Belgium Yesterday brings a day of strong starts in Talence, new concerns over violence and drug trafficking, and disruption on the E34. Abroad, Donald Trump spoke about Greenland’s security, while Russian attacks injured ten people in Odesa and also targeted Kyiv.
Nafi Thiam and Noor Vidts began the heptathlon in Talence by both setting season bests in the 100-metre hurdles. Thiam, 32, is a three-time Olympic champion and wants to revive her year after a less impressive season. Vidts, 30, is also competing in the event under the French sun.
US President Donald Trump said Friday evening that Washington had secured 'permanent control' of Greenland's security. The announcement directly concerns the organization of security in the Arctic territory. It comes amid recurring discussions about Greenland's strategic status and US interests in the region.
The Federal Police are seeking witnesses with information about Cynthia Vanderkelen, a 39-year-old woman. At the end of August, she was found dead in her home on Duivenmelkersstraat in Anderlecht. She had last been seen ten days earlier and was killed violently. Police are asking anyone who saw her or has information to come forward.
A traffic accident has occurred on the E34 from Antwerp to Eindhoven near Turnhout-West. The carriageway toward the Netherlands is completely blocked. As a result, traffic is backed up from Beerse, with delays of around 15 minutes. Drivers heading to the Netherlands should expect disruption along the route near Turnhout.
Brussels Minister-President Boris Dilliès signed an order Friday adding the Gray neighborhood in Ixelles to the regional hotspot scheme. The measure aims to step up the fight against drug trafficking in the area. The Brussels Region now has 19 hotspots dedicated to this goal, the minister's office said in a statement.
The NMBS will introduce a new timetable on Sunday 13 December. Additional early and late trains will run in several parts of Belgium. The railway company outlined the planned changes in presentations about the new service. The revised timetable will take effect on that date and change train services at multiple locations across the country.
Stéphane Plaza was sentenced on appeal to 18 months in prison, suspended, for violence against two former partners. The former M6 host had challenged the initial judgment, which sentenced him to one year in prison, suspended. The appeal ruling therefore increases the sentence handed down at first instance.
Ten people were injured in Odesa in Russian attacks in Ukraine. The capital, Kyiv, was also targeted. The attacks are part of the ongoing war in the country. Further developments are being followed continuously in a live blog, with new reports and reactions about the situation.
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