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
Peltz therefore wants to replace the current top management or at least have a seat on the board of directors to adjust the company. He believes that Disney has gradually “lost the magic” and calls for a drastic turnaround. Not only because, in his opinion, the stock price is below average, but also ideologically, he … Read more
Jacqueline (85) from Wilsele is a big fan of the Flemish singer Will Tura. She was over the moon when her granddaughter took her to the very last performance of the musical “Vergeet Barbara”. During the last performance of the musical based on the singer’s greatest hits, Will Tura himself was also present. Unfortunately, Jacqueline … Read more
“In recent years, all kinds of tax and parafiscal discounts have been added for the lowest wages,” Rosseel continues. In concrete terms, this concerns, among other things, the federal work bonus and the Flemish job bonus. These are 2 ways to help people with lower wages earn a little more. “Those discounts disappear quickly as … Read more
EBU very exceptionally refuses the participation of countries. The organization of broadcasters emphasizes the “non-political nature of the competition”. A few years ago, the EBU made an exception for Russia due to the war in Ukraine. That was unprecedented at the time. “The exclusion of Russia was not obvious and partly came about after pressure … Read more
How does this work in practice? Vanderveken and Van Marsenille spend a day in a daycare center for the VRT1 program “Factcheckers”: two for 18 children. Some practical problems soon arise. This makes it impossible to take a break. “I could actually have a coffee now, but that’s not possible,” says Van Marsenille. Eventually, Lauren, … Read more
“The prospects are not good,” the farmer continues. “The government also requires me to sow wheat by November, but the potatoes have to be removed first, otherwise I risk a high fine. For my company it is about 14,000 euros.” Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open VLD) is in the region for the Armistice and … Read more
What will they do then? “They will receive training at Defense during a 38-hour week on citizenship, norms & values, safety and sport,” a press release said. “In addition, the young people within Defense will also carry out tasks in the field of maintenance of material and infrastructure, administration, logistics or public relations or catering.” … Read more