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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All change at our Dutch-language news site As some of you will no doubt have already noticed the VRT’s Dutch-language news website is looking completely different and even has a new name. VRT All change at our Dutch-language news site As some of you will no doubt have already noticed the VRT’s Dutch-language news website is looking completely different and even has a new name.
Belgian hockey men humiliate the Dutch The Belgian men’s hockey team have humiliated the Dutch in their European Championship qualifying match in Amsterdam. The 5-0 win means that with one group stage match to go our team is already certain of qualification for the semi-finals of the tournament that is being held in The Netherlands. Belgian hockey men humiliate the Dutch The Belgian men’s hockey team have humiliated the Dutch in their European Championship qualifying match in Amsterdam. The 5-0 win means that with one group stage match to go our team is already certain of qualification for the semi-finals of the tournament that is being held in The Netherlands.
Swissport staff down tools Staff at the baggage handlers Swissport at Zaventem Airport, near Brussels have gone on strike. The lightning strike has led to numerous flights being delayed. Swissport staff down tools Staff at the baggage handlers Swissport at Zaventem Airport, near Brussels have gone on strike. The lightning strike has led to numerous flights being delayed.
Union office gunman is 36-year-old Pole The man that walked into an office of the Christian trade union ACV and shot dead a woman that was working behind the counter there has given himself up to police. The man is a 36-year-old Pole that lives in a municipality next to the town of Diest where Monday’s shooting happened. Chris De Bruyn Union office gunman is 36-year-old Pole The man that walked into an office of the Christian trade union ACV and shot dead a woman that was working behind the counter there has given himself up to police. The man is a 36-year-old Pole that lives in a municipality next to the town of Diest where Monday’s shooting happened.
Flamboyant clergyman relieved of duties A West Flemish clergyman known for his somewhat flamboyant style has been relieved of his duties by the Bruges Diocese. Father Luk Brutin preaches in the local dialect, allowed the candidates for Carnival Prince to campaign in the parish church. He also celebrated Mass at the bumper car ride during the annual fun fair in his parish. VRT Flamboyant clergyman relieved of duties A West Flemish clergyman known for his somewhat flamboyant style has been relieved of his duties by the Bruges Diocese. Father Luk Brutin preaches in the local dialect, allowed the candidates for Carnival Prince to campaign in the parish church. He also celebrated Mass at the bumper car ride during the annual fun fair in his parish.

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Great War tourists flock to the “Westhoek” Even after a century the First World War continues to interest a large number of people. This is evident in figures released by the West Flemish Tourist Board. During June and July alone some 105,000 people visited the Great War battlefields in the area of the province known as the “Westhoek”. The four biggest First World War cemeteries have recorded 25% more visitors than was the case last year. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? Great War tourists flock to the “Westhoek” Even after a century the First World War continues to interest a large number of people. This is evident in figures released by the West Flemish Tourist Board. During June and July alone some 105,000 people visited the Great War battlefields in the area of the province known as the “Westhoek”. The four biggest First World War cemeteries have recorded 25% more visitors than was the case last year.
Belgian troops take on IS in Iraq An elite unit of Belgian troops is assisting the Iraqi army with its ground offensive around the town of Tal Afar in the north of the country. Tal Afar is one of the last strongholds of the so-called Islamic State terror group and is of great strategic importance to IS. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? Belgian troops take on IS in Iraq An elite unit of Belgian troops is assisting the Iraqi army with its ground offensive around the town of Tal Afar in the north of the country. Tal Afar is one of the last strongholds of the so-called Islamic State terror group and is of great strategic importance to IS.
Pukkelpop: international stage for Belgian bands 20/8/17 - In addition to big international names Pukkelpop also brings Belgian bands: over a quarter of the 200 bands at the festival were Belgian including Vuurwerk that today live in London. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? Pukkelpop: international stage for Belgian bands 20/8/17 - In addition to big international names Pukkelpop also brings Belgian bands: over a quarter of the 200 bands at the festival were Belgian including Vuurwerk that today live in London.
Pageant of the Golden Tree in Bruges 20/8/17 - This weekend the city of Bruges was the setting for the Pageant of the Golden Tree, a parade that has been staged in the city every five years since 1958. The pageant brings the history of both Flanders and Bruges to life. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? Pageant of the Golden Tree in Bruges 20/8/17 - This weekend the city of Bruges was the setting for the Pageant of the Golden Tree, a parade that has been staged in the city every five years since 1958. The pageant brings the history of both Flanders and Bruges to life.
Everyone's a maestro in Ghent 19/8/17 - For five weeks the good people of Ghent and their many visitors will be treated to the dulcet tones of the piano. For the 123 Piano festival pianos have been set up in public spaces inviting members of the public to join in. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? Everyone's a maestro in Ghent 19/8/17 - For five weeks the good people of Ghent and their many visitors will be treated to the dulcet tones of the piano. For the 123 Piano festival pianos have been set up in public spaces inviting members of the public to join in.