The Flemish government has introduced austerity measures, cutting €40 million from the cultural sector and reducing subsidies for local authorities. Concurrently, there are plans to increase the use of Artificial Intelligence in public services.

De Morgen: Culture must give up 40 million euros: who will lose their Flemish subsidies?

The Flemish government is cutting 40 million euros from the cultural sector, raising questions about which subsidies will be withdrawn.

De Standaard: Flemish Government Cuts AI for Culture

The Flemish government has implemented austerity measures, reducing funding for culture and local authorities while increasing the use of Artificial Intelligence in public services.

After 5.5 years, the criminal trial has commenced for Sihame El Kaouakibi, a former member of the Flemish parliament, and her partner. They are accused of fraud and forgery related to government subsidies for her 'Let's Go Urban' dance project.

De Morgen: Ex-MP Sihame El Kaouakibi finally before criminal court for subsidy fraud…

Former Flemish parliament member Sihame El Kaouakibi is facing criminal charges for subsidy fraud.

De Standaard: Trial Begins for Sihame El Kaouakibi

After 5.5 years, a trial has started for former politician Sihame El Kaouakibi and her partner, accused of fraud and forgery related to their dance project 'Let's Go Urban'.

HLN: Ex-politician Sihame El Kaouakibi (40) arrives at court: why she risks jail…

Former politician Sihame El Kaouakibi is appearing in court, facing potential jail time and substantial fines related to her business dealings.

The number of Belgian workers aged 65 and over has seen a significant increase, rising by 50% in the past two years.

RTBF: Belgium: Number of Workers Over 65 Increased by Half in Two Years

The number of Belgian workers aged 65 and over has seen a 50% increase in the past two years.

Container shipping giant Maersk is set to terminate its global remote work policy in January 2027, a decision that has prompted employees in Antwerp to announce forthcoming actions.

De Standaard: Maersk Ends Remote Work, Antwerp Employees React

The container group Maersk is ending remote work globally in January 2027, prompting announced actions from employees in Antwerp.

An international police operation has successfully dismantled a drug trafficking ring that had been smuggling narcotics for years through Brussels Airport, resulting in the arrest of 21 suspects.

HLN: International operation thwarts drug ring that smuggled for years via Brussels…

An international police operation has dismantled a drug trafficking ring that operated for years through Brussels Airport, leading to the arrest of 21 individuals.

Despite efforts to create survival kits, some Belgians are perceived as overreacting to potential crises, indicating a general lack of preparedness for emergencies.

La Libre: Belgians remain unprepared for crises, even with survival kits

Despite creating survival kits, some Belgians are perceived as overreacting to potential crises, highlighting a general lack of preparedness.

An article explores how the Belgian federal government is working to adapt the country to the anticipated impacts of climate change across various sectors, including health, insurance, and energy.

RTBF: Climate Change: Health, Insurance, Energy - How Can Belgium Adapt?

This article explores how the Belgian federal government can adapt the country to the impacts of climate change on health, insurance, and energy sectors.