The beginning of the second half of August is one of the most important dates on the calendar. It is not only marked by a national holiday, that of the Assumption of the Virginbut it also means the beginning – or end – of vacations for many workers. The 2024 work calendar is now official: … Read more
Six years ago, the British Alex Muzio (40) joined Union as a co-investor. From the start, the intention was to win prizes with the then second division club. The Belgian Cup, the first trophy in 89 years, was the tangible reward for several years of excellent work on Thursday. Since returning to the highest level, … Read more
Justice The two magistrates who were suspended after a case of exam fraud remain suspended. The disciplinary court decided that. According to the disciplinary court, “citizens must be able to trust that files will be handled without any form of favoritism.” If the two magistrates were to return to work, “it would undermine the integrity … Read more
Road safety The 45-year-old car driver who killed two cyclists in the port of Ghent on Sunday will remain in jail for a month longer. The Ghent council chamber decided this. The Ghent council chamber confirmed the man’s arrest on Wednesday morning. “We will not appeal the decision, out of respect for the relatives,” says … Read more
cycling Lotte Kopecky has extended her contract with the Dutch top team SD Worx-Protime until 2028. “A logical choice when I see the opportunities I have been given here.” Lotte Kopecky (28) has been driving for SD Worx since 2022, and will now add another four years. “When I look back as the rider I … Read more
moral facts A teacher from De Springplank primary school in Geraardsbergen was arrested by the police on Friday evening. The man is suspected of sexual offenses with several children from the school. The East Flanders public prosecutor’s office confirms to our editors that the man remains arrested. A 38-year-old teacher from a primary school in … Read more
Some storks no longer move to their winter quarters. Nabu now asks to inform him about any stork sightings. How many white storks spend the winter in Germany and above all: why? The Nature Conservation Association of Germany (Nabu) would like to find out with the help of a participatory campaign. People who have discovered … Read more
A woman carries a large wad of bills in her hand. Neither she nor she bothers to protect the thousands of Cuban pesos because, what was once a large sum of money, today barely becomes a few purchases. Adjacent to the peculiar façade, a dozen people were in line this Thursday for the former Casa … Read more
The only way to improve the situation, according to Nurdaulet Kilybay, is to open such production facilities in Zhanaozen and attract investment. – If a business came to Zhanaozen and opened new production facilities, local youth would get a job there, Ozenmunaigas JSC would be obliged to conclude a long-term agreement with the investor from … Read more