A former top official from VDAB, who was previously on leave for ethical breaches, has been re-employed as a government manager under the Flemish regional president, Matthias Diependaele (N-VA), sparking significant outrage from the opposition and creating friction within the government. This situation has brought a challenging social debate to the forefront, as highlighted by Jean-Luc Crucke, the Minister of Mobility and Climate in the De Wever Government.

De Standaard: Controversial Ex-VDAB Boss Re-employed, N-VA Defends Him

A former top official from VDAB, who was on leave for ethical breaches, is returning as a government manager under the Flemish regional president, sparking outrage from the opposition and internal government friction.

La Libre: Jean-Luc Crucke Highlights a Difficult Debate

Jean-Luc Crucke has brought a challenging social debate to the forefront, as reported by La Libre.

A remarkable discovery of 9 million euros worth of gold was made during a renovation project in Dendermonde, Belgium, leading to discussions about who is legally entitled to claim the significant treasure.

HLN: 9 Million Euros in Gold Found During Renovation: Who is Entitled to Such a…

During a renovation in Dendermonde, Belgium, a treasure worth 9 million euros was discovered. The story discusses who has the right to claim this significant find.

Media outlets are reviewing and reflecting on the Marc Dutroux affair, 30 years after his arrest, examining past coverage, public discourse, and the lessons learned from the case.

RTBF: Press Review: 30 Years After Dutroux Affair, What's Said and Unsaid

A review of media coverage and public discourse surrounding the Marc Dutroux affair, marking 30 years since his arrest.

De Morgen: At Dutroux's House, Thirty Years Later: 'This is the Monument to Missed…

Reflecting on the house associated with the Dutroux case thirty years later, the site is described as a monument to what could have been done differently.

Saliyya Guisse earned Belgium's second medal at the European Athletics Championships, winning silver in the triple jump. This success comes amidst concerns and discussions about a high number of Belgian medal contenders suffering injuries during the championships.

RTBF: Second Belgian Medal at Euro Athletics: Saliyya Guisse Wins Silver

Saliyya Guisse secured Belgium's second medal at the European Athletics Championships by winning silver in the triple jump, while Ilona Masson narrowly missed the podium.

RTBF: Saliyya Guisse on Her Silver Medal: 'I Didn't Think I'd Be Here Two Weeks Ago'

Triple jump silver medalist Saliyya Guisse reflects on her unexpected journey to the medal at the European Athletics Championships.

De Standaard: Why So Many Belgian Medal Hopefuls Injured at European Athletics Championships?

The article explores the high number of Belgian athletes, who were medal contenders, suffering injuries during the European Athletics Championships, suggesting that top athletes are injured for an average of one month per year.

Non-European Union travelers at Brussels Airport are experiencing significantly longer wait times this summer, with reports indicating that these times have doubled.

De Morgen: Wait Times at Brussels Airport for Non-EU Travelers Have Doubled This Summer

Passenger wait times for non-European Union travelers at Brussels Airport have significantly increased, doubling over the course of this summer.

Despite severe drought conditions affecting the region, Belgian rivers and waterways have maintained navigability, with an article exploring the underlying reasons for this resilience.

RTBF: Belgian Waterways Remain Navigable Despite Drought

Despite severe drought conditions, this article explores the reasons behind the continued navigability of Belgian rivers and waterways.

Tom Boon, a key player for the Belgian Red Lions hockey team, has expressed strong confidence in the squad's chemistry and prospects ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

RTBF: Hockey: Tom Boon Confident Ahead of World Cup, Praises 'Special' Red Lions Squad

Tom Boon expresses confidence in the Belgian Red Lions' hockey team ahead of the World Cup, highlighting the special chemistry within the current squad.