A ballistic missile was intercepted by a French naval vessel near a Belgian minehunter operating in the Middle East. This event has been described as an unprecedented and serious threat by Belgian news sources.

La Libre: Belgian mine hunter attacked in the Middle East? A French ship shoots down a…

A French naval vessel intercepted a ballistic missile in the Middle East, with reports suggesting a Belgian mine hunter was in the vicinity.

HLN: Missile downed near Belgian warship in Middle East

A missile was shot down near a Belgian minesweeper in the Middle East, described as a serious threat.

De Morgen: Ballistic missile shot down near Belgian minehunter in Middle East

A ballistic missile was shot down near a Belgian minehunter vessel operating in the Middle East, an unprecedented event described as 'never experienced before'.

More than 200,000 individuals on long-term sick leave will be recalled for medical check-ups. Priority for these examinations will be given to younger individuals and those experiencing burnout.

De Morgen: Over 200,000 long-term sick to see doctors again: youth and burnout cases…

More than 200,000 people who have been long-term sick will be called back for medical check-ups, with priority given to younger individuals and those suffering from burnout.

According to the Ligue des familles, over half of Belgian schools are not complying with the regulation that mandates the provision of free school supplies to students.

RTBF: Over Half of Schools Violate Free School Supply Rule

According to the Ligue des familles, more than half of Belgian schools are not adhering to the regulation on free school supplies.

Despite a record number of dental hygienists graduating in Flanders who could alleviate overworked dentists, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Social Affairs Frank Vandenbroucke is reportedly delaying the full implementation of their activities, leading to continued long waiting times.

De Standaard: Solution for dentist waiting times is obvious, but Vandenbroucke is delaying.

In Flanders, a record number of dental hygienists graduated in September who could relieve the overworked dentists. However, the federal government is currently limiting their activities. 'In practice, we are allowed to do less than we are trained for.'

Jean-Paul Philippot is stepping down after 25 years at the helm of RTBF, the Belgian public broadcaster, offering advice to his successor on maintaining independence.

La Libre: Jean-Paul Philippot (RTBF) bids farewell: 'I have only one piece of advice for…

Jean-Paul Philippot, who is stepping down after 25 years as head of the Belgian public broadcaster RTBF, offers advice to his successor.