Unions and employers demonstrating together

17/02/17 - Brussels has threatened to impose heavy fines on air companies flouting the noise regulations it has imposed. However, the norms are so strict that many airlines would have to cough up a lot of money. This would deter them, triggering the loss of thousands of jobs, experts say. The Flemish government is furious and wants a solution. Trades unions and employers took to the streets to protest.

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Crime figures in Belgium 5 percent down on the year Crime figures in Belgium keep going down, confirming a trend. Last year saw a fifth decline in five years; the figures were five percent down on the year. The annual crime statistics were compiled by police services using official reports. Crime figures in Belgium 5 percent down on the year Crime figures in Belgium keep going down, confirming a trend. Last year saw a fifth decline in five years; the figures were five percent down on the year. The annual crime statistics were compiled by police services using official reports.
One person dies after cyclists collide 27/6/17 - In Antwerp, two cyclists collided in the area near het Eilandje. The place was busier than normal due to road works. One cyclist fell on the head and sustained heavy injuries. He passed away in hospital. Experts warn that while cycling is being promoted to reduce congestion and to take some exercise, the narrow Belgian cycle strips are not adapted to busy cycle traffic. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? One person dies after cyclists collide 27/6/17 - In Antwerp, two cyclists collided in the area near het Eilandje. The place was busier than normal due to road works. One cyclist fell on the head and sustained heavy injuries. He passed away in hospital. Experts warn that while cycling is being promoted to reduce congestion and to take some exercise, the narrow Belgian cycle strips are not adapted to busy cycle traffic.
Fresh rain is coming: "Local floods are possible on arid soil" Finally, there is rain coming in from the south during the course of the day. The Met Office is expecting local showers, which may be heavy in some places, while it may remain (almost) dry in other places. However, where rainfall is heavy, local floods are possible, as the soil is still very dry, prohibiting the water to percolate through rapidly. Marnik Aerts Fresh rain is coming: "Local floods are possible on arid soil" Finally, there is rain coming in from the south during the course of the day. The Met Office is expecting local showers, which may be heavy in some places, while it may remain (almost) dry in other places. However, where rainfall is heavy, local floods are possible, as the soil is still very dry, prohibiting the water to percolate through rapidly.
Two corn snakes on the dole in Leuven A woman from Kessel-Lo had a fright yesterday when she noticed a corn snake in her bedroom. Some weeks ago, a similar story had emerged, when another woman from Leuven spotted a snake in the basement which she was using for a fitness session. VRT Two corn snakes on the dole in Leuven A woman from Kessel-Lo had a fright yesterday when she noticed a corn snake in her bedroom. Some weeks ago, a similar story had emerged, when another woman from Leuven spotted a snake in the basement which she was using for a fitness session.
Viral infection: prison doors closed 27/6/17 - Several inmates and staff members at the Ghent prison 'De Nieuwe Wandeling' have been hit by a viral infection. For that reason, it was decided to suspend visits, and to stop the arrival of new inmates. Also, prisoners can't leave the prison building to be transferred or to attend a court session. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? Viral infection: prison doors closed 27/6/17 - Several inmates and staff members at the Ghent prison 'De Nieuwe Wandeling' have been hit by a viral infection. For that reason, it was decided to suspend visits, and to stop the arrival of new inmates. Also, prisoners can't leave the prison building to be transferred or to attend a court session.

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One person dies after cyclists collide 27/6/17 - In Antwerp, two cyclists collided in the area near het Eilandje. The place was busier than normal due to road works. One cyclist fell on the head and sustained heavy injuries. He passed away in hospital. Experts warn that while cycling is being promoted to reduce congestion and to take some exercise, the narrow Belgian cycle strips are not adapted to busy cycle traffic. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? One person dies after cyclists collide 27/6/17 - In Antwerp, two cyclists collided in the area near het Eilandje. The place was busier than normal due to road works. One cyclist fell on the head and sustained heavy injuries. He passed away in hospital. Experts warn that while cycling is being promoted to reduce congestion and to take some exercise, the narrow Belgian cycle strips are not adapted to busy cycle traffic.
Viral infection: prison doors closed 27/6/17 - Several inmates and staff members at the Ghent prison 'De Nieuwe Wandeling' have been hit by a viral infection. For that reason, it was decided to suspend visits, and to stop the arrival of new inmates. Also, prisoners can't leave the prison building to be transferred or to attend a court session. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? Viral infection: prison doors closed 27/6/17 - Several inmates and staff members at the Ghent prison 'De Nieuwe Wandeling' have been hit by a viral infection. For that reason, it was decided to suspend visits, and to stop the arrival of new inmates. Also, prisoners can't leave the prison building to be transferred or to attend a court session.
EU fines Google record 2.42 billion euros in antitrust case 27/6/17 - Internet giants Google have been ordered to pay a monster fine by the EU for breaching antitrust rules, abusing its market dominance as a search engine to give an illegal advantage to other Google products. Google intends to appeal against the ruling. This video shows European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager explaining the fine. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? EU fines Google record 2.42 billion euros in antitrust case 27/6/17 - Internet giants Google have been ordered to pay a monster fine by the EU for breaching antitrust rules, abusing its market dominance as a search engine to give an illegal advantage to other Google products. Google intends to appeal against the ruling. This video shows European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager explaining the fine.
“I don’t see a young African, I see an ape” Are these images of an African man that appear in the latest Spike and Suzy album racist stereotypes straight out of our colonial past? The author and Journalist Dalilla Hermans thinks they are. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? “I don’t see a young African, I see an ape” Are these images of an African man that appear in the latest Spike and Suzy album racist stereotypes straight out of our colonial past? The author and Journalist Dalilla Hermans thinks they are.
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