5,700 more dollar millionaires in Belgium
18/06/2013 • 17:15
5,700 more dollar millionaires in Belgium
18/06/2013 • 17:15
Life - Last year, the number of Belgian dollar millionaires grew with almost 6,000. That's according to Capgemini's annual World Wealth Report on HNWI's or High Net Worth Individuals. Belgium now boasts 82,600 dollar millionaires, who represent a total capital of 153 billion euros. The global population of dollar millionaires increased with 10 percent to some 12 million last year. They represent a total wealth of 34,500 billion euros, a new record. New millionaires emerged in particular in Asia and the United States.
Different governments agree to cooperate better
18/06/2013 • 15:42
Different governments agree to cooperate better
18/06/2013 • 15:42
American nanny gets 4-year prison sentence
18/06/2013 • 10:53
American nanny gets 4-year prison sentence
18/06/2013 • 10:53
And suddenly Belgium had tropical weather
18/06/2013 • 16:36
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And suddenly Belgium had tropical weather
18/06/2013 • 16:36
Motorist convicted after piling up traffic fines
18/06/2013 • 16:08
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Motorist convicted after piling up traffic fines
18/06/2013 • 16:08
Belgian's return from Syria sparks political row
18/06/2013 • 11:18
Belgian's return from Syria sparks political row
18/06/2013 • 11:18
News - A minor who had joined the rebels in the Syrian civil war, has returned safely to Belgium. His mother picked him up in Turkey. The news was announced by Foreign Minister Didier Reynders, which was not to the liking of Interior Minister Joëlle Milquet, who preferred more discretion in the case to spare the boy and his family.
Rail services to be disrupted on Thursday 27 June
18/06/2013 • 09:57
Rail services to be disrupted on Thursday 27 June
18/06/2013 • 09:57
News - The Flemish socialist trades union ACOD has announced industrial action for 27 June - next week on Thursday. Jean-Pierre Goossens of the ACOD says that the action is scheduled to last 2 hours, between 10 a.m. and noon, but the Walloon trades unions want to make it a 24-hour strike. Rail services are bound to be heavily disrupted.
Alfacam thrown a lifeline by EMG
18/06/2013 • 12:02
Economy - Alfacam, the Belgian media company that was declared bankrupt in April, will be taken over by Euro Media Group (EMG). The news was reported by De Tijd. EMG had the highest takeover bid and will acquire Alfacam's technological know-how and equipment. At least 25 employees could keep their job after all.
Illegitimate daughter wants to haul King before the courts
17/06/2013 • 15:15
Illegitimate daughter wants to haul King before the courts
17/06/2013 • 15:15
Lorry burning like a torch on the E19 Motorway
17/06/2013 • 15:55
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Lorry burning like a torch on the E19 Motorway
17/06/2013 • 15:55
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And suddenly Belgium had tropical weather
18/06/13 - Tuesday saw temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius and more, becoming the hottest day of the year so far. Many travelled to the coast to enjoy the cool sea breeze, but many pupils and students had to find other ways of tackling the heat.
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And suddenly Belgium had tropical weather
18/06/13 - Tuesday saw temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius and more, becoming the hottest day of the year so far. Many travelled to the coast to enjoy the cool sea breeze, but many pupils and students had to find other ways of tackling the heat.
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Motorist convicted after piling up traffic fines
18/06/13 - An Antwerp court has imposed a prison sentence of 59 months on a 41-year-old man for repeatedly breaking traffic rules. The man also has to pay over 45,000 euros in fines, and his driving licence has been suspended for the rest of his life.
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Motorist convicted after piling up traffic fines
18/06/13 - An Antwerp court has imposed a prison sentence of 59 months on a 41-year-old man for repeatedly breaking traffic rules. The man also has to pay over 45,000 euros in fines, and his driving licence has been suspended for the rest of his life.
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Gutman reiterates denials
The American Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman has once again denied that he used the services of prostitutes in a Brussels park. He did so during a visit with his wife to the Flemish Brabant municipality of Zemst.
