Bilingualism in Brussels Emergency Services: The Tragic Consequences and Calls for Change

2023-12-18 14:29:00 The grandparents try to understand, in vain: the caregivers present do not speak Dutch. From there, Karolien and Kim, Cisse’s parents who were present at a party, were informed that their baby was being transferred to the Queen Fabiola children’s hospital in Brussels. They therefore run to understand what happened to the toddler, … Read more

The Impact of Bilingualism in Brussels Emergency Services: A Case Study

2023-12-18 14:33:00 The grandparents try to understand, in vain: the caregivers present do not speak Dutch. From there, Karolien and Kim, Cisse’s parents who were present at a party, were informed that their baby was being transferred to the Queen Fabiola children’s hospital in Brussels. They therefore run to understand what happened to the toddler, … Read more

Zita Wauters Faces Online Hatred: How She Handled the Bullying and Found Support

2023-11-25 18:44:00 Zita Wauters, presenter of Summer Hit, faced online hatred this Tuesday evening. She ended up in tears on Instagram. Instagram By the editorial team Published on 09/20/2023 at 2:45 p.m. Zita Wauters, presenter of VRT’s Summer Hits (Zomerhits), had to face hate messages last night from Tuesday to Wednesday. “Would this person feel … Read more

Tragic Loss: Matadi the Silverback Gorilla’s Sudden Disappearance Shakes the Zoo

2023-10-10 07:36:07 His sudden disappearance is a painful ordeal for the ZOO. The silverback Matadi (20 years old) was taken from us unexpectedly yesterday, following a double respiratory tract infection (Covid 19 and Bordetella) which led to complications. The gorilla had not been feeling well for some time. Like the females in the group, he … Read more

Devastating Potential Closure of Innovia Films Factory: Fight Against Job Losses and Unjustified Company Decision

2023-09-23 11:40:19 At a works council on Friday, management announced that the factory could close next year, explains ACV union secretary Johan Quintelier. “This factory is profitable and stable. We do not understand why the company is giving up now,” laments the union. “If the factory closes, 124 people will lose their jobs. Only a … Read more

Disturbing Incident on Turnhout Ring Road: Shocking Dashcam Footage Shows Cyclist Brutally Jostling Students

2023-09-23 08:14:48 Sad images were captured on our roads. On the Turnhout ring road, a vehicle’s dashcam filmed the moment when an exasperated cyclist brutally jostled two students on their bike. The latter end up on the ground, while the man on the handlebars of his bicycle continues his journey. The HT2O school regrets the … Read more