Two Antwerp companies specialized in private jets, ASL Group and Flying Group, have announced plans to expand their fleet with electric aircraft by 2030, with 10 and 25 orders for new models respectively. #JetsÉlectriques #AviationVerte #Anvers (translated)
During the 2024 election campaign, Bart De Wever hammered it home: the state budget needs to be put in order, the deficit reduced, and the debt prevented from growing – based on the model of what he achieved in Antwerp. #BartDeWever #bonnegouvernance #budgetfédéral (translated)
Cerfia indicated that the RATP would not serve several stations tomorrow starting at 8 AM. According to the report, on line 1, the stations Tuileries, Concorde, Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George V, Charles de Gaulle – Étoile, and Argentine would be affected starting at 8 AM, then Bastille at 12 PM. On line 2, Barbès – Rochechouart, Anvers, Pigalle, and Blanche would be closed at 12 PM, and Charles de Gaulle – Étoile at 8 AM. On line 3, Opéra would be affected at 8 AM and Bourse at 12 PM. Barbès – Rochechouart, on line 4, would be closed at 12 PM. Cerfia also reported a traffic interruption on line 6 between Charles de Gaulle – Étoile and Kléber at 8 AM. On line 7, Opéra and Pyramides would be affected at 8 AM. On line 8, Concorde, Madeleine, and Opéra would be closed at 8 AM, then Bastille, Chemin Vert, Saint-Sébastien – Froissart, and Filles du Calvaire at 12 PM. Finally, the report mentioned Miromesnil and Chaussée d’Antin on line 9 at 8 AM, Pigalle on line 12 at 12 PM, Varenne, Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau, and Miromesnil on line 13 at 8 AM, as well as Madeleine and Pyramides on line 14 at 8 AM. #RATP #MétroParis #TransportPublic (translated)
AlertesInfos indicated that many Paris metro stations were to close on October 17 due to the demonstration. From 8 a.m. and until further notice, the affected stations were Charles de Gaulle-Étoile, Argentine, George V, Tuileries, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau, Concorde, Opéra, Chaussée d’Antin-La Fayette, Pyramides, Madeleine, Miromesnil, Assemblée nationale, Solférino, Rue du Bac, and Varenne. From 12 p.m., the closures were to affect Bastille, Anvers, Blanche, Barbès-Rochechouart, Pigalle, Bourse, Chemin Vert, Saint-Sébastien-Froissart, and Filles du Calvaire. AlertesInfos also specified that line 6 would have Kléber as its terminus from 8 a.m., according to RATP. #Paris #Métro #Manifestation (translated)
The chemical group Covestro plans to cut 260 jobs at its site in Antwerp due to global overcapacity and ongoing operating losses in polycarbonate production. #Covestro #Anvers #chimie (translated)
The smoking ban implemented in Vienna's playgrounds is hardly enforced, as can be seen from the vanishingly few penalties and reports between 2020 and 2025, despite existing strict legal regulations. #Rauchverbot #Wien #Spielplätze (translated)

The Antwerp start-up Maurice & Nora is expanding its services in Wallonia to become the reference for non-medical assistance for people, connecting trustworthy students with seniors and families through artificial intelligence. #StartUp #IA #AideAuxSeniors (translated)

One of the three victims of the shooting in Antwerp is out of danger, while the police have arrested three suspect men. #Fusillade #Anvers #Airbnb (translated)
An internal memo from the Antwerp police calls on members to make maximum use of administrative arrests against known nuisance offenders, which seriously concerns the trade unions and prompts them to request clarification, with the threat of a strike. #Anvers #Police #Syndicats (translated)
Three people are in critical condition after a shooting in Antwerp, in which three suspects have been arrested. #Fusillade #Anvers #Urgence (translated)
A shooting in Antwerp severely injured three men, and three suspects were arrested shortly after the incident. #Anvers #Fusillade #Police (translated)

Due to the national demonstration on October 9, around 40% of De Lijn buses and trams will not operate on Friday, with more significant disruptions expected in Antwerp and Flemish Brabant. #Grève #Transports #DeLijn (translated)
Matthias Casse, a 29-year-old judoka from Antwerp, is recovering from a rib injury and is participating this Wednesday in his eighth World Championship, with the ambition of winning a medal despite recent concerns about his participation. #MatthiasCasse #Judo #Mondial (translated)

Three men accused of sexual offenses have been placed under arrest in Antwerp, following an investigation initiated by a complaint of rape, revealing other victims and the potential involvement of several suspects. #InfractionsSexuelles #JusticeBelgique #Victimes (translated)

Three people have been placed under arrest in Antwerp in connection with suspicions of rape, voyeurism, and assault, following a judicial investigation opened after a 50-year-old woman filed a complaint against her 41-year-old ex-partner, who allegedly assaulted other former partners as well. #viol #agressionsexuelle #Anvers (translated)
Une explosion a eu lieu dans un immeuble à Anvers, provoquant la destruction de la porte d'entrée vitrée sans faire de blessés, tandis qu'un message graffiti a été découvert sur la façade et que la police enquête sur un éventuel lien avec le trafic de drogue. #Anvers #explosion #sécuritépublique
Un jeune de 18 ans se trouve entre la vie et la mort après avoir été poignardé lors du Cortège des géants à Anvers, tandis que l'auteur de l'agression est en fuite et les circonstances restent inconnues. #Anvers #CoupsDeCouteau #CortègeDesGéants

Deux personnes ont été blessées, dont une grièvement, lors d'une attaque au couteau à Borgerhout à Anvers pendant la Reuzenstoet, tandis que l'auteur présumé est toujours en fuite et la police enquête sur les circonstances de l'incident. #Anvers #attaqueaucouteau #Reuzenstoet
Un enfant de trois ans est décédé à Anvers après s'être étouffé durant le repas de midi à l'école, suscitant une offre d'assistance psychologique pour les enfants, parents et enseignants affectés. #Anvers #étouffement #école

Un enfant de 3 ans, victime d'une suffocation pendant un repas à l'école, est décédé après avoir été transporté dans un état critique à l'hôpital d'Anvers. #Suffocation #École #Tragédie