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Society & You
Consumer Affairs
60,000 croquettes devoured at Ostend Shrimp Croquette Festival
Tue 13 Oct
Consumer Affairs
Cashpoint operator concedes “there are problems with ATM deposits and withdrawal”
Wed 7 Oct
Consumer Affairs
“8 out of 10 non-organic strawberries contain pesticides”
Wed 8 Jul
Economy
Aldi wants to open all Belgian stores on Sundays till 1 PM
Wed 3 Jun
Consumer Affairs
Food Agency receives record number of complaints
Wed 25 Mar
Society & You
6 tips to use less fuel now the price of diesel has risen to over 2 euro/litre
Sun 22 Mar
Home News
Even when there is a strike you have a right to compensation if your train is delayed
Sun 15 Mar
Society & You
Many cleaning products contain harmful ingredients
Sun 22 Feb
Home News
The cost of “free delivery”
Sun 15 Feb
Society & You
Do you need a lot of savings in order to be able to invest in property?
Sun 8 Feb
Home News
Commercial Court rules that some practices used during online booking process by Ryanair are unlawful
Tue 3 Feb
Society & You
What if your doctor retires? Some GP practices have stopped taking on new patients
Sun 1 Feb
Economy
Inflation drops to 1.10 per cent
Thu 29 Jan
Society & You
Driving tests appointments for sale online: “For 100 euro you can take your test next week”
Sun 18 Jan
Society & You
How to get the pick of the bargains during the January sale
Sat 10 Jan
Society & You
When do you need to enlist the services of an architect and how much will it cost you?
Sun 14 Dec 2025
Consumer Affairs
Fraudulent websites fuel complaints about buying and selling
Mon 8 Dec 2025
Society & You
Does the law allow companies to record calls made to their customer service helplines?
Sun 30 Nov 2025
Society & You
New MyGov app is provides an alternative to Itsme for though wishing to login to government websites
Mon 17 Nov 2025
Society & You
What happens to your online data after your death?
Mon 17 Nov 2025
Society & You
Meal couriers pay too little attention to hygiene
Tue 11 Nov 2025
Home News
Telecom provider Proximus to up prices from 1 January
Mon 3 Nov 2025
Society & You
Supermarket chain Delhaize issued with financial sanction for charging customers for products they hadn’t bought
Fri 24 Oct 2025
Home News
Lotus Bakeries recalls some batches of its waffles and biscuits
Fri 24 Oct 2025
Consumer Affairs
Nostalgia sells: why looking to the past is big business
Thu 23 Oct 2025
Society & You
Can you collect wood and fruit on an autumn walk? A forest ranger explains
Thu 23 Oct 2025
Society & You
Is it cheaper to book a hotel room direct or through an online booking platform?
Sun 19 Oct 2025
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A secret sale at your local Kruidvat drugstore? Fraudsters spread fake advertisement via Facebook
Mon 13 Oct 2025
Society & You
Financial expert lets himself be defrauded in order to expose an investment fraud scam
Sun 5 Oct 2025
Society & You
“Your money or your dog”, expensive vet tells customer to pay 1,700 euro in order to get her dog back
Sun 5 Oct 2025
Society & You
Funeral directors accused of ‘buying’ bodies from care homes and hospitals
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Society & You
Home-sharers beware! Bailiffs could take your possessions too if your housemate is in debt
Sun 14 Sep 2025
Consumer Affairs
Shrinkflation: Minister wants label to state when consumers get less
Fri 5 Sep 2025
Society & You
Bargains to be had at you local flea market, but what about tax and guarantees on the goods you buy and sell
Sat 16 Aug 2025
Home News
New chatbot on Pornhub aims to dissuade users from looking for footage featuring the sexual abuse of minors
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Society & You
The does and don’ts of taking a pet with you on holiday
Sun 3 Aug 2025
Society & You
How to get the best out of your smartphone while you are on holiday
Sun 27 Jul 2025
Money
One in 10 Belgians takes out a loan to go on holiday
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Consumer Affairs
Maximum amount of meal cheques to climb by €2
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Economy
Flemish energy minister Depraetere to oblige suppliers to offer fixed and dynamic energy contracts
Wed 9 Jul 2025
Society & You
How can you get your money back if your online order is not delivered
Sat 21 Jun 2025
Society & You
Tax break for childcare doesn’t only apply to crèches
Sun 15 Jun 2025
Society & You
A mistake in your tax return will no longer automatically result in a fine
Sun 11 May 2025
Society & You
Consumers’ association warns young people about paying for festival tickets in instalments “Risks concealed in the terms and conditions”
Sun 11 May 2025
Society & You
Is a restaurant liable if your coat is stolen while you are dining?
Sun 4 May 2025
Society & You
Top tips to save money on theme park tickets
Sun 27 Apr 2025
Home News
Banks to check that name ties in with account number in an effort to combat invoice fraud
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Home News
Card for members of the teaching profession to be available in printable version again after complaint from Ghent teacher is upheld
Wed 23 Apr 2025
Home News
VW agrees to pay compensation to 320,000 Belgians that bought vehicles with “diesel dupe” software
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Society & You
What if your pet is injured during a flight?