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Gutman reiterates denials
The American Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman has once again denied that he used the services of prostitutes in a Brussels park. He did so during a visit with his wife to the Flemish Brabant municipality of Zemst.
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Lorry burning like a torch on the E19 Motorway
17/06/13 - A burning truck on the busy E19 Motorway linking Brussels to Antwerp caused long traffic jams on Monday morning. The problems continued until the late afternoon. A lorry carrying inflammable liquids caught fire, but the truck driver escaped without injuries. It is not clear what caused the fire.
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Lorry burning like a torch on the E19 Motorway
17/06/13 - A burning truck on the busy E19 Motorway linking Brussels to Antwerp caused long traffic jams on Monday morning. The problems continued until the late afternoon. A lorry carrying inflammable liquids caught fire, but the truck driver escaped without injuries. It is not clear what caused the fire.
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"I'm really an emotional guy"
17/06/13 - The VRT's Sportweekend crew arranged an interview with the British sprinter Mark Cavendish. It was an open-hearted conversation, which showed that the Manxman is feeling good in his Belgian cycling team. In the next Tour de France, which is coming up in two weeks, Cavendish wants to fill a gap.
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"I'm really an emotional guy"
17/06/13 - The VRT's Sportweekend crew arranged an interview with the British sprinter Mark Cavendish. It was an open-hearted conversation, which showed that the Manxman is feeling good in his Belgian cycling team. In the next Tour de France, which is coming up in two weeks, Cavendish wants to fill a gap.
"I'm really an emotional guy"
17/06/2013 • 15:12
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"I'm really an emotional guy"
17/06/2013 • 15:12
Videozone - 17/06/13 - The VRT's Sportweekend crew arranged an interview with the British sprinter Mark Cavendish. It was an open-hearted conversation, which showed that the Manxman is feeling good in his Belgian cycling team. In the next Tour de France, which is coming up in two weeks, Cavendish wants to fill a gap.
Lelièvre given day-release
17/06/2013 • 15:55
Lelièvre given day-release
17/06/2013 • 15:55
News - The Sentencing Court in Brussels has ruled that Michel Lelièvre will be allowed to leave prison under escort five times for a period of eight hours. Michel Lelièvre was the child sex killer Marc Dutroux right-hand-man.
Missing girl back home
17/06/2013 • 16:19
Missing girl back home
17/06/2013 • 16:19
News - A teenager missing since Friday turned up unharmed at her mother’s home on Sunday evening. Police had launched a nationwide appeal to find 13-year-old Sonia Kriebels after she disappeared from Brussels North Railway Station on Friday afternoon.
Belgian satellite makes important breakthrough
17/06/2013 • 12:10
Belgian satellite makes important breakthrough
17/06/2013 • 12:10
News - The Belgian Proba-V satellite has made history by becoming the first ever satellite to receive signals from aircraft. At a later stage, the European Space Agency ESA hopes to develop a system to monitor aviation from space.
“Showrooming” on the increase
17/06/2013 • 14:36
“Showrooming” on the increase
17/06/2013 • 14:36
Economy - According to the small business federation NSZ, a growing number of shopkeepers are being confronted with so-called showrooming. "Showrooming" is a phenomenon where by customers visit shops to look at and gain information about products that they later buy cheaper on the internet.
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"I'm really an emotional guy"
17/06/13 - The VRT's Sportweekend crew arranged an interview with the British sprinter Mark Cavendish. It was an open-hearted conversation, which showed that the Manxman is feeling good in his Belgian cycling team. In the next Tour de France, which is coming up in two weeks, Cavendish wants to fill a gap.
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"I'm really an emotional guy"
17/06/13 - The VRT's Sportweekend crew arranged an interview with the British sprinter Mark Cavendish. It was an open-hearted conversation, which showed that the Manxman is feeling good in his Belgian cycling team. In the next Tour de France, which is coming up in two weeks, Cavendish wants to fill a gap.
