France’s Abaya Ban Complaint: UN Response & Global Equality Speech by Secretary General Antonio Guterres

2023-09-22 14:00:24 Ban on the abaya: a complaint filed against France before the UN 22 sept. 2023 This complaint was announced exclusively by Anadolu while on Tuesday, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivered a vibrant speech on equality and the fight against discrimination in New York. Ban on the abaya: a complaint filed against France … Read more

Belgium’s Controversial Asylum Policies: A Closer Look at 17,000 Convictions and 37 Million Euros in Penalties

2023-09-21 18:57:07 “Belgium is a rogue state in terms of welcoming asylum seekers. I’m sorry, I have no other words,” he said during RTBF’s Jeudi en Prime show. Mr. De Smet recalled that the government’s policy in managing the asylum crisis had led to “17,000 convictions” in court and “penalties worth 37 million” euros. “Above … Read more

Understanding the Increase in Covid Cases in Belgium: Causes and Precautionary Measures

2023-09-21 13:40:05 Yves Van Laethem, Covid seems to be making a comeback in Belgium, what is this increase in cases due to? After having actually noted since mid-August an increase in the number of respiratory infections, mainly Covid, we realize that now, in the latest report that Sciensano has just provided, the figures are plateauing. … Read more

Car-Free Day in Brussels and Beyond: Everything You Need to Know

2023-09-17 07:07:00 In Brussels, it will be prohibited to drive by car from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The measure will apply to everyone, except public transport (accessible free of charge), taxis, coaches, emergency services, disabled people, diplomatic corps and public utility vehicles. Some 15,000 exemptions have been granted to individuals. The maximum speed will … Read more

Significant Progress in Defense Agreements: Belgium’s F-16 Training for Ukraine and Military Aid Updates

2023-09-16 18:58:00 “This week, we made significant progress in implementing defense agreements and other support packages,” Zelensky said in his evening video address this Saturday. At the request of the MR, Defense will re-examine the possibility of delivering Belgian F-16s to Ukraine: “It is a moral duty” “Denmark, thank you for the new defense package, … Read more

Ukraine War: International Support and Military Aid from Denmark, Belgium, Germany, and More

2023-09-16 18:54:00 “Denmark, thank you for the new defense package, which is already the twelfth. Equipment, ammunition and missiles for our air defense,” he quoted. “Germany, thank you for the new batch of military aid. Belgium, your participation for pilot training has been approved. Thank you! Norway, your decision to provide additional funds for Ukraine’s … Read more

Mitigating Security Risks: Beware of Yealink devices and Chinese Government Access

2023-09-16 06:18:00 Belgian State Security warns these entities. “According to open sources, Yealink does indeed present certain technical security risks,” says Peter Gorlé, spokesperson for State Security. “In addition, Yealink is subject to Chinese laws regarding Chinese government access to data collected by domestic companies.” In addition to the risk of espionage from China, several … Read more

Remembering Bob Campenaerts: A Tribute to the Beloved Owner of Café Mombasa in Borgerhout

2023-09-15 09:40:00 In Borgerhout (Antwerp), Café Mombasa is a small institution. Appreciated and popular, the establishment has been managed since 2011 by Rein Adons and Bob Campenaerts. This Friday morning, the café unfortunately had to share terrible news with its customers. “In disbelief, with a torn heart and indescribable pain, I let you know that … Read more