About 25,000 Belgians participated in an online exercise to create their federal budget, mostly favoring a reduction in labor taxes and an increase in wealth tax to compensate, while advocating for investments in justice, security, and climate. #Belgique #BudgetFédéral #JusticeFiscale (translated)
In Hasselt, an ethyloborne will be installed in a public parking lot to prevent drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel, by allowing them to blow into a breathalyzer test before leaving, an initiative considered a first in Belgium. #Éthyloborne #SécuritéRoutière #AlcoolAuVolant (translated)
Parts of the F-35 sent from Australia to the United States were mysteriously diverted to China, raising concerns about the security of American military technology and its implications for Belgium, which has invested nearly 5.7 billion euros in this fighter jet. #F35 #Chine #SécuritéMilitaire (translated)
The French team described the last fifteen minutes of their match against Belgium as particularly lively. They indicated that the Blues, trailing 1-0, turned the game around by scoring four goals in fifteen minutes. https://t.co/PHWZWLSuTQ #France #Football #Bleus (translated)
The mutuality Solidaris reveals that access to healthcare for cardiovascular diseases in Belgium is unequal, especially for people in precarious situations, despite medical spending exceeding 2.7 billion euros in 2022. #MaladiesCardiovasculaires #AccèsAuxSoins #Précarité (translated)
Belgium has 15 "Stroke Units" for the treatment of strokes, but their number and distribution are considered insufficient by Solidaris, while a recent initiative aims to support vulnerable populations through prevention agents. #MaladiesCardiovasculaires #AVC #PréventionSanté (translated)
The article discusses the difficulty of the Belgian federal government in finding ten billion euros for the 2027 budget, highlighting the administrative complexity of the country and questioning the responsibility of each level of government in managing public spending. #Budget2027 #Belgique #Gouvernement (translated)
The Minister of Defense, Theo Francken, issued a message on Facebook following the mobilization of students in schools in the southern part of the country. #Belgique #Défense #UnionEuropéenne (translated)
Belgium has received a first payment of 1.2 billion euros from the European Union to finance joint purchases of defense equipment under the SAFE loan program. #Belgique #Défense #UnionEuropéenne (translated)
The article highlights that the recent awarding of the Nobel Prize in Physics to Francis Halzen is a significant recognition of teaching and research in Belgium, particularly for his role in the IceCube project, which uses neutrinos to explore extreme astrophysical events. #Nobel #Astrophysique #RechercheBelge (translated)
The investigation into the alleged assault of a candidate for Miss Belgium 2025 has been closed by the West Flanders prosecution due to insufficient evidence. #MissBelgique #IntégritéSexuelle #EnquêteJudiciaire (translated)
Actu Foot stated that Spain remained undefeated in 22 matches over 485 days. The record included victories against Croatia (2-1 and 4-1), the Czech Republic (3-1), England (3-2), Argentina (1-0), France (2-0), Belgium (2-1), Portugal (1-0), Austria (3-0), Uruguay (1-0), Saudi Arabia (4-0), Peru (3-1), Serbia (3-0), Georgia (4-0 and 2-0), Bulgaria (4-0 and 3-0), and Turkey (6-0). It also mentioned draws against Cape Verde (0-0), Iraq (1-1), Egypt (0-0), and Turkey (2-2). #Espagne #Football #Victoires (translated)
Walid Acherchour stated on AfterRMC that France would not have won the day before without Zinédine Zidane on the bench. He mentioned the novelty effect, the environment, and the momentum brought by Zidane, adding that the new coach's record should not begin with a home defeat against Belgium. #Zidane #FranceFootball #EquipeDeFrance (translated)
Instant Foot shared a video showing the reactions of Bixente Lizarazu and Grégoire Margotton to the goals of the French team against Belgium. The video was credited to Téléfoot TF1. https://t.co/8nRA9fmZhK #ÉquipeDeFrance #Football #BixenteLizarazu (translated)
The Belgian federation Febeliec advocates for the construction of new nuclear power plants, emphasizing that the industry would benefit more from the lower electricity prices that would result, while the challenges related to nuclear waste and the financing of subsidies continue to fuel the debate. #Nucléaire #Énergie #Belgique (translated)
Mandatory military service and a ban on TikTok: here are the recent proposals from Theo Francken for Belgium. #GuerreEnUkraine #MerNoire #SécuritéMaritime (translated)
New road safety measures in Belgium, such as zero tolerance for alcohol among novice drivers and the use of cameras to detect the use of phones while driving, have been announced during the national road safety conference to hold all road users accountable. #SécuritéRoutière #ToléranceZéro #ComportementResponsable (translated)
"The pandemic of stress, burnout, and mental discomfort at work that is spreading across Europe costs 100 billion euros per year, not including the real impact on health, career paths, and families. In Belgium, more than 155,000 workers are suffering from burnout or depression according to figures from the INAMI (+32% since 2021), with a 78% increase (compared to 2019) in disability benefit costs, notes Ms. Ceulemans." #BurnOut #SantéAuTravail #MaladieProfessionnelle (translated)
The former Burundian president Sylvestre Ntibantunganya highlights the future potential of the Great Lakes region as a center of global influence, while calling for ethnic reconciliation and essential reforms in his country, while acknowledging Belgium's historical and controversial role in the regional conflicts. #GrandsLacs #Burundi #Développement (translated)
A report from the Council of Europe highlights that despite legislative progress, asylum seekers in Belgium remain particularly vulnerable to human trafficking due to a lack of appropriate support and reception. #TraiteDesÊtresHumains #DemandeursDAsile #Belgique (translated)
