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All chickens must be enclosed against potential bird flu outbreak

As of now, all chickens in Belgium – from the biggest poultry farms to backyard chicken coops – must be properly contained as avian influenza has been detected in Ostend. The virus, also known as bird flu, was identified in three wild birds in a bird sanctuary, but it is easily transferred between...

Belgium ‘breached human rights’ in nursing homes, says Amnesty

A damning report published by Amnesty International Vlaanderen states that Belgian authorities were in breach of human rights regulations with regards to nursing homes during the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rest home residents’ rights to life, health and non-discrimination were all...
Vice-prime minister and Mobility Minister Georges Gilkinet pictured during a plenary session of the Chamber at the Federal Parliament in Brussels, Thursday 08 October 2020. BELGA PHOTO THIERRY ROGE

Mobility minister wants a train every 30 minutes at all Belgian stations

Georges Gilkinet, Belgium’s new mobility minister, wants the SNCB to increase the frequency of the country's trains, with a service passing at least every 30 minutes. Currently, in small stations, a train passes every hour or every two hours. A train should depart every 30 minutes at every station...
A racing pigeon - not New Kim - is seen sitting on a rooftop in Belgium (BELGA PHOTO)

Belgium's New Kim becomes Europe's most expensive racing pigeon

Belgium’s New Kim has become Europe's most expensive racing pigeon, being sold at auction to an anonymous buyer from China for €1.6m ($1.9m, £1.4m). The two-year-old is in fact the most expensive female pigeon ever sold in the world. The sale of the pigeon, raised by a breeder in Berlaar, broke the...
Illustration picture shows the Manneken Pis statue in a special costume on the occasion of the National Feminist Manifestation on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Sunday 25 November 2018 in Brussels. BELGA PHOTO OPHELIE DELAROUZEE

Belgium still not officially recognising violence towards women, organisations say

As the United Nations announces the 2020 launch of its global campaign to shine a light on the prevalence of violence towards women in the world, Belgian organisations are taking the opportunity to pressure the country’s government to finally officially recognise violence against women as a crime...

Plan to make Flemish industry carbon neutral by 2050

Industry in Flanders must start changing now if it is to meet the challenges of the climate crisis, according to Hilde Crevits, minster for innovation and economy in the Flemish government. Her comments follow the publication of a report on the steps needed to make Flemish industry carbon neutral...

How to invest for freedom: Interview with book authors Kristy and Bryce from Millennial Revolution

Submitted by Vira on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 23:51

Kristy and Bryce are the financial authors and bloggers. In 2019, they wrote "Quit like a Millionaire - No gimmicks, luck or trust fund required", where they explain their financial journey, including how they invest to create freedom in their lives.

In this online conversation with Sebastien, they will share how they manage their finances and how you too can start building financial security and freedom in your life.

Join us and ask them questions!

 

Children more vulnerable to virus than thought, study shows

A study by KU Leuven and Sciensano has shown that children are more likely to be infected with Covid-19 than first thought – though they rarely become ill from the virus. Investigators followed 362 children in 10 primary and secondary schools in Alken and Pelt, in Limburg. During the first wave of...

Exhibition Art Portrait Photography

Submitted by Haryo Nindito on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 10:52

Are you stuck in Belgium due to the travel restrictions? Don’t worry, go to Brussels during the year-end holiday to visit the second solo photography exhibition in Belgium by Haryo Nindito (covid permitting).

Haryo Nindito is an art portrait photographer who has been living in Belgium since 1998. His passion for art portraits only started in April 2018. He is influenced by art in paintings where artists applied the chiaroscuro (light and shadow) technique. He post-processes the photos to create dramatic effects.

Pandemic fuelling public distrust and discrimination says Unia

According to equal opportunities group Unia, the corona crisis has fuelled public distrust, saying that the current climate has led to a strong tendency to identify culprits or scapegoats. "People look suspiciously at people with Asian roots, young people, the elderly and people of foreign origin...

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