The number of young people under 25 securing permanent jobs in Belgium has dropped by 20% compared to last year, with university graduates also struggling to find employment. The Flemish Public Employment Service (VDAB) reports an increase in young job seekers, highlighting the tough job search faced by many, including those with master's degrees.

De Standaard: Young people, especially university graduates, find it harder to find work…

The number of young people under 25 securing permanent jobs has decreased by 20% compared to last year, with even university graduates struggling to find employment. The VDAB reports an increase in young job seekers.

De Standaard: Anadora (23) meets friends to apply for jobs together: "The search is tough"

A video feature highlights Anadora Spaepen, a 23-year-old with a master's degree who is struggling to find a job and is using support groups with friends to stay motivated during her extensive job search.

A 7-year-old boy has died in Merchtem, leading to the arrest of his mother, uncle, and the uncle's girlfriend, with a medical examiner linking the death to injuries. Separately, a 19-year-old from West Flanders, who had been in a coma for 123 days following a fight in Ghent, has passed away.

HLN: Mother, Uncle, and Girlfriend Arrested in Death of 7-Year-Old Boy in Merchtem

Following the death of a 7-year-old boy in Merchtem, his mother, uncle, and the girlfriend of one of them have been arrested. A medical examiner has linked the boy's death to his injuries.

De Standaard: Teenager who was in a coma for months after a fight in Ghent has died

A 19-year-old from West Flanders, who had been in a coma for 123 days following a fight while out in Ghent, has passed away, as confirmed by his family.

The Belgian postal service, Bpost, has announced that its profits for the second quarter will be lower than expected. This downturn is attributed to losses incurred from a strike in April and the substantial cost of its acquisition of Staci (Paxon).

De Standaard: Bpost strike cost more than expected, company warns profit will be lower

The Belgian postal service Bpost experienced losses in the second quarter due to a strike in April, compounded by the costly acquisition of Staci (Paxon), leading the company to issue a profit warning.

In a new VTM series, former gangster Carl De Schutter has claimed that at least three individuals involved in the 1995 murder of government livestock inspector Karel Van Noppen were not brought to justice. De Schutter, who was previously convicted for his role in the murder, shared details of his criminal past.

HLN: Ex-Gangster Claims More Than Three Got Away With Karel Van Noppen Murder

In a new VTM series, former gangster Carl De Schutter claims that at least three individuals were not brought to justice for the murder of veterinarian Karel Van Noppen, sharing details of his criminal past.

A Belgian father and his daughter are facing a long recovery after a severe parasailing accident in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, France. Reports indicate they crashed into a low wall during the incident.

HLN: Belgian Father and Daughter Face Long Recovery After Parasailing Accident

A Belgian father and his daughter are facing a lengthy recovery period after a severe parasailing accident in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, France, where they reportedly crashed into a low wall.

On the anniversary of the Catastrophe du Bois du Cazier, an AI-assisted reconstruction has detailed the events of the mining disaster that occurred on August 8, 1956.

RTBF: Catastrophe du Bois du Cazier: AI Reconstructs Events

An AI-assisted reconstruction details the events of August 8, 1956, the date of the Catastrophe du Bois du Cazier mining disaster.

Belgian media is covering a range of international stories, including the ongoing crisis within FIFA and the debate surrounding Gianni Infantino. There are also reports on US warnings of a potential limited Russian attack on NATO this fall, intensified Russian strikes in Ukraine, and Belgian F-16s being deployed to Iceland to secure its airspace. Analyses on hybrid warfare tactics and US naval spending under Trump are also featured.

RTBF: FIFA Crisis: Supporters and Opponents of Gianni Infantino

An overview of the support and opposition surrounding Gianni Infantino amidst a crisis within FIFA, potentially impacting the 2026 World Cup.

De Morgen: Live - US Warns of Limited Russian Attack on NATO From This Fall; Fire in…

A live blog reports on US warnings of potential Russian attacks on NATO starting this autumn and a fire at a Russian Wildberries warehouse, suspected to be caused by a drone attack, located over 1700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

La Libre: NATO Threatened by Future Russian Attack, US Intelligence Warns

A report from US intelligence suggests that NATO is under threat from a potential future Russian attack, raising alarms within the alliance.

RTBF: Belgian F-16s and Personnel Deployed to Iceland

Four Belgian F-16 fighter jets and approximately one hundred military personnel will be deployed to Iceland to secure its airspace.

RTBF: Russia Accelerates Strikes in Ukraine: Negotiation Talks?

Russia intensifies its strikes in Ukraine, raising questions about Moscow's intentions to negotiate before the war becomes too costly.

De Morgen: Turning Point in Hybrid Warfare: Incident in Leipzig Goes a Step Further

An interview with Patrick Bolder discusses a significant incident in Leipzig that represents a major escalation in hybrid warfare tactics.

De Morgen: Trump's 'Fastest and Largest Battleships' Will Cost Twice as Much, But Won't…

An analysis of US naval spending under Trump reveals that his planned battleships will significantly exceed budget and may not be strategically effective.

De Morgen: Live - Trump Maintains US Has No Ammunition Shortage; Has Massive Stockpile

A live blog update reports on Trump's claims of a sufficient US ammunition stockpile and his efforts to restrict passport rights for children of migrants.