From 4 Euros to 12 Euros: The Rise and Fall of the Service Voucher ↗
Front page leadThe cost of service vouchers has significantly increased in recent years, jeopardizing the system's success and potentially costing 23,000 people their jobs.
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De Standaard
The front page of De Standaard features a mix of Belgian domestic politics and economy, along with international news and sports. Key domestic stories include the rise and fall of the 'dienstencheque' (service voucher) system, a political dispute involving Minister-President Diependaele, and the…
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Minister-President Diependaele after Opposition Accusations: 'I Hoped for More… ↗
Minister-President Diependaele responds to accusations from the opposition, expressing a desire for greater humanity in political discourse.
Vooruit Expels Jinnih Beels; Antwerp Province Governance Threatened ↗
The Vooruit party is ending its cooperation with Jinnih Beels due to alleged disloyal behavior, risking the unmanageability of the Antwerp provincial council.
Americans Buy Crown Jewel of Belgian Imaging Company Agfa, Leaving it Stripped… ↗
American investors have acquired a key part of the Belgian imaging company Agfa-Gevaert, leading to a significant rise in its stock value, though Agfa has become a penny stock.
A Complete Lack of Fear Characterizes the Football with Which Coach Van Bommel… ↗
The Belgian national football team, under coach Van Bommel, is preparing to face France with a fearless and dominant playing style, testing its effectiveness against a top-tier opponent.
Swedish and Spanish Journalists Attacked in Ukraine ↗
Developments in the war in Ukraine are being closely followed, with a report of Swedish and Spanish journalists being attacked.
SpaceX's Mega-Rocket Starship Has Its Space Debut ↗
SpaceX's flagship rocket, Starship, is undergoing its first real space mission, though it is not yet ready for more ambitious endeavors like moon missions.
The Plumber is as Useful as the Doctor? Students Know Better ↗
A columnist questions why students don't seem to value professions like plumbing as much as medicine, despite the minister of education calling the shortage of plumbers a significant problem.
Christa Pike to Be Executed Wednesday, But Her Defense Claims She is Also a… ↗
Christa Pike, convicted of a shocking murder in 1995, is facing execution, with her defense team arguing she is also a victim and seeking a stay of execution.
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