1. Sven Pichal sentenced to 3 years suspended
The criminal court has sentenced Sven Pichal to 3 years with probation for possessing and distributing images of child sexual abuse. When the former radio host arrived at the trial, he was sprayed with urine. Read more
2. Chairman elections at Groen: Bart Dhondt and Bright Adiyia to the second round
Celia Groothedde is dropped as a candidate in the Groen chairmanship elections. Candidates Bart Dhondt and Bright Adiyia advanced to the second round, with 49.1 and 28.3 percent of the votes respectively. Read more
3. National Bank: “More expensive service vouchers contribute to wage disability”
It will take longer than expected for Belgian wage costs to be brought back into line with those in neighboring countries. This is partly due to the more expensive service vouchers, says the National Bank. Read more
4. NMBS is permanently giving up WiFi on trains, but is working on better 5G
The NMBS is definitively burying the track to offer WiFi on the train. However, the windows will be adjusted so that there will be a much better data connection on the train. Read more
5. Eddy Snelders also referred to court for sexual assault and possession of images of child abuse
Former football commentator Eddy Snelders has been referred to the criminal court. He must answer not only for voyeurism and exhibitionism, but also for sexual assault and the possession of images of child sexual abuse. Read more
6. Not one but two money laundering reports about Didier Reynders to the public prosecutor’s office
The National Lottery and the anti-money laundering cell CFI separately reported Didier Reynders (MR) to the public prosecutor’s office. Both suspected a money laundering operation. Read more
7. Man in danger after shooting in Antwerp
A 51-year-old man was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after a shooting in Antwerp on Sunday evening. The man was found on the street with a gunshot wound to the leg. Read more
8. Possibly hundreds killed by cyclone in Mayotte
Local authorities in the French overseas department of Mayotte fear “hundreds to a few thousand” deaths following the passage of the devastating Cyclone Chido. Read more
9. Russian oil tanker breaks in half near Crimea
Two Russian oil tankers have run into trouble due to stormy weather off the coast of the Crimean peninsula annexed by Moscow. One crew member was killed when one of the ships broke in half. Read more
10. Israeli airstrikes hit several Syrian weapons depots
Israel carried out intense attacks on military sites in Syria’s coastal Tartous region during the night from Sunday to Monday. This was reported by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Read more
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