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'Sea is treacherous now': Lifeguards warn of spring tide this weekend
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Monkeypox on the rise in Belgium: Here's what we know

The monkeypox virus is on the rise in Belgium, but a lot of misinformation about what it is and how it is spread is still circulating online.

Saturday, August 13, 2022
Fines of €350 for walking around shirtless in Belgian coastal town

"Bare torsos in the streets or dog poop and music boxes on the beach: it is just not done."

Thursday, August 11, 2022
'Safety here seemingly not important': Third explosion in Antwerp this week

The attacks are thought to be linked to conflicts in the international cocaine smuggling environment.

Thursday, August 11, 2022
After two years of pandemic, Belgians no longer postponing holiday plans

"July is the most popular holiday month, so the figures at the end of that month already give us a good idea of how employees are dealing with their vacation days this year."

Thursday, August 11, 2022
One in four LGBTQ+ people have experienced physical violence

"Too often, LGBTQ+ people today do not feel safe in the streets simply because too often, they are not."

Thursday, August 11, 2022
Heat plan, extra breaks: How Belgium is tackling its latest heatwave

As Belgium experiences a heatwave, various sectors are taking extra measures to make the workload easier for the second time this summer.

Thursday, August 11, 2022
'Acute high danger': Code red for wildfire risk in all of Flanders

"For safety reasons, access to natural and forest areas is not recommended, and making a fire is forbidden. Nature managers and the fire brigade are extra vigilant."

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hospitals admitting up to 20% more patients to ERs than before Covid-19

Emergency departments saw the number of patients drop by 10% during the pandemic, the number has now shot up again – sometimes even by up to 20%.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The end of free delivery? PostNL to raise its prices

"The increased costs cannot only be made up for through improved efficiency and productivity; price adjustments will also be necessary."

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Influencers should not share their address on social media, says Media Minister

Various influencers in Belgium received a warning from the State, stating that they have to mention their address and a company number on their social media profiles.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022
E313 motorway to Antwerp completely blocked after truck accident

Around 09:30, the traffic jam from the accident was already over 6 km long.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Four Brussels hospitals will soon offer vaccination against monkeypox

The demand for vaccination is growing rapidly, but not everyone who wants to be vaccinated can be given a shot due to Belgium's limited vaccine supply.

Friday, August 5, 2022
One in eight Covid-19 patients get 'Long Covid,' finds Dutch study

"Long Covid is an urgent problem with a mounting human toll."

Friday, August 5, 2022
Number of lost children on Belgian Coast has doubled in 2022

879 people went missing on the Belgian coast in July, nearly as many as in the entire summer of 2021, according to the IKWV.

Thursday, August 4, 2022
'Batgirl' movie by Belgian directors unexpectedly scrapped

The movie was nearly finished as filming had been completed, but there was still some editing work that needed to be done.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Will the heatwave in France reach Belgium?

A heatwave has engulfed the south of France and is predicted to sweep throughout the country by Wednesday, but it is not expected to reach Belgium. 

Monday, August 1, 2022
Nuclear reactors: Engie's demands are prerequisites to any further extension

Having agreed to extend their nuclear reactors by 10 years, Engie has reiterated their conditions to the Federal Government.

Friday, July 29, 2022
Traveller community forced to leave park in Braine-l'Alleud

The local mayor met with members of the camp and warned them that they had 24 hours to evacuate the site or face a fine of €250 per day and per person.

Friday, July 29, 2022
Over 16,000 asylum applicants still without a response

To grasp the scale of the problem, the Director of the CGRA/CGVS indicated that 5,000 files is a "normal" workload – there are currently 11,751 cases more.

Friday, July 29, 2022

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