Concerns are rising over energy prices as winter approaches in Belgium, prompting calls from the political party 'Vooruit' for enhanced government measures to protect citizens from high energy bills. Commentary suggests the era of affordable diesel is over, with prices reaching significant highs.

RTBF: Energy Prices: Can Belgium Repeat the 2022 Scenario?

With energy prices rising again, this article questions whether Belgium can avoid a similar energy crisis to the one experienced in 2022, examining the economic implications.

De Morgen: Another Difficult Winter Ahead: 'Vooruit' Calls for Stronger Energy Bill Shock…

The political party 'Vooruit' is advocating for enhanced measures to cushion the impact of energy bills on citizens as a difficult winter approaches.

De Standaard: Commentary: 130 euros for a full tank, diesel happiness is over

The government is maintaining a firm stance, suggesting that high diesel prices will have to be endured, indicating the end of an era for diesel affordability.

Laurent Hublet, the Brussels Minister for the Economy, Employment, and Digital Economy, has sparked "surprise and irritation" among partners in the Brussels government following recent remarks.

La Libre: Laurent Hublet's statement sparks surprise and irritation within Brussels…

Laurent Hublet's recent remarks have caused a stir, leading to surprise and irritation among partners in the Brussels government.

The strike by Skeyes air traffic controller unions at Charleroi Airport, which led to the cancellation of 42 flights, has been suspended, bringing an end to the immediate travel disruptions.

RTBF: Charleroi Airport Strike: Forty-Two Flights Canceled

A strike at Charleroi Airport on Wednesday, September 23rd, has led to the cancellation of 42 flights, impacting numerous travelers.

La Libre: Strike at Charleroi airport suspended by Skeyes air traffic controller unions

The strike by air traffic controllers at Charleroi airport, organized by Skeyes unions, has been suspended.

A new survey indicates that the teacher shortage is less severe than previously believed, with new teachers being placed on a reserve list. Concurrently, secondary schools in the Liège region are on strike in support of colleagues who have filed a lawsuit against educational reforms.

De Standaard: Teacher shortage less pressing: starters placed on reserve list

A new survey indicates that the teacher shortage is not as severe as previously thought, with new teachers being placed on a reserve list. This suggests the problem might be resolving itself, though new teachers bear the cost.

RTBF: Secondary Schools in Liège Region Strike Over Reform

Secondary schools in the Liège region are on strike as a form of support for colleagues who have filed a lawsuit against educational reforms.

A three-year-old child is in critical condition after a choking incident at a school in Antwerp. Separately, challenges persist in providing reception places for asylum seekers in Brussels, and a legal loophole reportedly allows individuals declared fit for work to continue receiving unemployment benefits for years. Additionally, Flemish Minister Annick De Ridder intervened to withdraw a controversial directive from the public transport company De Lijn regarding ticket checks.

HLN: Child (3) in life-threatening condition after choking on sandwich at Antwerp…

A three-year-old child is in critical condition after choking on a sandwich at a school in Antwerp. The incident has led to significant concern and commentary.

De Morgen: 'I Thought a Politician's Job Was to Solve Problems, Not Create Them': 2,000…

An interview discusses the challenges in providing reception places for asylum seekers in Brussels, with a critic questioning the approach to problem-solving by politicians.

HLN: Exclusive: Minister intervenes after De Lijn issues surprising directive to…

An internal note from De Lijn, the Flemish public transport company, instructed drivers not to ask for tickets. Minister Annick De Ridder has intervened and ordered the directive to be withdrawn, prompting questions about its origin.

HLN: 'Pure madness': Legal loophole allows fit people to receive benefits for years

A legal loophole is reportedly allowing individuals declared fit for work to continue receiving unemployment benefits for extended periods, a situation described as 'pure madness'.

Belgian band Clouseau is set to become the first domestic act ever to perform at the King Baudouin Stadium, marking a significant cultural milestone.

De Morgen: Clouseau Performs as First Belgian Act Ever at King Baudouin Stadium

Belgian band Clouseau is set to make history by being the first domestic act to perform at the King Baudouin Stadium.