Belgium is experiencing a significant increase in phishing attacks, with a former Belfius chief digital officer raising alarms about the industrial scale of these scams and the profits banks make while citizens worry about their savings. Experts note that Belgium has a higher chance of residents being phished compared to other European countries, prompting an examination of the underlying reasons.

HLN: Former Belfius Executive Raises Alarm Over Phishing Scams

A former chief digital officer of Belfius bank is concerned about the rise of industrial-scale phishing, noting the profits banks make while citizens fear for their savings.

De Morgen: Higher chance of being phished in Belgium than elsewhere in Europe

An interview with Jean-Philippe Gakwaya highlights that Belgium has a higher risk of phishing attacks compared to other European countries, prompting questions about the reasons.

A Belgian city has become the subject of international criticism, with some referring to it as the 'ugliest in the world'. The story explores the societal implications of this controversial label and includes a video.

La Libre: Belgian city criticized abroad: 'The ugliest in the world'

A Belgian city, subject to international criticism, is being referred to as the 'ugliest in the world'. The story delves into the societal aspects and includes a video.

Minister of Justice Annelies Verlinden is facing critical examination for allegedly engaging in self-promotion during an official visit by King Filip to a prison.

De Morgen: Minister Verlinden's self-promotion during King Filip's prison visit

A column critically examines how Minister Verlinden allegedly engaged in self-promotion during an official visit by King Filip to a prison.

Barend Van den Brande, a successful Belgian venture capitalist, has controversially stated that leaving Belgium was essential for his survival, citing a lack of culture for exceptional success in Europe and his home country.

De Standaard: Belgian Venture Capitalist: Leaving Belgium Was a Matter of Survival

Barend Van den Brande, a successful Belgian venture capitalist, discusses his success and the lack of a culture for exceptional success in Europe and Belgium, stating that leaving Belgium was essential for his survival.

The first 'Ringpark' of the Oosterweel works in Antwerp is set to open, marking a significant milestone in the project. However, substantial challenges, particularly concerning permits and funding, persist for the remaining six parks, especially the more complex sections across the Scheldt.

De Standaard: First Oosterweel Park Ready, But Biggest Test Lies Across the Scheldt

The first 'Ringpark' of the Oosterweel works is set to open, marking a milestone, but significant challenges remain for the remaining six parks, particularly concerning permits and funding for the most difficult sections.

Emergency services deployed significant resources to combat a residential fire in Schaerbeek, which resulted in two individuals being hospitalized.

La Libre: Major response to house fire in Schaerbeek: two hospitalized

Significant resources were deployed to combat a fire in a Schaerbeek residence, resulting in two individuals being hospitalized.

A cultural debate currently raging in universities, spanning from Cambridge, has connections to a controversial philosopher from Ghent University, following accusations that led to a professor's resignation.

La Libre: Cultural war in universities: Cambridge to Ghent

Behind the accusations that led to the resignation of the youngest black professor at Cambridge, lies a controversial philosopher from Ghent University.

A report from 'On n'est pas des pigeons' investigates the growing trend of Belgians opting for premium chip brands, despite their price being twice that of regular alternatives.

RTBF: Premium chips: Why twice as expensive packages are increasingly seducing…

A report from 'On n'est pas des pigeons' explores why more and more Belgians are being drawn to premium chip brands that are twice the price of regular ones.