Cyclist died after being hit by a train in Zele: “Already the third accident in five days at the East Flemish level crossing”

Cyclist died after being hit by a train in Zele: “Already the third accident in five days at the East Flemish level crossing”

“It is such a shame that such accidents continue to happen,” says Frédéric Petit of Infrabel. “We regularly warn everyone that it can be life-threatening to cross a level crossing when the bell is already ringing, the red light is on and the barriers are down.” This is now the third accident at a level … Read more

The Move of Queen Nikkolah Event: Alderman Hafsa El-Bazioui’s Statement and Plans for the Future

The Move of Queen Nikkolah Event: Alderman Hafsa El-Bazioui’s Statement and Plans for the Future

Alderman Hafsa El-Bazioui (Green) states that the organizer will now look for a new location. “The event certainly deserves a place in our city. It is a valuable initiative to have an open debate about inclusivity. The town hall is not the best location, and there was no traditional Sinterklaas party before.” El-Bazioui also emphasizes … Read more

Social media: friend or foe? “Always assume that your boss can read along, even if the message is not intended for him”

Social media: friend or foe?  “Always assume that your boss can read along, even if the message is not intended for him”

All social media platforms allow you to adjust your profile settings to ensure your privacy. “So you can consciously choose who can see your messages or photos: only the people you know or everyone. This is essential for a safe online experience,” says Demeyere. Depending on which platform you use, you can create an account … Read more

Strike at AB InBev in Leuven, Hoegaarden and Liège: “They do not want to share millions for management with staff”

Strike at AB InBev in Leuven, Hoegaarden and Liège: “They do not want to share millions for management with staff”

The unions are specifically asking for the purchasing power premium (which amounts to a maximum of 750 euros, ed.), which the government has made possible, is awarded. “They have already agreed to 500 euros, but given the profits and the planned bonuses for the management, we want the full pot of 750 euros,” emphasizes Tom … Read more

The Challenges Faced by Farmers in Meeting Government Regulations: A Visit from Prime Minister Alexander De Croo

The Challenges Faced by Farmers in Meeting Government Regulations: A Visit from Prime Minister Alexander De Croo

“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

Construction Workers Place Concrete Blocks to Stop Car Owner from Taking Over Their Space

Construction Workers Place Concrete Blocks to Stop Car Owner from Taking Over Their Space

According to the construction workers working there, it is not the first time that the owner of the car has taken over that space and they now wanted to put a stop to it. “We really need our place here, because trucks also arrive here and they need a lot of space,” he said. “We … Read more

Service Disruption: 2,500 Proximus Subscribers Left Without TV, Internet, and Phone After Connection Point Break

Service Disruption: 2,500 Proximus Subscribers Left Without TV, Internet, and Phone After Connection Point Break

Last night, workers pierced a connection point to which around 2,500 Proximus subscribers are connected. Since then they no longer have television, internet or telephone. Additional teams tried to repair the break, but that did not go smoothly. Because it is technically a fairly difficult job, it will probably take until late Saturday afternoon before … Read more

Gene Discovery and Potential Treatment for Obesity-Related Metabolic Problems

Gene Discovery and Potential Treatment for Obesity-Related Metabolic Problems

Neurogeneticist Bart Dermaut, together with other researchers, has now discovered the link between the error in the gene and the specific obesity problems that also affect less obese people. “It is a very rare condition,” says Dermaut, but this discovery is a new piece of the puzzle to gain knowledge about metabolic problems in obesity, … Read more

Verhelst Groep Cyber Attack: Impacted Operations in West Flanders and Beyond

Verhelst Groep Cyber Attack: Impacted Operations in West Flanders and Beyond

About two weeks ago, Verhelst Groep from Oudenburg was hit by a cyber attack. In West Flanders, the company still has branches in Bruges, Knokke-Heist, Kuurne, Ostend, Roeselare and Veurne, but the company is also in Mechelen, Deurne and Drongen. “In all these places it was no longer possible to communicate with our customers,” says … Read more