News of the day
This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.
1. More and more countries are restricting treatment for trans youth
Trans youth can receive puberty blockers and hormone treatments. But that medical treatment is based on “shaky foundations,” says an extensive study. More and more European countries are partially backtracking. read more
2. The trustees opt for the offer from VDL and Schmitz
The trustees have accepted the offer from VDL Groep and Schmitz Cargobull. They refer to the continuity of the company in a statement. With VDL and Cargobull they think that a restart can be done much faster. read more
3. 235 Belgians still stuck in Gaza Strip
There are still 235 Belgians waiting to be evacuated from the Gaza Strip. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this to VRT News. 489 compatriots have been able to leave Gaza since the start of the conflict on October 7. read more
4. Increased threat against high schools
The National Crisis Center (NCCN) was informed of a potential threat made to secondary schools. The situation is being closely monitored by the services involved and preventive measures have been taken, the NCCN said in a press release on Wednesday evening. read more