The man who gave the fashion world striking designs with exotic animal prints and sandblasted jeans in the 1990s has died at the age of 83. Roberto Cavalli started his own fashion label in the 1960s. He only later became a big name thanks to his use of printed leather. World-famous stars such as Sophia … Read more
The general threat level 3 for Belgium remains in force, the OCAD emphasizes. “The OCAD asks you to remain attentive and vigilant and to observe the necessary preventive safety measures,” it said in a statement. “The OCAD continues to closely monitor the situation together with its partners.” It is currently the Easter holiday in Flanders … Read more
Jupiler Pro League The disciplinary committee of the football association has suspended Westerlo striker Nicolas Madsen and Genk defender Joris Kayembe for two matches after the “salon draw” in Het Kuipje. The trainers and captains receive a reprimand, the clubs a fine and the other players are acquitted. A “laconic” ball from Genk defender Joris … Read more
drug trafficking An armed Belgian was picked off a bus in the Spanish capital Madrid on Tuesday. The man is suspected of ties to organized crime. The Belgian was said to have been on his way to France and was, among other things, in possession of a rifle when he was arrested. An arrest warrant … Read more
Brabant Arrow Benoît Cosnefroy has won the Brabantse Pijl. The 28-year-old Frenchman from Decathlon-AG2R made it after a thrilling final in a sprint with an elite group ahead of our compatriots Dylan Teuns and Tim Wellens. The Brabantse Pijl, that is two hundred kilometers of twisting and turning in the region around Overijse. The succession … Read more
defence The five Belgian soldiers who were injured in a brawl in Beja, Portugal, were attacked by Portuguese. This is reported by Defense, according to the first elements of the investigation by the Belgian federal public prosecutor’s office. Portuguese media reports that a 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack. A Belgian … Read more
By 2050, the number of people aged over 80 will double from around 640,000 today to 1.2 million. This will increase financial pressure on health care, medications and residential care centers. Luc Van Gorp believes that it is not enough to increase financial resources to deal with this aging and recommends “a radically different approach”. … Read more
defence Five Belgian soldiers were injured during a brawl in a bar in the Portuguese city of Beja. One of them was stabbed with a sharp object, but was allowed to leave the hospital after treatment. A similar incident took place in Norway in February. The incident took place in Beja, about 170 kilometers southeast … Read more
Winter sports A 16-year-old Belgian died on Thursday after a skiing accident in Italy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms this. The teenager was skiing with his family on the 2,700-metre-high Monte Fraiteve mountain on Thursday when he lost control of his skis and ended up off-piste around 1.30pm. He may have suddenly become unwell, … Read more
Five Belgian soldiers were injured during a trip to a bar in the Portuguese city of Beja. According to local media, one of them was attacked with a sharp object, but according to Defense they are all in good health. Bron: Lidador Noticias, CNN Portugal, ODigitalVandaag at 20:35 According to Portuguese media, an incident involving … Read more