– Groen chairwoman Meyrem Almaci about the PFOS pollution: “We are not happy with Groen in this crab basket, as some claim.” — © Kris Van Exel – Since joining the federal government, Groen had barely made an appearance. And when it was able to embarrass the Flemish government in the PFOS file, the criticism … Read more
– © BELGA – CD&V chairman Joachim Coens wants to have the works on the Oosterweel connection halted. He first wants clarity about the risks to health. Antwerp mayor Bart De Wever reacts negatively. – “First, it must be investigated whether there is a risk to public health. Only then can we proceed. We cannot … Read more
– © IF – The cryptocurrency Vitae, which convinced more than 220,000 investors worldwide, has fallen by the wayside. The fictitious coin was the pivotal figure in a classic system of pyramid fraud. Headed by two Belgians from Antwerp: Mendy Z. and Shrage P. The two have been arrested on suspicion of large-scale fraud. More … Read more
– Glenn and father Patrice Meesseman. — © JVDP – The Antwerp assize jury sentenced Inge Manderick, Glenn and Patrice Meesseman to sentences of 28 years (mother) and 25 years in prison (father and son) for the murder of Sara Laeremans in October 2017. Inge Manderick was not present herself because she was in the … Read more
shots – A 50-year-old man from Nijlen died on Thursday morning after a serious accident in Schoten. The accident happened on the Hoogmolendijk along the Albert Canal, near the Hoogmolenbrug. – The cyclist moved on the towpath with a speed pedelec and was involved in an accident with a truck around 7.50 am. He left … Read more
The organization puts it this way on Thursday: “Last week we again focused on constructive consultation. We are still convinced that we can organize a safe Tomorrowland. All matters were green to submit a new application to the municipalities, but especially the lack of balanced and unambiguous virological advice that fits in with our tight … Read more
– © POLICE – The Dutch police have found the mobile phone of the murdered Ichelle van de Velde in a waterway near Aardenburg in Zeeland. Together with specialists from the Netherlands Forensic Institute, the police are investigating whether data from the device can still be secured, the police said on Wednesday. The main suspect … Read more
– Current mayor of Zwijndrecht André Van de Vyver. — © Jan Van der Perre – Zwijndrecht – Zwijndrecht had the first green mayor of the country in 1994 with Willy Minnebo. And the municipality has remained Green ever since, because after Minnebo came current mayor André Van de Vyver. He is the only green … Read more
– theme image — © EPA-EFE – The risk of corona infection in an aircraft is limited. This is apparent from a new Dutch study that mainly highlights the excellent ventilation on board. Nevertheless, passengers must remain vigilant. “It is impossible to say that flying is completely safe,” says professor Bert Blocken (KU Leuven/TU Eindhoven), … Read more
– Vanessa Cantaert: “I felt so much shame: I didn’t want the whole story to come out.” — © Christophe De Muynck – After he had groped her, driver Vanessa Cantaert put her foot on the accelerator and she gave full throttle to Ghent to drop off her boss at home. Two and a half … Read more