the country, the group

1 week ago

Society

Belgium’s budget deficit to widen after 2028, Planning Bureau reports

Belgium’s government deficit is expected to grow in the coming years, according to new projections from the Planning Bureau. The deficit will increase from 4.5 per cent of GDP in 2024 to

1 week ago

Society

Flemish youth better at recognising fake news, but increasingly distrustful overall

Young people in Flanders are more discerning news consumers than often assumed, according to the 2025 News Barometer by Artevelde University College released on Wednesday. While social media plays a significant role

1 week ago

Society

Foreign and illegal cigarette sales surge as legal market shrinks in Belgium

Legal cigarette sales in Belgium continued to fall in 2024, while the volume of counterfeit and smuggled products increased significantly. That is according to the nineteenth annual report by consultancy firm KPMG,

2 weeks ago

Society

Eurostar to expand fleet and launch Brussels-Geneva connection

On Tuesday, Eurostar announced that it booked a profit of 346 million euros last year. To further bolster growth, the company plans to invest in up to 50 new trains and three

2 weeks ago

Society

Police unions to file strike notice over border control dispute at Brussels Airport

Police unions ACV and NSPV plan to file a formal strike notice over concerns about the alleged relaxation of passport checks at Brussels Airport in Zaventem. The move follows claims that aviation

2 weeks ago

Society

Sanctions Tandem: Hungary and Central Asia in Schemes Supporting Moscow

According to the analytical institute Robert Lansing Institute (RLI), Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán—long known as a promoter of Russian interests within the EU—has recently ramped up efforts to bypass sanctions against Russia.

2 weeks ago

Society·World

Number of dollar millionaires in Belgium declines further

The number of dollar millionaires in Belgium fell to 134,600 in 2024, 2.5 per cent less compared to the year before. This marks the third consecutive annual decline, according to data released

2 weeks ago

Business·Society

Capital gains tax debate sparks rift between Vooruit and coalition partners

Tensions are rising within the Belgian federal coalition as the debate over a capital gains tax pits Flemish socialist party Vooruit against francophone liberal MR and other partners. Over the past week,

3 weeks ago

Politics·Society

New campaign to strengthen language skills in Flemish primary education

Flemish education minister Zuhal Demir and the Flemish Language Platform have on Monday launched the new Klim in Taal campaign at the primary school Klim-Op in Sint-Truiden. On a new website, primary

3 weeks ago

Society

27 Belgian wines receive award at Gault&Millau guide presentation

The third edition of the Gault&Millau Wine Guide Belgium and the Belgian Wine Awards 2025 have revealed that the main wine estates in Belgium are located in the provinces of Limburg and

3 weeks ago

Innovations·Society

Dutch pianist Nikola Meeuwsen makes history at the Queen Elisabeth Competition; Belgian Valère Burnon claims third place

On Saturday evening, Nikola Meeuwsen from the Netherlands won the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition for piano at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. He is the first Dutch pianist to ever take

3 weeks ago

Society

Belgian soil research firm ABO-Group secures €10m contract for French naval base

Ghent-based environmental engineering firm ABO-Group has secured a €10 million contract with the French Navy for soil research linked to the reinforcement of the Toulon naval base, De Tijd reports. That base

3 weeks ago

Business·Society

Over fifty Belgian children conceived using sperm donor with cancer-causing gene

Fifty-two children conceived at fertility clinics in Belgium may carry a hereditary gene mutation linked to cancer, officials confirmed this week. The revelation was made by Belgian health minister Frank Vandenbroucke and

3 weeks ago

Society

40 years Heysel Stadium disaster: Darkest day in Belgian football history commemorated

The Heysel Stadium disaster, the biggest tragedy in Belgian football history, has been commemorated on Thursday. Exactly 40 years ago, 39 people died and 600 others were injured in the crowd in

3 weeks ago

Society

These countries don’t fluoridate their water – here’s why

With water fluoridation of drinking water under the spotlight in the US, we look at why some countries choose not to add the mineral to supplies while others have repealed the practice.

