Economics Economy Belgian economy growing slower than eurozone average The Belgian economy grew 0.3 percent in the second quarter of the year, compared to the previous quarter. Tue 14 Aug 14:57 Home News Gardening firms ask for understanding The Professional Gardeners Federation is asking the public to show understanding towards its members after the recent drought. Mon 13 Aug 16:56 Economy BeCode to provide IT courses to Flemish youngsters The privately sponsored vocational training association BeCode is to start providing free-of-charge webmaster courses at two locations in Flanders from Octob... Mon 13 Aug 16:45 Economy Flemish authorities to fine Airbnb Airbnb refuses to disclose a list of its users and now risks a fine of up to 25,000 euro. Sat 11 Aug 16:31 Economy Have Belgian fries had their chips? The Europe-wide heatwave has reduced Belgium’s potato yield by around a third. Fri 10 Aug 13:31 Economy More than 100 Ryanair flights to and from Belgium cancelled Ryanair pilots in five European countries, including Belgium are striking today as part of an ongoing dispute about pay and conditions. Fri 10 Aug 10:23 Economy Insurance application questionnaires should not breach privacy A credit insurance covers the outstanding balance of a mortgage if the mortgage holder passes away. Tue 07 Aug 16:40 Economy Ryanair cancels more than 80 flights to/from Charleroi Unions representing the Irish airline’s pilots have called on their members to strike on Friday. Tue 07 Aug 12:59 East Flanders Ghent refuse collectors strike enters second day No rubbish is been collected today in Ghent and Ledeberg. Tue 07 Aug 11:13 Economy Ryanair scraps 104 flights to or from Belgium on 10 August These are among a total of 2,400 flights that the airline is cancelling next Friday. Fri 03 Aug 17:39 © Sabine Joosten/Hollandse Hoogte East Flanders East-Flanders relaxes drought measures for farm and allotments Exceptions are also to be made for sportsgrounds. Fri 03 Aug 14:26 Brussels Brussels airport taxis among the most expensive in Europe The Airport Taxi Report Summer 2018 visited the 50 busiest European airports. Wed 01 Aug 17:18 Economy Belgian Ryanair pilots plan to strike There could be disruption to the travel plans of many thousands of Ryanair customers next week Wed 01 Aug 14:21 Economy The price of some of our best-loved fish has rocketed The price of sole has gone up by 20%. Mon 30 Jul 16:44 Economy Service cheque firms charging for extras This is perfectly legal providing that customers can terminate their contract if extra charges are levied. Mon 30 Jul 16:39 Economy 3.5 million day trippers visit the Flemish Coast in July Since the start of the month no fewer than 3.5 million day trips have been made to our region’s coastal resorts. Sun 29 Jul 13:07 Economy A record cherry harvest Never before have had Belgian cherry growers produced so much fruit. Sun 29 Jul 12:29 Economy Ice cream factories working flat out The hot weather is great news for the producers and sellers of ice cream. Fri 27 Jul 16:36 Economy Average punter gambled 670 euros on the World Cup! 26/7/18 - Belgians bet 334 million euros during the FIFA World Cup. Betting shops paid out 290 million in winnings. Thu 26 Jul 15:12 Economy "No Ryanair flights from Zaventem" Budget airline Ryanair has warned against further strikes this summer. Mon 23 Jul 10:24
Economy Belgian economy growing slower than eurozone average The Belgian economy grew 0.3 percent in the second quarter of the year, compared to the previous quarter. Tue 14 Aug 14:57
Home News Gardening firms ask for understanding The Professional Gardeners Federation is asking the public to show understanding towards its members after the recent drought. Mon 13 Aug 16:56
Economy BeCode to provide IT courses to Flemish youngsters The privately sponsored vocational training association BeCode is to start providing free-of-charge webmaster courses at two locations in Flanders from Octob... Mon 13 Aug 16:45
Economy Flemish authorities to fine Airbnb Airbnb refuses to disclose a list of its users and now risks a fine of up to 25,000 euro. Sat 11 Aug 16:31
Economy Have Belgian fries had their chips? The Europe-wide heatwave has reduced Belgium’s potato yield by around a third. Fri 10 Aug 13:31
Economy More than 100 Ryanair flights to and from Belgium cancelled Ryanair pilots in five European countries, including Belgium are striking today as part of an ongoing dispute about pay and conditions. Fri 10 Aug 10:23
Economy Insurance application questionnaires should not breach privacy A credit insurance covers the outstanding balance of a mortgage if the mortgage holder passes away. Tue 07 Aug 16:40
Economy Ryanair cancels more than 80 flights to/from Charleroi Unions representing the Irish airline’s pilots have called on their members to strike on Friday. Tue 07 Aug 12:59
East Flanders Ghent refuse collectors strike enters second day No rubbish is been collected today in Ghent and Ledeberg. Tue 07 Aug 11:13
Economy Ryanair scraps 104 flights to or from Belgium on 10 August These are among a total of 2,400 flights that the airline is cancelling next Friday. Fri 03 Aug 17:39
© Sabine Joosten/Hollandse Hoogte East Flanders East-Flanders relaxes drought measures for farm and allotments Exceptions are also to be made for sportsgrounds. Fri 03 Aug 14:26
Brussels Brussels airport taxis among the most expensive in Europe The Airport Taxi Report Summer 2018 visited the 50 busiest European airports. Wed 01 Aug 17:18
Economy Belgian Ryanair pilots plan to strike There could be disruption to the travel plans of many thousands of Ryanair customers next week Wed 01 Aug 14:21
Economy The price of some of our best-loved fish has rocketed The price of sole has gone up by 20%. Mon 30 Jul 16:44
Economy Service cheque firms charging for extras This is perfectly legal providing that customers can terminate their contract if extra charges are levied. Mon 30 Jul 16:39
Economy 3.5 million day trippers visit the Flemish Coast in July Since the start of the month no fewer than 3.5 million day trips have been made to our region’s coastal resorts. Sun 29 Jul 13:07
Economy A record cherry harvest Never before have had Belgian cherry growers produced so much fruit. Sun 29 Jul 12:29
Economy Ice cream factories working flat out The hot weather is great news for the producers and sellers of ice cream. Fri 27 Jul 16:36
Economy Average punter gambled 670 euros on the World Cup! 26/7/18 - Belgians bet 334 million euros during the FIFA World Cup. Betting shops paid out 290 million in winnings. Thu 26 Jul 15:12
Economy "No Ryanair flights from Zaventem" Budget airline Ryanair has warned against further strikes this summer. Mon 23 Jul 10:24
© Sabine Joosten/Hollandse Hoogte
