Day: September 19, 2022

Dutch and Belgium fleets search for financial balance

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Dutch and Belgium fleets search for financial balance

The Dutch navy has also drastically reduced its resources. While the maritime patrol force was disbanded in 2005 (the 13 P-3C Oriens were sold to Germany and Portugal), it was able to renew its helicopter fleet with 20 NH90s, including 12 combat ASMs. these machines, delivered between 2011 and 2016, succeeded the Lynx, which was decommissioned in 2012. The underwater component, once threatened, will eventually be preserved and regenerated. Four walruses, commissioned between 1990 and 1994, are being modernized to extend their lifespan by 25 to 35 years. The Netherlands…

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Eva De Bleeker notes slight decreasing in Consumer Protection infringement

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Eva De Bleeker notes slight decreasing in Consumer Protection infringement

The economic Inspectorate noted a slight decrease in the total number of infringements during the past wage period. 55 infringements were found, of which 21 were against the new regulation on the reference price. That is a small percentage decrease compared to last year, according to state secretary for Consumer Protection Eva De Bleeker on Monday. The economic Inspectorate, according to good practice, conducts a number of examinations during the soldering period to ensure the reality of bargains. This is done both proactively and after reporting citizens to the FPS…

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196 euros per month to compensate the energy bills: Belgium’s answer for energy crisis

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196 euros per month to compensate the energy bills: Belgium’s answer for energy crisis

Belgium comes with a comprehensive support package to cope with increased energy bills for citizens and businesses. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo announced this on Friday. In the months of November and December, families receive, among other things, an allowance of 135 euros per month for gas and 61 euros for electricity. For the higher incomes, the surcharge does not apply, although they do receive a tax advantage. Families who still have an advantageous energy contract are also excluded from the scheme. The Belgian government has already taken several…

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