Russia announces tests of tactical nuclear weapons – Officials get two days leave for pregnancy loss

1. A hundred students occupy the Ghent University building

As announced, a group of approximately a hundred students partly occupied ‘a building’ at Ghent University: it became the hall of the University Forum, better known as ‘the UFO’. They definitely want to stay there until Wednesday. read more

2. Russia announces tests of tactical nuclear weapons

Russia has announced that it will conduct tests on tactical nuclear weapons. The Defense Ministry says it wants to ensure Russia’s “territorial sovereignty” “in response to provocations and threats by Western government officials.” read more

3. Israel asks Palestinian citizens to leave Rafah

The Israeli army asks the population present to leave the east of the city of Rafah and move to “humanitarian zones” in the area. According to the army, the population is being informed with posters, by telephone and through media messages. This should “encourage” them to go to the intended zones. read more

4. Federal employees get two days of leave for pregnancy loss

Federal employees faced with a pregnancy loss will now be able to count on two days of family leave. The leave is also available for the partner of the woman with pregnancy loss. read more

5. Bouchez wants a commission of inquiry into the closure of nuclear power plants

Georges-Louis Bouchez (MR) wants a commission of inquiry into the closure of nuclear power plants. He accuses Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten (Green) of manipulating the file. “Grotesque,” ​​she answers. read more

6. Belgian student died in Ireland after falling from Cliffs of Moher

A Belgian woman died on Saturday afternoon after falling from a cliff in Ireland. Local media report this and it is confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It concerns a student who studied in Scotland. read more

7. Messaging app Telegram comes under Belgian supervision

Europe wants to curb the mass of illegal content on the controversial Telegram app. The Belgian Institute for Post and Telecommunications (BIPT) may supervise this. The messaging app is the online attraction for the extreme right, dealers and terrorists. read more

8. Belgian Cheetahs qualify for the Olympic Games

The Belgian relay team in the women’s 4×400 meters qualified on Sunday (local time) at the World Relays in the Bahamas for next summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. The relay teams in the 4×100 meters for men and women missed out on a ticket for the Games. read more