Guayaquil port, Ecuador, is one of many ports commonly used to ship drugs to Europe and the USA. Photo: Andrés López Maldonado / Unsplash
Ecuador, located between two of the largest cocaine producers in Latin America, Peru and Colombia, has become increasingly violent in recent years. Ecuador’s president, Daniel Noboa, told the BBC he wants foreign military aid to help fight his “war” against …
Close up of a popinjay with the target cage in the background; Photo: Nathan Verbrigghe and Sian Olislagers
On a grey mid-spring weekday afternoon in the municipality of Lochristi, northeast of Ghent, the local sports complex slowly comes to life. The football pitch might catch the eye at first, but it is the group gathered on the grass …
In the heart of Gentbrugge, you can find a cozy spot where you can enjoy a warm coffee and a friendly smile, called “Kaffie is Kaffie”. But it’s more than just a café, it’s a place where people who may …
Jamie and Eddie Miller | Courtesy of Netflix
Released on March 13th, the new Netflix series quickly gained 25 million views in its first week. With strong performances and powerful storytelling, it tackles important social issues, resonating deeply with viewers. What is the show ‘Adolescence’ about? Stephen Graham …
Greenlandic settlement
Greenland has just opened its first international airport in Nuuk, and another is set to open in Ilulissat in 2026. For the first time, direct flights to Copenhagen, Reykjavik, and soon New York and Iqaluit are possible. But multiple problems …
A glimpse of the Filipino cuisines | Image by: Urzina Dela Cruz
The Centre Communautaire de Joli Bois in Brussels came alive on May 11, 2025, as it hosted the 5th Philippine Food Festival. Organized by the Philippine Art and Culture Exchange (P.A.C.E.), the event showcased traditional Filipino dishes along with local …
Donald Trump via Library of Congress
On March 14, President Donald Trump signed an order to cut funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The next day, his administration took steps to implement the decision. …
Credit: Ward Schouppe - VRT NWS 2024
The budget for translators working within the justice system has been stagnant for years, despite rising costs due to inflation, according to the Union of Translators (BBVT). This has sparked protests, including one at the important SKY-ECC trial in October …
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Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) has decided to cut ties with Israeli universities following a rally organized by student groups on November 21. The protest was set to coincide with a meeting of the ULB’s Academic Council (CoA) debating on …
Hilde Kloosterman CREDIT: Evy Coeckelbergs
Hilde, a hairdresser doing all she can to make women with hair loss feel feminine and beautiful, struggled with her own alopecia. Thanks to her children, she was able to regain her confidence and work hard to be able to …
