Blankenberge – Surprising news from Het Witte Paard: Marc Coucke will own 49 percent of the shares. The Belgian entrepreneur is therefore investing in the legendary revue temple and all peripheral activities, so that Het Witte Paard wants to become a company with an international allure. A boost after corona. “The White Horse is almost … Read more
Kortrijk / Ingelmunster / Kuurne / Wevelgem / Gullegem – Stijn Verbauwhede, the 28-year-old man from Ingelmunster who killed a pedestrian under the influence in Kortrijk on Sunday, called a friend for help after the accident and left a chilling message on his voicemail later that evening. Verbauwhede was not ready for his test piece. … Read more
Gent – De Lijn is investing heavily in new technology to make the trams in Ghent run faster. That is to say, let it drive less slowly. On some stretches, the trams in the center of Ghent reach an average of barely 10 kilometers per hour. Is the ‘short-range radio’ finally getting the trams up … Read more
Izegem – The ISO vaccination center in Izegem, to which Ingelmunster, Lendelede and Ledegem are also affiliated, offers 400 people over the age of 18 the opportunity to be vaccinated with a Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The advantage of this type of vaccine is that only one shot is needed. – The ISO vaccination center … Read more
Yellow – The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has set its sights on Geel. The company has submitted an application to build a new department store right next to competitor Aldi on de Pas. – Will the Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo succeed in which the largest compatriot competitor Albert Heijn has not yet succeeded after an … Read more
Good news: Amber (15) is still getting a corona vaccine. Photo: Raymond Lemmens – Diepenbeek – Young people between the ages of twelve and fifteen with an underlying condition still receive a vaccine. A relief for progeria patient Amber (15) and her family. “We are glad that we are being heard,” says dad Wim Vandeweert. … Read more
Genk / As / Zutendaal / Bree / Heusden-Zolder / Oudsbergen – Now that people in their thirties are also being invited for their vaccination, the reserve lists of the vaccination centers are gradually emptying. Today it is likely that the green light will be given to vaccinate 16 and 17-year-olds with the Pfizer vaccine. … Read more
Oostende – Spectacular images over Ostend Friday morning. A hot air balloon appeared to be dangling in a tower crane at a height of ninety meters. Fortunately, it was about recordings for the fiction series ‘Underfire’. – Police received several calls from concerned citizens on Friday morning. A hot air balloon was found to dangle … Read more
Knokke-Heist – Influencers point out the dress code this summer in Knokke-Heist with an original photo shoot. There people prefer not to see swimming trunks or bare torso in the shopping streets, and that is exactly the suggestion that some models give. “The photos help to remind people that it’s best to keep your swimsuit … Read more
Oostende – Flemish Member of Parliament and Mayor of Ostend Bart Tommelein (Open VLD) urges Minister of Health Wouter Beke (CD&V) for a quick vaccination of the lifeguards on the coast. “Lifeguards come into contact with a lot of visitors. They have to carry out rescues, so it would be good that this group was … Read more