Major earthquake in Taiwan – Director of De Studio suspended after story about inappropriate behavior

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

1. Taiwan hit by a major earthquake

Eastern Taiwan was hit by a major earthquake on Wednesday morning (local time). One person was killed and dozens of others were injured. At least 26 buildings have collapsed in the city of Hualien. read more

2. Kunstenhuis De Studio suspends director after story about inappropriate behavior

Author Julie Cafmeyer published a story about the sexism and inappropriate flirting behavior of the theater director she worked with for years. The Antwerp art house De Studio is now temporarily putting aside director Marc Verstappen and starting an investigation. read more

3. Belgian victims of crypto fraudsters together lose more than 100 million euros

Two men have been arrested in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on suspicion of cryptocurrency fraud. Their victims, dozens of Belgians among them, may have been duped out of more than 100 million euros. “I have been working on crypto coins for ten years, but this now turns out to be too good to be true.” read more