Etiket: Wallonia
Wallonia in thirsty times: drought leaves its mark
The drought is becoming increasingly visible in Walloon nature. In the province of Luxembourg, a zone is emerging that is dry to very dry, but the southeast of the province…
REPORT. Back to Wallonia, two years after the floods: “In a week we will finally be able to sleep in our house again. I am so proud”
41 killed. 642 collapsed houses. And 2.1 billion euros in damage. Our country will never forget the deluge of July 14, 2021. Two years later, destroyed houses are still decaying…
REPORT. Back to Wallonia, two years after the floods: “Magnificent, this view of the Vesdre”
41 killed. 642 collapsed houses. And 2.1 billion euros in damage. Our country will never forget the deluge of July 14, 2021. Two years later, destroyed houses are still decaying…
Wallonia tackles raccoon plague with action plan, but eradication no longer realistic
Wallonia is struggling with a growing population of raccoons and that situation is unsustainable in the long term. The animal causes a lot of nuisance and is considered an invasive…
New holiday scheme in Wallonia: “Few students went on holiday early” | Education
Although the school year in Wallonia lasts for the first time this year for the first time and ends on July 7, few students left early for their summer holidays.…
Tornado may have damaged forest in Bouillon, Wallonia: hundreds of trees broken or uprooted
A tornado may have occurred in the Walloon town of Bouillon, in the province of Luxembourg, last Thursday (June 22). This is what RMI scientist Maarten Reyniers writes on Twitter.…
Tornado may have ravaged forest in Bouillon in Wallonia: “Three to five tornadoes per year in Belgium”
A tornado may have occurred in the Walloon town of Bouillon, in the province of Luxembourg, last Thursday (June 22). This is what RMI scientist Maarten Reyniers writes on Twitter.…
“It was unbearable”: mass grave of 72 cats and 3 dogs discovered in Wallonia, police officers “in shock” at count
In a house in the province of Hainaut, 75 frozen animals – 72 cats and 3 dogs – were found on Wednesday during a raid by the police and animal…
Far-right party ‘Chez Nous’ on the rise in Wallonia: “Against Islamization to protect its own identity”
An extreme right-wing party is now also on the rise in Wallonia: ‘Chez Nous’ (‘Bij Ons’ in Dutch). The party opposes Islamization and immigration “to protect its own identity”. They…
Pre-alert phase for Dender and Zenne in Wallonia lifted
In Wallonia, the pre-alarm phase for the Dender and the Zenne was lifted on Saturday afternoon. It is still in force for other watercourses, according to the Service public wallon…