Norovirus Outbreak quickly Contained in US Care Facility A norovirus outbreak at a US residential care facility has been largely brought under control, according to officials.Swift implementation of strict infection control measures led to a significant reduction in cases within just two weeks. Alderman for Care Cindy Vanhoutte reported on the progress this morning, stating, … Read more
Belgian Brewery Het Anker Acquired by Huyghe In a significant move within the Belgian brewing industry, the historic Het anker Brewery, a family-run operation dating back to the 19th century, has been acquired by Huyghe Brewery. The acquisition marks the end of an era for the Leclef family, who have managed the brewery for five … Read more
Colruyt Supermarket Bolsters Security Following second Attack A Colruyt supermarket in Belgium, already the target of one attack, has faced a second incident, prompting the retailer to significantly increase security measures. The store,which typically reopens the following day after an incident,will do so with heightened security protocols in place. Geert Gillis, regional sales director … Read more
Classic Car Collectors Showcase Rare Finds at International Show The world of classic car collecting is a vibrant one, filled with passionate enthusiasts and incredibly valuable vehicles. A recent international car show highlighted this passion, showcasing diverse collections and the unique stories behind them. One collector, specializing in corvettes, demonstrated the dedication required to build … Read more
Young Woman’s Faith Leads too Unexpected Career Change A small parish faced a meaningful challenge when a key member of its staff departed, leaving its daily operations in jeopardy. The departure of a long-time administrator created a void that threatened to disrupt essential services, including religious ceremonies and community outreach. In the interim, a temporary … Read more
Breaking the Silence: Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness and Funds for Early Dementia Detection A groundbreaking initiative led by internationally acclaimed researcher Bart De Strooper of KU Leuven is set to tackle one of the most pressing health challenges of our time: dementia. Beyond securing financial support, the campaign seeks to dismantle the stigma surrounding … Read more
“What has already been confirmed is that seniors, young people and people with a higher share will get a basic discount of 40 per cent on the standard fares. hours away.” Actually, the new fares could be good news for people who travel short distances by train and are entitled to a discount. That discount … Read more
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