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Bird flu outbreak affects poultry farms in West Flanders
West Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – January 19, 2026 – Bird flu has struck West Flanders with unprecedented severity, affecting numerous poultry farms across the province. Authorities have culled millions…
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Flanders enforces €174 fine and 15-day ban for mobile phone use while driving
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 1, 2024, Flanders will enforce strict mobile phone rules for all drivers, including a…
Flanders introduces new speed cameras to enhance road safety and privacy protection
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Flanders, local leaders paused plans for more speed cameras after privacy complaints. VTC leader Hans…
Flanders extends inheritance tax period to five years
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 1, 2025, Flanders will extend the inheritance tax period for unregistered gifts from three…
Flanders reports 397 aggression incidents against VDAB staff
Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper): By November 2023, reports of violence against VDAB staff increased from 219 to 397 in Flanders.…
Flemish government increases purchasing power for 30,000 custom work company employees
Brussels (Brussels Morning newspaper): The Flemish government, led by Minister Hilde Crevits, supports 30,000 employees in customs work for companies…
Dirk Van der Borg urges Flanders educational publishers to revamp materials
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Dirk Van der Borgt, head of GEWU, announced that educational publishers must prepare new teaching materials…
Flemish government funds €350,000 for truck driver training amid 5,000 driver shortage
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Flemish government is providing €350,000 for truck driver training in schools like Atlas College, addressing…
Flanders lowers first-time homebuyer fees: Notary reports market growth
Flander (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Starting January 1, first-time homebuyers in Flanders will pay 2% registration fees instead of 3% for…