• Dutch won’t use Johnson & Johnson vaccine pending EMA review
    Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from DutchNews.nl
    The Netherlands will not start using the Leiden-developed Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine until the European Medicines Agency has completed...
  • New coronavirus cases down sharply, and well below weekly average
    Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from DutchNews.nl
    The number of new coronavirus infections registered with public health institute RIVM in the 24 hours to Wednesday morning is...
  • D66 investigates MP over inappropriate behaviour claims
    Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from DutchNews.nl
    Liberal democratic party D66 has launched an internal investigation after claims of sexually inappropriate behaviour were made against new MP...
  • Headaches, nausea and chest pains are more common near Tata steel works
    Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from DutchNews.nl
    Air quality in the area around the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden is regularly poor and the local population has...
  • Ajax to let 7,500 fans into stadium for potential title decider
    Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from DutchNews.nl
    Ajax are to allow 7,500 fans into the Amsterdam ArenA for the potential championship decider against AZ Alkmaar on April...
  • Stolen Pokémon cards worth thousands of euros surface in Paris
    Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from DutchNews.nl
    A stolen set of Pokémon cards worth tens of thousands of euros has surfaced in Paris and is being traded...
  • Coalition talks to focus on supporting economically vulnerable
    Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from DutchNews.nl
    The next phase of the preliminary talks to form a new Dutch government will focus on the public finances, with...
  • Dutch at forefront of tropical forest destruction, WWF claims
    Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from DutchNews.nl
    The use of soy in feed for the Dutch livestock industry make the Netherlands the number one European contributor to...
  • Brits in the Netherlands frustrated as UK steps out of lockdown
    Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from DutchNews.nl
    As the Dutch government decides not to reopen pavement cafes, and British pubs do open their doors again, the contrast...
  • Experts raise concerns about test events, some will have 10,000 tickets
    Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from DutchNews.nl
    Members of the government’s Outbreak Management Team (OMT), who advise on coronavirus strategy, are concerned about the large number of...
  • €3.5m for extra green space in Flemish periphery
    Thursday, December 31, 2020 from Flanders Today
    A total of 24 projects will receive funding to make the area surrounding Brussels greener and more attractive as residents seek more access to nature More accessible nature Flanders is investing €3.5 million to make the Rand – the...
  • All travellers returning to Belgium from red zones must quarantine
    Thursday, December 31, 2020 from Flanders Today
    Two tests and seven days of quarantine are now compulsory for anyone who has spent more than 48 hours in a red zone - a designation covering most of the world Influx expected Belgium has announced a new requirement for anyone entering...
  • What’s on: Dancers battle artistic lockdown in short, bittersweet performances
    Thursday, December 31, 2020 from Flanders Today
    Culture continues online over the holidays, but there are light and poetry in the air too in our pick of the week’s activities at home and outside Imagination is Alive If there’s one thing this column has become accustomed to over the...
  • World-first heart treatment on trial in Hasselt
    Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from Flanders Today
    Cardiologists at the Jessa Hospital are part of a clinical study testing the safety and effectiveness of using electrical pulses to treat patients with irregular heartbeats Reduced side effects Cardiologists in Hasselt are testing a...
  • Petra De Sutter named most LGBT+ friendly public face
    Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from Flanders Today
    As a prominent transgender woman, the Groen MP and deputy prime minister has long been a figurehead for the LGBT+ community Important ally Petra De Sutter has been named the year’s most LGBT+ friendly media personality by a European TV...
  • The best of Flanders Today: Some of our favourite stories of the past 13 years
    Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from Flanders Today
    Flanders Today is coming to an end, so we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane and share some of our best and brightest moments The good, the bad, and everything in-between Flanders Today will cease publication on 31 December. We...
  • Antwerp port to fit out world’s largest hospital ship
    Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from Flanders Today
    The Global Mercy, under construction in China, will be heading to Flanders to be kitted out with wards and operating theatres for treatment and medical training in Africa Aid capacity to double The world’s largest hospital ship will be...
  • Leuven Archive invites children to make almanacs for 2021
    Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from Flanders Today
    The best submissions will accompany an exhibition of almanacs from the city’s collection Make a date The City Archive in Leuven has invited children to put together personal almanacs for 2021, to accompany an exhibition opening in...
  • MPs propose cutting speed limit to 30 in built-up areas
    Monday, December 28, 2020 from Flanders Today
    The proposal – already being introduced in Brussels – would be a reversal of the current system in Flanders, where 50kph is the norm and 30 the exception Traffic safety Flemish MPs Annick Lambrecht (SP.A) and Stijn Bex (Groen) want to...
  • New for 2021: Utility costs rise, minimum pension to increase
    Monday, December 28, 2020 from Flanders Today
    A number of new measures come into effect on 1 January, affecting employment, health, driving and domestic bills Health GPs and specialists may charge more for a number of consultations next year, but patients will not see an increase in...
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