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Yesterday: Belgium’s day was marked by major funding cuts in culture and public transport, school closures and a bomb threat, alongside debate over euthanasia and remarks about women’s football. Internationally, tensions involving Iran and strategic fuel reserves also dr →
Four women, including former patients and a psychologist, describe bizarre treatments at psychotherapist M.D.W.’s practice in Erpe-Mere. One woman say…
According to a report published Friday by Intrum, 32% of Belgians have paid at least one bill late this year. The figure was 19% last year—an increase…
A cyclist was seriously injured last night in a collision with a lorry in Ternat. The lorry hit the cyclist on the cycle path as it was turning into P…
Russian airstrikes have again hit a key bridge in Kyiv. The attack is part of the ongoing war in Ukraine and once again targets infrastructure in the …
In an editorial titled “Corruption Is No Trivial Matter,” François Mathieu calls for this phenomenon to be taken seriously. He contrasts corruption wi…
One in three Belgians pays at least one bill late, according to a report by financial services and debt collection company Intrum. The share rose to 3…
Flemish Minister-President Matthias Diependaele defends the biggest austerity drive in Flanders' history. He says it drew heavy criticism and politica…
Anyone buying a home should carefully review the preliminary sale agreement, or private sale agreement, before signing. Three points to consider help …
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