The battle against the Asian hornet is lost: “This will be the most visible insect in Flanders”

The battle against the Asian hornet is lost: “This will be the most visible insect in Flanders”

Anyone who has never seen an Asian hornet will have the opportunity to do so this summer. An unprecedented increase in the invasive exotic species is expected this summer. The wasp, which is 2 to 3 centimeters in size, inspires fear not only because of its size, but also because an entire nest can easily … Read more

British assistant chef from The Jane can speak again 4 months after tragedy, but has lost his legs (Antwerp)

British assistant chef from The Jane can speak again 4 months after tragedy, but has lost his legs (Antwerp)

Joe Claridge (37), the assistant chef who was hit by celebrity chef Nick Bril in January, is finally able to speak again. ATV reports this. Claridge remains in a very bad physical condition: the Brit has lost his legs. A trial is expected in the fall. On Monday, January 8, assistant chef Joe Claridge (37) … Read more

Explosion at metal company Umicore in Olen causes a big bang, employee is seriously injured (Olen)

Explosion at metal company Umicore in Olen causes a big bang, employee is seriously injured (Olen)

I’m – An explosion occurred in one of the departments at the metal company Umicore in Sint-Jozef-Olen (Olen) on Wednesday evening. That was followed by a short fire. One person suffered serious injuries. The incident occurred on Wednesday at 10 p.m. An Umicore employee in Watertorenstraat accidentally drove into a tank installation within the company … Read more

15-year-old boy is hit during a fight at school in Lier: “We take this very seriously” (Lier)

15-year-old boy is hit during a fight at school in Lier: “We take this very seriously” (Lier)

Lier – The Lier police have started an investigation into a fight that took place on Friday at Campus Arthur Vanderpoorten of the Atheneum. A 15-year-old boy received a lot of blows. The fight was filmed and the images quickly circulated on social media. Saturday April 27, 2024 at 9:22 PM The facts took place … Read more

Major brawl in Antwerp prison after inmates throw knives from their cells (Antwerp)

Major brawl in Antwerp prison after inmates throw knives from their cells (Antwerp)

Antwerp – Several people were injured yesterday afternoon during a serious fight in the overcrowded prison in Antwerp’s Begijnenstraat. The police mobile unit and rapid response team had to intervene to restore order. The incident in Begijnenstraat took place on Tuesday during the walk. According to reliable sources within the prison system, the problems started … Read more

Six apartments uninhabitable after heavy fire in Geel (Geel)

Six apartments uninhabitable after heavy fire in Geel (Geel)

Yellow – A serious fire raged in a complex with social apartments in the Verbueckenstraat in Geel on Wednesday around noon. It originated in a home on the top floor under the roof. According to mayor Vera Celis, at least six apartments are uninhabitable. “The fire quickly spread through the roof to apartments,” says spokesperson … Read more

Fans gather en masse in Antwerp for the first K-pop festival in Sportpaleis (Antwerp)

Fans gather en masse in Antwerp for the first K-pop festival in Sportpaleis (Antwerp)

Merksem – Tonight, the K-pop festival Music Bank will take place in the Sportpaleis for the very first time in our country. And you’ve noticed this all day long in Antwerp, where many fans walk around to catch a glimpse of their idols. On Saturday afternoon, dozens of fans were waiting at the Hilton hotel … Read more

Now that a photo of an almost unrecognizable Marco Borsato has emerged: what would happen to the singer suspected of sexual offences?

Now that a photo of an almost unrecognizable Marco Borsato has emerged: what would happen to the singer suspected of sexual offences?

What one image cannot do. Dutch singer Marco Borsato (57) appeared on the cover of the Dutch weekly magazine Story at the beginning of this month with a photo in which, according to the magazine, he “seems to be enjoying life quite a bit”, a ‘fun’ way of saying that the fallen singer nowadays goes … Read more

Van Hool employees after news of bankruptcy: “I would like to stay here until I retire”

Van Hool employees after news of bankruptcy: “I would like to stay here until I retire”

Bus builder Van Hool has been holding a special works council since 11 am at which the company will probably announce bankruptcy. This will be accompanied by major job losses. We have already collected some responses from the employees who went to the works council. “I would have liked to stay here,” says Leo. Monday … Read more

VTM cancels one episode of ‘Homicide’ after fierce criticism from victims and the judiciary

VTM cancels one episode of ‘Homicide’ after fierce criticism from victims and the judiciary

“Victims and relatives are becoming victims again.” “Faroek gives murderers a platform, without response from the family.” “This way of dealing with victims is very hurtful.” The criticism that has been leveled at the VTM program ‘Homicide: life in prison’ in recent weeks has been unfounded. The way in which six murderers sentenced to life … Read more