Ghent University has suspended postdoctoral researcher Nathan Cofnas following the death of Jason Arday and prolonged protests against Cofnas's controversial views. The university stated it is conducting a preliminary disciplinary investigation, emphasizing its opposition to discrimination, hatred, and racism.

RTBF: University of Ghent Suspends Researcher Nathan Cofnas After Jason Arday's Death

The University of Ghent has suspended researcher Nathan Cofnas following the death of Jason Arday, indicating a serious internal investigation.

De Morgen: After Months of Protest, Ghent University Suspends 'Race Realist' Nathan…

Ghent University has suspended academic Nathan Cofnas following prolonged protests against his views, raising questions about the timing of the rector's intervention.

A climate scientist has issued a warning about the potential for violent weather-related disruptions in Belgium over the coming months, signaling a period of heightened climate-related concerns.

La Libre: Violent episodes ahead? Climate scientist issues warning

A climate scientist warns of the possibility of violent episodes in the coming months, suggesting potential weather-related disruptions.

Belgium has reached a record high with over 9,000 students simultaneously operating their own businesses. This trend is seen as a positive development, offering students valuable practical experience alongside their academic studies.

De Standaard: Record Number of Students Also Entrepreneurs: 'Learned More from My Business…

More than 9,000 students in Belgium are simultaneously running their own businesses, a record number, although the proportion of women in this group remains low. This trend is seen as positive, with students gaining practical experience beyond their studies.

Despite a growing waiting list for affordable housing, the number of empty social housing units in Belgium is on the rise, highlighting a persistent challenge in addressing housing needs.

De Morgen: More Social Housing Units Empty While Waiting List Continues to Grow

The number of vacant social housing units is increasing in Belgium, despite a growing waiting list for affordable housing.

Human rights organizations are criticizing the practice of detaining asylum seekers immediately after they are invited for interviews by the Immigration and Asylum Office, with 68 individuals facing this situation this year.

De Standaard: Invited for an Interview and Immediately Detained: 68 Asylum Seekers This Year

Sixty-eight asylum seekers in Belgium have been transferred to closed detention centers this year after being invited for interviews by the Immigration and Asylum Office. Human rights organizations criticize this practice, stating it forces individuals into a difficult choice between abandoning…

An 86-year-old Belgian man successfully lured an 18-year-old phisher into a trap, sharing his experience to alert others to the widespread threat of phishing scams.

HLN: Elderly Belgian man traps 18-year-old phisher: 'I thought, little guy, I'll…

An 86-year-old Belgian man has successfully lured an 18-year-old phisher into a trap, sharing his experience to warn others about the phishing plague. The story includes 101 comments.

Belgian football clubs Anderlecht, Ghent, and Saint-Trond are performing exceptionally well in European competitions, raising hopes for a historic achievement of all five participating Belgian teams advancing.

RTBF: Anderlecht Excels, Ghent Resists, Saint-Trond Dreams: Historic 5/5 for Belgian…

Belgian football clubs Anderlecht, Ghent, and Saint-Trond are performing well in European competitions, raising hopes for a historic achievement of all five participating Belgian teams advancing.

A real estate agent in Koksijde has launched a petition to protest what is being called a 'pest tax' on second homes, arguing that these homeowners are unfairly targeted for revenue.

HLN: Real estate agent starts petition against 'pest tax': 'Second homeowners are…

A real estate agent in Koksijde has launched a petition against what they call a 'pest tax' on second homes, arguing that these homeowners are unfairly targeted for revenue.

Industry experts anticipate that the extensive use of advertisements within ChatGPT could significantly transform Belgium's advertising landscape, potentially at the expense of local media outlets.

De Standaard: Advertisements in ChatGPT Could Significantly Shake Up Belgium's Advertising…

Experts in the advertising industry predict that brands will soon extensively experiment with advertisements within ChatGPT in Belgium, potentially at the expense of local media. This development could lead to significant changes in the advertising landscape.

Drone images have provided a visual representation of the aftermath of the Fagnes wildfire, illustrating the extent of the damage to the affected region.

RTBF: Wildfire in the Fagnes: Drone Images Show Impact

Drone footage captures the aftermath of a wildfire in the Fagnes region, illustrating the extent of the damage.