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A prominent debate has emerged in the country following the dismissal of a teacher in East Flanders for refusing to remove her headscarf, igniting discussions on neutrality in educational settings. This development, widely covered by local media, highlights a significant social and political issue. Meanwhile, a tragic double murder in Brussels has shocked the capital, as two women were found dead in a violent incident. Economically, the nation faces a worsening housing crisis, attributed to the escalating cost of money, further straining tenants and the real estate sector. The government is also considering a controversial proposal to subject non-profit organizations and unions to corporate taxation. In other news, Belgium has achieved a record by deporting over 1,200 undocumented criminals this year, while a Brussels mayor has publicly identified illegal migration as a key problem in a city district. The country is also grappling with the financial and environmental costs of climate unpreparedness, as evidenced by persistent fires in the High Fens and a noted shortage of volunteer firefighters. An internal investigation is underway regarding a police officer's actions after a video showed an agent hitting a handcuffed woman.

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A teacher in the province of East Flanders, Hadija Amajoud, has been dismissed for refusing to remove her headscarf while teaching, prompting a widespread debate on neutrality in Flemish classrooms and raising questions about fundamental rights versus provincial regulations.

RTBF: East Flanders Fires Professor for Refusing to Remove Headscarf

The province of East Flanders has dismissed a professor for refusing to remove her headscarf.

De Morgen: Teacher Fired for Headscarf: Neutrality Debate in Flemish Classrooms

For the first time in Flanders, a teacher has been dismissed for wearing a headscarf, raising questions about neutrality in the classroom.

De Standaard: Oost-Vlaanderen Province Dismisses Teacher for Refusing to Remove Headscarf

The province of Oost-Vlaanderen has fired a teacher, Hadija Amajoud, for refusing to remove her headscarf while working, a decision that has led her to state she is losing her job, income, and security.

HLN: Teacher fired for refusing to remove headscarf: "This concerns a fundamental…

A teacher in the province of East Flanders was fired for refusing to remove her headscarf while working. The teacher considers it a violation of her fundamental rights, while the provincial government cites its employee regulations.

A tragic incident in Brussels has resulted in the deaths of two women, Brigitta and Nancy, with reports indicating Brigitta was killed after coming to help Nancy, who was also fatally attacked.

HLN: Brigitta came to help her friend Nancy, shortly after both women were dead: "I…

A tragic incident in Brussels where Brigitta was killed after going to help her friend Nancy, who was also killed. Brigitta had reportedly warned Nancy about a knife before the event.

Belgium's housing crisis is intensifying as the rising cost of money negatively impacts the entire real estate sector, threatening to exacerbate an already challenging situation for tenants.

De Morgen: Housing Crisis Worsens as Cost of Money Rises

The cost of money is rising, impacting the entire real estate chain and threatening to exacerbate Belgium's housing crisis.

A leaked note from SPF Finances suggests that mutual societies, trade unions, and other non-profit organizations could potentially be subjected to corporate income tax, a proposal that could provide the N-VA party with leverage in budget discussions.

RTBF: Non-Profit Sector Taxed? SPF Finances Note Suggests Corporate Tax

A note from SPF Finances suggests that mutual societies, unions, and non-profits could be subjected to corporate income tax.

De Morgen: Belgian Health Funds and Unions May Face Corporate Taxation

A live blog discusses the possibility of Belgian health insurance funds and trade unions being taxed as regular companies, according to a note on Minister Jambon's desk.

HLN: EXCLUSIVE. Will health insurance funds and unions soon be taxed like regular…

An exclusive report reveals a leaked memo suggesting that health insurance funds and unions could soon be taxed like ordinary companies, potentially providing the N-VA party with leverage in budget discussions.

Belgium has set a new record by deporting over 1,200 undocumented criminals this year, a success attributed by the Member of the Flemish Parliament, Nicole de Moor, to clear political priorities. Concurrently, the mayor of Schaerbeek has highlighted illegal migration as a primary issue in a Brussels district.

De Standaard: Belgium Deports Over 1,200 Undocumented Criminals This Year

Belgium has set a record this year by deporting over 1,200 criminals without proper documentation. The Minister of Migration attributes this success to clear political priorities and increased investment in capacity and personnel.

La Libre: Mayor Identifies Illegal Migration as Key Problem in Brussels District

The mayor of Schaerbeek, a district in Brussels, has publicly stated that illegal migration is the primary issue in the North Quarter, issuing a warning about the situation.

Belgium is facing significant financial and environmental costs due to its lack of preparedness for climate-related events, exemplified by ongoing efforts to combat smoldering fires in the High Fens and a national shortage of volunteer firefighters.

RTBF: High Fens Fire: The True Cost of Belgium's Climate Unpreparedness

This article examines the financial and environmental cost of Belgium's lack of preparedness for climate-related events like the High Fens fire.

RTBF: Belgium Lacks Volunteer Firefighters

The article highlights a shortage of volunteer firefighters across Belgium.

RTBF: High Fens Fires: Within the Forbidden Zone, a Marathon Against Smoldering Fire

Firefighters are engaged in a difficult battle against a smoldering fire within a restricted area in the High Fens.

An internal investigation has been launched after a video surfaced showing a police officer hitting a handcuffed woman who resisted entering a police car, with two other officers reportedly not intervening.

HLN: Agent hits handcuffed woman who refuses to get in police car; two other…

A video shows a police officer hitting a handcuffed woman who refused to enter a police car, while two other officers did not intervene. The incident is under internal investigation.

Care centers are providing assistance to a growing number of sexual violence victims, with personal accounts underscoring the profound trauma experienced when abuse is perpetrated by trusted individuals.

De Morgen: Victims of Sexual Violence Find Support in Care Centers

Care centers are assisting an increasing number of victims of sexual violence, with personal accounts highlighting the trauma of abuse by trusted individuals.

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