Antwerp has been hit by several explosions, causing significant damage to building entrances and prompting police investigations. One incident involved an explosive device destroying a building entrance, while another saw an apartment building's front door damaged with a message left on the facade.

La Libre: Explosive device destroys building entrance in Antwerp

An explosive device caused significant damage to the entrance of a building in Antwerp, Belgium, with police investigating the incident.

De Morgen: Another explosion in Antwerp: apartment building front door destroyed, message…

An explosion has occurred in Antwerp, causing damage to the front door of an apartment building and leaving a message scrawled on the facade.

An arrest has been made in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance and death of Bryan Brigou and his young son Tyméo. Separately, after nine months, there remains no trace of Ramzi Mefteh, a 29-year-old who vanished in Ostend, with his family desperately seeking answers.

HLN: Man Arrested in Investigation into Disappearance and Death of Bryan Brigou and…

A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and death of Bryan Brigou and his young son Tyméo. The investigation is ongoing.

HLN: 'How Do You Tell a Four-Year-Old Her Dad is Missing?': No Trace of Ramzi…

After nine months, there is still no trace of Ramzi Mefteh, a 29-year-old man who disappeared in Ostend. His family is desperate for answers.

School principals are voicing significant concern regarding the high dropout rates within their institutions, noting that a substantial portion of students leave each year, particularly in diverse educational settings.

De Morgen: School directors worried: 'About a third of the class disappears here every…

School principals express significant concern over high dropout rates in their schools, with a substantial portion of students leaving each year, particularly in diverse educational settings.

The political power and future ambitions of Deputy Prime Minister Frank Vandenbroucke (Vooruit) are under scrutiny, with concerns raised about his influence on social security. Meanwhile, constitutional specialist Quinten Jacobs advocates for a necessary state reform to address Belgium's budget, criticizing politicians for their lack of a more assertive stance on the issue.

De Standaard: How Red is Frank Vandenbroucke? 'He is 'a gentleman', not a local official…

This story delves into the political power and future ambitions of Belgian politician Frank Vandenbroucke, examining concerns from French-speaking socialists about his influence on the dismantling of social security.

De Standaard: Constitutional Specialist Quinten Jacobs: 'I find De Wever's analyses on state…

Constitutional specialist Quinten Jacobs believes a state reform is necessary for Belgium's budget and criticizes politicians for not taking a more assertive stance on the issue.

Ahead of the Cycling World Championships, discussions are focusing on Remco Evenepoel's pursuit of a second consecutive victory and the potential challenges from five other riders. The dynamic between Evenepoel and co-leader Wout van Aert, both strong personalities, is also being examined as they prepare for the competition.

RTBF: Cycling Worlds: 5 Riders Who Could Prevent Remco Evenepoel's Double

This story highlights five cyclists who pose a threat to Remco Evenepoel achieving a second consecutive victory at the Cycling World Championships.

De Standaard: Different Personalities, But Co-Leaders: How Well Do Evenepoel and Van Aert…

This article explores the dynamic between Belgian cyclists Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert, who are set to be co-leaders at the World Championships, and how their relationship has evolved.

Several personal stories and social issues are in the news, including Mathias Sercu's emotional account of his son's final moments and Jana's advocacy for open conversations about sexual abuse to empower children. Separately, a control doctor's skepticism regarding disability claims has led to legal action, and a column questions the verifiable information surrounding the Sanda Dia Foundation.

De Morgen: 'He sometimes looked at me very clearly and softly said: ‘Dad…’ But it was…

Mathias Sercu shares a deeply personal and emotional account of his son Tore's final moments and the profound grief of his loss.

De Standaard: Jana Breaks the Silence on Sexual Abuse: 'Teach Children They Can Say No'

An interview where Jana shares her experience of sexual abuse and advocates for open conversations about the topic, aiming to empower children to refuse unwanted advances.

De Morgen: Do you know what's so strange about that Sanda Dia Foundation? There is no…

A column questions the Sanda Dia Foundation, noting a peculiar lack of verifiable information or presence related to its operations.

HLN: Control Doctor Doubted Disability Claims: 'Even When Hospitalized, He Persisted'

A control doctor did not believe a couple, Julia (58) and Jurgen (45), were unfit to work, even after Jurgen was admitted to a psychiatric hospital. They are taking legal action.