How to protect Antarctica from exploitation?
22/05/2013 • 16:15
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How to protect Antarctica from exploitation?
22/05/2013 • 16:15
Videozone - 22/05/13 - In Brussels, the 36th "Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting" is taking place, a conference on the present and future situation of the South Pole. Prince Albert II of Monaco promised that efforts will be done to maintain the present ban on exploitation, and to protect the South Pole. The Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders expressed similar ideas. As to scientific research, a more coordinated approach is called for.
"I repeat: we will not move the club to Antwerp"
22/05/2013 • Update 12:31
"I repeat: we will not move the club to Antwerp"
22/05/2013 • Update 12:31
American ambassador in Exmar transfer
22/05/2013 • 12:36
American ambassador in Exmar transfer
22/05/2013 • 12:36
Greipel beats Boonen in "textbook sprint"
22/05/2013 • 16:37
Greipel beats Boonen in "textbook sprint"
22/05/2013 • 16:37
Many suitcases still stuck at Zaventem
22/05/2013 • 16:29
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Many suitcases still stuck at Zaventem
22/05/2013 • 16:29
Videozone - 22/05/13 - Six days after workers of bagage handler Swissport put an end to their strike, hundreds of suitcases are still stuck at Brussels Airport. A lot of bagage has been handled, but it will take several days to have everything out of the way. Some airlines allow passengers to pick up their suitcases themselves (see www.brusselsairport.be); other passengers will have to be patient and wait some more days.
World War I commemorations in Liège, Ieper and Brussels
22/05/2013 • 12:02
World War I commemorations in Liège, Ieper and Brussels
22/05/2013 • 12:02
News - The federal government announced that special ceremonies to commemorate World War I will be held in the cities of Liège, Ieper and Brussels in August, October and November next year. More details were unveiled at a press conference.
Last residents return home after Wetteren train disaster
22/05/2013 • 10:15
Health & environment - All residents that had been evacuated after the Wetteren rail disaster, can return home. All but two, that is. Two residents lived so close to the scene of the accident, that a burning train wagon ended up in their garden, causing considerable damage. Meanwhile, new tests to measure pollution levels yielded reassuring results.
Getting divorced... and then moving to the coast
21/05/2013 • 16:55
Getting divorced... and then moving to the coast
21/05/2013 • 16:55
Coldest spring in 40 years
21/05/2013 • 10:10
Life - Average temperatures this spring only climbed to 8.1 degrees Celsius. This makes it the coldest spring since the seventies. The past 10 weeks also had dark and gloomy weather, and it doesn't look as if things are about to change, at least not in the 5 or 6 coming days. "As things are looking now, we will make it into the top-10 of the springs with the least hours of sunshine."
Sierre disaster: "No indications of heart failure"
21/05/2013 • Update 16:43
Sierre disaster: "No indications of heart failure"
21/05/2013 • Update 16:43
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How to protect Antarctica from exploitation?
22/05/13 - In Brussels, the 36th "Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting" is taking place, a conference on the present and future situation of the South Pole. Prince Albert II of Monaco promised that efforts will be done to maintain the present ban on exploitation, and to protect the South Pole. The Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders expressed similar ideas. As to scientific research, a more coordinated approach is called for.
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How to protect Antarctica from exploitation?
22/05/13 - In Brussels, the 36th "Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting" is taking place, a conference on the present and future situation of the South Pole. Prince Albert II of Monaco promised that efforts will be done to maintain the present ban on exploitation, and to protect the South Pole. The Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders expressed similar ideas. As to scientific research, a more coordinated approach is called for.
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Many suitcases still stuck at Zaventem
22/05/13 - Six days after workers of bagage handler Swissport put an end to their strike, hundreds of suitcases are still stuck at Brussels Airport. A lot of bagage has been handled, but it will take several days to have everything out of the way. Some airlines allow passengers to pick up their suitcases themselves (see www.brusselsairport.be); other passengers will have to be patient and wait some more days.
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Many suitcases still stuck at Zaventem
22/05/13 - Six days after workers of bagage handler Swissport put an end to their strike, hundreds of suitcases are still stuck at Brussels Airport. A lot of bagage has been handled, but it will take several days to have everything out of the way. Some airlines allow passengers to pick up their suitcases themselves (see www.brusselsairport.be); other passengers will have to be patient and wait some more days.
