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After it came to light this week that malware was discovered on the computer network of Belgian telecoms giant Belgacom, now the goverment appears to be the target of a major computer break-in.
Currently, some 600 people in Belgium are professionally involved in the development of mobile apps, 200 more than a year ago.
Bancontact/Mister Cash is about to make it easier to pay small amounts with a bank card. The Proton function, previously used to make small payments, will disappear by the end of this year.
Juan Carlos Garrido has been sacked at Club Brugge. The Spaniard, who has only been coaching in Bruges for 10 months, is the first coach this season in Belgium to lose his job.
Minister of Home Affairs and Equal Opportunities, Joëlle Milquet has 20 guidelines ready that should attract more women to the police force.
A train derailed this morning around 8.20 upon leaving the station of Kortrijk in the direction of Mouscron, confirms rail infrastructure manager Infrabel.
Deputy Prime Minister Didier Reynders (MR) sees a way out in the discussion over top salaries for CEOs of public companies.
The sale of electric bicycles is increasing more quickly in Belgium than in most neighbouring countries. This year some 50,000 electric models are expected to be sold, or one bicycle in eight.
While Belgium counted 25 five-star hotels in 2011, last year there were only 15, a decrease of about 40 percent, the FPS Economy reports today.
