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Saturday, October 31, 2026
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Belgian households are bracing for a significant increase as gas prices are projected to jump by 23% starting tomorrow, surpassing a key symbolic threshold. This comes amidst widespread concern among citizens, particularly in Flanders, who are already struggling with high inflation and are reportedly limiting their purchases to essential items.
In other domestic news, a major incident on the E40 highway in Nevele has caused extensive traffic disruptions towards Ghent due to a burning truck, with delays expected to last for hours. Separately, a violent fire broke out on Quai de Mariemont in Molenbeek, leaving one person seriously intoxicated.
Politically, Nicolas Martin, the Bourgmestre of Mons and a member of the Socialist Party, has signaled an openness to future discussions with the N-VA in 2029, a move that could potentially challenge Paul Magnette, who is the leader of the Socialist Party and Mayor of Charleroi. Meanwhile, an investigation by De Standaard has brought renewed attention to a sixteen-year-old quote attributed to Prime Minister Bart De Wever, who leads the New Flemish Alliance, where he allegedly called 'Voka my real boss,' a claim he now denies.
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Gas prices are projected to increase by 23% starting tomorrow, pushing past a significant threshold. This comes as Belgian citizens, particularly in Flanders, express deep concern over high inflation and are reducing their spending to only essential items.
De Morgen:
Flemish people deeply concerned about high inflation: 'We only buy necessary…
Belgians are experiencing significant worry due to high inflation, leading them to restrict their purchases to essential items only.
HLN:
Gas Prices to Rise 23% Further, Crossing Symbolic Threshold
Gas prices are set to increase by another 23% starting tomorrow, surpassing a significant symbolic threshold amid the ongoing energy crisis.
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Nicolas Martin, the Bourgmestre of Mons and a member of the Socialist Party, has voiced openness to future discussions with the N-VA in 2029, a move that could challenge Paul Magnette, who is the leader of the Socialist Party and Mayor of Charleroi. Meanwhile, an investigation by De Standaard has brought renewed attention to a sixteen-year-old quote attributed to Prime Minister Bart De Wever, who leads the New Flemish Alliance, where he allegedly called 'Voka my real boss,' a claim he now…
La Libre:
Nicolas Martin, who could challenge Paul Magnette: 'It would be absurd to…
Nicolas Martin, a political figure in Belgium, has stated that it would be illogical to refuse discussions with the N-VA party in 2029, indicating a potential political challenge to Paul Magnette.
De Standaard:
Did De Wever Call Voka His 'Real Boss'? 'I Remember it Very Well, I Leaked…
The statement 'Voka is my real boss' is attributed to Bart De Wever, but after sixteen years, he denies its accuracy, with his party claiming it's an old paraphrase from another political party. De Standaard investigated the origin of this quote.
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