The Oudenaarde Criminal Court is hearing a shocking case against a former nursery teacher accused of raping 16 boys, with prosecutors requesting the maximum 20-year sentence
The ban, effective from September 1, 2025, prohibits items such as headscarves during educational activities. The decision was approved by the provincial council with support from the opposition party, Vlaams Belang, after the coalition partner Vooruit voted against it
The investigation quickly revealed a large-scale scheme in which the criminals installed skimming devices at several petrol stations. These devices allowed them to clone fuel cards, which were then used to steal large quantities of fuel from unsuspecting victims
The Ministry of Finance announced that the recent operation highlights the rising demand for cheap cigarettes amid increasing tobacco prices. Spokesperson Florence Angelici noted that the record number of dismantled sites does not necessarily reflect a surge in criminal activity
Infrabel, the Belgian railway network manager, confirmed that the stolen cables were essential to maintaining safe and efficient train operations on the line connecting Ghent-Saint-Peters and Brussels, one of Belgium’s busiest routes
