JusticeSociety
Wheelchair-Bound Man, 70, Accused of Killing Fellow Resident
A wheelchair-bound man with one leg is accused of killing a 90-year-old fellow resident at a Belgian nursing home, raising complex questions.
—3 min read
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JusticeSociety
One Year After Fabian's Death: Belgium Police Reform Review
One year after 11-year-old Fabian was killed by a police vehicle in a Brussels park, VRT NWS investigates what reforms have—and haven't—been implemented.
—4 min read
JusticeEconomy
New Antwerp Prison Empty as Government Pays €2M Monthly Rent
A new 440-cell prison in Antwerp stands empty due to technical issues and staffing shortages, while Belgium pays nearly €2 million monthly in rent.
—5 min read
Justice & CrimeEurope
Mother of Strépy Crash Driver Sparks Outrage in Court
The mother of Paolo Falzone, who killed seven carnival-goers, caused an uproar by saying 'One or two dead, what difference does it make?' in court.
—4 min read
JusticeLabor
BASF Supervisor Sentenced for Extreme Workplace Bullying
BASF Antwerp team leader sentenced to 160 hours community service for extreme bullying, including attempted strangulation of a young employee.
—4 min read
Justice & LegalBelgium
Falzone Trial Paused for Erotic Salon; Petition Hits 5,000
The Falzone trial in Belgium will pause from 4-8 June for a pre-booked erotic salon. A petition against the interruption has gathered 5,000 signatures.
—4 min read
Crime & Justice
Falzone Trial Twist and Aborted Bolle Jos Operation
Belgian justice: dramatic premeditation twist in the Paolo Falzone murder trial and aborted high-seas arrest of drug trafficker 'Bolle Jos'.
—6 min read
Justice & Society
Alleged Police Violence in Charleroi: Man Faces Eye Surgery
A man with an intellectual disability needs emergency eye surgery after an alleged police beating in Charleroi, sparking outrage and demands for reform.
—4 min read