More parents are providing testimonies regarding alleged sexual abuse of toddlers at the Plons daycare center, with some indicating that recent news has helped them understand previously confusing situations.

HLN: More Parents Testify About Alleged Child Abuse in Plons Daycare

Following an investigation into child abuse, more parents are coming forward with testimonies about alleged sexual abuse of toddlers at the Plons daycare center, with one parent stating that the news clarified a confusing situation.

Discussions surrounding the federal budget are ongoing, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Budget Vincent Van Peteghem (CD&V) indicating that a VAT increase cannot be ruled out. However, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy and Agriculture David Clarinval (MR) has warned against such a move, emphasizing the MR party's opposition to any attack on VAT.

De Morgen: 'I Suspect Salary Cars Are Also in Bart De Wever's White Folder': Minister…

Minister Vincent Van Peteghem discusses the Belgian budget, expressing suspicion that company car benefits might be included in Bart De Wever's financial plans.

De Standaard: Minister Van Peteghem Does Not Rule Out VAT Increase

A political update indicating that Belgian Minister Van Peteghem (CD&V) has not excluded the possibility of raising VAT, with ongoing updates on federal, Flemish, Walloon, and Brussels politics.

La Libre: Federal budget: MR party warns against VAT tax increase

David Clarinval of the MR party states that any attack on VAT is unacceptable in the context of the federal budget discussions.

De Standaard: Enjoy State Interest Rates While They Last

A commentary piece suggesting that the recent 'hot summer' has changed the government's approach, leading them to not take the budget crisis very seriously, implying a need to enjoy current financial conditions while they persist.

Belfius bank is facing criminal prosecution due to its alleged failure to adequately compensate a victim of phishing fraud, raising questions about financial institution accountability.

RTBF: Belfius Bank Prosecuted for Failing to Compensate Phishing Victim

Belfius bank is facing criminal prosecution for its alleged failure to adequately compensate a victim of phishing fraud, raising concerns about financial institution accountability.

An investigation has revealed that a significant number of homes are obtaining better Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) labels, prompting questions about whether these improvements are coincidental or a result of specific practices.

De Morgen: Why So Many Homes Are Not Randomly Getting Better EPC Labels

An investigation reveals that a significant number of homes are achieving better Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) labels, questioning whether this is coincidental or due to specific practices.

E-truck builder Windrose, which intends to assemble vehicles in Antwerp, is experiencing a considerable number of employee departures, including approximately one hundred workers in China who reportedly have not been paid.

De Standaard: E-Truck Builder Windrose Faces More Staff Departures

The e-truck manufacturer Windrose, which plans to assemble in Antwerp, is seeing a significant number of employees leave, not only in the US and Europe but also a hundred in China who were reportedly not paid.

Flemish Minister for Mobility, Public Works, Ports and Sport Annick De Ridder (N-VA) has decided against implementing trajectory controls on the temporary 'bypass' of the Antwerp ring road, stating there is no evidence that the route is unsafe. However, future speed checks have not been ruled out.

HLN: Minister De Ridder Scraps Trajectory Control on Antwerp Ring Bypass

Minister of Mobility Annick De Ridder has decided against implementing trajectory controls on the temporary 'bypass' of the Antwerp ring road, stating there's no proof the route is unsafe, though future speed checks are not ruled out.

The nation commemorates 50 years since the fatal crash of legendary cyclist Ivo Van Damme, reflecting on his life and career and his enduring legacy, which is honored by the Memorial Van Damme event.

HLN: 50 Years Since Cyclist Ivo Van Damme's Fatal Crash

A look back at the life and career of legendary cyclist Ivo Van Damme, commemorating 50 years since his death, highlighting his significance to the Memorial Van Damme event.