Sun 6 Apr 2025
Society & You
How to get your windows sparkling clean in just a couple of minutes.
Sun 30 Mar 2025
Society & You
Five years on from lockdown the cost of living is higher and it will remain so
Sun 23 Mar 2025
Society & You
More than 90% of Belgian websites offer insufficient access to blind and visually impaired people
Sun 23 Mar 2025
Home News
Public transport companies leave the social media platform X
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Consumer Affairs
1.5 million phone users already on the don't-call-me list!
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Society & You
“Help! My friend believes that she really is engaged to Bruce Springsteen”: how can you best protect someone from romance scammers?
Sun 16 Mar 2025
Society & You
4 tips to help you recognise fake online reviews
Sun 2 Mar 2025
Home News
More and more of us are making purchases using payment apps on our smartphones
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Home News
More than 6,600 Flemings caught dropping litter in 2024, cigarette butts still a big issue
Sun 23 Feb 2025
Society & You
What do the new government’s plans mean for single people?
Sun 16 Feb 2025
Society & You
Why do Belgians like to put mayonnaise on their chips?
Sun 16 Feb 2025
Society & You
Belgian population set to age further during the next 10 years
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Society & You
More than 277 billion euro on Belgian savings accounts
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Society & You
Why do new clothes sometimes smell?
Sun 2 Feb 2025
Society & You
Family liability insurance also covers injury and damage caused by your pets
Sun 2 Feb 2025
Society & You
Should single people pay a reduced rate when it comes to certain taxes?
Sun 26 Jan 2025
Society & You
Why are Easter eggs are already on sales in the shop?
Sun 19 Jan 2025
Society & You
Price war between telecoms companies
Sun 19 Jan 2025
Home News
4 people in Flanders have probably become infected with hepatitis A after eating blueberries bought at Albert Heijn
Fri 17 Jan 2025
Economy
Delhaize acquires 325 shops from Louis Delhaize supplier Delfood
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Society & You
1 in 3 Flemish households are entitled to 250-euro price reduction voucher if they buy a energy efficient appliances
Sun 12 Jan 2025
Society & You
Big increase in complaints about online web shops
Sun 12 Jan 2025
Home News
Salary of half a million white collar staff to increase by almost 3.6% this month
Sat 4 Jan 2025
Climate & Environment
Third of Flemish households qualify for 250-euro rebate when buying energy-efficient appliance
Tue 24 Dec 2024
Society & You
Top tips for an affordable festive season
Sun 22 Dec 2024
Society & You
Is it best to buy of lease a new car? Economist Kamal Kharmach says "You are better off buying a recent second-hand car”
Sun 15 Dec 2024
Society & You
How can I best save to ensure a comfortable life after retirement?
Sun 15 Dec 2024
Home News
Not always easy to find buildings suitable to accommodate cash point machines
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Society & You
The do's and don'ts when it comes to parcels
Sun 8 Dec 2024
Society & You
A third of Belgians over the age of 75 have never used the internet
Sun 8 Dec 2024
Society & You
Have you signed for a parcel that was addressed to someone else? Federal Economy Department issues warning about parcel fraud
Sun 1 Dec 2024
Society & You
With fortunes averaging 555,000 euro households in Belgium are richer than in most other EU countries
Sun 1 Dec 2024
Society & You
How to make an offer on the home of your dreams
Sun 1 Dec 2024
Society & You
Which insurance policies are mandatory and which is it advisable to sign up to?
Sun 24 Nov 2024
Society & You
From flexi-jobs to voluntary work: how to earn a bit on the side
Sun 17 Nov 2024
Society & You
All you need to know about starting up your own business
Sun 3 Nov 2024
Religion & Philosophy
The Catholic Church reports a sharp increase in requests for debaptism
Sun 27 Oct 2024
Society & You
International food manufactures take national tastes and preferences into account
Sat 26 Oct 2024
Society & You
Property tax what is it called in Flanders and how is it calculated?
Sun 20 Oct 2024
Society & You
Now the weather is starting to get cooler is it time to switch on the heating?: “Don’t wait until it’s freezing cold”
Sun 6 Oct 2024
Society & You
Fewer households changing their energy supplier even though they could save as much as 1,100 euro by doing so
Sun 29 Sep 2024
Society & You
Difference between the price on the shelf and the price at the till? The lower price is applicable
Sun 22 Sep 2024
Society & You
Dating apps tighten security after Leuven University study reveals data leaks
Sun 15 Sep 2024
Society & You
Plant pots and other items containing asbestos on sale despite ban
Sun 15 Sep 2024
Society & You
How to avoid become a victim of crime while at a music festival
Sat 10 Aug 2024
Society & You
Energy saving tips for smartphone users at festivals
Mon 5 Aug 2024
Society & You
Error in name on plane ticket set Hilde back 495 euro
Mon 5 Aug 2024
Society & You
How do hotels earn their stars?
Sun 28 Jul 2024
Consumer Affairs
Testaankoop and Unia slam "digital discrimination" at Belgian Rail
Wed 17 Jul 2024
Society & You
Pay up to 100 euros to queue-jump at theme parks
Sun 14 Jul 2024
