Etiket: Flemish
Martien Meiland criticizes SBS 6 audience: ‘Flemish viewers are not sour’
Martien Meiland sometimes finds the Dutch very irritating and unnecessarily critical, he said in conversation with the Weekend. “Very sour in their reactions, unlike Belgian viewers.” © William Rutten It…
‘Flemish’ Palestinians testify about heavy bombings in Gaza Strip: “It happens live and everyone keeps their mouths shut” | Israel-Palestine conflict
Their homeland is groaning under the bombing: without electricity, food and hardly any drinkable water, the situation is downright dramatic. ‘Flemish’ Palestinians react as if numb to the hopeless situation…
West Flemish municipalities are making significant savings on public…
In addition to reducing energy consumption due to the decline, Flemish municipalities have also invested in smart fire programs to further optimize the use of lighting. These programs include deaf,…
Because Flanders received more noise pollution as a ‘gift’ after adjusting flight routes: Flemish government has the federal government’s decision reversed
The Flemish government invokes a conflict of interest against the federal government. Open Vld, CD&V and N-VA are challenging a recent decision by mobility minister Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo). He would…
COLUMN. Flemish inability and local fear are not a good combination for necessary reforms
Why would false romance and stale nostalgia be the best answer to an ever faster turning world? For example, every day a bunch of NIMBYs protest against high-rise buildings or…
West Flemish party leaders Vlaams Belang announced
Wouter Vermeersch from Kortrijk will again be party leader for the House. Dominiek Sneppe from Loppem, who already sits as a representative, is in second place. Kristien Verbelen from Oostkamp…
The Flemish government recognizes four National Parks
The Flemish government has recognized four National Parks. Minister of the Environment Zuhal Demir and Minister of Immovable Heritage Matthias Diependaele announced this on Friday. This concerns Bosland, Brabantse Wouden,…
From 300 to 80 to 100 merged municipalities? Debate about mergers is flaring up within the Flemish government
Now that voluntary mergers are in the doldrums, the Flemish government is moving up a gear. Tomorrow, Flemish Minister of the Interior Bart Somers (Open Vld) and Prime Minister Jan…
Flemish government wants to move from 300 to 80 to 100 merged municipalities by 2030
Now that voluntary mergers are in the doldrums, the Flemish government is moving up a gear. Tomorrow, Flemish Minister of the Interior Bart Somers (Open Vld) and Prime Minister Jan…
Most Flemish people opt for variable energy contracts: why now might be the time to switch
The number of Flemish families with a fixed energy contract has never been lower than today. This is evident from the most recent figures from energy regulator VREG. Barely one…