311 jobs were at risk at Barry Callebaut in East Flanders. The majority are in Wieze (near Lebbeke) and a smaller number in the distribution center in Lokeren. 178 jobs would be lost at the Halle branch. The unions announced this before several jobs could be saved. According to Kurt Marysse of the liberal trade … Read more
FPS Finance is convinced that linking the national register number to grants has significant benefits for the taxpayer. For this reason, the same thing is already happening with other expenses that entitle you to tax relief, such as childcare expenses. “Today we cannot connect about 20 percent of all donations to the correct donor and … Read more
For the municipal elections in October, Groen joined N-VA, CD&V and independents on the Nieuw Horebeke cartel list. The list won 7 of the 11 seats so they will be able to govern the city with an absolute majority in the coming years. List leader Tom Simaeys is the new mayor and takes on the … Read more
It was reported that several members of STiP+, including someone from the union, were threatened after it was discovered that the party would join Vlaams Belang on the table. Vlaams Belang believes that democracy is being undermined in this way. “Trade unions are poachers and not forest keepers,” Barbara Pas of Vlaams Belang said in … Read more
The shortage of workers at the transport company De Lijn has been largely eliminated. This was said by Transport Minister Annick De Ridder (N-VA) in the Flemish Parliament after a question from An Christiaens (CD&V). At the same time, De Ridder pointed out that he understands the many changes at De Lijn that employees have … Read more
Amazonia was launched in April, despite some delays. announce with great pride. The attraction, a special white water course with a lift, among other things, was unique in the world. This was the park’s most expensive attraction ever, with a price tag of 14 million euros. But soon after the opening things went wrong. There … Read more
TUI flights will again depart from Deurne airport from today. There have been no flights since the end of July due to problems with spare parts for the aircraft the airline uses there. Passengers had to leave Zaventem for months because the TUI Boeings plane cannot land in Deurne. The take off and landing runway … Read more
At the town council in Wetteren, 2 councilors have left their organisation. There are now 9 independents on the council, out of 30 members. That (also in absolute figures) is a record in Flanders. However, things are still going on, as even a 10th councilor would consider continuing without a party. The record was previously … Read more
Crelan HQ has been released again after being evacuated this morning. The bank received threats via e-mail, after which the offices in Berchem (Antwerp), Anderlecht and Gembloors were evacuated. The Europabank office in Ghent, which is under Crelan, was also evacuated. No explosives were found anywhere, but the seats will remain closed for the rest … Read more
“A brake is mounted on one of the wheels of the shopping cart, and a cable is placed on the outside of the parking lot. As soon as you pass that cable with the shopping cart, the brake goes in,” said regional manager Frederik Budts. “It’s a very simple system but very effective. ” In … Read more