Now that a scandal has erupted in France about the filter treatments that large groups such as Nestlé apply to mineral water, Belgium has decided to conduct its own investigation. The RTBF reported this on Friday. Source: BELGA Yesterday at 8:55 PM “We have asked the Economic Inspectorate to investigate and take the necessary measures … Read more
Gent – Influencer Sarah Puttemans (24) is considering filing a complaint against the young people who misused her photos to scam men. Her lawyer Sven Mary confirms this. “This woman is at the beginning of a promising career, so this is very damaging for her.” The trial against a teenage gang that entrapped hundreds of … Read more
The departure of Johan De Muynck comes as a surprise. Since 2009 he has been CEO of the Antwerp Healthcare Company. Over the past fifteen years, he has expanded the Healthcare Company into a company with 3,650 employees who provide care to more than 25,000 customers. He survived three legislatures under the chairmanship of Monica … Read more
The variable speed limits on the Antwerp ring road receive a lot of criticism. — © ANP / Peter Hilz / Alexander Meeus Traffic expert Hajo Beeckman criticizes the Flemish way of working The most frequently flashing speed cameras in the country are located on the ring road in Berchem. Some of the fines there … Read more
Madonna at work during her Celebration Tour. Left: super fan Carolien Krijnen. — © WireImage for Live Nation Too good, too bad. Overpriced for what it was, well worth the money. Madonna’s performance in the Antwerp Sportpaleis late Saturday evening – “too late!” – lousy reviewers and social media. Over to the visitor on site: … Read more
“I can still get Ozempic at the moment, although it is not unlimited,” says pharmacist Römkens of De Fronten pharmacy in Maastricht. — © Raymond Lemmens The shortage of the drug Ozempic in our country means that Belgians are also turning to pharmacies in the Dutch-Limburg border region. But there are no guarantees of success … Read more
It’s been four years now. No one could believe that a ‘slave’ had to live on a terrace in Deurne. However, that was the situation in which Flor (67) found himself. It then dawned on Flor himself that he had indeed become a victim of the Macedonian family that exploited him. “I still don’t really … Read more
Fran Devos: “Healthy farming does not require much time, but it does require self-discipline.” — © Christophe De Muynck Power supply After sugar and saturated fats, scientists are now focusing on industrial foods. Those who eat a lot of it become fatter, have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease and die earlier. “There is something … Read more
Danny De Looze, gastroenterologist at Ghent University Hospital. — © Inge Kinnet Colon cancer was once a death sentence, with a maximum of six months to live, but those days are long gone. “Detection and treatment have evolved enormously in recent decades,” says Professor Danny De Looze, gastroenterologist at Ghent University Hospital. And then there … Read more
A new phenomenon is emerging in Europe: snorting a white powder that provides an energy boost. No, not cocaine but ‘energy sniff’, an alternative to an energy drink or coffee, for inhalation. The Austrian manufacturer has not yet officially launched its ‘Wildkraut’ in our country, but the product is already available for sale online. But … Read more