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Mechelen begins renovation of Dahliastraat, expected to enhance safety and green spaces by 2026

Mechelen – Construction has commenced on the Dahliastraat renewal project in Mechelen-Zuid, spearheaded by Alderman Patrick Princen. The initiative aims to enhance safety, increase green spaces, install new sewers, and is slated

1 week ago

Antwerp council denies McDonald’s permit over traffic and safety concerns

Hoevenen – The Antwerpse Steenweg McDonald’s permit was denied due to traffic, safety, and nuisance concerns in Hoevenen. Mayor Herman Jongenelen and Alderman Bardyn emphasised protecting cyclists, children, and village character, reports

1 week ago

Brussels

Sonos reports minimal overheating issues with first-generation Roam speakers

Sonos Faces Overheating Reports for First-Generation Roam Speaker Sonos Inc. is contending with a limited number of complaints alleging that its first-generation Roam speaker has overheated and partially melted near the USB-C

1 week ago

Innovations

WhatsApp introduces safety overview for unknown group chat invitations

WhatsApp Introduces New Safety Features to Combat Group Chat Scams WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature aimed at protecting users from group chat scams. When a user receives an invitation to

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Work on safer 2-way N41 cycle path in Sint-Niklaas begins August 2025

Sint-Niklaas Begins Construction on N41 Bike Path Work on the N41 bike path in Belsele, Sint-Niklaas, will commence on August 18, 2025, as the local Roads and Traffic Agency (AWV) initiates long-awaited

2 weeks ago

Brussels

Spectator antics disrupt WNBA games as players call for safety measures

WNBA Games Disrupted by Spectators Throwing Sex Toys On Wednesday, Sporza reported that an unusual trend is emerging in the US Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Matches have been disrupted by spectators

2 weeks ago

Sport

In July, sappers cleared over 5,000 hectares of liberated territories, says Ministry of Defense

Ukrainian Defense Ministry Cleans 5,136 Hectares of Land Amid Ongoing Unexploded Ordnance Threat On July 4, 2025, Ukrainian demining units successfully cleared 5,136 hectares of land in recently liberated areas from explosive

2 weeks ago

Ukraine

Electric scooter rider killed in crash in Laken, Brussels

Brussels – A scooter rider died in Laken, Brussels, shortly before 11:00 PM on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after colliding with a car. Authorities confirmed the rider was not under the influence

4 weeks ago

Brussels

Brussels to consolidate six police zones by 2027 with Quintin’s backing

Brussels plans to consolidate its six police zones into a single entity by 2027, with a budget allocation of €55 million. Minister Bernard Quintin stated that this initiative aims to enhance safety,

1 month ago

Brussels

Tomorrowland will proceed after fire destroys main stage, Flemish government recognizes 26 faith communities

Fire at Tomorrowland’s Main Stage Tomorrowland is set to proceed as scheduled this weekend, despite a fire that destroyed the festival’s main stage on Wednesday. “There are no casualties,” said festival spokesperson

1 month ago

Arts & Entertainment

Explosions reported in Zaporizhia region as Russians attack with Shahed drones and ballistic threat persists

Explosions Reported in Zaporizhia Oblast Amid Drone Attack Threats On July 6, 2025, at approximately 1:50 AM, explosions were reported in Zaporizhia Oblast, according to the region’s military administration chief, Ivan Fedorov.

1 month ago

Ukraine

More than 450 companies temporarily closed over food safety violations

In 2024, 467 businesses were temporarily shut down for failing to comply with food safety regulations, according to the annual report published Monday by the Federal Agency for the Safety of the

2 months ago

Society

Nude bike parade in Brussels exposes benefits and dangers of cycling

More than 100 cyclists took part in a nude bike ride through Brussels on Saturday afternoon in the 20th edition of Cyclonudista. The event calls for better safety and infrastructure for cyclists,

2 months ago

Society

Man stabbed to death on De Lijn bus in Antwerp, suspect arrested

On Monday afternoon, an elderly man was killed after being stabbed on a De Lijn bus in Antwerp. The police were able to arrest a suspect quickly. The transport union ABVV-BTB points

2 months ago

Opinion

Coastal lifeguards open bathing season with focus on prevention and safety

The official bathing season along Belgium’s coast opened on Friday, with lifeguards bracing for a long, hot summer and the increased risks that come with it. As they prepare for larger crowds,

2 months ago

Opinion

Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no-go area for women?

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse – and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is

2 months ago

Innovations

Bruges urges tourists to stop stealing cobblestones

Cobblestones are increasingly being stolen from the historic centre of Bruges. Councillor Franky Demon suspects tourists have been taking the stones as souvenirs and has urged people to leave the stones where

3 months ago

Opinion

Belgoprocess nuclear site gets world’s largest solar farm with micro-inverters

The world’s largest micro-inverter solar farm is being built at the NIRAS-Belgoprocess nuclear site in Dessel, Flanders. The first phase of the project is currently underway, with almost 4,000 solar panels being

5 months ago

Innovations

safety

Mechelen begins renovation of Dahliastraat, expected to enhance safety and green spaces by 2026

Antwerp council denies McDonald’s permit over traffic and safety concerns

Sonos reports minimal overheating issues with first-generation Roam speakers

Work on safer 2-way N41 cycle path in Sint-Niklaas begins August 2025

Spectator antics disrupt WNBA games as players call for safety measures

In July, sappers cleared over 5,000 hectares of liberated territories, says Ministry of Defense

Electric scooter rider killed in crash in Laken, Brussels

Brussels to consolidate six police zones by 2027 with Quintin’s backing

Tomorrowland will proceed after fire destroys main stage, Flemish government recognizes 26 faith communities

Explosions reported in Zaporizhia region as Russians attack with Shahed drones and ballistic threat persists

More than 450 companies temporarily closed over food safety violations

Nude bike parade in Brussels exposes benefits and dangers of cycling

Man stabbed to death on De Lijn bus in Antwerp, suspect arrested

Coastal lifeguards open bathing season with focus on prevention and safety

Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no-go area for women?

Bruges urges tourists to stop stealing cobblestones

Belgoprocess nuclear site gets world’s largest solar farm with micro-inverters

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