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Tuesday, October 06, 2026
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A prominent Belgian children's and emergency doctor, Gerlant Van Berlaer, has been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism after his ex-partner discovered hidden cameras. This development comes as students continue their fourth day of protests across Brussels and Wallonia.
In economic news, a potential VAT reform is anticipated to significantly impact supermarket shoppers. Meanwhile, over 170 million euros in fraudulent invoices linked to solar panel scams have been uncovered.
The national football team suffered a 4-1 defeat against France, leading to widespread media criticism of coach Mark Van Bommel's tactical choices. Politically, Theo Francken, a Member of the Chamber of Representatives for N-VA and Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade, has suggested reintroducing conscription, while the PTB and Écolo parties have criticized a policy declaration by Boris Dillies, the Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region.
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Gerlant Van Berlaer, a well-known Belgian children's and emergency doctor, has been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism. The arrest follows the discovery of hidden cameras by his ex-partner.
HLN:
Famous children's and emergency doctor Gerlant Van Berlaer (58) arrested for…
Well-known Belgian children's and emergency doctor Gerlant Van Berlaer has been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism following the discovery of hidden cameras by his ex-partner.
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A potential VAT reform in Belgium is anticipated to have a notable effect on consumers, particularly those shopping at supermarkets.
De Morgen:
VAT Reform to Primarily Affect Supermarket Shoppers
A potential VAT reform in Belgium is expected to have a significant impact on consumers, particularly when shopping at supermarkets.
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The concentration of coronavirus in wastewater has been increasing for twelve weeks, though the strain on healthcare remains low as infections typically present as severe colds or flu. The reason for this early summer surge is currently unknown.
De Standaard:
Coronavirus circulating widely again: "It heals itself, but ignore your FOMO…
The concentration of the coronavirus in wastewater has been rising for twelve weeks, but the pressure on healthcare remains limited as infections typically resemble a severe cold or flu; the reason for the early summer surge remains a mystery.
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The Belgian national football team, the Red Devils, lost 4-1 to France, prompting strong criticism from the press regarding coach Mark Van Bommel's tactical decisions. Despite the defeat, player Lavia's potential is being compared to top Belgian footballers like Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne.
La Libre:
Media criticize coach Van Bommel's choices after Belgium's loss to France
Following Belgium's defeat against France, the press criticized Mark Van Bommel's tactical decisions, specifically a substitution made at 0-1 down.
RTBF:
Press slams "Deja-vu" and "A world of difference" after France loss
Following the defeat against France, the Belgian press has strongly criticized the national football team, with headlines like "Déjà-vu" and "Un monde d’écart" (A world of difference).
De Morgen:
Belgian Footballer Lavia's Potential Compared to Hazard and De Bruyne
Player Lavia is described as world-class when fit, with potential comparable to Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne, following Belgium's 4-1 loss to France.
De Morgen:
Red Devils Lose 4-1 to France
The Belgian national football team, the Red Devils, conceded four goals and lost 4-1 to France in their recent match.
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Theo Francken, Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade, has put forward the idea of reintroducing mandatory military service. Separately, the PTB and Écolo parties have sharply criticized a general policy declaration by Boris Dillies, the Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region, labeling it as "smoke and mirrors and recycling."
De Standaard:
Francken: "I think we should reintroduce conscription"
Theo Francken, a Belgian politician, suggests that the reintroduction of mandatory military service might be beneficial.
RTBF:
PTB and Ecolo criticize Boris Dillies' policy declaration
The PTB and Écolo parties have sharply criticized Boris Dillies' general policy declaration, labeling it as "Enfumage et recyclage" (smoke and mirrors and recycling).
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Flanders has experienced a significant increase in reported incidents of cross-border misconduct, primarily involving sexual harassment and psychological abuse.
De Morgen:
Increase in Reports of Cross-Border Misconduct in Flanders
There has been a significant rise in reported incidents of cross-border misconduct in Flanders, predominantly involving sexual harassment and psychological abuse.
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