3 weeks ago

Society

Flagship Belgian research vessel stuck in port amid legal dispute

The Belgica, Belgium’s flagship oceanographic research vessel, has been docked and out of action for a year. The reason is an ongoing legal dispute between the Belgian government and the French company

4 weeks ago

Society

New KU Leuven spin-off targets root cause of rare bleeding disorder

Hemastatx, a recently established spin-off from KU Leuven, has developed a revolutionary therapy that addresses the underlying cause of a severe bleeding disorder. It is the first company to propose a treatment

4 weeks ago

Society

Flemish government wants to make disability care more accessible

The Flemish government aims to ensure that all people with disabilities can access care services by the end of its current legislative term. To reach that goal, it plans to expand directly

4 weeks ago

Society

Belgian customs and defence join forces to monitor suspicious private flights

Belgian customs will work together with the country’s defence sector to monitor private aircraft that may be used for criminal activities. This was announced at a joint press conference at Charleroi Airport

4 weeks ago

Society

Final round of Queen Elisabeth piano competition begins in Brussels

The final round of the 2025 Queen Elisabeth piano competition kicks off Monday evening at the Palace of Fine Arts in Brussels. Twelve pianists, seven men and five women, will compete throughout

4 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment·Society

VDAB prepares for incoming unemployment reform

The Flemish Employment Agency (VDAB) is preparing for the implementation of the first phase of the federal government’s plan to limit temporary unemployment benefits, set to begin on 1 January. The agency

4 weeks ago

Society

Belgium’s big cities see wealth shift to suburbs

According to a new study by UCLouvain, wealth is transferring from Belgium’s major city centres to their suburbs. This bucks the trend seen in most other European cities and in the United

1 month ago

Society

KU Leuven researchers develop method to permanently disable HIV virus

Researchers at KU Leuven have developed a method to render HIV viruses permanently harmless. The research was published on Thursday in the scientific journal Nature Communications. Currently, 600,000 people worldwide still die

1 month ago

Innovations·Society

Kanal-Centre Pompidou museum to open in November 2026

The Kanal-Centre Pompidou museum in Brussels will officially open in November 2026, director Yves Goldstein announced on Tuesday during a press visit to the construction site. Spanning 40,000 square metres, the

1 month ago

Arts & Entertainment·Society

Forced psychiatric admissions in Flanders surpassed 5,000 in 2024

More than 5,000 people were forcibly admitted to psychiatric institutions in Flanders in 2024. That is a sharp 6 per cent increase compared to the previous year, according to new figures from

1 month ago

Society

Company cars still on the rise in Belgium, NSSO reports

Despite attempts to curb the trend, the number of company cars on Belgian roads continues to rise, according to a monitoring report by the National Social Security Office (NSSO), cited by De

1 month ago

Society

Flemish campaign warns of rise of vaping among young people

NGO Kom op tegen Kanker (Stand up to Cancer) is extending its anti-smoking campaign to vaping, as the use of the e-cigarette is on the rise. On Monday afternoon, Kom op tegen

1 month ago

Society

Bruges to celebrate 800 years of history with Belfry light show

To celebrate this year’s Flemish Community Day, Bruges is hosting light shows on the Belfry. Spectators will be guided through the rich history of Bruges and Flanders through a combination of light,

1 month ago

Society

Brussels Pride set to draw crowd of 200,000

Organisers expect around 200,000 people to attend Saturday’s Brussels Pride event, similar to last year’s attendance figures. Under the banner “Unite, time to protect our rights”, they are calling for renewed vigilance

1 month ago

Society

Port of Ostend launches first car train, boosts focus on sustainable transport

The Port of Ostend welcomed its first-ever car train on Thursday, marking a renewed focus on sustainable transport and reducing road traffic. It also revives block train operations in the port area

1 month ago

Society

NGO workers mobilise ahead of largest-ever demo in protest of Arizona Coalition cuts

As Belgium’s trade unions escalate their actions against sweeping austerity measures introduced in the Arizona Coalition Easter Accord, the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) is preparing to release an open

