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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Coast guards warn warn against swimming in the sea The Coast Guard Service has warned those planning to make the most of the current spell of warm weather by taking a trip to the coast not to swim in the sea. Reporters Coast guards warn warn against swimming in the sea The Coast Guard Service has warned those planning to make the most of the current spell of warm weather by taking a trip to the coast not to swim in the sea.
Prison sentence for 91-year-old tax fraudster A 91-year-old woman from the East Flemish town of Dendermonde has been given a 16 month prison sentence, 10 months of which suspended. Prison sentence for 91-year-old tax fraudster A 91-year-old woman from the East Flemish town of Dendermonde has been given a 16 month prison sentence, 10 months of which suspended.
Mayor resigns after drink-drive accident Stefaan Devleeschouwer (liberal) was been banned from driving for 15 days after he was found to be over the legal limit for alcohol when breathalysed. Mayor resigns after drink-drive accident Stefaan Devleeschouwer (liberal) was been banned from driving for 15 days after he was found to be over the legal limit for alcohol when breathalysed.
King Albert to undergo heart operation in 10 days King Albert II will undergo a heart operation in 10 days’ time. The former Belgian Head of State who retired in 2013 is suffering from the effects of the narrowing of a cardiac valve, meaning that insufficient blood is flowing to his body. Belga King Albert to undergo heart operation in 10 days King Albert II will undergo a heart operation in 10 days’ time. The former Belgian Head of State who retired in 2013 is suffering from the effects of the narrowing of a cardiac valve, meaning that insufficient blood is flowing to his body.
Brussels rioters sentenced A court in Brussels has sentenced 10 people that were involving in rioting in the capital on 11 and 25 November last year to community service. 5 young men that we involved in rioting in Brussels city centre after Morocco succeeded in qualifying for this summer’s World Cup on 11 November 2017 were each given 220 hours community service. Brussels rioters sentenced A court in Brussels has sentenced 10 people that were involving in rioting in the capital on 11 and 25 November last year to community service. 5 young men that we involved in rioting in Brussels city centre after Morocco succeeded in qualifying for this summer’s World Cup on 11 November 2017 were each given 220 hours community service.

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