News of the day
This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.
1. At least twelve people killed in bombings on Rafah
At least twelve people were killed in continued Israeli attacks in the night from Monday to Tuesday in the city of Rafah, in southern Gaza. Palestinian media report this. Meanwhile, Israeli tanks are approaching the city. read more
2. At least 25 schools in Antwerp will be closed, says the education union
Today, three education unions are demonstrating in Antwerp against a report by the ‘Committee of Wise Men’, which aims for a more modern personnel policy in education. The unions are taking action in five waves, per province. Ostend will follow tomorrow, Leuven on May 13, Hasselt on May 14 and Ghent on May 15. read more
3. More than 100,000 health care proxies were concluded last year
In 2023, more than 100,000 healthcare proxies were registered in our country for the first time. Here you can preventively determine who should manage your financial affairs if you are no longer able to do so yourself. read more
4. Small municipalities can dream of more Flemish money
“There is more to Flanders than just Antwerp or Ghent,” says Minister Gwendolyn Rutten. She had a study carried out into the effects of a reform of the Municipal Fund. In most scenarios, the big cities have to make concessions. read more