1 month ago

Politics·Society

Serbian students arrive in Brussels after 2,000km ultramarathon for democracy

A group of Serbian students arrived in Brussels on Monday after completing a nearly 2,000-kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad, Serbia, part of a growing wave of youth-led activism demanding democratic reform and

1 month ago

Society·World

Belgian winegrowers launch BelBul quality label for sparkling wine

Belgian winegrowers have introduced a new quality label for sparkling wines produced entirely on Belgian soil. BelBul guarantees that each bottle is 100 per cent Belgian and crafted using the traditional method

1 month ago

Society

Jazz in ’t Park has played its final concert as Ghent ends structural support

After 31 editions, the beloved free festival Jazz in ’t Park will no longer take place in its current form. The city of Ghent has announced it will end structural support for

1 month ago

Arts & Entertainment·Society

Interior minister criticises airport queues, calling them “damaging to Brussels and Belgium’s image”

After a site visit, Belgian Interior minister Bernard Quintin (MR) condemned the long passport control queues at Brussels Airport, calling the situation unacceptable. He urged the federal police to take swift action.

1 month ago

Society

SKEPP honours scientific rigor and condemns pseudoscience in annual awards

‘Zesde Vijs’ (Sixth Bolt) award for scientific rigour, ‘Skeptische Put’ (Skeptical Pit) award for pseudoscience: clinical dietitian Michaël Sels is honoured for evidence-based nutrition, while author Griet Op de Beeck is criticised

1 month ago

Society

Brussels grapples with renewed violence after cup final clashes

Police are facing mounting challenges following a second consecutive night of unrest in Brussels. On Monday evening, 12 administrative arrests were made as officers struggled to contain violent scenes linked to ongoing

2 months ago

Society

King Philippe receives ceremonial welcome in Czech Republic

King Philippe of Belgium was given a red carpet welcome and a military ceremony in Prague on Monday afternoon. The King is visiting the Czech Republic to take part in a ceremony

2 months ago

Society

More than 60 arrested in violence surrounding Belgian Cup final

Police arrested 63 people in Brussels on Sunday following violence before and after the Belgian Cup final. The match between Club Brugge and RSCA Anderlecht at the King Baudouin stadium sparked clashes

2 months ago

Society·Sport

The Future of Independent Media in Hungary Under Threat: Brussels Investigates Major Abuses

The Hungarian media landscape is rapidly losing transparency and fair competition—an issue that has moved beyond national concern to become a priority on the European Union’s agenda. On April 28, two independent

2 months ago

Society

Flanders aims to professionalise education with ‘inspiration schools’

Flanders will choose 30 ‘inspiration schools’, which will serve as examples for other schools in the region. This was decided by the Flemish government on Tuesday, according to Education minister Zuhal Demir.

2 months ago

Society

Railway unions temporarily suspend strikes to negotiate with government

Belgium’s railway unions have announced a temporary suspension of their strike actions to begin negotiations with Federal Pensions Minister Jan Jambon, according to a press release issued on Wednesday. The unions —

2 months ago

Politics·Society

Herd of elephants appears near Antwerp Central station

A dozen life-sized model elephants appeared on Wednesday morning at Operaplein, near Antwerp Central station. The stunt follows similar sightings last week in Brussels and Liège, but its purpose remains unclear. “This

2 months ago

Society

Thousands of protestors gather in Belgian cities to protest against budget cuts

Thousands of people protested in Belgian cities on Tuesday against the federal government’s planned budget cuts. The protests, organised by the ACV and ABVV unions, disrupted public transport, air travel and ports.

