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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Madrid and Brussels on collision course The Belgian ambassador in Madrid has received a number of angry emails from circles close to the Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. In Spanish government circles there is scant understanding for the Belgian premier's attitude to the stand-off between Madrid and Barcelona and the Catalans efforts to secure independence. Reporters Madrid and Brussels on collision course The Belgian ambassador in Madrid has received a number of angry emails from circles close to the Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. In Spanish government circles there is scant understanding for the Belgian premier's attitude to the stand-off between Madrid and Barcelona and the Catalans efforts to secure independence.
"Brussels is cool for Lesbians" Brussels is a world famous destination for gay men. Its buzzing gay club scene attracts thousands of international visitors every year. Brussels’ lesbian scene is less well known, but exists. Thanks to Girls Heart Brussels people abroad are now being given a unique opportunity to discover the Belgian and Flemish capital from a female, feminist and lesbian perspective. Belga "Brussels is cool for Lesbians" Brussels is a world famous destination for gay men. Its buzzing gay club scene attracts thousands of international visitors every year. Brussels’ lesbian scene is less well known, but exists. Thanks to Girls Heart Brussels people abroad are now being given a unique opportunity to discover the Belgian and Flemish capital from a female, feminist and lesbian perspective.
"There are no Weinsteins in Flanders" In an opinion piece in the daily De Morgen Flemish director Jan Verheyen says that he feels that the present hysteria that includes insinuations and throwing people under suspicion is inappropriate. "Flanders isn't Hollywood" Mr Verheyen writes. "There are no Weinsteins in Flanders" In an opinion piece in the daily De Morgen Flemish director Jan Verheyen says that he feels that the present hysteria that includes insinuations and throwing people under suspicion is inappropriate. "Flanders isn't Hollywood" Mr Verheyen writes.
Italian woman detained over people-trafficking in Zeebrugge A 54-year-old Italian woman has been detained in the Flemish port of Zeebrugge on suspicion of people-trafficking. Italian woman detained over people-trafficking in Zeebrugge A 54-year-old Italian woman has been detained in the Flemish port of Zeebrugge on suspicion of people-trafficking.
Do you know the stabbing victim? Brussels police are still in the dark as to the identity of the victim of the fatal stabbing in the city earlier this week. They have now released a photograph and description of the victim in an attempt to identify him. The killer is still on the run. VRT Do you know the stabbing victim? Brussels police are still in the dark as to the identity of the victim of the fatal stabbing in the city earlier this week. They have now released a photograph and description of the victim in an attempt to identify him. The killer is still on the run.

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Migrants booking their destination online 16/10/17 - People traffickers are becoming increasingly professional in their approach. The annual report from Belgium's Migration Centre says that today migrants are virtually able to book the destination of their choice online! VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? Migrants booking their destination online 16/10/17 - People traffickers are becoming increasingly professional in their approach. The annual report from Belgium's Migration Centre says that today migrants are virtually able to book the destination of their choice online!
Young journalist interviews Queen Mathilde in Frankfurt During her visit to this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair Queen Mathilde of the Belgians took time out for an interview with one of German television’s youngest reporters. The youngster works for the German public broadcaster ZDF’s children’s news programme. The interview was conducted English. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? Young journalist interviews Queen Mathilde in Frankfurt During her visit to this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair Queen Mathilde of the Belgians took time out for an interview with one of German television’s youngest reporters. The youngster works for the German public broadcaster ZDF’s children’s news programme. The interview was conducted English.
World's biggest crane at the port of Ghent The Flemish Brabant-based company Saerens is showing off its latest super crane at the Port of Ghent. The SGC-140 is the biggest mobile crane in the world. The crane won’t be staying in Belgium for too long. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? World's biggest crane at the port of Ghent The Flemish Brabant-based company Saerens is showing off its latest super crane at the Port of Ghent. The SGC-140 is the biggest mobile crane in the world. The crane won’t be staying in Belgium for too long.
Banned from Facebook: the trailer for the film 'Patser' A split second of footage showing bare-breasted women in a strip club was too much for those in charge of moderating the social media site Facebook. Facebook found that this was enough for it to remove the trailer to a new Flemish film 'Patser'. Are you offended by the trailer? VRT yt Banned from Facebook: the trailer for the film 'Patser' A split second of footage showing bare-breasted women in a strip club was too much for those in charge of moderating the social media site Facebook. Facebook found that this was enough for it to remove the trailer to a new Flemish film 'Patser'. Are you offended by the trailer?
Refugees lose protected status after trips back home During the past one and a half years 44 refugees have lost their protected status due to them having visited their home countries on holiday. Most of those that lost their protected status are Iraqis and Afghans. Those that have lost their protected status also risk having their residency permits revoked. VRT ???media.video.type.mz_vod??? Refugees lose protected status after trips back home During the past one and a half years 44 refugees have lost their protected status due to them having visited their home countries on holiday. Most of those that lost their protected status are Iraqis and Afghans. Those that have lost their protected status also risk having their residency permits revoked.