Explosion in the center of Antwerp – Major disruption at De Lijn in West Flanders

This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.

1. Explosion in the center of Antwerp

An explosion took place in the area of ​​Antwerp’s Groenplaats early Monday morning. The explosion took place in Reynderstraat, near Groenplaats. It would concern an attack against a small Mexican restaurant. read more

2. US again bombs Iran-linked militias in Syria

The United States carried out two airstrikes on Iran-linked militias in Syria on Sunday. This was announced by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. The attack came in retaliation for attacks against US troops in Syria, Iraq. read more

3. Tim Scott drops out of Republican presidential nomination race

Senator Tim Scott has dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. He said this in an interview with Fox News. read more

4. Research into lead in blood in children in the Antwerp station area

Flemish Minister of Welfare and Health Hilde Crevits (CD&V) is starting a blood test on two hundred children and mothers in the Antwerp station area. It must determine the impact and health risks of heavy metals, after previously elevated lead levels were measured in the soil and urine of children. read more

5. Major disruption at De Lijn in West Flanders due to spontaneous trade union action

Due to a spontaneous action by the unions, there was major disruption to the buses and trams of public transport company De Lijn in West Flanders on Monday. There are also problems in Tremelo and Mol. read more