Hidden Belgium: Hallerbos:

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"Instead of slowing down, the global electric revolution seems set for another growth stage". The IEA forecasts another record year with a 20% rise ... Show more

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Filing taxes online possible from today: What to know: What are the deadlines to fill out your taxes, either online or on paper? And what changes could impact ...

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Apr 17

Speed check 'marathon' to be held throughout Belgium on Friday: Starting at 06:00 am on Friday, speed checks will be stepped up nationwide and last for 24 hours.

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Apr 20

Cold rainy week before temperatures rise next weekend: Maximum temperatures will vary between 5 and 11 degrees this weekend.

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Apr 23

Belgium welcomes UNRWA report saying Israel 'yet to provide evidence' for claims: "Belgium has maintained its funding and calls on other governments to ...

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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims

An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.

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Apr 22

Hidden Belgium: The Annevoie gardens: Deep in the woods in a remote corner of the Ardennes, the water gardens at Annevoie are among the most elaborate in Europe.

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Apr 20

Nutella turns 60: Unhealthy and still a success: A spread so unhealthy it should never be invented today: Nutella turns 60.

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Quick Glance: Nutella: History of a Controversial Success

Nutella, an unhealthy spread, celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Despite health concerns, Nutella is a global success as a 'love brand'.

The origin story of Nutella and the controversial use of palm oil.

The challenges for Ferrero in times of health awareness and marketing.

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Fragments of bird flu virus genome found in pasteurized milk, FDA says: The test cannot tell if the virus is live. FDA still considers milk supply safe.

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Quick Glance: USDA directive mandates bird flu testing for dairy cows in interstate transport

A new federal directive from the USDA states that dairy cows transported across state lines must be tested for bird flu.

Following the discovery of bird flu virus fragments in pasteurized milk, the FDA initiated a survey of commercially sold milk.

The presence of the virus in the commercial milk supply indicates previous measures were insufficient in controlling its spread.

In addition to testing dairy cows before transport, the Wednesday's order mandates state veterinary labs to report positive tests to federal health authorities.

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Balkan Trafik: A taste of Southeast Europe in Brussels: Balkan Trafik returns to Brussels this weekend, with Manu Chao and Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra ...

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Apr 18

Regional forestry office employee takes snapshot of wolf on wild meadow near Völlinghausen

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Apr 20

Come rain or shine, the first 'guinguette' summer bars open this weekend

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Apr 20

Hidden Belgium: A lost museum in Brussels: Built in 1881, this ornate glass-roofed gallery originally had 30 shops, several theatres and a museum.

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Apr 17

Belgium, Czech Republic want sanctions for Russian interference in EU elections

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What to Know About Babesiosis, a Tick-Borne Disease That's on the Rise: Babesiosis is a parasitic illness spread by the same blacklegged ticks that spread Lyme ...

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Quick Glance: Understanding Babesiosis: On the Rise

Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that follows Lyme in commonality and is increasing.

The disease is transmitted by Babesia microti parasites and can lead to anemia and other symptoms.

While cases are on the rise, they are still rare, but the CDC recommends screening blood donations in specific states as the disease is endemic.

The spread of babesiosis is linked to various factors, including deer and mice populations aiding tick transmission.

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Apr 20

Snow in April: "Winter makes another late guest appearance": Flake swirls instead of spring fever: According to the German Weather Service ...

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I’ve Tried Countless Ways of Making Hummus—This Is the Easiest: Through trial and error, I’ve come up with a foolproof recipe for easy, delicious hummus that’s ...

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Apr 16

Boulevard Adolphe Max pedestrian improvements inaugurated: The pedestrian area on Boulevard Adolphe Max in Brussels is finally clear of construction vehicles and ...

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Apr 24

Six Walloon communes pledge to support regional dialects: The project highlights regional dialects such as Walloon, Picard, Gaumais, Champenois ...

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Apr 14

Belgians see wealth grow by €62.5 billion again in year

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Apr 18

Meryl, SiR, Ghetts: Couleur Café unveils another 16 acts: All camping tickets have already been sold out, as have 90% of the combi-tickets.

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Apr 19

Belgium on track to open new gas power plant in Liège: It will be one of the largest turbine-gas-steam plants in the world with power for more than one million ...

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Driving with a blood alcohol level of 2:00: Driver (40) acquitted of rare illness

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Apr 23

John Fogerty Asks $21 Million for Sylvester Stallone’s Former L.A. Estate: The legendary musician paid actor Sylvester Stallone $17.2 million for the Hidden ...

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Apr 17

Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...

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Apr 24

Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving

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Apr 20

Belgium collected over 3,900 tonnes of used batteries in 2023: Belgium set a new record by collecting 3,907 metric tonnes of used batteries ...

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Msakhan (Palestinian Flatbreads With Onion, Sumac, and Roast Chicken) Recipe: Taboon bread spread with sweet onions cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and ...

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Hangar Festival to welcome 10,000 festival goers this weekend along Brussels canal

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New she-wolf spotted in North Rhine-Westphalia - she comes from Belgium: A new wolf was spotted in North Rhine-Westphalia: The she-wolf “GW3650f” comes from ...

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Apr 24

Record fines for De Lijn bus drivers: A total of 2,531 traffic offences by De Lijn were recorded last year, representing fines of more than €173,000 ...

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Apr 24

The Brussels Times selects some of the best exhibitions currently on show in museums and galleries. Show more

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Apr 19

Mayor of Uccle wants to re-open Bois de la Cambre to traffic: This measure could take a variety of forms, such as only opening the route to traffic on weekdays ...

