Europe Belgium The Belgian Roularta group recorded a profit of €11,4 million in the first six months of the year, a 36% increase over same period of 2023, due to a 19% reduction in paper costs as well as lower print runs and higher sales prices
Europe Belgium The number of vacancies requiring a university degree has fallen to an all-time low, -35% y-o-y with market losing 23% of job offers; administrative and IT are the less required jobs as experts say artificial intelligence is not the only cause
Europe Belgium An investigation will clarify the incident aboard the M940 Oostende, a new minehunter, occurred at Zeebrugge docks in West Flanders, as smoke was noticed aboard the ship, though no fires were detected
Europe Belgium Historic La Chapelle shunting station may be lost as its owners didn't secure investments for renovation; the iconic building is severely damaged and the Port of Brussels may order demolition even as the public calls for it to be used for the community
Europe Belgium The number of families waiting for social housing in Brussels Region has risen from 50.000 to over 59.000 in one year; waiting time for securing social housing in the capital ranges from nine to thirteen years, depending on the type of housing requested