New regulations effective August 1st will reduce the notice period for employment contracts to one week during the first six months of employment. This comes as a report indicates a significant increase in contract terminations among young workers. Other changes taking effect include video consultations for speech therapists and stricter taxation of undeclared deposits in Brussels.

RTBF: Work Contracts: Notice Period Reduced to One Week in First Six Months from…

New regulations taking effect on August 1st will shorten the notice period for employment contracts to one week during the first six months of employment.

La Libre: Contract ruptures surge among young employees in Belgium

This story, offered for free to subscribers, highlights a significant increase in contract terminations among young workers in Belgium.

RTBF: Changes Coming August 1st: New Rules for Notice Periods, Video Consultations…

A summary of changes effective August 1st, including new notice period rules for employment, video consultations for speech therapists, and stricter taxation of undeclared deposits in Brussels.

Challenges persist in simplifying Francophone institutions, prompting discussions on their complexities. Meanwhile, a Belgian comedian highlights how Walloons often inquire about how they are perceived in Flanders, pointing to ongoing inter-regional perceptions.

La Libre: Why is it so difficult to simplify Francophone institutions?

This article delves into the challenges and complexities surrounding the simplification of Francophone institutions in Belgium.

La Libre: Bert Kruismans: 'Walloons often ask me how they are perceived in Flanders.'

Belgian comedian Bert Kruismans discusses the perceptions between Walloons and Flemish people, noting that Walloons often inquire about how they are seen in Flanders after his shows.

Twenty-two years after the Ghislenghien disaster, a victim named David is still battling his insurance company to ensure he receives necessary care.

RTBF: Ghislenghien Disaster: David Fights to Maintain His Care

22 years after the Ghislenghien disaster, David is still struggling with his insurance to ensure his care.

The Belgian coastal city of Nieuwpoort is gaining significant appeal, challenging established luxury destinations like Knokke and Sint-Martens-Latem as a desirable place to live.

De Morgen: Nieuwpoort breaks the hegemony of Knokke and Sint-Martens-Latem: why does…

This article explores the growing appeal of the Belgian coastal city of Nieuwpoort, questioning why it is displacing established luxury destinations like Knokke and Sint-Martens-Latem as a desirable place to live.

A 15-year-old Belgian, Noa, has founded an esports team that has successfully qualified for the Fortnite World Championships.

RTBF: 15-Year-Old Belgian Forms Esports Team Qualifies for World Championships

Noa, a 15-year-old from Belgium, has founded an esports team that has already qualified for the Fortnite World Championships.