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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

2 weeks ago

Sharp rise in long-term depression and burnout cases in Belgium, especially among youth

The number of Belgians unable to work for over a year due to depression or burnout has surged by 44 per cent in five years, according to new figures from the National

3 weeks ago

Opinion

Youth care workers oppose duty to report bill in open letter

In an open letter, youth care associations and citizens spoke out against a bill that would oblige care workers to report certain crimes against children and young people, La Libre Belgique reported

3 weeks ago

Opinion

Instagram remains most popular social media as TikTok continues to grow

The number of TikTok users in Belgium continues to grow, according to the sixth edition of the SMI Barometer, an annual survey of social media use by under-40s conducted by Artevelde University

1 month ago

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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

Suicides in Flanders at lowest level in 25 years

The suicide rate in Flanders is at its lowest in 25 years, the Flemish Expertise Centre for Suicide Prevention (VLESP) reports. In 2023, 887 people died by suicide, of whom 652 were

1 month ago

Opinion

Drug arrests in Antwerp Port surge, with juvenile involvement doubling

Just four months into 2025, the number of drug-related arrests at the Port of Antwerp has already surpassed last year’s total. The Port Police have detained 131 people, mostly ‘extractors’ who remove

1 month ago

Business·Opinion

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

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

Sharp rise in long-term depression and burnout cases in Belgium, especially among youth

Youth care workers oppose duty to report bill in open letter

Instagram remains most popular social media as TikTok continues to grow

Flemish campaign warns of rise of vaping among young people

Suicides in Flanders at lowest level in 25 years

Drug arrests in Antwerp Port surge, with juvenile involvement doubling

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

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