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"We glued together"
22/05/13 - Germany's André Greipel won the opening stage in the cycling tour of Belgium. Just after the finish, he gave an interview (in English) to our VRT sports colleagues. "It was a perfect sprint lead-out by the guys. My gear was bit too big, but I'm happy I could finish it off."
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"We glued together"
22/05/13 - Germany's André Greipel won the opening stage in the cycling tour of Belgium. Just after the finish, he gave an interview (in English) to our VRT sports colleagues. "It was a perfect sprint lead-out by the guys. My gear was bit too big, but I'm happy I could finish it off."
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Brussels museum boasts 4.5 billion year-old meteorite
21/05/13 - The Brussels Museum of Natural Sciences has a meteorite on display. Not just any meteorite: this one is exceptionally big, almost the size of a basketball. Belgian and Japanese scientists discovered the stone in Antarctica last winter.
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Brussels museum boasts 4.5 billion year-old meteorite
21/05/13 - The Brussels Museum of Natural Sciences has a meteorite on display. Not just any meteorite: this one is exceptionally big, almost the size of a basketball. Belgian and Japanese scientists discovered the stone in Antarctica last winter.
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Brussels plan to tackle unemployment among youngsters
21/05/13 - The new Brussels Prime Minister, Rudi Vervoort (Francophone socialist), has a plan ready to tackle unemployment among young people in Brussels. The Brussels government has earmarked 10 million euros for the plan, which involves language courses and apprenticeships.
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Brussels plan to tackle unemployment among youngsters
21/05/13 - The new Brussels Prime Minister, Rudi Vervoort (Francophone socialist), has a plan ready to tackle unemployment among young people in Brussels. The Brussels government has earmarked 10 million euros for the plan, which involves language courses and apprenticeships.
Brussels museum boasts 4.5 billion year-old meteorite
21/05/2013 • 15:26
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Brussels museum boasts 4.5 billion year-old meteorite
21/05/2013 • 15:26
Videozone - 21/05/13 - The Brussels Museum of Natural Sciences has a meteorite on display. Not just any meteorite: this one is exceptionally big, almost the size of a basketball. Belgian and Japanese scientists discovered the stone in Antarctica last winter.
Brussels plan to tackle unemployment among youngsters
21/05/2013 • 15:38
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Brussels plan to tackle unemployment among youngsters
21/05/2013 • 15:38
Videozone - 21/05/13 - The new Brussels Prime Minister, Rudi Vervoort (Francophone socialist), has a plan ready to tackle unemployment among young people in Brussels. The Brussels government has earmarked 10 million euros for the plan, which involves language courses and apprenticeships.
Flemish pigeon "Bolt" fetches record amount of 310,000 euros
21/05/2013 • 11:11
Flemish pigeon "Bolt" fetches record amount of 310,000 euros
21/05/2013 • 11:11
Economy - A Chinese pigeon fancier paid the highest amount ever for a racing pigeon: 310,000 euros. The pigeon is Flemish, it was sold on the auction site Pigeon Paradise. The owner, a 66-year-old man from Vorselaar (Antwerp), sold his complete collection of pigeons for over 4 million euros.
"Dear Ms Onkelinx, our child is also a Victor"
21/05/2013 • 12:18
"Dear Ms Onkelinx, our child is also a Victor"
21/05/2013 • 12:18
Health & environment - A number of parents of children battling a rare disease have written an open letter to the federal Public Health Minister Laurette Onkelinx. In the letter, which was published in a couple of newspapers, they demand a long-term solution for the issue of refunding medicines through the health mutual.
Anderlecht players received in town hall
21/05/2013 • 15:50
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Anderlecht players received in town hall
21/05/2013 • 15:50
Videozone - 21/05/13 - Players, staff and management of football champions Anderlecht have been received at the Anderlecht town hall. The players cherished this special moment, although many of them hadn't had a lot of sleep the past two nights, after claiming the title on Sunday.
White rabbit trick to solve Antwerp's problem?
21/05/2013 • 12:54
White rabbit trick to solve Antwerp's problem?
21/05/2013 • 12:54
Sports - The city of Antwerp, the largest in the Flemish region, is left without a team in the top flight of the Belgian football league. Beerschot was relegated, and to make matters worse, the club also went bankrupt. The Great Old, Antwerp FC, is playing in second division. A team of businessmen and representatives of the media and the Antwerp city council are discussing the issue, joining forces to have a team playing in the top flight in Antwerp next season after all.