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Belgian takes gold in Miami
The Fleming Dirk Van Tichelt has won a gold medal at the Judo Grand Prix in the American city of Miami (Florida). Another Fleming, Ilse Heylen took bronze.
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Belgian takes gold in Miami
The Fleming Dirk Van Tichelt has won a gold medal at the Judo Grand Prix in the American city of Miami (Florida). Another Fleming, Ilse Heylen took bronze.
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Red Devils now tenth in FIFA rankings
Belgium’s 2-1 win against Serbia on Friday evening sees our national football team move up to tenth place in the FIFA rankings. The next list due to be published at the start of next month will place Belgium in tenth place just behind England.
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Red Devils now tenth in FIFA rankings
Belgium’s 2-1 win against Serbia on Friday evening sees our national football team move up to tenth place in the FIFA rankings. The next list due to be published at the start of next month will place Belgium in tenth place just behind England.
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Vincent Kompany: broken nose, fractured eye socket and concussion
Belgians may have been in a state of intense jubilation following their win against Serbia in the world cup qualifier on Friday, for one poor Belgian the match will not only generate pleasant memories. Red Devils' captain Vincent Kompany broke his nose during the encounter and also suffered concussion and a fractured eye socket.
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Vincent Kompany: broken nose, fractured eye socket and concussion
Belgians may have been in a state of intense jubilation following their win against Serbia in the world cup qualifier on Friday, for one poor Belgian the match will not only generate pleasant memories. Red Devils' captain Vincent Kompany broke his nose during the encounter and also suffered concussion and a fractured eye socket.
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Vincent Kompany to wear mask for six weeks
The doctor of the Belgian national soccer squad Kris Van Crombrugge has provided more details about the injuries sustained by the Belgian captain Vincent Kompany during the world cup qualifier against Serbia. The Serbia goalie wanted to give the ball a thump but the Manchester City player's head got in the way. Dr Kris Van Crombrugge: "Vincent will now have to rest for a while as a result of the injuries and the slight concussion. In a couple of days we must decide whether his nose has to be put straight again or not. When he resumes training he will have to wear a mask for six weeks."
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Vincent Kompany to wear mask for six weeks
The doctor of the Belgian national soccer squad Kris Van Crombrugge has provided more details about the injuries sustained by the Belgian captain Vincent Kompany during the world cup qualifier against Serbia. The Serbia goalie wanted to give the ball a thump but the Manchester City player's head got in the way. Dr Kris Van Crombrugge: "Vincent will now have to rest for a while as a result of the injuries and the slight concussion. In a couple of days we must decide whether his nose has to be put straight again or not. When he resumes training he will have to wear a mask for six weeks."
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Woman raped in Elsene night shop
A 28-year-old women was held for four hours and raped repeatedly in a night shop in the Brussels municipality of Elsene last weekend.
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Woman raped in Elsene night shop
A 28-year-old women was held for four hours and raped repeatedly in a night shop in the Brussels municipality of Elsene last weekend.
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Bristol beats Brussels to become “Green Capital 2015”
The English port city of Bristol has beaten our capital city Brussels and has picked to become European Green Capital 2015.
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Bristol beats Brussels to become “Green Capital 2015”
The English port city of Bristol has beaten our capital city Brussels and has picked to become European Green Capital 2015.
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Mini-Europe to stay put until the end of 2015
The Mini-Europe attraction and the Océade bathing complex are to remain open at their current locations until the end of 2015. Previously it had been announced that they would close at the end of this summer.
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Mini-Europe to stay put until the end of 2015
The Mini-Europe attraction and the Océade bathing complex are to remain open at their current locations until the end of 2015. Previously it had been announced that they would close at the end of this summer.
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Electric taxis coming to Brussels
From next spring 50 electric-powered taxis will be riding around on the streets Brussels. The capital will become the first city in Belgium with taxi powered by an electric motor rather than an internal combustion engine.
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Electric taxis coming to Brussels
From next spring 50 electric-powered taxis will be riding around on the streets Brussels. The capital will become the first city in Belgium with taxi powered by an electric motor rather than an internal combustion engine.
