MR Mayors Denounce Walloon Region’s Actions in Zaventem Airport Permit Renewal

2023-12-19 12:31:00 Several Walloon Brabant MR mayors summoned the press on Tuesday to denounce the attitude of the Walloon Region in the context of the request for renewal of the environmental permit for Zaventem airport, currently organized in the Flemish Region. In their sights: the Walloon Minister of the Environment, Céline Tellier (Ecolo), whose services … Read more

Mayor Urges Strengthened Security for Mosques Amid Rising Threats

2023-12-12 13:01:00 The mayor of Evere Ridouane Chahid (PS) called on Tuesday to strengthen security near places of worship, particularly mosques, following threats against the Muslim population. According to him, there will be more police patrols. Latest incident to date in this commune in the north-east of the capital: the deposit of a pork bone … Read more

The Language Debate: Flemish Minister Rejects Summer Courses in French

2023-12-10 13:18:00 Flemish Minister of Education Ben Weyts (N-VA) will not authorize the organization of summer courses in French in the municipalities with facilities in Flanders, he indicated on Sunday in a press release, concerning a project in Rhode-Saint-Genèse. This municipality in Flemish Brabant benefits, like other municipalities with facilities, from an exception in the … Read more

Rethinking Metro Line 3: Alternatives and Impact on Communities

2023-12-05 18:59:00 According to the collective, metro line 3 will only lead to a marginal reduction in automobile traffic. Elderly people or people with mobility problems will also have to walk longer than before. It’s time to study alternatives to Metro 3 Savetram55 also points out the “chaotic” financing of the new line. “To carry … Read more

Liège Water Quality: Mayor’s Initiative and Environmental Concerns

2023-11-27 21:40:00 “At my initiative, the mayors of the Liège metropolitan area contacted the minister and the various services concerned in order to obtain precise information on the quality of the distribution water. The CILE communicated the results of the analyzes already carried out and those “These are reassuring. Thus, the rate for the municipality … Read more

PFAS Pollution in Liège: Municipal Council Adopts Motion and Latest Analysis Results

2023-11-27 21:01:00 The Liège municipal council adopted a motion expressing concern about the dangers linked to PFAS and requesting a serious analysis of the presence of this pollutant on the Liège territory, particularly in distribution water. “At my initiative, the mayors of the Liège metropolitan area contacted the minister and the various services concerned in … Read more

Belgian Province Weather Warnings: Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Codes Explained

2023-11-24 14:15:16 Published on Tuesday July 4, 2023 at 6:59 a.m. When the criteria are met, IRM issues general warnings several times a day for hazardous phenomena related to wind, rain, thunderstorms, slippery conditions, fog, tides, cold and heat. These warnings are issued by Belgian province, for a specific period of validity. They meet the … Read more