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Greipel beats Boonen in "textbook sprint"
In cycling, André Greipel won the opening stage of the Tour of Belgium. The German won a bunch sprint in Knokke-Heist, beating the Belgian champion Tom Boonen. The win allows Greipel to take the red leader's jersey.
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Greipel beats Boonen in "textbook sprint"
In cycling, André Greipel won the opening stage of the Tour of Belgium. The German won a bunch sprint in Knokke-Heist, beating the Belgian champion Tom Boonen. The win allows Greipel to take the red leader's jersey.
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"We glued together"
22/05/13 - Germany's André Greipel won the opening stage in the cycling tour of Belgium. Just after the finish, he gave an interview (in English) to our VRT sports colleagues. "It was a perfect sprint lead-out by the guys. My gear was bit too big, but I'm happy I could finish it off."
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"We glued together"
22/05/13 - Germany's André Greipel won the opening stage in the cycling tour of Belgium. Just after the finish, he gave an interview (in English) to our VRT sports colleagues. "It was a perfect sprint lead-out by the guys. My gear was bit too big, but I'm happy I could finish it off."
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"I repeat: we will not move the club to Antwerp"
The vice-champions in Belgian football, Zulte Waregem, were negotiating a transfer to Antwerp, some 80 kilometres away from their present location. Or not? The club's fans, who were celebrating an unprecedented second place only a couple of days ago, are furious. "You can't just sell your soul", it was heard. The management denied the rumours later on.
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"I repeat: we will not move the club to Antwerp"
The vice-champions in Belgian football, Zulte Waregem, were negotiating a transfer to Antwerp, some 80 kilometres away from their present location. Or not? The club's fans, who were celebrating an unprecedented second place only a couple of days ago, are furious. "You can't just sell your soul", it was heard. The management denied the rumours later on.
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Anderlecht players received in town hall
21/05/13 - Players, staff and management of football champions Anderlecht have been received at the Anderlecht town hall. The players cherished this special moment, although many of them hadn't had a lot of sleep the past two nights, after claiming the title on Sunday.
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Anderlecht players received in town hall
21/05/13 - Players, staff and management of football champions Anderlecht have been received at the Anderlecht town hall. The players cherished this special moment, although many of them hadn't had a lot of sleep the past two nights, after claiming the title on Sunday.
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White rabbit trick to solve Antwerp's problem?
The city of Antwerp, the largest in the Flemish region, is left without a team in the top flight of the Belgian football league. Beerschot was relegated, and to make matters worse, the club also went bankrupt. The Great Old, Antwerp FC, is playing in second division. A team of businessmen and representatives of the media and the Antwerp city council are discussing the issue, joining forces to have a team playing in the top flight in Antwerp next season after all.
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White rabbit trick to solve Antwerp's problem?
The city of Antwerp, the largest in the Flemish region, is left without a team in the top flight of the Belgian football league. Beerschot was relegated, and to make matters worse, the club also went bankrupt. The Great Old, Antwerp FC, is playing in second division. A team of businessmen and representatives of the media and the Antwerp city council are discussing the issue, joining forces to have a team playing in the top flight in Antwerp next season after all.
Brussels
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Brussels plan to tackle unemployment among youngsters
21/05/13 - The new Brussels Prime Minister, Rudi Vervoort (Francophone socialist), has a plan ready to tackle unemployment among young people in Brussels. The Brussels government has earmarked 10 million euros for the plan, which involves language courses and apprenticeships.
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Brussels plan to tackle unemployment among youngsters
21/05/13 - The new Brussels Prime Minister, Rudi Vervoort (Francophone socialist), has a plan ready to tackle unemployment among young people in Brussels. The Brussels government has earmarked 10 million euros for the plan, which involves language courses and apprenticeships.
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80,000 at Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade in Brussels
29/05/13 - According to estimations, some 80,000 people flocked to the Brussels city centre on Saturday to attend the 18th edition of Belgian Pride. The figure is 10,000 up on last year. The LGBTQI community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Intersex) celebrated a double anniversary. Belgium introduced gay marriage 10 years ago, while 7 years ago same sex couples were given the legal right to adopt children.
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80,000 at Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade in Brussels
29/05/13 - According to estimations, some 80,000 people flocked to the Brussels city centre on Saturday to attend the 18th edition of Belgian Pride. The figure is 10,000 up on last year. The LGBTQI community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Intersex) celebrated a double anniversary. Belgium introduced gay marriage 10 years ago, while 7 years ago same sex couples were given the legal right to adopt children.
