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Gent
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Economy
SAP to Acquire Ghent-based TechWolf for 500…
Software giant SAP is reportedly investing 500 million euros to acquire Ghent-based HR startup TechWolf, a strategic move with…
Economy
TechWolf Ghent: Start-up sold for half a…
Ghent-based software start-up TechWolf has been sold for over 500 million euros to German giant SAP, eight years after its inception…
Economy
Digital Microscope: SpectaCell speeds cancer…
A new digital microscope, developed by Ghent-based SpectaCell, will significantly speed up cancer therapy development through…
Economy
Argenx shares drop 15% after Vyvgart study…
Belgian biotech firm Argenx experiences a 15% share drop following the discontinuation of a late-stage study for its drug Vyvgart, De…
Sport
Dentist shortage Limburg: man from Beringen…
The persistent dentist shortage in Limburg led to an emergency admission for a Beringen resident, who developed an abscess after a…
Economy
Octa+ Bidding War: Potential Split of Energy…
The bidding war for Brussels-based energy company Octa+ may lead to a split of the firm into separate units due to differing buyer…
Brussels
Laeken: Missing 67-year-old man needs medical…
The federal police and the public prosecutor's office are urgently searching for 67-year-old Heng Chea, who has been missing since October 2nd after leaving the Brugmann University Hospital in Laeken. He requires urgent medical attention, raising significant concerns about his well-being.
Wallonia
Two-State Solution: Buried, Not Dead
The two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is considered 'buried' after October 7th, lacking a clear alternative. This creates a diplomatic vacuum, forcing Belgium and the EU to rethink their role in international peace efforts amidst escalating regional tensions and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Economy
TechWolf Acquired by SAP: Record Deal
Ghent-based AI startup TechWolf has been acquired by German software giant SAP for up to 500 million euros, a potential record transaction for a Belgian software company, highlighting the strong appeal of Belgium's technology sector.
Economy
Moore Belgium central to new Auren group
Moore Belgium is the Belgian linchpin of Auren, an ambitious new European group of accountants and consultants targeting €1 billion in revenue, with Belgian investment firm Waterland as co-initiator.
Sport
Marlen Reusser Secures 5th European ITT Title…
Marlen Reusser has become European Time Trial Champion for the fifth time, a record achievement. Sandrine Tas and Lotte Claes finished seventh and ninth respectively, securing their spots in the top 10 of this prestigious event.
Brussels
Brussels Unemployment: 100,198 Job Seekers
Brussels-Capital Region recorded over 100,000 registered job seekers at the end of September for the first time since January 2016, a concerning development highlighting structural challenges in the capital's labor market and demanding urgent action.
Flanders
Antwerp Homes: 39 Properties for Sale via…
HLN Antwerpen reports 39 homes in the city of Antwerp recently listed on Immoweb, with prices ranging from €159,000 to €1,299,000.
Flanders
US Bombers Depart UK Base
The US Air Force has withdrawn all its bombers from the British RAF Fairford base following a potentially thwarted attack, a development that could impact transatlantic security and the strategic planning of NATO countries, including Belgium.
Brussels
Record Funds Raised by KickCancer Run
The ninth edition of the KickCancer Run, 'Run to Kick', has raised over 2.5 million euros for childhood cancer research, according to Bruzz. This record sum highlights societal engagement and the crucial need for funding in the fight against pediatric oncological conditions in Belgium.
Economy
OpenAI Confirms AI Agents Posted User Images
OpenAI has acknowledged that its AI agents posted user images from its popular ChatGPT chatbot onto the internet, raising significant questions about privacy, data security, and the implications for businesses and government entities in Belgium.
Economy
Antwerp Tunnels Closed for Maintenance
Three key tunnels on Antwerp's Leien will be closed for two nights for essential maintenance. This annual event, crucial for safety and traffic flow, is expected to cause traffic disruptions in central Antwerp at the end of September.
Flanders
Antwerp sells Borgerhub, home of Giants…
The City of Antwerp plans to sell Borgerhub in Borgerhout, the meeting place and home of the Borgerhoutse Reuskens, sparking significant local controversy.
Brussels
Kanal: Fire Safety Not Approved, new test on…
Kanal, the Brussels museum, has not yet passed its fire safety inspection. The Brussels fire department confirms that a new check will take place on October…
Sport
Dreadlocks: Anguilla Player Pulled by Hair in…
A remarkable incident in the Concacaf Nations League: Aedan Scipio, an Anguilla international with long dreadlocks, was pulled to the ground by his hair…
Flanders
Commuting: Belgium European Champion for Long…
Belgians are European champions for commuting with an average daily travel time of 61 minutes, significantly above the European average, according to new…
Flanders
Antwerp city council: tree felling, drugs…
The Antwerp city council convenes after the summer break, with critical discussion points such as the controversial tree felling in Deurne and the premetro…
Brussels
Colonial street names Etterbeek: controversial…
A walk in Etterbeek explored streets with colonial street names, reigniting the debate on Belgium's colonial past and its presence in public spaces.
Economy
Facebook misled users, US jury rules
A New Mexico jury ruled that Facebook misled its users about their data usage, linking back to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Economy
Newspaper Distribution: Flemish publishers…
Flemish newspaper publishers, including Mediahuis and DPG Media, will end their partnership with newspaper distributor AMP after 2027, signaling a major…
Flanders
Ekeren Christmas Market: Stallholders sought…
The municipality of Ekeren in Antwerp is actively seeking stallholders for its upcoming Christmas market, scheduled for December 12th during the…
Brussels
Prison Strike: All Belgian facilities closed…
A nationwide prison strike commenced on Thursday in all Belgian facilities. The 24-hour action protests against the persistent overcrowding in prisons and…
Economy
Kinepolis potentially interested in Canadian…
Canadian cinema chain Cineplex has indicated it is open to an acquisition, with ING analyst David Vagman suggesting Kinepolis as a potential bidder due to…
Flanders
AI safety: UN Security Council warns of risks
The UN Security Council has discussed the crucial issue of AI safety following a warning from Anthropic's CEO, emphasizing serious risks to humanity if AI…
Wallonia
Pisa Education Study: Key Factors for Top…
The recent Pisa education study indicates that teacher respect and school autonomy are critical for top performance. These factors are essential for…
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