Three brothers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a police officer in Jette. Investigators believe the suspects mistook Inspector Nordine El Talbi, a Brussels police officer, for a rival gang member, suggesting a link to the drug trade. Brussels Mayor Philippe Close has called for immediate action following the incident.

RTBF: Police Officer Killed in Jette: Philippe Close Demands Action Amidst 'National…

Following the death of a police officer in Jette during an intervention, Brussels mayor Philippe Close has called for immediate action, describing the situation as a national emergency.

HLN: Investigation into agent's murder: Three arrested brothers thought they shot…

Three brothers were arrested in connection with the murder of an agent in Brussels, with investigators believing the suspects mistook their target for a rival gang member.

De Standaard: Murder of Brussels Agent Points to Drug Scene

Inspector Nordine El Talbi of the Brussels police was murdered execution-style, with arrests made, but the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, though it points towards the drug trade.

The Flemish government is employing a maneuver to defer a multi-billion euro bill for public works, prompting the Audit Court to express concerns about the financial burden on future generations and suggesting that the reported balanced budget is a facade.

De Standaard: Flemish Government Defers Bill for Public Works

The Flemish government is deferring a multi-billion euro bill for public works through a maneuver, leading the Audit Court to raise concerns about the burden on future generations, suggesting the balanced budget is a facade.

Ghent-based AI company Aikido is rapidly approaching a valuation of $2 billion, aiming to compete globally with its European identity. Separately, De Standaard is launching a competition to find Belgian startups that aim to positively change the future with AI.

De Standaard: Ghent AI Company Aikido Valued at $2 Billion

The Ghent-based AI company Aikido is rapidly approaching a valuation of $2 billion, aiming to compete in the AI race between the US and China, with its European identity seen as an advantage.

De Standaard: De Standaard Seeks Belgian Startups for AI Future

De Standaard is launching a competition to find Belgian startups that aim to positively change the future with AI, with a jury selecting a shortlist and the public choosing the AI pioneer of 2026.

For the first time in six years, debris has fallen from the viaduct in Gentbrugge. The aging bridge has been deemed too old for sustainable renovation, leading to calls for a future plan.

De Standaard: Rubble Bridge Above Ghent Declares 'Not of This Time'

For the first time in six years, debris has fallen from the viaduct in Gentbrugge, with the aging bridge deemed too old for sustainable renovation, prompting calls for a future plan.

An exclusive investigation alleges that while VRT staff were striking against cost-cutting measures, the VRT management secretly drafted a savings plan to secure millions in extra advertising revenue for VRT MAX.

HLN: VRT top allegedly created savings plan for extra advertising revenue amid…

An exclusive investigation reveals that while VRT staff were striking against cost-cutting measures, the VRT management reportedly drafted a savings plan in exchange for millions in extra advertising on VRT MAX.

Belgian socialists are expressing unease regarding potential support for Jean-Luc Mélenchon in 2027, balancing loyalty to the French Socialist Party with an attraction to La France Insoumise. Concurrently, the Socialist Party (PS) is calling for a public debate on provincial reform, with Ecolo also set to attend a Walloon government meeting.

La Libre: Belgian Socialists' Unease: Between Infidelity to French PS and Attraction to…

Belgian socialists express unease regarding support for Mélenchon in 2027, navigating between disloyalty to the French Socialist Party and an attraction to La France Insoumise.

La Libre: PS Wants Public Debate on Provincial Reform; Ecolo to Attend Walloon…

The Socialist Party (PS) is calling for a public debate on the reform of provinces, while Ecolo will attend a meeting organized by the Walloon government.