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Apr 18

Wallonia reactivates 'winter service' as snow returns to south Belgium: After a touch of summer last weekend, the April weather is now testing us again.

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Pro-Palestinian protests spread across US campuses: America's university campuses have been rocked by pro-Palestinian protests, which began at Columbia ...

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Apr 22

Why Belgian museums need to confront their looted African trophies

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Apr 15

Belgium's quirky traditions: Singing contests for finches: "We are very often judged on our dark past, and are often portrayed as people who harm nature ...

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Apr 22

Portuguese scientist wins European Seagull Screeching Championship in Belgium: A Belgian participant dressed up as a seagull with feathers and won the bronze ...

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Apr 23

A loophole in the ban on supplement has led to hospitals scheduling scans outside office hours, for which they can still charge extra. Show more

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Apr 12

Belgium opens probe into pro-Russia network accused of paying MEPs: Moscow’s “objectives are clear,” said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.

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Apr 21

Red Cross will soon be able to collect more plasma from donors: With the increased medical use of plasma, for example in medication or as a coagulant ...

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Meet Kyle, the ‘boss’ of comedy: With a raised eyebrow and a subtle change of expression Kyle Mark possess the power to leave grown men giggling like teenaged ...

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Whipped Salt Cod Spread (Brandade de Morue) Recipe: This rich Mediterranean spread, known as brandade in France, baccalà mantecato in Italy ...

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Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections: Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.

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One in four Belgians are considering a career change: A survey showed that 46% of senior management officials and 37% of under 45s in Belgium want to change tack ...

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Apr 22

Grindr sued for sharing sensitive users' data: The information allegedly shared includes ethnicity and sexual orientation, as well as data regarding HIV tests.

brusselstimes.com/business/1017178/grindr-sued-for-sharing-sensitive-users-data

Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure

A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.

The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.

Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.

Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.

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Apr 14

Belgium to investigate suspected Russian interference in EU elections: Belgium will investigate Russian meddling in European Parliament elections after the ...

cnn.com/2024/04/12/europe/european-elections-russian-interference-intl/

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Apr 16

New X users will have to pay to post messages, says Musk: The proposal would combat the deluge of "bots", as current artificial intelligence can easily ...

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Apr 23

Seven political parties are in the current Belgian government coalition, while more will compete in the June 9 elections. The Brussels Times parse the history ... Show more

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Apr 17

Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections

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Apr 23

Rare Chinese treasure stolen from the Royal Museum of Mariemont in Wallonia: An imperial Chinese porcelain wine jar – categorised as a Wallonia-Brussels ...

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Apr 12

Belgium probes EU lawmakers allegedly bribed by Moscow: Belgium's federal prosecutor has launched an investigation against members of the European Parliament ...

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Ndaragwa: Nyandarua town whose lunch is eaten by others: Despite its rich history and heritage, the town finds itself at a crossroad.

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Apr 18

Nearly one company in two in Belgium does not use salary optimisation solutions: These solutions include various forms of cheques, premiums, bonuses ...

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Apr 18

Commutes to be better compensated from 1 June: "This translates into a net benefit of up to several hundred euros each year for long distances."

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Apr 19

DR Congo should file complaint against Rwanda with ICJ, says Belgian envoy: Democratic Republic of Congo should file a complaint with the International Court of ...

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Apr 20

Halving completed, bitcoin creation slows down: “Assuming the demand stays constant or increases, halving potentially boosts the value.”

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Apr 23

On Monday, almost no postal workers in the capital and southern region of the country went out for deliveries. Show more

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Jason Mackey: How the Steelers' signing of local QB Charlie Batch has turned into 'so much more'

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Apr 18

Stabbed Bishop delivers first message from hospital as malicious disinformation spreads

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Apr 12

European elections: Belgium's judiciary investigates Russian attempt to exert influence

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As Iran attacked Israel, old and faked videos and images got millions of views on X

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WHO clarifies what counts as a pathogen that can spread through the air: The World Health Organization is opening up the definition of airborne pathogens – such ...

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Apr 24

Mushrooms glow in forest on Amami Oshima Island: Forest fungi on the southwestern Japanese island of Amami Oshima, transform after sunset to create a magical ...

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Apr 21

Timber companies claim carbon credits for trees they don’t cut down: Whether and how much the approach helps the environment is hotly debated ...

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Apr 22

The aim is not merely to reduce poverty but also to address social and environmental concerns: "Prices and sustainability are two sides of the same coin ... Show more

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The Brussels Times

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Apr 19

Hidden Belgium: The lost village of Oosterweel: The 13th-century village once had more than one thousand inhabitants. Oosterweel gave its name to a sea battle ...

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Apr 21

Sanofi to cut 99 jobs in Belgium

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Apr 19

Meta’s AI chatbot is coming to social media. Misinformation may come with it.: As MetaAI rolls into Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, experts warn that the ...

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Apr 18

W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...

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Apr 14

Possible attempted kidnapping of a baby in Brussels, investigation launched: A man allegedly tried to kidnap a five-month-old baby on Saturday evening in ...

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Apr 18

Antica Brussels Fine Art Fair opens for four days: Art collectors and enthusiasts can explore the former industrial site of Brussels, discovering the best that ...

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Apr 13

Pictures of the week: That bangs: Lightning strikes in Belgium. Muslims around the world celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan ...

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Apr 23

Postal strike to disrupt mail deliveries in Brussels: A strike by postal workers at Bpost is expected to disrupt mail deliveries in the Belgian capital this week ...

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