Consumer advocacy group Test Achats argued that making healthy, sustainable food affordable through policy is an important step forward for both consumers and farmers. Soaring vegetable prices in recent months have caused consumers to turn to cheaper, often unhealthy foods. Since supermarket prices began rising in mid-2022, Test Achatz has calculated supermarket inflation and compared 3,500 products from seven major supermarkets to determine what consumers are paying for groceries. in January, the inflation rate was 5.93%. It declined further, but compared to two years ago, consumers are paying an average…
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Belgian used Car market continues to grow
According to data released by the mobility federation Traxio, used car registrations in Belgium increased by 8.4% in January, reaching 61,908 units. Traxio calls this growth “remarkable,” noting in particular the success already achieved in 2023. The used car market has been consistently improving and is expected to remain high. The federation noted that several important factors have contributed to the good performance of the used car market. These include the affordability of used car prices, which declined slightly at the beginning of the year. Gasoline engines continue to account…
Read MoreDeutsche Lufthansa to Strike Ground Staff Wednesday
One of Lufthansa’s main trade unions called on ground workers to strike on Wednesday over a wage dispute involving 25,000 employees whose purchasing power has been reduced by inflation. The union Verdi called for a strike from 04:00 Wednesday to 07:10 Thursday to “intensify pressure” on management. According to the statement, they are demanding a 12.5% raise in pay over 12 months. Major German airports affected include Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, and Düsseldorf. Lufthansa says it is working on a “special flight plan” for “more than 100,000 passengers. The strike…
Read MoreBelgian High-Tech Industry Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 38% Since 2008
Belgian high-tech companies have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 38% since 2008, while at the same time achieving impressive growth of about 26%, reports the Belgian employers’ association Agoria. In its latest review of the “Technology for a Better World” report, launched two years ago to monitor the sustainability efforts of these companies, Agoria highlights that the domestic high-tech industry currently accounts for just 3.6% of the greenhouse gas emissions from all Belgian business activities . This figure is notably low considering that the high-tech industry accounts for more…
Read MoreLufthansa Strike: 6 Germany-bound Flights Canceled at Zaventem Airport Wednesday
German airline Lufthansa will operate only 10% to 20% of its original flight schedule this Wednesday due to a ground staff strike, a spokesman announced Monday. The company plans to operate 100-200 of its approximately 1,000 scheduled flights. Estimates are that more than 100,000 passengers will have to reschedule. Earlier Monday, the Verdi labor union called on Lufthansa ground workers to strike on Wednesday. Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, and Düsseldorf airports are affected. The strike will begin at 4:00 AM Wednesday morning and extend until 7:00 AM Thursday. The action…
Read MoreElon Musk’s X Turning into Porn Site, Belgian Regulator Says
The French-speaking Belgian audiovisual regulator (CSA) has warned of a surge in pornographic content on X/Twitter since content moderation efforts were drastically cut. The CSA used KIVI, an artificial intelligence tool developed by German startup Condat, to monitor pornographic content over a four-month period (from September 6 to December 11) Using 500 keywords and 90 pre-identified “super-spread” accounts, the project recorded a total of about 5, 000 pornographic content on Twitter, with a total of about 5, 000 accounts. 000 problematic accounts were recorded. Subsequently, 1,041 were investigated by regulators…
Read MoreFrench Shipping Company CMA-CGM Halts Red Sea Transit Again
French shipping company CMA-CGM has again suspended its vessels transiting the Red Sea due to attacks by Houthi rebels. The decision was made Friday and will remain in effect “until further notice” to reduce risk, it said. The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who control most of Yemen, have frequently targeted vessels believed to have ties to Israel. They claim their attacks are in retaliation for Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. CMA-CGM, like several other shipping companies, suspended its service through the Red Sea on December 16 and later resumed operations on December…
Read More25,359 new motorcycles were registered in Belgium in 2023
25,359 new motorcycles were registered in Belgium, marking a 2.7% annual increase in a market that has been consistently on an upward trend. This growth extends not only to new registrations but also to the issuance of driving licenses, highlighting the evolving perception of motorcycles beyond leisure vehicles. Motorcycles are gaining popularity due to their time-saving advantages in traffic, easy parking, and overall user-friendliness. The positive state of the motorcycle market is evident in the record numbers of driving licenses awarded, specifically for categories A1 (over 18, max 125 cc…
Read MoreProtest signs: Belgium joins the pool
In recent days, a protest led by Boerenhart Flanders has manifested across various locations in Flanders, where traffic signs have been deliberately hung in reverse. This unconventional demonstration draws inspiration from a similar initiative in France and serves as a symbolic expression of dissatisfaction by the farmers’ action group. Boerenhart Flanders conveyed the roots of their discontent over the weekend, highlighting several pressing issues faced by farmers that continue to be addressed by politicians. Among these concerns are the nitrogen agreement, permit policies, and the manure action plan, as reported…
Read MoreSergey Kondratenko and 1xBet: the genesis of the Russian gambling megacorp
Throughout history, Latvia and Lithuania have served as entry points for various illegal financial activities involving Russian currency originating from the Russian Federation and other CIS countries. Sergey Kondratenko and his company Royal Pay Europe continue to use various financial institutions and banks throughout Europe to launder money from illegal Russian bookmakers The story surrounding Sergey Kondratenko, owner of 1Xbet, reveals that the situation has not changed over the past two decades. It reveals that nothing has changed: a year ago, the Latvian media conducted an in-depth investigation and explained…
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