Luxembourger Nicolas Schmit will be the candidate of the European Socialists to lead the campaign for the elections on June 9. The current Commissioner for Employment and Social Rights will be proclaimed spitzenkandidat, the German word used to indicate the head of the list of political families in the EU who, in theory, is eligible … Read more
2023-12-20 07:08:00 Criticism is raining down on a minister who seems to have gradually isolated himself in his ivory tower, little sensitive to the opinions of accounting professionals. Pierre-François Coppens, a certified tax advisor who is part of the ITAA (Institute of Tax Advisers and Accountants), even mentions “numerous dysfunctions within the tax administration which, … Read more
2023-12-14 16:40:00 Strongly questioned by the publishers, the Minister of the Economy also clarified that he had “courteously but firmly declined the request for a meeting from some of them”. He made it clear that he did not appreciate their attacks. “I won’t add insult to injury,” he said. “Publishers do not have to write … Read more
2023-12-12 13:09:00 The observation is there: real estate prices recorded an increase of 3.7% across the entire Belgian territory during this year. This progression, although notable, shows significant regional disparities. Flanders is the most affected region, with an increase of 5.2%, followed by Wallonia, which recorded an increase of 3.8%. However, Brussels is an exception … Read more
2023-12-11 05:14:00 A program that should have everything to please commuters. “I applaud with both hands,” quips Géry Baele, the spokesperson for Navetteurs.be, the association for the defense of rail users. But before promising the arrival of 2,000 additional trains per month, shouldn’t we instead manage all the problems that rail transport suffers from? Chistelle, … Read more
2023-12-09 16:26:00 Rachid, well-known salesman from Marolles ©Ro.Ma. This Saturday, despite the freezing December rain, there are many sellers like Rachid on the Place des Marolles, sheltered from the arbors. It must be said that this weekend has a special tone: the market is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Initially located in Anneessens, the flea market … Read more
2023-11-27 14:06:00 The train had traveled 14 kilometers and crossed 5 level crossings before mowing down the four workers. ©AVPRESS Six years later, the manager of the Belgian railway network, Infrabel, unveiled two innovations intended to make railway construction sites safer. And prevent such a tragedy with multiple causes from recurring. Drama on the rail … Read more
2023-11-26 09:01:00 Sarah (not her real name) walks alone, proud and insolent, into the courtroom of the Brussels Courthouse where French-speaking cases from the Hal-Vilvoorde district are being processed. Light makeup highlights her dark eyes. Nothing seems to impress him: neither the magistrates, nor the decorum, nor the procedure. “Do you know what you are … Read more