The Challenges Faced by Farmers in Meeting Government Regulations: A Visit from Prime Minister Alexander De Croo

The Challenges Faced by Farmers in Meeting Government Regulations: A Visit from Prime Minister Alexander De Croo

“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

Service Disruption: 2,500 Proximus Subscribers Left Without TV, Internet, and Phone After Connection Point Break

Service Disruption: 2,500 Proximus Subscribers Left Without TV, Internet, and Phone After Connection Point Break

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

Gene Discovery and Potential Treatment for Obesity-Related Metabolic Problems

Gene Discovery and Potential Treatment for Obesity-Related Metabolic Problems

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

Verhelst Groep Cyber Attack: Impacted Operations in West Flanders and Beyond

Verhelst Groep Cyber Attack: Impacted Operations in West Flanders and Beyond

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

Experience the Rubens House in Hopland: Discover the New Immersive Space and Beautifully Redesigned Garden

Experience the Rubens House in Hopland: Discover the New Immersive Space and Beautifully Redesigned Garden

A new experience space at the Hopland will open next summer. There you can digitally immerse yourself in the life and work of Rubens. The redesigned garden of the Rubens House will also be ready. “It will be the most beautiful garden in Antwerp. 17,000 flower bulbs, plants, trees and shrubs are currently being planted. … Read more