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Flanders delivers only a third of promised childcare places
Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Less than one-third of new childcare spots promised in Flanders have actually materialized. Up to 2,000 out of the over 6,000 new childcare spots promised…
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Flanders families will face increased costs in 2025
Brussels (Brussels Morning newspaper): Starting January 1, 2025, service vouchers in Flanders will cost €10 instead of €9, adding about…
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…