Technical problems during first Flemish tests – Russian Deputy Minister of Defense arrested

1. Technical problems with the first central tests

All students in the fourth year of primary education and the second year of secondary education had to take the Flemish tests for the first time today. But the start of the digital test did not go smoothly. Several schools suffered from technical problems and the system sometimes worked very slowly. read more

2. Several injured after fight in Antwerp prison

Several people were injured yesterday afternoon during a serious fight in the overcrowded prison in Antwerp’s Begijnenstraat. The incident occurred during the walk after several items were thrown over the prison wall. Some detainees tried to get them, causing a fight. read more

3. KMSKA receives 200 works of art

The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) has more than 200 works. The Eugeen van Mieghem Foundation has transferred 226 works by the Antwerp artist Eugeen Van Mieghem to the museum. read more

4. US Senate also approves Ukraine aid package

After the House of Representatives, the US Senate also approved the $61 billion aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday. The law still needs to be signed by President Joe Biden, but that is a formality. The US will “begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week,” the president says. read more

5. Russian Deputy Minister of Defense arrested

Timur Ivanov, one of Russia’s deputy defense ministers, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of taking bribes. This was announced by the highest Russian investigative body. According to the press release, Ivanov “received kickbacks on a remarkably large scale.” read more

6. Horses stampeding in central London

Five military horses stampeded in central London this morning. At least four people were injured. According to the army, they escaped during a routine training exercise. read more

7. Major consumers receive millions in discounts on their electricity bills

The House Energy Committee approved the ceiling on transport rates for all energy-intensive companies that invest in sustainability. This is mainly a signal to the steel company ArcelorMittal. read more

8. Maximilian Krah, who employed a Chinese spy, remains the European party leader for AfD

In a sparse press release, the far-right Alternative for Germany party announced that its party leader Maximilian Krah, who employed a Chinese spy, will not participate in the important kick-off of the campaign for the European elections on Saturday. But he remains party leader. read more

9. Open VLD starts disciplinary investigation into Brussels MP Khadija Zamouri

Open VLD starts internal disciplinary proceedings against Brussels MP Khadija Zamouri. The main reason is her support for Abou Jahjah’s list, Viva Palestina. The party also emphasizes that it is indeed in favor of a ban on slaughter without stunning. read more