
Claimant Job Seekers Decrease by 23%
VDAB figures for October 2026 show a significant drop in job seekers with an unemployment benefit claim in Flanders.
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VDAB figures for October 2026 show a significant drop in job seekers with an unemployment benefit claim in Flanders.

Local collaborations in Vlaams-Brabant recycle 24 tons of medical plastic annually, creating meaningful employment.

Free guidance for companies and organizations on solar energy projects, addressing grid congestion.

De Angushoeve, Niko, and e5 were celebrated as Starter, Innovator, and Impactmaker of the Year in Sint-Niklaas.

International summit brings together business leaders, investors, and policymakers in West Flanders to discuss innovation and cooperation.

New figures show a more realistic picture of employment in the municipality, with cross-border workers now correctly included.

New advisors are ready to support farmers in implementing sustainable agroforestry systems.

Number of jobseekers without work declines, but vacancies also report a decrease; tension indicator points to a relaxed market.

Extreme weather conditions and drought lead to lower yields and quality issues, despite a slight rise in the economic outlook index.

New campaign informs Flemish residents about financing for energy-efficient renovations up to 60,000 euros.

Flemish and Dutch ports endorse the importance of the cross-border region for the European economy.

The Mijn VerbouwLening offers favorable financing conditions for energy-efficient renovations, with rates up to 0%.