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The front page of De Standaard features a mix of Belgian and international news. Top stories include an interview with a successful Belgian venture capitalist, the completion of the first Oosterweel park in Belgium, and international developments regarding the Strait of Hormuz and a FIFA scandal…
Barend Van den Brande, a successful Belgian venture capitalist, discusses his success and the lack of a culture for exceptional success in Europe and Belgium, stating that leaving Belgium was essential for his survival.
The first 'Ringpark' of the Oosterweel works is set to open, marking a milestone, but significant challenges remain for the remaining six parks, particularly concerning permits and funding for the most difficult sections.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is accused of having an affair with a colleague and providing her with generous compensation, which FIFA dismisses as 'insinuations' and a coordinated attempt to undermine the president.
Iran states that the Strait of Hormuz will only be reopened if the United States withdraws its forces and compensates for damages, as developments in the Middle East continue.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed displeasure with Belgian union members' actions during the commemoration of the Marcinelle mining disaster, calling it a 'scandalous gesture'.
The impacts of climate change are felt globally, with thousands fleeing wildfires in Canada and fires destroying nature in Wallonia, Belgium, highlighting the ongoing climate crisis.
Thousands of fans gathered for a wedding in Funchal, Portugal, hoping to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez, only to discover the couple was not the famous duo, leading to disappointment.
