1. compulsory BSE tests on cattle older than 30 months have detected four cases of mad cow disease so far. organic farm at Horebeke in province of West Flanders has been put under surveillance because the farmer took a small goat to a public demonstration. surveillance will only be lifted if animals in Horebeke are found to be free of the virus. 2. Many people are reluctant to buy organic products because they are more expensive.
3. negotiations have taken place between Sabena management and trade unions on consequences of a possible divorce between Belgium's flag-carrier and the SwissAir Group.
4. dense cloud-cover, rain, local thunderstorms and chance of snow in Ardennes.
5. A new system will be expanded to include old-age pensioners living in rest homes, chronically ill and disabled young people.
6. warders are protesting against overcrowding in penitentiaries of Forest and Saint-Gilles.
7. At Brussels International Airport in Zaventem 24-hour strike action was announced by ground staff to protest against the privatisation of BIAC, company which runs the airport.
8. Friends invites you to welcome cocktail. This is the opportunity to meet new people. All welcome.