2 months ago

Society

Russia awaits Ukraine’s response to May ceasefire offer

Moscow – On Tuesday, the Kremlin stated that Ukraine had yet to reply to multiple proposals made by Russian President Vladimir Putin for direct peace talks. It remains uncertain if Ukraine will

2 months ago

Society·World

3000 ACV & ABVV Limburg members protest De Wever in Hasselt

Around 3,000 union members from ACV Limburg and AB Limburg protested in Hasselt against government plans led by Bart De Wever, citing pension cuts and a lack of support for older workers

2 months ago

Society

Reception of asylum seekers is “disgrace to Belgium”, says Amnesty International

The handling of the reception crisis is a “disgrace to Belgium”, said Wies De Graeve, director of Amnesty International Flanders, on Tuesday. He was responding to the human rights organisation’s latest annual

2 months ago

Society

“Media freedom is crumbling in Europe amid rising authoritarianism” NGO warns

Media freedom within the European Union is facing a deepening crisis, as rising authoritarianism continues to erode press independence. “Media freedom, the first line of defense against authoritarianism, is crumbling across Europe,”

2 months ago

Society

Protest in Diksmuide over PFAS pollution in IJzer

Is the government doing enough to stop PFAS pollution in the Ijzer?

A broad protest in Diksmuide opposes PFAS pollution in the Ijzer, impacting water sports and drinking water. Johan Vercruce (Diksmuide Kayak Club) and Klaas Van Nevel call for government action. People protest

2 months ago

Society

New police zones unable to connect to ANPR camera system for two years

No new police zones have been able to link their automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to Belgium’s national database since May 2023. The platform, launched in 2018 to support the fight

2 months ago

Politics·Society

Aalter and its mayor face discriminatory investigation regarding registration policy

The Equal Opportunities Centre Unia has filed a complaint with the East Flanders public prosecutor, arguing that Aalter’s registration policy may violate anti-racism laws. The federal migration centre Myria is also criticising

2 months ago

Society

New citizen health survey The Big Food Map looks at food supply in Flanders and Brussels

Health institute Sciensano has launched The Big Food Map app, a new citizen survey designed to map the supply and price of healthy food in Flanders and Brussels. Local initiatives The initiative invites

2 months ago

Society

Belgium accelerates military investment with more F-35s

Belgium is to buy more fighter jets, and they will once again be American F-35s. This was made clear by prime minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) during a parliamentary session on Wednesday.

2 months ago

Society

Up to 140 jobs at risk at ArcelorMittal Belgium

Up to 140 jobs are at risk at ArcelorMittal’s Belgian operations as the steelmaker plans to relocate certain activities to Poland or India. The plans would mainly affect white-collar workers at the

2 months ago

Society

Tesla sales in Europe down 45 per cent

Sales of new Tesla vehicles in Europe fell by 45 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Tesla has been

2 months ago

Society

Overcrowding reaches alarming levels in Ghent prison

Overcrowding in Ghent prison reached alarming proportions in 2024, according to a new report by the Inspection Committee. The number of complaints from inmates about living conditions in the prison has risen

2 months ago

Society

Brussels’ only outdoor pool to close after 5 years

Brussels’ only open-air swimming pool is closing after five years. Flow, in Anderlecht, was intended as a prototype to show demand for outdoor swimming in the capital, and the organisers say they

2 months ago

Society

Proportion of private-sector employees with disabilities is falling, study shows

Only 0.23 per cent of employees in Belgium’s private sector had a disability in 2024, a decrease of around 8 per cent compared to 2023, according to figures from HR specialists Acerta

2 months ago

Business·Society

Girls seek mental health help more often, but suicide rates remain higher among boys

An increasing number of young girls are seeking help for mental health issues, while boys are doing so less frequently, even though men remain significantly more likely to die by suicide than

2 months ago

Society

Belgian Council of State halts €3.4bn train deal with Spanish manufacturer after legal challenge

The Belgian Council of State has suspended the decision of the national railway company NMBS/SNCB to award a €3.4 billion contract to the Spanish manufacturer CAF. The move follows a legal challenge by Alstom,

2 months ago

Society

Trade union leaders mark 80 years of anti-fascist resistance in Brussels

On the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism in Europe, members of the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) gathered in Brussels to pay tribute to resistance fighters of the

2 months ago

Society

Two Belgian films selected for Cannes’ prestigious Directors’ Fortnight

Two Belgian films – La Danse des Renards and Loyen – have been selected for La Quinzaine des Cinéastes (Directors’ Fortnight), a major parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival. The 57th

