“It is such a shame that such accidents continue to happen,” says Frédéric Petit of Infrabel. “We regularly warn everyone that it can be life-threatening to cross a level crossing when the bell is already ringing, the red light is on and the barriers are down.” This is now the third accident at a level … Read more
Alderman Hafsa El-Bazioui (Green) states that the organizer will now look for a new location. “The event certainly deserves a place in our city. It is a valuable initiative to have an open debate about inclusivity. The town hall is not the best location, and there was no traditional Sinterklaas party before.” El-Bazioui also emphasizes … Read more
All social media platforms allow you to adjust your profile settings to ensure your privacy. “So you can consciously choose who can see your messages or photos: only the people you know or everyone. This is essential for a safe online experience,” says Demeyere. Depending on which platform you use, you can create an account … Read more
The unions are specifically asking for the purchasing power premium (which amounts to a maximum of 750 euros, ed.), which the government has made possible, is awarded. “They have already agreed to 500 euros, but given the profits and the planned bonuses for the management, we want the full pot of 750 euros,” emphasizes Tom … Read more
“The prospects are not good,” the farmer continues. “The government also requires me to sow wheat by November, but the potatoes have to be removed first, otherwise I risk a high fine. For my company it is about 14,000 euros.” Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open VLD) is in the region for the Armistice and … Read more
According to the construction workers working there, it is not the first time that the owner of the car has taken over that space and they now wanted to put a stop to it. “We really need our place here, because trucks also arrive here and they need a lot of space,” he said. “We … Read more
Last night, workers pierced a connection point to which around 2,500 Proximus subscribers are connected. Since then they no longer have television, internet or telephone. Additional teams tried to repair the break, but that did not go smoothly. Because it is technically a fairly difficult job, it will probably take until late Saturday afternoon before … Read more
Neurogeneticist Bart Dermaut, together with other researchers, has now discovered the link between the error in the gene and the specific obesity problems that also affect less obese people. “It is a very rare condition,” says Dermaut, but this discovery is a new piece of the puzzle to gain knowledge about metabolic problems in obesity, … Read more
NPO Radio 2 is releasing an album in honor of the 25th edition of the Top 2000. It contains 37 songs from the hit list. Not just number 1 hits like Bohemian Rhapsody of Queen and Imagine by John Lennon can be heard, but also other classics that have been on the list for years, … Read more
About two weeks ago, Verhelst Groep from Oudenburg was hit by a cyber attack. In West Flanders, the company still has branches in Bruges, Knokke-Heist, Kuurne, Ostend, Roeselare and Veurne, but the company is also in Mechelen, Deurne and Drongen. “In all these places it was no longer possible to communicate with our customers,” says … Read more