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The De Standaard front page features a mix of political news, human interest stories, and sports. A major political story covers a minister accidentally distributing a secret deal concerning regional airports. Other prominent stories include a piece on navigating the final stages of life, an…
Minister De Ridder accidentally distributed a secret agreement between Flanders and regional airports to all parliament members. The leaked document reveals the Flemish government is waiving millions in invoices and promising subsidies until 2039.
The Federal Council for the Elderly (Favo) emphasizes the importance of consciously engaging with the final 1,000 days of life, advocating for greater legislative focus on self-determination in illness and end-of-life decisions.
Kimia Namadchi left Google to launch a startup focused on bras, aiming to help women who feel self-conscious about their bodies due to ill-fitting lingerie. She acknowledges the need for some naivety to venture into the lingerie business.
PVDA politician Jos D'Haese accuses Minister De Ridder of misleading everyone, with live updates on federal, Flemish, Walloon, and Brussels politics available.
Princess Eléonore, the youngest child of King Filip and Queen Mathilde, will begin her higher education studies in Utrecht, Netherlands, in September.
Bad Bunny captivated the audience at the Boudewijn Stadium with a musically masterful and emotionally resonant performance, blending reggaeton beats with touching melancholy.
A joke about Donald Trump has been removed from a Netflix special, as the situation surrounding his potential second term as US president continues to evolve globally.
After a challenging Tour de France with five missed sprints and mounting doubts, Jasper Philipsen secured a stage victory. He acknowledged the significant pressure he felt, emphasizing his need to win for the team.
Winning a Tour de France stage in the third week offers significant economic returns for cycling teams, according to CEO Jurgen Foré, even surpassing the commercial value of winning the Tour of Flanders.
