April 27, 2022 - l'Européenne de Bruxelles

Melissa Depraetere demands energy debts to be frozen

April 27, 2022 2135 views

The debts of families to energy suppliers should be temporarily frozen. That’s according to Vooruit group leader in the chamber Melissa Depraetere. “We need to give people time to seek help to pay off their debt,” she says. The high energy prices, which have risen to new record highs now that Russia has turned off the gas tap to Poland and Bulgaria, are no longer affordable for many families, the Socialists fear. “The Federation of Belgian energy companies sees an increase in the number of installment plans. Engie (energy supplier,…

Belgium is “fully prepared” to live without the Russian gas (for a while)

April 27, 2022 2135 views

Russia has suspended gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. What is the impact on our country? According to Energy minister Tinne Van Der Straeten (Green), Belgium is “fully prepared”. Our country, too, will feel the effects of Putin’s threat, while our energy prices are already at record highs. For the time being, according to Van Der Straeten’s cabinet, there is no impact on the Belgian supply of natural gas. Belgium is a hub for the European Union’s gas supply, but has a very small share of Russian gas for its…

Belgium bets on green hydrogen, following the German choice

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The Flemish University of Applied Sciences VIVES will open a new hydrogen Research Center on the Kortrijk campus tomorrow, April 28. The opening is part of the Hydrogen Technology Event, the first hydrogen event in Flanders organized by VIVES and KU Leuven. Hydrogen as an energy carrier plays a crucial role in the energy transition. In industries but also in mobility. In order to achieve the set climate goals, it is necessary to accelerate. Through the Hydrogen Technology Event, this knowledge is bundled in a well-filled program through key notes…

Valuable achievements at the the Thailand Open: Kenges Rakishev is proud about the team

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Kazakhstani boxers won 8 medals, three of them golden. The President of the Kazakhstan Boxing Federation Kenges Rakishev highly appreciates the results of the participation of his federation’s sportsmen at the Thailand Open international tournament. “This is one of the first competitions in 2022, where we saw our most talented sportsmen in action. The coaching staff will also make adjustments in some weights, giving boxers the opportunity to perform at different tournaments. There is still a lot of work ahead, the Asian Summer Games are in September. We will prepare…