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Belgium in the grip of second-biggest Covid-19 wave, but no new …
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Credit: Belga/Benoit Doppagne. With an "enormous" rise of Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, Belgium is currently experiencing its second-largest infection wave ever, according to tests on the country's sewage water conducted by the Rega Institute in Leuven. Now that extensive testing is no longer taking …
Brussels' linguistic evolution: English gains ground as French declines
WEBMay 16, 2024 · The latest Language Barometer shows almost half of the region's citizens speak English fluently and Dutch speakers are on the rise, while French is losing ground. More than one in three people living in Brussels (36.9%) are non-Belgian, and around a quarter of residents are EU citizens. As the region …
2021 Belgian economy in review: Strong recovery, but troubles …
WEBApr 26, 2022 · Strong employment recovery. The Belgian job market was one of the most resilient sectors of the Belgian economy last year. In 2021, most furloughed workers returned to their companies and worked increased hours, perking up productivity. An extra 80,000 jobs were created by the end of the year. Credit: National Bank of Belgium.
Electoral candidates for City of Brussels to debate local climate …
WEB1 day ago · With local elections around the corner, citizen's collective Rise for Climate Belgium is inviting candidates for the City of Brussels to a debate on the municipality's climate and environmental policy on Thursday. The debate will take place from 18:00 at Commons Hub Brussels, a new citizens' space located …
Reports of harassment surged in Belgium by 115%: What's behind …
WEB1 day ago · Reports of harassment soared by 115% last year, although the surge indicates a greater awareness of discrimination rather than an actual increase in the amount of incidents. The Institute for Equality between Women and Men (IEFH) received 118 reports of harassment in 2023 compared to 55 the previous …
From bilingual to polyglot Brussels: Radical linguistic shifts underway
WEBMay 31, 2024 · Whereas competence in both French and Dutch has kept shrinking since then, competence in English managed to rise from 33.% to 34.4% by 2017. Seven years later, the latest Taalbarometer has revealed a sharp rise to 46.7%. The strengthening of the position of English as Brussels’ second language leads to some surprising new practices.
Belgium takes broad measures 'to avoid another lockdown'
WEBNov 17, 2021 · Belgium takes broad measures 'to avoid another lockdown'. Wednesday, 17 November 2021. By Maïthé Chini. Credit: Belga. Belgium is once again implementing several strict measures to combat the rapid rise in coronavirus infections, announced Prime Minister Alexander De Croo during a press conference on Wednesday.
Belgium implements 'package of strict measures' - The Brussels …
WEBNov 26, 2021 · Belgium implements 'package of strict measures'. Friday, 26 November 2021. By Maïthé Chini. Credit: Belga. Not even a week after the previous measures came into force, Belgium is taking stricter measures to stop the fourth wave in the country, announced Prime Minister Alexander De Croo during a press conference on Friday.
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