France denies readiness to talk with Russia over Ukraine France has denied showing readiness for potential talks with Russia over Ukraine, refuting Moscow’s account of a call on Wednesday between French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu. Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement that “readiness for a dialog on Ukraine … Read more
Crime A man was attacked with a knife on a train in Brussels on Sunday afternoon. His life was in danger for a while. The perpetrator has been arrested. The incident is said to have taken place at just after 1 p.m. on the train from Eupen to Ostend. Between the Brussels Central and Brussels … Read more
accident A tourist bus from ‘Tootbus’ crashed into a tree on Sunday. Ten people were slightly injured, according to the fire brigade, two people suffered more serious injuries. The emergency services are on site. It is not yet clear how the accident could have happened. Chris Verhaege, Laurence Torck Today at 1:33 PM “A tourist … Read more
The meeting time was fixed for 9.30 in the morning in Cinquantenaire park, near the European institutions. Kim McCrael, a colleague at the Wall Street Journal of the American journalist imprisoned in Russia, Evan Gerskovich, welcomes those who wanted to run or walk for the release of the 32-year-old correspondent. “Free Evan-Free Evan” read the … Read more
1. Beels no longer a party leader for Antwerp municipal elections Jinnih Beels is giving up her position as party leader for the Antwerp municipal elections. This was decided at a meeting of the Antwerp department of Vooruit. Her party leadership came under pressure since her fellow alderman Tom Meeuws left the city council. It … Read more
prisons Spontaneous strikes have arisen in various prisons due to dissatisfaction with the staff shortage. The consultation with Minister of Justice Paul Van Tigchelt could not calm emotions. Spontaneous strikes are ongoing in the Antwerp prison and a dozen other penitentiary institutions in Flanders and Brussels until Friday morning at 6 am. Certainly in Antwerp, … Read more
Airport Brussels Airport’s permit application receives a favorable opinion, but there are restrictions on the number of (night) flights. As far as nitrogen is concerned, there appear to be no obstacles. The application for an environmental permit from Brussels Airport, Zaventem airport, has received a favorable advice from the regional environmental permit committee. This advice … Read more
After last week’s strike day, disruption is expected again tomorrow on Brussels public transport, this time due to a demonstration against European austerity policies. Due to a national demonstration, there will be a lot of disruption on Brussels public transport tomorrow, Tuesday March 12. The socialist trade union ABVV is taking to the streets against … Read more
drug violence After weeks of brutal drug violence, Brussels Prime Minister Rudi Vervoort has come up with a plan of action. More police on the streets, systematic identity checks and fines for those who buy drugs should guarantee the safety of local residents. “We are well aware that there is increasing substance use in Brussels, … Read more
The Flemish Movement will launch an unmistakable call to vote “Flemish” in the two largest Flemish cities, Ghent and Antwerp. This became apparent on Sunday at the 84th Flemish National Singing Festival in the Lotto Arena, where the throats were opened for Flanders. If it depends on the inspirers, the Flemish nationalists – read: Vlaams … Read more