19+ hour, 5+ min ago   (158+ words) Belga Share Number of unemployed in Flanders learning Dutch doubled The number of jobseekers undertaking a Dutch language course through unemployment agency VDAB has nearly doubled in recent years. This is evident from official figures. The data show that in…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (167+ words) Saudi Arabia indicated on Thursday that its oil production has decreased over the past month to the lowest level since 1990. The price of a barrel of Brent oil rose to 105.72 dollars on Thursday, while a barrel of US WTI oil…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (177+ words) Compared to the second quarter, the models of the National Bank indicate an increase in gross domestic product (GDP) of between 0.3 and 0.6 per cent in the third quarter. "The most plausible current estimate appears to be a growth of 0.3 per…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (194+ words) Belga Share Sipef acquires banana plantation in Ivory Coast The Belgian plantation group Sipef has taken over a banana plantation in Ivory Coast through its subsidiary Plantations J. Eglin. The Tiabam plantation covers approximately 450 hectares, employs around 400 people, and produces between…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (187+ words) In May, Brazil was removed from a European list of countries that adhere to EU rules against the misuse of antibiotics in livestock farming. According to the European Commission, the country provides insufficient guarantees that its products meet European standards....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (224+ words) The German government formally links a failed drone attack in Leipzig to Russian security services. This was stated by the German ministers of the Interior and Foreign Affairs at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. The failed attack with a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (242+ words) A high interest rate is bad news for the public purse. It makes borrowing more expensive for governments on the financial markets. The ten-year yield also influences mortgage interest rates. If the upward trend continues, these are likely to become…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (150+ words) Belga Share Oil prices rise by over 2 per cent following escalation of conflict between US and Iran Oil prices on international markets have once again increased on Monday following the escalation of the conflict between the United States and Iran....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (332+ words) Shortly, the federal government will commence budget negotiations, and the Flemish employers' organisation Voka is formulating its demands. On Tuesday, Voka chief Frank Beckx argued that policy should focus on stimulating economic growth. "We request that every measure in the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (232+ words) Nevertheless, Flemish game studios remain small, according to FLEGA, and struggle to break into international markets due to rising costs and limited capital. Flanders is home to 145 studios, with an average of 5 employees per studio. "We have proven that we…...