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December strike by Brussels Airlines cabin crew averted
The Brussels Airlines cabin crew will not go on strike in December. Unions and management reached an agreement on Saturday following a...
Nov 25, 2023


South Africa: Oscar Pistorius granted parole after murder
In a crime that gripped the world, Oscar Pistorius fatally shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013. After much...
Nov 24, 2023


Using energy at the right time can save Europe €10.5 billion a year
You could save 7% on your electricity bill by 2030 - and 10% by 2050 - in the EU and the UK if you tweak your consumption habits,...
Nov 21, 2023


X sues media watchdog for report on antisemitism and ads
Elon Musk's X has sued Media Matters for a report that claimed ads for major brands on the platform appeared next to antisemitic content....
Nov 21, 2023


High levels of most dangerous PFAS for half of Brussels residents
The concentration of the four PFAS (PFAS4) chemicals considered most dangerous to health exceeds the standard of 4 nanograms per litre of...
Nov 19, 2023


Israel-Hamas war: Gaza journalist describes life under siege
Journalist Hazem Balousha has been reporting from the Gaza Strip since 2012. He was able to escape after nearly a month of struggling...
Nov 17, 2023


Argentina inflation hits 143% as election runoff looms
The economy has been a major issue in the country's elections, with a presidential runoff vote taking place on Sunday. One challenger is...
Nov 14, 2023


The world is awash in plastic. Oil producers want a say in how it's cleaned up
Plastic waste is everywhere. Each year, around 400 million metric tons of it end up in landfills and places like oceans, rivers and...
Nov 13, 2023


Half of Belgians will further cut food spending if prices continue to skyrocket
As food prices in supermarkets soared, Belgians were increasingly spending more of their budget on groceries. If inflation does not...
Nov 11, 2023


Family of murdered Julie Van Espen call for overhaul of justice system
The family of Julie Van Espen, the Antwerp woman murdered in 2019, are taking the Belgian state to court for failing in its duty to...
Nov 11, 2023


Leuven students break world record of largest alcohol-free cantus
Some 270 Leuven students took part in an alcohol-free cantus on Thursday evening, setting a world record. The student umbrella...
Nov 11, 2023


Italy seizes €780 million from Airbnb in tax probe
Prosecutors have said the online accommodation service for years did not collect taxes from Italian landlords as required. Italian police...
Nov 7, 2023
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