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Belgium faces a day of political turbulence with the collapse of the Oostende city government following accusations against First Alderman Charlotte Verkeyn, and a heated dispute within the Brussels government where Minister-President Boris Dilliès and Minister Ahmed Laaouej clash over a dismissal. These developments highlight internal strains in local and regional administrations. The ongoing strike at Charleroi Airport continues to cause disruptions, with more flight cancellations anticipated for today. Concurrently, broader policy discussions are underway, including Belgium's ambitious plan for carbon neutrality by 2050 and the potential use of the Chertal site for new nuclear installations. Further domestic news includes allegations of misused security funds in Brussels, a whistleblower's claims against a health fund, and the announcement of the national football team selection. On a positive note, Belgian biologists have contributed to the discovery of a new species of wild cat.

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The city government of Oostende has collapsed due to complaints against First Alderman Charlotte Verkeyn (N-VA), leading to a political deadlock. In Brussels, a significant political dispute is unfolding as Minister-President Boris Dilliès (MR) seeks to dismiss the head of Kanal, facing opposition from Minister Ahmed Laaouej (PS). Additionally, an audit is being demanded into how Brussels' annual 55 million euro security budget is allocated, with accusations that funds were diverted to social…

La Libre: Brussels Government Feud: Director Dismissal Clash

A political dispute is unfolding in the Brussels government as Boris Dilliès seeks to dismiss the head of Kanal but faces opposition from Ahmed Laaouej.

De Standaard: Oostende city government collapses after complaints against N-VA councilor…

The first councilor of Oostende, Charlotte Verkeyn (N-VA), faces accusations from city staff, leading to a political deadlock as the N-VA refuses to dismiss her despite the mayor's request.

De Standaard: Was Brussels security money spent on public toilets and trips to Disneyland?

An audit is demanded into how Brussels' annual 55 million euro security budget is allocated, with accusations that funds meant for security were diverted to social housing and Disneyland trips.

The strike at SkySkes is set to cause further flight cancellations at Charleroi Airport today, extending the period of travel disruptions.

RTBF: Strike at Charleroi Airport: More Flight Cancellations Expected This Friday

A strike at SkySkes is expected to cause further flight cancellations at Charleroi Airport on Friday.

Belgium is outlining its path to carbon neutrality by 2050, which includes a projected reduction in livestock farming and an increase in forests and soy cultivation. Concurrently, the former nuclear site at Chertal is being considered as a potential location for new nuclear facilities, indicating ongoing discussions on the country's future energy mix.

RTBF: Less Pork, Cows, and Chickens, More Forests and Soy: Belgium's Carbon…

This report details Belgium's projected transition towards carbon neutrality by 2050, involving a reduction in livestock farming and an increase in forests and soy cultivation.

RTBF: Nuclear: The Chertal Site, a Lead for Hosting New Installations

The former nuclear site at Chertal is being considered as a potential location for new nuclear facilities.

A whistleblower has sent a strong letter to the government, claiming that a health fund is encouraging long-term sick individuals to file complaints against control doctors.

HLN: EXCLUSIVE: 'Health fund encourages long-term sick to file complaint against…

A whistleblower has written a strong letter to the government, alleging that a health fund is encouraging long-term sick individuals to lodge complaints against control doctors.

The selection of 26 players for the Belgian national football team, the Red Devils, for the upcoming Nations League matches has been announced, featuring many World Cup hopefuls and a reduced role for Romelu Lukaku.

RTBF: 85% World Cup Players, 12 Key Figures, and Lukaku Withdrawn: Your List of 26…

This article presents the selection of 26 players for the Belgian national football team, the Red Devils, for the upcoming Nations League matches, noting the presence of World Cup hopefuls and Lukaku's reduced role.

An article discusses the effectiveness of quotas in achieving gender equality in political power within the Walloon region, suggesting that such measures alone may not be sufficient.

RTBF: Women in Power: Why Quotas Are Not Enough in Wallonia

This article discusses the effectiveness of quotas in achieving gender equality in political power within the Walloon region of Belgium.

An investigation has revealed the real reason behind Barbara Sarafian's replacement on the TV show 'Kotmadam Sarafian,' citing on-set crises, arguments, and her prolonged absence as factors, rather than her own decision.

HLN: EXCLUSIVE: Real reason Barbara Sarafian was replaced by Ingeborg: 'She didn't…

An investigation reveals that Barbara Sarafian was replaced on the TV show 'Kotmadam Sarafian' not due to her own decision, but due to on-set crises including arguments and her prolonged absence.

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