News of the day
This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.
1. Aid organization against child abuse has never been contacted so much
Stop it Now!, the helpline for the prevention of child sexual abuse, was contacted 468 times in the past year. But in reality the need is much greater. “Until recently, we could only respond to a third of the questions.” read more
2. Has the change started? For the first time in months, ‘only’ 12,000 detainees
There are currently 11,992 detainees held in Belgian prisons. For the first time since the beginning of February, that number falls below the symbolic cap of 12,000. Does this mean the end of the strike is in sight? read more
