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XL: Fortune tellers in Brussels: legal or dangerous?17.05.2013 16:51

Many locals regularly get leaflets in the mail of self-proclaimed psychics. They claim that they can solve all your problems. But is that really the case? And are these practices legal? We went undercover to investigate.

XL: Can the Antwerp model of districts be transferred to Brussels?19.04.2013 14:16

How do you reorganize a big city with 19 municipalities? One way is to create districts, like in Antwerp. But is this model transferable to Brussels?

XL: 4 years after the launching of Villo12.04.2013 15:24

4 years ago, the Villo system was launched in Brussels. The organiser had already established the project in other countries. But it couldn't prevent the problems that come with it: broken stations and bicycles, stolen bicycles, etc What's it like 4 years later?

XL: existing schools too small, old and in bad condition05.04.2013 16:20

Brussels is asking for new schools. And existing schools are warning. Buildings are too small, old and in a bad condition. Broken windows, moisture... That's the daily setting for thousands of pupils. Schools get subsidies for emergencies only.

XL: Aparthotels do great business29.03.2013 14:19

Tourists and businessmen visiting Brussels chose to go to aparthotels more and more. They offer less services but are less expensive too. So, the owners of aparthotels are taking customers away from traditional hotels.

XL: Police fight fake marriages22.03.2013 12:28

The police of the southern zone is fighting fake marriages. A special cell was created in September. So, this zone is following the example of colleagues from Brussels-North.

XL: More and more Brusselaars go to settle in Aalst15.03.2013 16:49

Houses are less expensive there. And the town is close to the capital. But all those incoming Brussels people constitue a problem to some Alostois. They now have on a city councilor for Flemish affairs.

For 25 euros cash in hand and undeclared to Paris08.03.2013 11:38

Illegal cab companies are making excellent bargains in Brussels. For 25 Euros cash in hand and undeclared, a driver takes you from Gare du Midi to Paris or to another destination in Europe. The government controls but with no apparent results.
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