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Belgian journalists protest outside Greek Embassy
Around 100 Belgian journalists have staged a demonstration outside the Greek Embassy in Brussels. The demonstration was held in protest against the closure of the Greek publish broadcaster ERT. The journalists handed in a petition demanding the re-opening of the ERT as soon as possible.
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Belgian journalists protest outside Greek Embassy
Around 100 Belgian journalists have staged a demonstration outside the Greek Embassy in Brussels. The demonstration was held in protest against the closure of the Greek publish broadcaster ERT. The journalists handed in a petition demanding the re-opening of the ERT as soon as possible.
Culture
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Flemish films score at Festroia International Film Festival
A total of four Flemish films were honoured during the awards ceremony at the Festroia International Film Festival in the Portugese city of Setúbal.
Flemish films score at Festroia International Film Festival
A total of four Flemish films were honoured during the awards ceremony at the Festroia International Film Festival in the Portugese city of Setúbal.
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Tintin auction raises 50,000
An auction of comic strip books, statuettes and drawings has raised more than 50,000 euros. The auction was organised by the online auctions site Catawiki.
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Tintin auction raises 50,000
An auction of comic strip books, statuettes and drawings has raised more than 50,000 euros. The auction was organised by the online auctions site Catawiki.
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Bob Dylan plans Belgian concert in November
The 72-year-old singer-songwriter will be on stage at Vorst Nationaal on 10 November of this year. It's two years since Bob Dylan was last in Belgium for a concert at the Antwerp Sportpaleis.
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Bob Dylan plans Belgian concert in November
The 72-year-old singer-songwriter will be on stage at Vorst Nationaal on 10 November of this year. It's two years since Bob Dylan was last in Belgium for a concert at the Antwerp Sportpaleis.
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Brussels Philharmonic plays ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
11/6/13 – The Flemish Radio Choir joined members of the Brussels Philharmonic in the Bozar in Brussels to play the soundtrack to Stanley Kubrick’s controversial masterpiece. West Side Story and Psycho are next.
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Brussels Philharmonic plays ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
11/6/13 – The Flemish Radio Choir joined members of the Brussels Philharmonic in the Bozar in Brussels to play the soundtrack to Stanley Kubrick’s controversial masterpiece. West Side Story and Psycho are next.
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Flemish series scoop prizes at World Media Festival
Two Flemish series have been awarded prizes at the World Media Festival at Banff in the Canadian province of Alberta. The VRT’s “Quiz Me Quick” and the commercial channel 2BE’s “Wat als?” (What If?) were both honoured by an international jury.
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Flemish series scoop prizes at World Media Festival
Two Flemish series have been awarded prizes at the World Media Festival at Banff in the Canadian province of Alberta. The VRT’s “Quiz Me Quick” and the commercial channel 2BE’s “Wat als?” (What If?) were both honoured by an international jury.
Life
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5,700 more dollar millionaires in Belgium
Last year, the number of Belgian dollar millionaires grew with almost 6,000. That's according to Capgemini's annual World Wealth Report on HNWI's or High Net Worth Individuals. Belgium now boasts 82,600 dollar millionaires, who represent a total capital of 153 billion euros. The global population of dollar millionaires increased with 10 percent to some 12 million last year. They represent a total wealth of 34,500 billion euros, a new record. New millionaires emerged in particular in Asia and the United States.
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5,700 more dollar millionaires in Belgium
Last year, the number of Belgian dollar millionaires grew with almost 6,000. That's according to Capgemini's annual World Wealth Report on HNWI's or High Net Worth Individuals. Belgium now boasts 82,600 dollar millionaires, who represent a total capital of 153 billion euros. The global population of dollar millionaires increased with 10 percent to some 12 million last year. They represent a total wealth of 34,500 billion euros, a new record. New millionaires emerged in particular in Asia and the United States.
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And suddenly Belgium had tropical weather
18/06/13 - Tuesday saw temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius and more, becoming the hottest day of the year so far. Many travelled to the coast to enjoy the cool sea breeze, but many pupils and students had to find other ways of tackling the heat.
