No Belgians left in Queen Elizabeth Competition
19/05/2013 • 12:23
No Belgians left in Queen Elizabeth Competition
19/05/2013 • 12:23
Culture - 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.
Roberto Bellarosa: "I am proud I got Belgium this far"
19/05/2013 • 11:54
Roberto Bellarosa: "I am proud I got Belgium this far"
19/05/2013 • 11:54
Culture - 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.
80,000 at Lesbian and Gray Pride Parade in Brussels
19/05/2013 • 11:39
80,000 at Lesbian and Gray Pride Parade in Brussels
19/05/2013 • 11:39
Videozone - 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.
6 suspects stay behind bars in diamond heist case
18/05/2013 • 16:11
6 suspects stay behind bars in diamond heist case
18/05/2013 • 16:11
Videozone - 18/05/13 - Six suspects stay behind bars, while one of the seven suspects has been released in the case of the diamond robbery at Brussels Airport, Zaventem. The different parties can still appeal against the decision. A number of gem stones, worth an estimated 50 million dollars, were stolen by a group of gangsters mid-February.
Prince and princess open "new" Technopolis
18/05/2013 • 15:56
Prince and princess open "new" Technopolis
18/05/2013 • 15:56
Videozone - 18/05/13 - Technopolis, the Flemish science centre in Mechelen (Antwerp), has opened its doors again after it was extended. It boasts dozens of interactive exhibits to allow both young children and teenagers to experiment with science, and to make them think about their future plans. Prince Filip and Princess Mathilde were guests of honour on Friday.
"Wind turbines pose a bigger threat than nuclear power plants"
18/05/2013 • 12:57
"Wind turbines pose a bigger threat than nuclear power plants"
18/05/2013 • 12:57
Health & environment - 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.
Rik Torfs at the helm of KU Leuven
18/05/2013 • 12:19
Rik Torfs at the helm of KU Leuven
18/05/2013 • 12:19
News - Rik Torfs, a former Senator for the Flemish Christian democrats of CD&V, has been elected as the new vice-chancellor of Leuven University (KU Leuven). He beat his challenger, Karen Maex, in a close battle with 772 votes against 732.
Blood and urine samples taken from Wetteren residents
18/05/2013 • 11:51
Blood and urine samples taken from Wetteren residents
18/05/2013 • 11:51
Health & environment - In Wetteren (East Flanders), over 1,000 local residents have blood and urine samples taken after the train disaster two weeks ago. After the goods train had crashed, poisonous gases (acrylonitrile) escaped and residents want to find out if they have any toxic chemicals in their body.
"Belgium is a hub for counterfeit euro coins"
18/05/2013 • 11:19
"Belgium is a hub for counterfeit euro coins"
18/05/2013 • 11:19
Economy - 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.
Smell of rotting fish at Brussels Airport
17/05/2013 • 15:19
Smell of rotting fish at Brussels Airport
17/05/2013 • 15:19
Videozone - 17/5/13 - At Zaventem the luggage belt is turning once again. The industrial dispute at baggage handler Swissport has been resolved and luggage is being loaded and reloaded normally. Extra staff are being deployed to tackle the back log. Thousands of suitcases collected at the airport during the past week.
Gay activist locked up in cage in Brussels
17/05/2013 • 16:13
Gay activist locked up in cage in Brussels
17/05/2013 • 16:13
Videozone - 17/5/13 - A raft of Flemish town halls are displaying the rainbow flag to mark the International Day Against Homophobia. Despite great advances in Belgium over the past decade, problems persist. A European study reveals 26% of gays and lesbians have been attacked and threatened. The figure for Belgium is 27%.
Giant pothole outside Royal Palace of Brussels
17/05/2013 • 10:59
Giant pothole outside Royal Palace of Brussels
17/05/2013 • 10:59
News - 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.
Brussels Airport: "It could be days before you see your luggage"
17/05/2013 • 10:13
Brussels Airport: "It could be days before you see your luggage"
17/05/2013 • 10:13
News - After five days of strike action baggage handlers have settled their dispute with Swissport and have returned to work. Baggage handling activities at Brussels Airport have returned to normal. Jan Van der Cruysse of Brussels Airport confirms that baggage handling activities at Zaventem have resumed. The airport has warned passengers that it could take a few days before all the luggage that piled up during the dispute is reunited with their owners.
Flemish series 'Salamander' on BBC Four
17/05/2013 • 16:35
Flemish series 'Salamander' on BBC Four
17/05/2013 • 16:35
Culture - 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'.
Cracked nuclear reactors to go online again
17/05/2013 • 12:28
Cracked nuclear reactors to go online again
17/05/2013 • 12:28
News - The agency that controls Belgium's nuclear industry has advised in favour of the reopening of the two nuclear reactors that were closed down amid fears that minute cracks could trigger a nuclear accident. The FANC has advised the Belgian Government that the reactors Doel3 near Antwerp and Tihange2 in Wallonia can once again go online and produce nuclear energy.
Did Flemish Speaker censor strip cartoon?
17/05/2013 • 11:36
Did Flemish Speaker censor strip cartoon?
17/05/2013 • 11:36
News - A handful of words in French have been removed from a speech bubble in a leaflet promoting a strip cartoon exhibition in the Flemish Parliament. It is understood that the words were redacted at the request of the Flemish nationalist Speaker of the Flemish Parliament, Jan Peumans, but he denies that anything has been censored?
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