News of the day
This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.
1. Countries around the North Sea join forces against Russian espionage
Together with five other countries, Belgium is increasing the security of cables, pipelines and energy parks in the North Sea. “Sabotage could seriously disrupt energy supplies, internet connections or banking transactions,” says Minister Paul Van Tigchelt. read more
2. Heavy thunderstorms cause damage in Zwevegem
A heavy thunderstorm zone passed over Flanders during the night from Monday to Tuesday. This was accompanied by heavy showers and gusts of wind. In Zwevegem a house was damaged by a tornado, in Koekelare thousands of residents were without power due to a lightning strike. read more
3. Bones of French toddler Emile have been found again
In the investigation into the death of the French boy Emile (2.5), investigators have found even more bones in recent days. The cause of death remains unknown. read more
4. The Brussels Region still has zero euros in cash for social housing
The Brussels government has built so much social housing in the past five years that an additional 300 million euros has to be borrowed. It means yet another financial drain. read more