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Giant pothole outside Royal Palace of Brussels
A large pothole has appeared in the road outside King Albert's place of work, the Royal Palace in the City of Brussels. The road has been in a bad way for some time, but now subsidence has resulted in the cobble stones disappearing through the road surface.
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Giant pothole outside Royal Palace of Brussels
A large pothole has appeared in the road outside King Albert's place of work, the Royal Palace in the City of Brussels. The road has been in a bad way for some time, but now subsidence has resulted in the cobble stones disappearing through the road surface.
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20,000 cases stuck at Zaventem!
Swissport workers have rejected the deal struck last night between the trade unions and management at the baggage handler. Swissport staff attended a meeting on Thursday morning. Most flights are leaving on schedule, but a spokesman for Brussels Airport is advising passengers to take as much of their luggage as possible on board as hand luggage.
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20,000 cases stuck at Zaventem!
Swissport workers have rejected the deal struck last night between the trade unions and management at the baggage handler. Swissport staff attended a meeting on Thursday morning. Most flights are leaving on schedule, but a spokesman for Brussels Airport is advising passengers to take as much of their luggage as possible on board as hand luggage.
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Muslim official dismissed after handshake incident
A Belgian who converted to Islam and who was working for the City of Brussels, has been dismissed after refusing to shake hands with the Brussels alderwoman Karine Lalieux (Francophone socialist).
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Muslim official dismissed after handshake incident
A Belgian who converted to Islam and who was working for the City of Brussels, has been dismissed after refusing to shake hands with the Brussels alderwoman Karine Lalieux (Francophone socialist).
Culture
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Australian Fleming scoops four Billboard Awards
Wouter De Backer a.k.a. Gotye has scooped prizes in no fewer than four categories at this year’s Billboard Awards. The 23-year-old Bruges-born singer emigrated with his family to Australia when he was just two-years old.
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Australian Fleming scoops four Billboard Awards
Wouter De Backer a.k.a. Gotye has scooped prizes in no fewer than four categories at this year’s Billboard Awards. The 23-year-old Bruges-born singer emigrated with his family to Australia when he was just two-years old.
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European Museum Forum impressed by Antwerp's MAS
The Antwerp MAS Museum has beaten 41 challengers from 21 different countries to win the Siletto Award, a prize created by the European Museum Forum. The MAS receives the prize for its volunteering and community network.
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European Museum Forum impressed by Antwerp's MAS
The Antwerp MAS Museum has beaten 41 challengers from 21 different countries to win the Siletto Award, a prize created by the European Museum Forum. The MAS receives the prize for its volunteering and community network.
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No Belgians left in Queen Elizabeth Competition
The two Belgians that were left in this year's Queen Elizabeth Competition, were both ousted in the semi-finals. Stephanie Proot and Yannick Van de Velde were not among the 12 finalists that were announced last night. This year's edition centres on piano.
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No Belgians left in Queen Elizabeth Competition
The two Belgians that were left in this year's Queen Elizabeth Competition, were both ousted in the semi-finals. Stephanie Proot and Yannick Van de Velde were not among the 12 finalists that were announced last night. This year's edition centres on piano.
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Roberto Bellarosa: "I am proud I got Belgium this far"
Belgium has taken 12th place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, equal on points with Moldavia. "I showed all the critics that Belgium does have a place in such an event", Bellarosa told reporters.
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Roberto Bellarosa: "I am proud I got Belgium this far"
Belgium has taken 12th place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, equal on points with Moldavia. "I showed all the critics that Belgium does have a place in such an event", Bellarosa told reporters.
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Flemish series 'Salamander' on BBC Four
BBC Four is to screen the Flemish hit drama 'Salamander'. 'Salamander' will be broadcast on Saturday nights in a slot earlier filled by Danish successes 'Borgen' and 'The Killing'.
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Flemish series 'Salamander' on BBC Four
BBC Four is to screen the Flemish hit drama 'Salamander'. 'Salamander' will be broadcast on Saturday nights in a slot earlier filled by Danish successes 'Borgen' and 'The Killing'.
Life
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Getting divorced... and then moving to the coast
The coastal municipalities have the highest percentages of divorced men and women. In a list of municipalities with the highest number of divorced residents, the coastal towns seized 8 places in the top-10. It turns out that many people move to the coast after getting their divorce.
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Getting divorced... and then moving to the coast
The coastal municipalities have the highest percentages of divorced men and women. In a list of municipalities with the highest number of divorced residents, the coastal towns seized 8 places in the top-10. It turns out that many people move to the coast after getting their divorce.
