Belgium's armed forces aren't fit enough
Belgium's armed forces aren't fit enough
This Week's Video News - Only 51% of armed forces staff passes the regular physical tests. The army now wants to do something about it.
Fawlty Towers goes Flemish during Ghent Festival
Fawlty Towers goes Flemish during Ghent Festival
News - John Cleese's iconic TV series 'Fawtly Towers' is getting a new span of life with a theatre version of the bizarre goings on at a hotel on the English Riviera being premiered at the Ghent Festival this summer.
18% of youngsters suffer hearing disorder
18% of youngsters suffer hearing disorder
News - Research from Antwerp University claims that nearly one in five Flemish youngsters are suffering from the hearing disorder tinnitus as a result of listening to loud music or listening to music for excessively long periods of time.
Olympic torch entrusted to 10 Belgians
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Olympic torch entrusted to 10 Belgians
Eurostar eyes 10 new destinations across Europe
Eurostar eyes 10 new destinations across Europe
News - Nicolas Petrovic, chief executive of Eurostar, has unveiled plans to extend Eurostar services across Europe. Talking to the Financial Times, he said he intends to launch 10 new destinations including Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Lyon and Geneva.
"60% of Belgian residents will be of foreign descent by 2060"
"60% of Belgian residents will be of foreign descent by 2060"
News - At present, 1 in 4 Belgian residents have at least one parent who was born abroad. That's according to figures collected by the think tank Itinera. "Belgium has become a real migration country and should adapt its policies accordingly", researchers say.
Police protest after chain saw incident
Police protest after chain saw incident
This Week's Video News - 15/05/12 - In Mons (Wallonia) police officers from across Belgium held a demonstration to express their solidarity with two colleagues who were put behind bars for 12 hours last week. The two shot a drunken man who threatened them with a chain saw.
Rogge: "3 to 5 Belgian medals, and I will be a happy man"
Rogge: "3 to 5 Belgian medals, and I will be a happy man"
This Week's Video News - 14/05/12 - IOC President Jacques Rogge made some time for the Belgian press on Monday, when he was in Brussels for a press conference. The East Fleming told the VRT that he is very happy with the way London has prepared the Olympic Games so far.
Belgian star to move to Manchester?
Belgian star to move to Manchester?
This Week's Video News - 15/05/12 - Eden Hazard, one of the most gifted football players in any European competition, has been chosen as Player of the Year in France. The little Belgian has announced that he is to leave his club Lille and that he is likely to move to Manchester.
Rare otter spotted in Willebroek
Rare otter spotted in Willebroek
This Week's Video News - 15/05/12 - An otter was caught on a night camera in the natural area De Naeyer in Willebroek, between Brussels and Antwerp. The animal is very rare is can hardly ever be seen by humans in Flanders. Environmentalists are happy with the news, the presence of an otter means that water quality must be better.
Women live longer, but not always in good health
Women live longer, but not always in good health
News - Figures collected by the Institute of Public Health show that Belgian women on average live 5.6 years longer than men. However, during these extra years, their health is not always as it should be.
"Exorcism trial" kicks off in Brussels
"Exorcism trial" kicks off in Brussels
News - Six people stand trial before the Court of Assizes in Brussels after a case of exorcism 8 years ago. They made a young Muslim woman believe she couldn't have children because the devil was inside her. The woman received different kinds of punishments and eventually died.
Five injured during fight at immigration reception centre
Five injured during fight at immigration reception centre
News - The reception centre for asylum seekers in Arendonk (Antwerp province) was the scene of a big fight on Sunday evening. The brawl started when some Afghans and Chechens had words. The incident ran out hand soon afterwards, and the fight involved some 50 people.
"Leave no stone unturned to keep Greece on board"
"Leave no stone unturned to keep Greece on board"
News - The European Commissioner for Trade, Karel De Gucht, claims that Greece will not be able to solve its problems by leaving the eurozone. "The more we are getting an idea of what a Greek exit would imply, the more reasons there are not to let this happen."
"We want clear answers from NATO"
"We want clear answers from NATO"
This Week's Video News - 14/05/12 - Human Rights Watch accuse NATO of playing down the scope of collateral damage, as it turns out that 72 civilians were killed in allied bombings to oust Gaddafi last year. Belgium also took part in the NATO mission, but it is not clear yet if Belgian pilotes made any errors.
Di Rupo: "It is not up to Europe to give advice to Greece"
Di Rupo: "It is not up to Europe to give advice to Greece"
News - The Belgian PM Elio Di Rupo urges European leaders to keep a low profile where the political and financial situation in Greece is concerned. "We should give Athens some time to form a coalition."
15-year-old electrocuted on freight train
15-year-old electrocuted on freight train
This Week's Video News - 14/05/12 - In Boom (Antwerp province), a 15-year-boy was killed when he was electrocuted in the local station. The victim had climbed a wagon of a freight train when he got in contact with the overhead wire system.
Angry and disappointed FA: "A lack of respect"
Angry and disappointed FA: "A lack of respect"
Sports - Belgium's national team coach Georges Leekens has created a major surprise by leaving the national football team at once and signing for Club Bruges. The Belgian FA was completely caught by surprise.
Top stories
- 15/05 Eurostar eyes 10 new destinations across Europe
- 15/05 "60% of Belgian residents will be of foreign descent by 2060"
- 15/05 Belgian ecological footprint among the world's largest
- 16/05 Eurovision: VRT staff attacked in Baku
- 16/05 Fawlty Towers goes Flemish during Ghent Festival
- 16/05 18% of youngsters suffer hearing disorder
