Protests in Forest and Nivelles prisons highlighted the delays in file processing and other issues. While the prison administration said they will work on improving, the prison observatory is not convinced.
As part of an effort to close the digital gap during remote work during the pandemic, Recycle IT distributed 4,000 refurbished electronic items.
Though 58% of self-employed still report feeling stressed because of their work, this is considerably lower than in 2020 when 72% said the same.
"If the project materialises, it will be a positive step for the energy transition," even if in order to construct the site 8,000 m² of forest needs to be cleared.
The prince will be a part of the 162nd class at the RMA and study Social and Military Sciences in Dutch while there.
There is an average of 3,875 pieces of floating litter per square kilometre in the Belgian part of the North Sea – well above the EU threshold.
Though meant as temporary lodging before finding permanent housing, more than 40% of refugees have been at the centre for more than 26 days.
Over half of those in the queue were left outside when the centre closed at 9:00, while police told everyone to come back on Tuesday.
The increase can be attributed to the intensified fight against organised crime and drug trafficking.
Among the winners was the winner of the last stage, Jasper Philipsen, who also won the 15th stage. Wout van Aert won three stages, while Yves Lampaert won one.
The mammoth wasp was observed in two Flanders different areas. This species is usually only found in southern Europe, adding to the novelty of the discovery.
The shortage comes after the pandemic resulted in a 1.7 million job loss. Travel agencies are bearing the brunt of this, with one in three vacancies left unfilled.
By 2025, this number is projected to double. Yet the move to zero-emission zones is much slower, with Brussels being the only Belgium city planning to do so.
While new car registrations at large continue to decline, the car fleet includes a larger portion of electric vehicles.
Approximately 26,000 persons integrating are following a course in “Dutch as a second language” at 113 locations in Flanders, half of them voluntarily.
This school year the number of dropouts rose 28% from the last school year, with secondary schools experiencing an even higher, 56% increase.
The centre is due to be ready to open by 2029. In the meantime, a travelling science roadshow will bring science to the doorsteps of Brussels residents.
Food and ride vendors will not be required to open until 18:00 on Monday and Tuesday. Usually, food stalls have to open at 11:00 and rides at 13:00.
There are 38% more Ukrainian workers in Belgium than last year. Women make up almost 70% of this group.
The first half of this year has seen a 15% higher reliance on food banks than in December, while food donations were down 6.5%.
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