A third person has come forward with claims of a toxic work environment within KU Leuven's labs, alleging that Professor of Virology Marc Van Ranst was aware of and actively covered up these issues. Marc Van Ranst is also the Chairman of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at KU Leuven.

HLN: Toxic Atmosphere at KU Leuven Labs: Third Person Claims Marc Van Ranst Covered…

An exclusive investigation reveals that a third individual, Sofie (35), has come forward with allegations of a toxic work environment in KU Leuven's labs, claiming that Marc Van Ranst was aware of and covered up the issues.

Average rental prices across Belgium continue to surge, with Brussels' average rent exceeding 1,400 euros and Flemish rental prices surpassing 1,000 euros for the first time. This escalating cost of living is placing significant financial pressure on tenants in both regions.

La Libre: Brussels Average Rent Exceeds 1,400 Euros Amidst Uncertainty

The average rent in Brussels has surpassed 1,400 euros, with the prolonged uncertainty being detrimental to all parties involved in the real estate market.

De Morgen: Flemish Rent Prices Exceed 1000 Euros, Leaving Tenants Financially Strained

Average rental prices in Flanders have surpassed 1000 euros, leading to significant financial pressure for many tenants.

De Standaard: Live Economy: Average Rent in Flanders Exceeds 1,000 Euros for the First Time

The article reports on economic news, highlighting that the average rent in Flanders has surpassed 1,000 euros for the first time, with the live blog covering personal finance, business news, and international economics.

An analysis by the Workers' Party of Belgium (PVDA) reveals that the wealth of the wealthiest 1% of Belgians has increased by a substantial 22 billion euros over the past year. The PVDA operates as an 'anti-establishment party' and advocates for radical wealth redistribution.

De Morgen: PVDA Report: Wealth of Richest 1% of Belgians Increased by 22 Billion Euros

According to the PVDA party's analysis, the wealth of the top 1% richest Belgians saw a substantial increase of 22 billion euros in the past year.

Retailers around Brussels' iconic Grand Place are struggling to combat a significant and persistent mouse infestation, posing a major challenge for local businesses.

RTBF: Mouse Infestation on Brussels' Grand Place: A Scourge Retailers Struggle to…

A significant mouse infestation is plaguing Brussels' Grand Place, posing a major challenge for local retailers.

A farmer known from the reality TV show 'Boer zkt vrouw' (Farmer Seeks Wife) has been arrested as a suspected central figure in an international horse fraud investigation, linked to the Sint-Gillis-Waas region.

HLN: Reality TV Farmer Arrested as Suspect in International Horse Fraud Investigation

Stijn (45), a farmer who appeared on the show 'Boer zkt vrouw' (Farmer Seeks Wife), has been arrested as a suspected key figure in an international horse fraud case. The story is linked to the Sint-Gillis-Waas region.

Peter De Wilde, CEO of the Flanders Heritage Agency, is advocating for a more flexible approach to the protection of historical monuments in Flanders, suggesting that heritage should be viewed with a broader perspective that includes more recent architectural styles.

De Standaard: Heritage Director Advocates for More Flexible Approach to Protected Monuments

Peter De Wilde, a top heritage official, calls for a more flexible approach to protected monuments in Flanders, comparing the heritage to a Panini sticker book and advocating for greater protection of recent architectural styles.