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And suddenly Belgium had tropical weather
18/06/13 - Tuesday saw temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius and more, becoming the hottest day of the year so far. Many travelled to the coast to enjoy the cool sea breeze, but many pupils and students had to find other ways of tackling the heat.
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Flemish diabetics scale Italian mountain
A group of fifteen Flemish diabetics have succeeded in cycling up the Mount Stelvio in the Italian Alps. The group’s aim was to prove that anyone can achieve anything if they put their mind to it, as well as raising money for diabetes research.
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Flemish diabetics scale Italian mountain
A group of fifteen Flemish diabetics have succeeded in cycling up the Mount Stelvio in the Italian Alps. The group’s aim was to prove that anyone can achieve anything if they put their mind to it, as well as raising money for diabetes research.
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Walibi to introduce queue jumpers pass
The Walibi amusement park, near Wavre (Walloon Brabant) is to allow those prepared to pay extra to jump queues at its attractions. The so-call speedy-pass will let those with more money than patience avoid having to wait as long as three-quarters of an hour for their turn on rides such as the Radja River and the Calamity Mine.
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Walibi to introduce queue jumpers pass
The Walibi amusement park, near Wavre (Walloon Brabant) is to allow those prepared to pay extra to jump queues at its attractions. The so-call speedy-pass will let those with more money than patience avoid having to wait as long as three-quarters of an hour for their turn on rides such as the Radja River and the Calamity Mine.
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Bogus policeman harasses Antwerp girls
Police in Antwerp have detained a 38-year-old man who impersonated a police officer and harassed two girls on a scooter along the Plantinkaai. A plain clothes police officer witnessed the incident and alerted a police patrol that escorted the police officer to a police cell.
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Bogus policeman harasses Antwerp girls
Police in Antwerp have detained a 38-year-old man who impersonated a police officer and harassed two girls on a scooter along the Plantinkaai. A plain clothes police officer witnessed the incident and alerted a police patrol that escorted the police officer to a police cell.
Economy
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5,700 more dollar millionaires in Belgium
Last year, the number of Belgian dollar millionaires grew with almost 6,000. That's according to Capgemini's annual World Wealth Report on HNWI's or High Net Worth Individuals. Belgium now boasts 82,600 dollar millionaires, who represent a total capital of 153 billion euros. The global population of dollar millionaires increased with 10 percent to some 12 million last year. They represent a total wealth of 34,500 billion euros, a new record. New millionaires emerged in particular in Asia and the United States.
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5,700 more dollar millionaires in Belgium
Last year, the number of Belgian dollar millionaires grew with almost 6,000. That's according to Capgemini's annual World Wealth Report on HNWI's or High Net Worth Individuals. Belgium now boasts 82,600 dollar millionaires, who represent a total capital of 153 billion euros. The global population of dollar millionaires increased with 10 percent to some 12 million last year. They represent a total wealth of 34,500 billion euros, a new record. New millionaires emerged in particular in Asia and the United States.
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Alfacam thrown a lifeline by EMG
Alfacam, the Belgian media company that was declared bankrupt in April, will be taken over by Euro Media Group (EMG). The news was reported by De Tijd. EMG had the highest takeover bid and will acquire Alfacam's technological know-how and equipment. At least 25 employees could keep their job after all.
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Alfacam thrown a lifeline by EMG
Alfacam, the Belgian media company that was declared bankrupt in April, will be taken over by Euro Media Group (EMG). The news was reported by De Tijd. EMG had the highest takeover bid and will acquire Alfacam's technological know-how and equipment. At least 25 employees could keep their job after all.
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“Showrooming” on the increase
According to the small business federation NSZ, a growing number of shopkeepers are being confronted with so-called showrooming. "Showrooming" is a phenomenon where by customers visit shops to look at and gain information about products that they later buy cheaper on the internet.
