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
© Joren De Weerdt Walter Grootaers (68), singer and frontman of De Kreuners, was diagnosed with liver cancer just before the start of the summer. Is this form of cancer common? What are the main risk factors and how can you recognize them? We asked Professor Jeroen Dekervel, oncologist at UZ Leuven. 2023-09-17 18:00:00 #Walter … Read more
The Flemish government wants to give the green light this morning to give Ineos an additional guarantee of 500 million. The chemical giant wants to build a new ethane cracker in the port of Antwerp, but its environmental permit was annulled this summer. Through a guarantee, Ineos can take out 400 million bridging loans from … Read more
Ivo Pauwels as Uncle Jef together with his wife Diana More at the market in Puurs at the end of June. — © Joren De Weerdt Booischot, Antwerp – Although he had been away from Antwerp for decades, actor Ivo Pauwels will be given a farewell on Sunday September 17 in Theater Elckerlyc in Antwerp. … Read more
In 2024, the 25th edition of the Hercules Trophy will take place in Mechelse Nekker. During this three-day team building, teams from companies compete against each other in different stages. However, according to several shareholders, this festive edition is a sham. “The managers recently moved to Dubai, but left behind a pit of 1.7 million … Read more
© Wim Daneels Tasty sauces are part of a good barbecue. But also with a piece of cold salmon or our own North Sea shrimps. And then you end up with the classic: cocktail sauce. Star chef Geert Van Hecke from Zet’joe in Bruges tasted it for us eleven. And he established how the cheapest … Read more
Leave the rosé for what it is, one of the best summer aperitifs is of course a fresh sangria. Sommelier Deborah Hellburg of star restaurant Sensum in Ghent tasted ten for us. “When I get this on a terrace, I am immediately happy,” said the topper. Although she was sometimes shocked by what she got … Read more
Berchem – There was another strike on Thursday in Delhaize on Fruithoflaan in Berchem. Assistant team leader Wendy Hermans was also in the picket at the door. “This promotion is my parting gift. I am leaving after sixteen years of service,” she says, not without bitterness. “Oh yes… Trust is broken. Delhaize was always a … Read more