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Brussels museum boasts 4.5 billion year-old meteorite
21/05/13 - The Brussels Museum of Natural Sciences has a meteorite on display. Not just any meteorite: this one is exceptionally big, almost the size of a basketball. Belgian and Japanese scientists discovered the stone in Antarctica last winter.
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Brussels museum boasts 4.5 billion year-old meteorite
21/05/13 - The Brussels Museum of Natural Sciences has a meteorite on display. Not just any meteorite: this one is exceptionally big, almost the size of a basketball. Belgian and Japanese scientists discovered the stone in Antarctica last winter.
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Flemish pigeon "Bolt" fetches record amount of 310,000 euros
A Chinese pigeon fancier paid the highest amount ever for a racing pigeon: 310,000 euros. The pigeon is Flemish, it was sold on the auction site Pigeon Paradise. The owner, a 66-year-old man from Vorselaar (Antwerp), sold his complete collection of pigeons for over 4 million euros.
Pigeon Paradise
Flemish pigeon "Bolt" fetches record amount of 310,000 euros
A Chinese pigeon fancier paid the highest amount ever for a racing pigeon: 310,000 euros. The pigeon is Flemish, it was sold on the auction site Pigeon Paradise. The owner, a 66-year-old man from Vorselaar (Antwerp), sold his complete collection of pigeons for over 4 million euros.
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Coldest spring in 40 years
Average temperatures this spring only climbed to 8.1 degrees Celsius. This makes it the coldest spring since the seventies. The past 10 weeks also had dark and gloomy weather, and it doesn't look as if things are about to change, at least not in the 5 or 6 coming days. "As things are looking now, we will make it into the top-10 of the springs with the least hours of sunshine."
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Coldest spring in 40 years
Average temperatures this spring only climbed to 8.1 degrees Celsius. This makes it the coldest spring since the seventies. The past 10 weeks also had dark and gloomy weather, and it doesn't look as if things are about to change, at least not in the 5 or 6 coming days. "As things are looking now, we will make it into the top-10 of the springs with the least hours of sunshine."
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Fun fairs in Belgium: it's no longer what it used to be
19/05/13 - Over the past years, the number of fairground attractions in Belgium saw a 15 percent drop on average. Young people working in this specific sector are less tempted to start a fairground career, as the climate has become worse due to different factors.
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Fun fairs in Belgium: it's no longer what it used to be
19/05/13 - Over the past years, the number of fairground attractions in Belgium saw a 15 percent drop on average. Young people working in this specific sector are less tempted to start a fairground career, as the climate has become worse due to different factors.
Economy
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American ambassador in Exmar transfer
Howard Gutman, the American ambassador to Belgium, is to join the Board of Directors of Exmar. This was announced by De Tijd, which cited Exmar CEO Nicolas Saverys. The ambassador will take up the position next summer, after retiring from his present job as ambassador.
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American ambassador in Exmar transfer
Howard Gutman, the American ambassador to Belgium, is to join the Board of Directors of Exmar. This was announced by De Tijd, which cited Exmar CEO Nicolas Saverys. The ambassador will take up the position next summer, after retiring from his present job as ambassador.
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Brussels plan to tackle unemployment among youngsters
21/05/13 - The new Brussels Prime Minister, Rudi Vervoort (Francophone socialist), has a plan ready to tackle unemployment among young people in Brussels. The Brussels government has earmarked 10 million euros for the plan, which involves language courses and apprenticeships.
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Brussels plan to tackle unemployment among youngsters
21/05/13 - The new Brussels Prime Minister, Rudi Vervoort (Francophone socialist), has a plan ready to tackle unemployment among young people in Brussels. The Brussels government has earmarked 10 million euros for the plan, which involves language courses and apprenticeships.
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"Good or bad weather: at the oceanside it's always nice"
19/05/13 - Many tourists cancelled their reservation at the Belgian coast for this weekend. This is of course due to the bad weather, although the sun was shining on Saturday. A German tourist told the VRT that those who decided to stay away, made the wrong choice: "Good weather or bad weather, when you are at the oceanside it's always nice." The hospitality industry couldn't have thought of a better slogan in cold, rainy times.
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"Good or bad weather: at the oceanside it's always nice"
19/05/13 - Many tourists cancelled their reservation at the Belgian coast for this weekend. This is of course due to the bad weather, although the sun was shining on Saturday. A German tourist told the VRT that those who decided to stay away, made the wrong choice: "Good weather or bad weather, when you are at the oceanside it's always nice." The hospitality industry couldn't have thought of a better slogan in cold, rainy times.