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“Showrooming” on the increase
According to the small business federation NSZ, a growing number of shopkeepers are being confronted with so-called showrooming. "Showrooming" is a phenomenon where by customers visit shops to look at and gain information about products that they later buy cheaper on the internet.
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Belgian start-ups thrive in the United States
10/6/13 - Accompanied by scores of businessmen Belgium's Prince Filip has been in California at the head of a large Belgian trade delegation. The US is proving to be a fertile territory for Belgian start-ups. Several businessmen believe this country provides greater opportunities than their native Belgium.
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Belgian start-ups thrive in the United States
10/6/13 - Accompanied by scores of businessmen Belgium's Prince Filip has been in California at the head of a large Belgian trade delegation. The US is proving to be a fertile territory for Belgian start-ups. Several businessmen believe this country provides greater opportunities than their native Belgium.
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“What counts for me is getting the best out of people”
Crown Prince Filip’s trade mission to the American state of California is at an end. As at the end of previous foreign mission the 53-year-old Prince has given an interview to journalists.
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“What counts for me is getting the best out of people”
Crown Prince Filip’s trade mission to the American state of California is at an end. As at the end of previous foreign mission the 53-year-old Prince has given an interview to journalists.
Health & Environment
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Flanders working on "fast cycle routes"
The Flemish government and the provincial authorities of the 5 Flemish provinces are joining efforts to create so-called fast cycle routes, which adopt the principle of motorways in order to offer cyclists fast connections between different locations. The Flemish Mobility Minister Hilde Crevits (Christian democrat) and her provincial colleagues signed a so-called Mobility Charter in the Leuven City Hall.
Flanders working on "fast cycle routes"
The Flemish government and the provincial authorities of the 5 Flemish provinces are joining efforts to create so-called fast cycle routes, which adopt the principle of motorways in order to offer cyclists fast connections between different locations. The Flemish Mobility Minister Hilde Crevits (Christian democrat) and her provincial colleagues signed a so-called Mobility Charter in the Leuven City Hall.
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Almost 1 in 4 pubs flouting smoking ban
04/06/13 - The smoking ban that was introduced almost two years ago is being violated in some 23 percent of the Flemish pubs and cafés. This is despite offenders risking heavy fines or even prosecution.
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Almost 1 in 4 pubs flouting smoking ban
04/06/13 - The smoking ban that was introduced almost two years ago is being violated in some 23 percent of the Flemish pubs and cafés. This is despite offenders risking heavy fines or even prosecution.
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New blood tests for train disaster locals
Between 1,200 and 1,500 people that live near to the site of last month’s Wetteren rail disaster are to be given new blood and urine tests. According to the judicial authorities this is necessary for damages claims to be made.
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New blood tests for train disaster locals
Between 1,200 and 1,500 people that live near to the site of last month’s Wetteren rail disaster are to be given new blood and urine tests. According to the judicial authorities this is necessary for damages claims to be made.
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CO2-emissions falling fastest in Belgium
According to figures published by Eurostat, levels of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels in Belgium fell by 11.8% last year. This puts Belgium in joint-first place in the EU (with Finland) when it comes to cutting CO2 emissions.
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CO2-emissions falling fastest in Belgium
According to figures published by Eurostat, levels of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels in Belgium fell by 11.8% last year. This puts Belgium in joint-first place in the EU (with Finland) when it comes to cutting CO2 emissions.
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"Porpoise invasion" in Belgian rivers not without danger
Since the end of March, porpoises have been spotted on a very regular basis in the river Scheldt and even smaller rivers like the Rupel. There are reports of several dozen being spotted at the same time. The Flemish environmental organisation Natuurpunt is worried, because the Belgian rivers pose a lot of dangers to this protected species.
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"Porpoise invasion" in Belgian rivers not without danger
Since the end of March, porpoises have been spotted on a very regular basis in the river Scheldt and even smaller rivers like the Rupel. There are reports of several dozen being spotted at the same time. The Flemish environmental organisation Natuurpunt is worried, because the Belgian rivers pose a lot of dangers to this protected species.
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