Thursday, 2 February 2023
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Belgium

University investigates student who may have misused AI
Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Brussels: Spotlight on Art Deco and Art Nouveau for three weekends in March

The Brussels Art Nouveau Art Deco (BANAD) Festival will be held on three consecutive weekends from 11 to 26 March.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Ozzy Osbourne cancels European tour due to spine injury

Rock legend, Ozzy Osbourne, announced on Wednesday that he is canceling his European tour due to his spinal injury.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Night trains: EU to support Brussels to Barcelona connection

The demand for green mobility is growing, but various roadblocks mean the rail market is not able to respond as quickly as is hoped.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Belgium main supplier of energy in France and Germany last year

Belgium became the most important transit country, acting as a conduit for 13 times more gas than in 2021.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Pukkelpop announces first headliner

The pop star's performance in August will be her only concert in Belgium this year.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Tax shelter firms raised €133 million in 2022

Belgium's four main tax shelter companies raised some €133 million last year for investments in the culture industry.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
How does the consumption of cannabis affect pets?

It is common for pets to get into their owner's cannabis, which can be very dangerous for the animal.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Belgium makes it mandatory to inform victims of violence when suspect is released

Victims are currently only informed about a temporary prison leave or a final release of an offender who has already been convicted.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
How much do Belgians actually spend on booze?

In total, households in the EU purchased €128 billion worth of alcoholic beverages in 2021, equivalent to almost 1% of the bloc's total GDP.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Belgium in Brief: Stuck in the Brexit rubble

Those with a foot in the EU and UK were the first to venture into the uncharted territory. Three years on, are things getting easier?

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Belgian pharmacists to help people ween themselves off sleeping pills

Around 400 million doses of sleep aids are bought in Belgium every year, and more than one million doses are taken every day.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Brussels Airport: Environmental licence clash risks grounding flights

By this summer, Zaventem must apply for a new permit but this is currently blocked by the Flemish parliament.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
FN Herstal: Ex-employee accused of embezzling €10 million

“We have indeed identified a person who had set up a system of embezzlement and fake invoices," a spokesperson for the company said.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Rise in accidents with uninsured vehicles for first time in eight years

The person driving the uninsured vehicle has to cover all costs if involved in an accident. If physical injuries occur, those compensation costs can be high.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Flemish hospitals using AI to improve cancer diagnoses

Both Antwerp-based hospitals will be the first in the Benelux to use such software to better examine tumour cells.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Excess profit tax: Belgium pulls in €434.5 million from energy companies

The solidarity contribution – "excess profit tax" – collected from the gas and oil sector will yield almost €435 million to the Belgian treasury this spring.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
English teacher in Flanders fired for dealing drugs to students

"It should be clear that these types of practices, which are illegal, are absolutely unacceptable."

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Drug lord pays private investigator to tail police and magistrates

Belgian crime boss Flor Bessers instructed Gilbert S. to shadow police officers involved in investigating a company used as a front for cocaine trafficking.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Belgium sees 'exceptional' population growth due to war in Ukraine

Forecasts project that Belgium will have 13 million inhabitants in 2070 – up from 11.58 million on 1 January 2022.

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

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