News of the day
This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.
1. Sending Western troops cannot be ruled out for Macron
Sending Western troops to Ukraine should not be “ruled out” in the future. French President Emmanuel Macron said this after an international conference on Ukraine in Paris. read more
2. Driver in fatal accident “was drinking from early in the morning until late at night”
B., the 45-year-old man who hit five cycling tourists in Ghent on Sunday morning, two of whom were killed instantly, suffered from a serious alcohol problem. read more
3. Biden is hopeful of a ceasefire starting next Monday
US President Joe Biden said on Monday he is hopeful there will be a ceasefire in Gaza “by next Monday”. Talks on a deal, which would also include the release of Israeli hostages, are ongoing. read more
4. In the Brakel forests, one villa resident is allowed more than the other
In Brakel, the cradle of Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, the municipal council wanted to help the owners of foreign villas in green areas. That worked for most, including an alderman. But dozens of others dropped out. read more
5. Already 4,346 children have to ‘continue to play’
Once again, more toddlers have to stay for a year. “It seems like we don’t want to challenge children too much.” read more
