– Katleen and Philip Delcroix, the current directors of Deldo, at their huge tire stock — © Katrijn Van Giel – The 10 Richest Families of Antwerp In the Delcroix family, discretion trumps pride. Yes, she has built her car tire wholesaler from scratch into a top international player. And yes, she has given the … Read more
– Michel Moortgat, the fourth generation at the head of the brewery — © Niko Caignie – The 10 Richest Families of Antwerp Anyone who visits the Moortgat brewery in Breendonk is welcomed by Jesus at the entrance. Jan Leonard Moortgat placed the statue in 1871 as a good luck charm. That seems to have … Read more
– Doctor Van De Maele (left) is “proud” of Jill, she says. Jill remains modest, but indicates that she likes to work with the tips she receives from her doctor and dietician. “I don’t find it difficult either.” — © Patrick DeRoo – It has been insisted on for years and recently the World Health … Read more
Vooruit chairman Conner Rousseau shows his second home Nieuwpoort to former K3 singer Klaasje Meijer. The two know each other from ‘The masked singer’ and kept in touch. “We all still see each other sometimes,” says Rousseau. – Rousseau himself sent a photo of his famous visitor to the world on his Instagram with a … Read more
– The rooms in Club Diana will remain empty from now on. According to the sector, ‘gentlemen’s clubs’ must focus more on experience in order to survive. — © Joren De Weerdt – After 44 years, the well-known sex club Diana, just across the border in Zundert, in the Netherlands, is closing its doors for … Read more
Those who were not on the meadow of Rock Werchter, or in front of the television before the Tour, may have been shopping last weekend to take advantage of the first summer discounts. The first bargain hunters signed up in time to make their move on the Meir. Not the big crowd yet, but it … Read more
– With the drug Ozempic you will indeed lose a few kilos, but if you don’t change your lifestyle at the same time, those kilos will quickly come back. — © Hollandse Hoogte / Michiel Wijnbergh Photography – Ozempic, a prescription diabetes drug, is becoming increasingly popular among people who want to lose weight. So … Read more
– Bram Tech of cafe ‘t Klokske does not notice a drop in tips. — © Jayne-Nattida Kanyachalao – Antwerp – Corona already ensured that we started paying more cash and contactless and since 1 July all companies must offer at least one electronic payment method. That seems to be another line through the bill … Read more
Antwerp – The Flemish musical sector is getting a new blow, because Judas Theater Productions is throwing in the towel, now that the company no longer receives Flemish subsidies. Josephine B.with Sandrine Van Handenhoven in the title role, it will be goodbye. – Guy Van Vliet Yesterday at 17:32– In its fifteen years of existence, … Read more
– “We spend a lot more money fighting inflation than promoting competition. While the cost of forming a monopoly is much higher.” — © Bart Dewaele – Economist Jan Eeckhout has been studying corporate profits, wages, market power and competition for years. Topics that dominate current affairs, now that inflation is putting the economic balance … Read more