2 months ago

Society

Belgium’s interior minister unveils plan to merge police zones in Brussels

Belgium’s Interior minister Bernard Quintin (MR) has finalised a plan to merge Brussels’ six local police zones into one unified command, headed by a single police chief. The proposal, outlined to Brussels

2 months ago

Politics·Society

Groen denounces lack of discrimination monitoring in Flemish labour market

Green party Groen has condemned the lack of action by the Flemish Social Inspectorate on discrimination in the labour market. The agency investigates around six cases a month on average. According to

2 months ago

Society

Police unions to strike in dispute over nuclear safety handover

The National Syndicate of Police and Security Personnel (NSPV) and the VSOA police union have jointly issued a strike notice from 26 April to 5 May, in protest against Interior minister Bernard

2 months ago

Society

Doctors sound alarm over rise in measles infections

At least 55 people have been infected with the measles virus this year, according to the Flemish Healthcare department. Of those cases, 23 occurred in Antwerp. The most recent figures date from

2 months ago

Society

Excavation of former hospital graveyard sheds new light on Brussels’ social history

Dozens of human skeletons have been found in what was once a 13th-century hospital graveyard during work to install new water pipes and tram tracks in Brussels. The remains of at least

2 months ago

Society

200,000 people waiting for social housing in Flanders

Almost 200,000 people are on a waiting list for social housing in Flanders, the highest figure ever. Among the 199,085 candidates, more than half are single people. The Flemish government has earmarked

2 months ago

Society

No breast cancer screening invitation for Brussels women due to absence new government

No women in Brussels have yet been invited for a mammogram in 2025, reported the magazines “Medi-Sphere” and “Le Spécialiste” on Wednesday. In the absence of a fully-fledged new Brussels government, funding

2 months ago

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254 fallen soldiers commemorated in Brussels on Veterans Day

A ceremony was held on Monday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Brussels to commemorate Belgian military personnel who lost their lives during operations since 1945. A total of 254

3 months ago

Society

Brussels and international trade: a verified growth driver

In a changing economic context, international trade plays a key role in the prosperity of the Brussels Region. At a time when certain countries, such as the United States, are stepping up

3 months ago

Society

Sint-Niklaas hosts Hopmarkt Beer festival with live music

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The beer festival ‘Hopmarkt’ was organised for the first time on the Sint-Nicolaasplein in Sint-Niklaas. You can experience beer tasting while listening to live music under sunny

3 months ago

Society

Hundreds demonstrate in Brussels for ‘dignified and affordable’ housing

Several hundred people have on Sunday afternoon taken to the streets in Brussels to demand “dignified and affordable” housing, as part of the European Housing Action Day. The organisers, including the Brussels

3 months ago

Society

Flanders invests in 10,000 extra childcare places

The Flemish government is investing an extra 200 million euros to create 10,000 additional childcare places. Of those places, 6,000 must be income-related: the cost will depend on the parents’ income. In

3 months ago

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Delhaize set to turn Ghent church into supermarket, wine bar and restaurant

The Delhaize supermarket chain is set to begin renovating the Sint-Anna church in Ghent, to turn it into a shop, restaurant and wine bar. The work should be finished by the autumn

3 months ago

Society

New ‘Master’s Tours’ explore Flemish art heritage

Nine new ‘Master’s Tours’ will guide art and heritage lovers through key works of the Flemish Masters. Launched on Wednesday at the Message Chapel in Heverlee, the routes are part of Flemish

3 months ago

Society

Leuven correctional court’s controversial ruling on rape case sparks outrage

The correctional court in Leuven found a medical student guilty of rape but imposed no punishment, citing his promising future. The ruling has sparked outrage and posed questions about the handling of

3 months ago

Society

31 March strike: Hundreds of artists protest in Brussels and Antwerp

Hundreds of artists, actors and staff from the cultural sector are protesting on Brussels’ Muntplein and Antwerp’s Operaplein against the planned reforms of the federal government, as part of the national strike

3 months ago

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Flemish campaign demands extra attention for safety motorcyclists

The Flemish Foundation for Traffic Knowledge (VSV) has on Sunday, Motorcyclists’ Day, launched a new campaign that urges car drivers to be extra alert for motorcyclists. Half of Flemish car drivers still

