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Authorities in Antwerp have arrested three suspects following the discovery of thousands of images depicting the sexual abuse of unconscious women. It is also suggested that former partners of the accused may be among the victims. Meanwhile, speculation is mounting regarding a potential "total crisis" for the government led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever this weekend. This comes as Flemish Minister for Brussels and Media Cieltje Van Achter defends significant budget cuts to public broadcaster VRT, prompting planned union strikes. Heritage institutions are also strongly protesting drastic cultural budget reductions, with Flemish Minister for Welfare and Poverty Reduction, Culture and Equal Opportunities Caroline Gennez facing criticism, while a cultural operator has alleged clientelistic practices in plastic arts subsidies. The De Wever government is reportedly preparing new tax measures to raise billions, and… In other political developments, Egbert Lachaert, Flemish Member of Parliament, has accused Prime Minister De Wever of systematically undermining Flemish liberal parties. Governments at the federal, Walloon, and Brussels levels are reportedly in a sprint to finalize budgetary matters, and student demonstrations are occurring across Belgium.

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Three suspects have been arrested in Antwerp after authorities discovered thousands of images depicting the sexual abuse of unconscious women. It is also suggested that ex-partners might be among the victims.

HLN: Thousands of sexual abuse images found in Antwerp, three arrested

Thousands of images depicting the sexual abuse of unconscious women were discovered in Antwerp, leading to the arrest of three suspects. It is also suggested that ex-partners may have been among the victims.

De Morgen: Three Suspects of Sexual Abuse Arrested in Antwerp, Possessed Thousands of…

Authorities in Antwerp have apprehended three individuals suspected of sexual abuse who were found to possess a large collection of images depicting unconscious women.

Speculation is mounting regarding a potential "total crisis" for Prime Minister Bart De Wever's government this weekend, with indicators pointing to significant impending trouble.

HLN: Will De Wever government face total crisis this weekend?

Speculation is rising about a potential total crisis for the De Wever government this weekend, with indicators suggesting significant trouble is imminent.

De Morgen: Crisis Looms: Premier De Wever Faces a Tense Weekend

Premier De Wever is reportedly facing a critical and tense weekend, with a potential crisis looming.

Flemish Minister for Brussels and Media Cieltje Van Achter is defending significant budget cuts to public broadcaster VRT, leading to planned union strikes. Separately, heritage institutions are protesting drastic reductions, with Flemish Minister for Welfare and Poverty Reduction, Culture and Equal Opportunities Caroline Gennez facing criticism, as a cultural operator also denounces alleged clientelism in plastic arts subsidies. The government led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever is also…

De Standaard: Minister Cieltje Van Achter on VRT budget cuts: 'We cannot ask taxpayers to…'

Minister of Media Cieltje Van Achter defends significant budget cuts to VRT, stating that all public services must contribute to austerity measures. Trade unions are planning a strike in response.

De Standaard: Heritage houses react to drastic cuts: 'Our archives are burning'

Heritage institutions are protesting drastic budget cuts, with Minister Caroline Gennez facing criticism for an 'exorbitant' reduction that threatens archival preservation.

La Libre: Cultural operator denounces 'clientelistic' practices in plastic arts subsidies

A cultural sector professional has reported alleged clientelism in the distribution of subsidies for the plastic arts.

La Libre: Chase for billions: here's what the De Wever government is preparing to tax

Details emerge about potential new tax measures being prepared by the government led by De Wever, aimed at raising billions.

De Morgen: 'The Middle Class Has Been Pampered for Years': Noël Slangen and Ive Marx…

Noël Slangen and Ive Marx criticize the Flemish budget, suggesting that the middle class has received excessive benefits over the years.

Egbert Lachaert, Flemish Member of Parliament, has criticized Prime Minister Bart De Wever, accusing him of systematically weakening Flemish liberal parties. Meanwhile, governments at federal, Walloon, and Brussels levels are reportedly in a sprint to finalize budgetary matters, while student demonstrations are also taking place across Belgium.

La Libre: Egbert Lachaert: 'Bart De Wever has dismantled Flemish liberals piece by…'

Belgian politician Egbert Lachaert states that Bart De Wever has systematically weakened Flemish liberal parties and attracted their voters.

RTBF: Budgetary conclaves: sprint ahead for governments in federal, Wallonia, and…

Governments at the federal, Walloon, and Brussels levels are reportedly in a sprint to finalize budgetary matters.

RTBF: Student demonstrations in Belgium: why are students protesting?

The article investigates the reasons behind recent student protests occurring in Belgium.

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