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The front page of De Standaard features a mix of domestic Belgian news, international affairs, sports, and cultural highlights. Key stories include a dispute over development on a protected coastline in Oostende, the escalating war in Ukraine, an interview with an art historian, and a Belgian…
Companies and developers have gained leeway on the protected Oosteroever in Oostende, leading activist groups to challenge the partial lifting of landscape protection. The debate centers on whether the area around Fort Napoleon should be restored or developed.
The war between Ukraine and Russia is becoming increasingly brutal. Moscow is reportedly making 'optimal' use of Ukraine's air defense shortages, while Ukrainian attacks in Russia are also resulting in more casualties.
Katy Hessel has become a minor celebrity with her book 'The Story of Art Without Men,' presenting Western art history from a female perspective and arguing that art has long glorified violence against women.
A year after considering quitting, Delphine Nkansa surprisingly won bronze in the 100 meters at the European Athletics Championships, 20 years after Kim Gevaert's similar victory.
After twenty years of legal battles and environmental setbacks, construction has begun on what was formerly known as Uplace in Machelen, set to become Belgium's largest shopping center by 2028, though it's being rebranded as 'Broeklin'.
This live update covers changes brought about by Donald Trump's second term as US President, including an anecdote about him using a catering truck to board a military aircraft in Turkey.
A cultural observation on the high cost and perceived status of shrimp croquettes as a substantial meal in Belgium, reflecting on the nuances of understanding a new home country.
The Belgian public transport company De Lijn is considering the use of flexi-job workers, a move that unions have cautioned against due to potential safety risks.
Following a strong earthquake in Colombia, the death toll has risen to 1, prompting the government to declare a national emergency.
