Conflict in Brussels government: Gatz blocks Brussels appeal against Zaventem airport

Conflict in Brussels government: Gatz blocks Brussels appeal against Zaventem airport

Brussels Airport The Brussels government will not appeal against the Flemish environmental permit for Brussels Airport. However, that is exactly what Alain Maron (Ecolo), Brussels Minister of the Environment, announced on Thursday evening. But his colleague in the Brussels government, Sven Gatz (Open VLD), is personally in favor of it. “That appeal will not happen, … Read more

The scandal is caused by the banning of the right-wing conference in Brussels

The scandal is caused by the banning of the right-wing conference in Brussels

British Eurosceptic populist Nigel Farage and former British Home Secretary Sewell Braverman were among the main speakers at the “National Conservatism” conference. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was scheduled to speak at this two-day conference on Wednesday. Farage spoke at a time when rumors were already spreading about the closure of the event. Braverman spoke … Read more

Controversy at Brussels International Film Festival over Sexist and Homophobic Comments during Screening of ‘Love Lies Bleeding’

Controversy at Brussels International Film Festival over Sexist and Homophobic Comments during Screening of ‘Love Lies Bleeding’

The film will be screened at the Brussels International Film Festival (BIFFF). Love lies bleeding got out of hand The BIFFF is famous for its artistic audience – commenting at shows is part of the festival’s culture. But according to several messages on social media, the views crossed the line on Saturday night at Palace … Read more

Neighborhood around Sint-Goriksplein in Brussels evacuated after reports of an armed man

Neighborhood around Sint-Goriksplein in Brussels evacuated after reports of an armed man

Brussel In Brussels, the area around Sint-Goriksplein was evacuated after the police received a report about an armed man. Police special units are on site. The man is said to be hiding in a building. “The police have received a report that there is an armed person in a building. The police are on site … Read more

Person in danger of life after knife attack in the center of Brussels, slightly injured after second stabbing

Person in danger of life after knife attack in the center of Brussels, slightly injured after second stabbing

violence A stabbing took place on Anspachlaan in Brussels on Wednesday evening. One person suffered life-threatening injuries. About two hours later, shortly after 8 p.m., a second stabbing took place, resulting in a minor injury. It is not clear whether there is a connection between the two facts. e. “Our services received a call around … Read more

Doctors who visit residential care centers receive higher compensation – Brussels government leaves the capital in a worse condition after five turbulent years

Doctors who visit residential care centers receive higher compensation – Brussels government leaves the capital in a worse condition after five turbulent years

News of the day This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events. 1. Doctors who visit residential care centers receive higher reimbursement To encourage doctors to visit their patients in residential care centers themselves, fees are being increased. But is that the necessary turnaround in the sector that CM chairman … Read more

Concern grows at Union Saint-Gilloise after another defeat against Cercle Bruges

Concern grows at Union Saint-Gilloise after another defeat against Cercle Bruges

Two goals in quick succession The first six minutes of the match looked like hell for the Unionists. The people of Bruges immediately come to press them high on the pitch, the knife between their teeth. Faced with a Brussels defense cobbled together due to absences and suspensions, Minda too easily fired a point-blank shot … Read more

Air quality is a new divisive issue in the Brussels government

Air quality is a new divisive issue in the Brussels government

Things are once again over-reaching in the Brussels government. The bone of contention this time is the low-emission zone (LEZ), the measure that was introduced six years ago to gradually keep the most polluting cars off the congested roads in the capital. According to the agreed schedule, the LEZ will become stricter again next year. … Read more

France Denies Readiness to Talk with Russia over Ukraine, Refuting Moscow’s Account: Reuters

France Denies Readiness to Talk with Russia over Ukraine, Refuting Moscow’s Account: Reuters

France denies readiness to talk with Russia over Ukraine France has denied showing readiness for potential talks with Russia over Ukraine, refuting Moscow’s account of a call on Wednesday between French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu. Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement that “readiness for a dialog on Ukraine … Read more

France Denies Readiness for Talks with Russia Over Ukraine: Reuters

France Denies Readiness for Talks with Russia Over Ukraine: Reuters

France Denies Readiness to Talk with Russia over Ukraine French Defense Minister refutes Russian claims of potential talks France has denied showing readiness for potential talks with Russia over Ukraine, refuting Moscow’s account of a call on Wednesday between French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu. Russia’s defense ministry claimed that … Read more