Belgium is experiencing an explosion in money laundering through clandestine banks, with tax authorities opening significantly more cases. Concurrently, there is strong criticism regarding the nation's asylum laws, which are perceived by some as having loopholes that benefit wanted criminals.

RTBF: Money Laundering via Clandestine Banks Explodes in Belgium

An investigation reveals a significant increase in money laundering activities through clandestine banks in Belgium, with tax authorities opening three times more cases since 2024.

De Morgen: Our asylum legislation seems tailor-made for wanted criminals, as proven by…

A column by Joris van der Aa criticizing Belgium's asylum laws, using the case of an Indian billionaire as an example of their perceived loopholes for criminals.

Gifted children in Belgium are often overlooked in mainstream schools, leading to disengagement and a lack of challenge. Testimonies from parents and students highlight these difficulties, while camps provide a crucial environment for gifted youth to feel understood and accepted.

De Standaard: Parents and students on the 'curse' of being smart: 'The school's lack of…

Gifted children are often overlooked in schools, leading to a lack of challenge and disengagement. This article shares testimonies from parents and students about their experiences with the Belgian education system and the difficulties faced by intellectually advanced learners.

De Standaard: At camp with gifted children: 'At school I wear a mask, but here I can really…

This story focuses on a camp for gifted children, highlighting that being gifted is more than just being smart. It explores the emotional aspects and the need for gifted youth to feel understood and accepted, contrasting their experience at school with the supportive environment of the camp.

Brussels is facing concerns over its urban environment, with a report indicating a crisis in the nightlife scene where clubbing spaces are losing their appeal for young people. Additionally, there is a notable absence of child cyclists in the city, suggesting underlying issues related to infrastructure or safety.

La Libre: Brussels Nightlife Crisis: Clubbing Spaces Losing Meaning for Youth

A report from Brussels highlights a crisis in the nightlife scene, where clubbing venues are reportedly losing their appeal and significance for young people.

La Libre: In Brussels, Child Cyclists Are Almost Non-Existent

A report from Brussels points out the near absence of child cyclists in the city, likely due to infrastructure or safety concerns.

A critical essay argues that Belgium's political focus on short-term gains is hindering its progress, allowing other nations like China to surpass it. Following a dry summer, a debate has also emerged on the necessity of increasing water reservoir capacity as a solution for drought, challenging the government's preference for natural solutions.

De Morgen: 'Belgium is a festival of short-term politics': why China is overtaking us

An essay by Koen Schoors arguing that Belgium's focus on short-term political gains is hindering its progress, allowing China to surpass it.

De Standaard: After the hot, dry summer: are we thirsty for more water reservoirs?

Following a very dry summer, this article questions whether increasing water reservoir capacity could be a solution for drought in Belgium. While the government favors natural solutions, the article suggests that building reservoirs should not be a taboo.

Prime Minister Bart De Wever is on a historic trip to India, marking the first visit by a Belgian leader in two decades. The visit's significance and purpose are being highlighted, signaling a renewed diplomatic engagement.

De Morgen: First visit in 20 years: why Prime Minister De Wever is traveling to India

An article explaining the significance and purpose behind Prime Minister De Wever's trip to India, the first by a Belgian leader in two decades.