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A scathing report from the Court of Audit has revealed that the 'i-Police' judicial system, a failed IT project, has cost Belgian taxpayers 139.4 million euros, nearly double the initial estimate. This critical assessment highlights significant financial mismanagement in the digitalization project. In other domestic news, a former advocate was discovered fatally stabbed fourteen times in her Oudergem residence, with the perpetrator reportedly gaining entry through a bathroom window. Meanwhile, the possibility of deducting swimming pools from taxes is under examination following recent statements by Conner Rousseau, Chairman of the social-democratic Flemish Vooruit party. Additionally, Sufism is being highlighted in Brussels this weekend as a branch of Islam that is seen to best adapt to Western society. Separately, Club President Bart Verhaeghe has publicly stated that he already pays millions in taxes, urging an end to certain financial practices, and Flemings are increasingly purchasing electric heaters due to high gas prices, though experts warn of potential hidden costs.

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The 'i-Police' judicial system, a failed IT project, has been severely criticized by the Court of Audit for costing Belgian taxpayers 139.4 million euros, almost twice the initial projection. Multiple reports detail the significant financial outlay for the unsuccessful digitalization effort.

La Libre: Court of Audit issues scathing report on i-Police

The Court of Audit has issued a highly critical report regarding the 'i-Police' judicial system.

HLN: Failed i-Police Project Costs Taxpayers Nearly Double Initial Estimate

The failed i-Police IT project has cost Belgian taxpayers 139.4 million euros, nearly double the amount initially anticipated.

De Morgen: Live - Failed Digitalization Project 'i-Police' Cost 139.4 Million Euros…

A live report details that the failed digitalization project 'i-Police' incurred costs of 139.4 million euros, almost twice the initially projected amount.

A former advocate was found dead in her Oudergem home after suffering fourteen stab wounds. The perpetrator reportedly entered the residence through a bathroom window.

HLN: Former Advocate Fatally Stabbed 14 Times in Oudergem Home

A former advocate was found dead in her Oudergem home, having suffered fourteen stab wounds, with the perpetrator reportedly entering through a bathroom window.

Following remarks made by Vooruit party leader Conner Rousseau, an investigation has been initiated to determine the legality of deducting swimming pools from taxes.

De Morgen: Swimming Pool Tax Deductions Under Scrutiny After Politician's Remarks

Following statements by Vooruit party leader Conner Rousseau, an examination is underway to determine if swimming pools can indeed be deducted from taxes.

Sufism is being featured in Brussels this weekend, presented as a branch of Islam that is particularly well-adapted to Western society.

La Libre: Sufism in Brussels: 'The branch of Islam best adapting to Western society'

Sufism is being highlighted in Brussels this weekend as a branch of Islam that best adapts to Western society.

Club Brugge President Bart Verhaeghe has publicly stated that he already contributes millions in taxes and called for a halt to certain financial practices.

HLN: Club President Bart Verhaeghe: 'I Already Pay Millions in Taxes. Stop It!'

Club president Bart Verhaeghe has stated that he pays millions in taxes and urged an end to certain financial practices.

High gas prices are leading Flemings to increasingly purchase electric heaters, although an expert cautions that this may not result in cheaper heating due to potential hidden costs.

HLN: Electric Heaters Gain Popularity as Gas Prices Soar, But Expert Warns of…

High gas prices are driving Flemings to purchase electric heaters, which may not be a cheaper heating solution as an expert warns of hidden costs.

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