3 months ago

Society

Long queues at Charleroi Airport due to 31 March strike

Charleroi Airport is struggling with long queues on Sunday afternoon. Many people still want to catch a flight today, making it much busier than usual. Due to a national strike, all flights

3 months ago

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Flemish travel agencies: ‘31 March strike affects 100,000 travellers’

According to the Flemish Travel Agency Association (VVR), the financial impact of the national strike on Monday 31 March on the tourism sector will amount to more than 5.5 million euros. A

3 months ago

Society

Work, work, work leads to strike, strike, strike

On Monday, immediately after a week-long strike at the railway, Belgian trade unions hold a ‘national strike’. They protest against measures of the new federal government, mostly concerning pensions. The De Wever

3 months ago

Society

Kortrijk launches women’s safety plan after spiking scandal sparks outrage

The city of Kortrijk in Belgium is working with local venues to develop a step-by-step plan to ensure a safer nightlife for women. The initiative comes in the wake of a spiking

3 months ago

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What to expect from the national strike on 31 March

Belgium is bracing for major disruption on Monday 31 March as the country’s two largest unions – the socialist ABVV and the Christian democrat ACV – plan a national strike. This follows

3 months ago

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Gezondheidsmakers Kempen leads health program in 27 towns

Kempen – Towns in Kempen joined Gezondheidsmakers Kempen, led by Lieselot Wynants, signing a health charter to promote well-being through exercise, smoke-free areas, mental health programs, and preventive healthcare like the 10,000 steps

3 months ago

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Kortrijk Railway Station demolition halted by permit council

Kortrijk – The Council for Permit Disputes paused the demolition of Kortrijk Railway Station (built in the 1950s), citing a lack of consideration for its historical value. Groups like the Flemish Association for

3 months ago

Society

LGBTQI+ rights in the US prompt Belgium to update travel advice

As announced earlier this week, the Belgian Federal Public Service (FPS) for Foreign Affairs officially updated its travel advice for the United States on Wednesday evening, citing recent changes in the treatment of

3 months ago

Society

EU court adviser backs WhatsApp in privacy fine appeal

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – WhatsApp, a Meta Platforms got the support of an adviser to Europe’s top court in its fight against the European Union privacy watchdog, which had ordered the

3 months ago

Society

Umicore refocuses on core businesses amid profit pressure

Brussels-based materials group Umicore is holding an investor day in London on Thursday, with CEO Bart Sap unveiling a strategic overhaul that marks a clear shift away from large-scale investment in battery

3 months ago

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EU presents ‘Preparedness Strategy’, including three-day survival kit for citizens

The European Commission presented its ‘Preparedness Strategy’ on Wednesday. One of the recommendations is that European citizens should have a survival kit that can last for at least 72 hours in the

3 months ago

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Leuven sewage shows daily Ketamine for 18 months

Leuven – The Leuven sewage water contains ketamine that researchers detected daily for eighteen months. The strong anaesthetic ketamine continues to increase as a recreational drug. The situation with ketamine in sewage

3 months ago

Society

EU to provide 8 million euros in aid for Van Hool workers

The European Commission has proposed an 8 million euro support package to help 2,400 workers made redundant after the bankruptcy of Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool. The funding, requested by Belgium, comes

3 months ago

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Tourism in Flanders hits record high with nearly 15 million visitors

Flanders attracted nearly 15 million tourists in 2024, marking a 3 per cent increase from the previous year, according to figures from Visit Flanders. The rise was largely driven by international visitors, whose

3 months ago

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Port of Ostend reports record financial profit

Ostend’s port has achieved its highest financial profit in years. This marks six consecutive years of growth, according to annual figures released on Wednesday. Officials credit strategic investments and a focus on

3 months ago

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Ukrainian refugees face eviction from emergency village in Antwerp

Despite its recent official closure, an emergency village set up for Ukrainian refugees in Antwerp is still home to more than 100 people. Three Ukrainian families have now received eviction orders, the

3 months ago

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