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Percussionist Gaetan La Mela (49) of VRT Show Dies
Gaetan La Mela, percussionist for The Atomic Orchestra on VRT's 'Live Live Live', has died at age 49, prompting tributes from colleagues and his wife.
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Culture & Entertainment
Ben Crabbé Bids Farewell to Blokken After 33 Seasons
After 33 seasons and over 7,000 episodes, Ben Crabbé steps down as host of iconic Flemish quiz show Blokken. Sven De Leijer will take over in 2027.
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EntertainmentTelevision
Filming Begins for New Belgian Thriller Series 'Dochters'
Production begins on 'Dochters', a new Belgian whodunit thriller from the creators of 'Beau Séjour' and 'De twaalf', starring Matteo Simoni.
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Media
Helen Goedgebeur to Host VRT's Flagship Morning Radio Show
Helen Goedgebeur will take over as co-presenter of 'De Ochtend' on VRT Radio 1 from September, replacing Leen De Witte who returns to EU reporting.
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MediaPolitics
Vlaams Belang Becomes a Regular News Fixture on Flemish TV
New research shows far-right Vlaams Belang has become a regular news value on VRT and VTM broadcasts, reflecting its normalization in Belgian media.
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Media
Bart Schols and VRT: The Inside Story of a Fractured Breakup
A reconstruction reveals how Bart Schols' departure from VRT's De Afspraak was years in the making, triggered by management clashes and viral controversy.
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MediaBelgium
Bart Schols Leaves 'De Afspraak': End of an Era for Flanders
Bart Schols is leaving VRT talk show 'De Afspraak' after 11 years, citing 'one season too many' amid format changes, controversy, and declining ratings.
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Media & Culture
Bart Schols Leaves VRT After 25 Years as Host of De Afspraak
Bart Schols, longtime host of VRT's flagship political talk show De Afspraak, will leave the public broadcaster in September after a turbulent season.
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Culture & Entertainment
'Thuis' Forced to Move After 30 Years as Studio Decays
Flanders' beloved soap 'Thuis' is forced to relocate from its iconic Leuven studio after 30 years due to decay and a marten infestation.
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Culture & Media
Martine Prenen, Beloved Flemish TV Presenter, Dies at 62
Former VRT presenter Martine Prenen has died at 62 from pancreatic cancer. Known for 'De Rode Loper,' she later became a health advocate.
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Media
VRT to Cut Late-Night News to 15 Minutes in Shake-Up
VRT replaces its in-depth late-night news with a 15-minute bulletin, redirecting resources to strengthen its flagship 7 PM Journaal.
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MediaPolitics
VRT Refutes Philosopher's Hidden Origin Data Claims
VRT denies philosopher Maarten Boudry's accusation that it hid ethnicity data from its 'Foto van Vlaanderen' survey, citing reliability concerns.
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Media
VRT NWS Laat Replaced by Compact Late-Night News Bulletin
VRT restructures late-night news program VRT NWS Laat, replacing it with a 15-minute compact bulletin to strengthen the flagship 7 PM Journaal.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 as Belgium Finishes 21st
Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026 with Dara's 'Bangaranga.' Belgium finishes 21st as VRT threatens withdrawal amid Israel controversy.
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