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Fun fairs in Belgium: it's no longer what it used to be
19/05/13 - Over the past years, the number of fairground attractions in Belgium saw a 15 percent drop on average. Young people working in this specific sector are less tempted to start a fairground career, as the climate has become worse due to different factors.
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Fun fairs in Belgium: it's no longer what it used to be
19/05/13 - Over the past years, the number of fairground attractions in Belgium saw a 15 percent drop on average. Young people working in this specific sector are less tempted to start a fairground career, as the climate has become worse due to different factors.
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"Belgium is a hub for counterfeit euro coins"
The Brussels judicial authorities are investigating a large-scale scam involving fake 1 and 2 euro coins. That's according to a report in De Tijd. It turns out that tonnes of counterfeit coins from China were seized during the last couple of months. Brussels investigators fear that Belgium has become a hub to bring fake euro coins in circulation in the European Union. This could damage Belgium's reputation, especially after previous incidents elsewhere.
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"Belgium is a hub for counterfeit euro coins"
The Brussels judicial authorities are investigating a large-scale scam involving fake 1 and 2 euro coins. That's according to a report in De Tijd. It turns out that tonnes of counterfeit coins from China were seized during the last couple of months. Brussels investigators fear that Belgium has become a hub to bring fake euro coins in circulation in the European Union. This could damage Belgium's reputation, especially after previous incidents elsewhere.
Health & Environment
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How to protect Antarctica from exploitation?
22/05/13 - In Brussels, the 36th "Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting" is taking place, a conference on the present and future situation of the South Pole. Prince Albert II of Monaco promised that efforts will be done to maintain the present ban on exploitation, and to protect the South Pole. The Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders expressed similar ideas. As to scientific research, a more coordinated approach is called for.
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How to protect Antarctica from exploitation?
22/05/13 - In Brussels, the 36th "Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting" is taking place, a conference on the present and future situation of the South Pole. Prince Albert II of Monaco promised that efforts will be done to maintain the present ban on exploitation, and to protect the South Pole. The Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders expressed similar ideas. As to scientific research, a more coordinated approach is called for.
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Last residents return home after Wetteren train disaster
All residents that had been evacuated after the Wetteren rail disaster, can return home. All but two, that is. Two residents lived so close to the scene of the accident, that a burning train wagon ended up in their garden, causing considerable damage. Meanwhile, new tests to measure pollution levels yielded reassuring results.
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Last residents return home after Wetteren train disaster
All residents that had been evacuated after the Wetteren rail disaster, can return home. All but two, that is. Two residents lived so close to the scene of the accident, that a burning train wagon ended up in their garden, causing considerable damage. Meanwhile, new tests to measure pollution levels yielded reassuring results.
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"Dear Ms Onkelinx, our child is also a Victor"
A number of parents of children battling a rare disease have written an open letter to the federal Public Health Minister Laurette Onkelinx. In the letter, which was published in a couple of newspapers, they demand a long-term solution for the issue of refunding medicines through the health mutual.
"Dear Ms Onkelinx, our child is also a Victor"
A number of parents of children battling a rare disease have written an open letter to the federal Public Health Minister Laurette Onkelinx. In the letter, which was published in a couple of newspapers, they demand a long-term solution for the issue of refunding medicines through the health mutual.
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Wetteren wreckage cleared ahead of schedule
All seven carriages of the freight train that derailed in the East Flemish town of Wetteren just over two weeks ago have been now been cleared from the track.
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Wetteren wreckage cleared ahead of schedule
All seven carriages of the freight train that derailed in the East Flemish town of Wetteren just over two weeks ago have been now been cleared from the track.
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"Wind turbines pose a bigger threat than nuclear power plants"
Jan Bens, the head of the nuclear watchdog FANC, claims that a nuclear disaster in Belgium is impossible. "The nuclear sector is safe and secure." And there is more. Speaking in the daily De Morgen, he says that wind turbines are potentially more dangerous than nuclear reactors.
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"Wind turbines pose a bigger threat than nuclear power plants"
Jan Bens, the head of the nuclear watchdog FANC, claims that a nuclear disaster in Belgium is impossible. "The nuclear sector is safe and secure." And there is more. Speaking in the daily De Morgen, he says that wind turbines are potentially more dangerous than nuclear reactors.
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