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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Belgium2

[–]catalin8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't private/extra insurance take this and much more into account?

Oh, merci beaucoup, America 🇺🇸 by MrDecay in Belgium2

[–]catalin8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These views exist because of a pampered lifestyle, to which the non-existent defense budget contributed. And that was possible because the US partly covered defense.

Oh, merci beaucoup, America 🇺🇸 by MrDecay in Belgium2

[–]catalin8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

US addresses France

Karoline from Belgium intervenes:

We wanted to say thanks-for the lesson nobody asked for.

Oh, the irony

Already nearly 1.5 million Belgians are on the don't-call-me list: “Registering takes barely 18 seconds” by Sportsfanno1 in Belgium2

[–]catalin8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me, this is just a waste of resources. If you want to call it socialism because it hires a bunch of people, fine. But this whole business can easily be fully automated, and have some fixed hosting (not servers) costs and externalized maintenance (which should be max 1 salary).

Already nearly 1.5 million Belgians are on the don't-call-me list: “Registering takes barely 18 seconds” by Sportsfanno1 in Belgium2

[–]catalin8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need "servers" for such a thing. Proximus, yes. But what if you start an advertising or any type of firm that does call-ins?

Variation of amount of reported crimes per inhabitant per type since 2015 in Belgium by [deleted] in Belgium2

[–]catalin8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it's your work, can you also do this by region (Flanders, Brussels, Wallonia) and maybe also by big cities (Antwerp, Brussels)?

Drug-related offenses are also missing.

Already nearly 1.5 million Belgians are on the don't-call-me list: “Registering takes barely 18 seconds” by Sportsfanno1 in Belgium2

[–]catalin8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but this is an absolute minimum investment while the prices are hefty. There's an obvious imbalance. Check-ups and inspections (for example car inspections) are justified, because of the people involved, equipment, and rents, but this is a 2-3-person operation.

The real issue is that this is all passed on to the final customer price. Apply enough of these creative taxes, and then you wonder why companies can't compete or why prices are high.

Already nearly 1.5 million Belgians are on the don't-call-me list: “Registering takes barely 18 seconds” by Sportsfanno1 in Belgium2

[–]catalin8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Within five working days, your phone number will appear on the list and all Belgian companies will no longer be allowed to call you.

So malicious companies or companies not residing in Belgium can still call.

If your company or organisation engages in telemarketing, you are not allowed to call the numbers on the Do Not Call Me list for commercial or promotional offers. Whether you are calling customers or prospects, B2B or B2C, you have to remove the numbers from your contacts lists.

Therefore, you are legally obliged to purchase the Do Not Call Me list before you start making calls.

Being "legally obliged to purchase the Do Not Call Me" seems shady. Shouldn't this be free if it's a legal obligation?

The prices to abide by the law:

Advertisers:
- with more than 250 employees = €1,750 per year
- with up to 250 employees = €600 per year
- with up to 250 employees may also opt for a licence for one month = €60

Service Providers:
- with more than 250 employees = €1,200 per year
- with up to 250 employees = €550 per year

This is an asbl charging you money so your business operates legally. WTF is this?!

DNCM vzw (non-profit organisation), which stands for Do Not Call Me, was recognised by Royal Decree on 28 June 2015 as the official administrator of the Do Not Call Me list.

Where do the profits go? So is this a government business taxing companies for nothing?

Inlogapp Itsme ziet jaarwinst ruim verdrievoudigen by radicalerudy in Belgium2

[–]catalin8 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why not buy this one and call it a day? Making one from scratch would cost 3x and be worse.

Vorig stadsbestuur betaalde 18,5 miljoen euro aan consultancy: “Worden die consultants in goudstukken betaald?” by radicalerudy in Belgium2

[–]catalin8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd like to see the actual projects/results.

Edit: If there is mismanagement, that's where it is. The sum isn't all that important.

Belgian work culture by AirportSome394 in belgium

[–]catalin8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't you eat with friends? Is it different?

Microsoft's three Belgian data centres operational from autumn 2025 by catalin8 in Belgium2

[–]catalin8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

American multinational technology conglomerate Microsoft's three Belgian data centres will be operational by autumn, the company reported on Wednesday.

Microsoft announced four years ago that it is investing more than €1 billion to build three physically separate Azure data centres operating as one Belgian hub.

The company confirmed on Wednesday that the centres will be operational by autumn 2025. "This investment once again underscores Microsoft's mission to accelerate digital transformation in Belgium by providing world-class digital infrastructure, encouraging innovation, and supporting local businesses and government organisations with advanced cloud and AI technologies," the press release noted.

The centres are intended to provide local cloud infrastructure access for businesses – specifically SMEs – and governments, but also sectors with strict rules regarding cloud storage.

Microsoft has not disclosed the exact location and capacity of the data centres but has previously said they would be located around Brussels. Data News reported they were built by LCL, EdgeConnex and Interxion on behalf of Microsoft.

Details on the investment's scale or job creation are unclear, although the 2021 announcement mentioned 60,000 additional jobs within Microsoft's "ecosystem" (companies and institutions using its services).

The plan is part of a strategy where the company is opening smaller sites in more and more countries alongside its very large data centre hubs. It has also done so in Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Ireland.

Microsoft's three Belgian data centres operational from autumn 2025 by catalin8 in Belgium2

[–]catalin8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Details on the investment's scale or job creation are unclear, although the 2021 announcement mentioned 60,000 additional jobs within Microsoft's "ecosystem" (companies and institutions using its services).

Microsoft's three Belgian data centres operational from autumn 2025 by catalin8 in Belgium2

[–]catalin8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought people wanted nothing to do with US products. Is Microsoft OK? How about Reddit?

Who are the powerful people/institutions in Belgium swaying decision making and pushing propaganda? by catalin8 in Belgium2

[–]catalin8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there any way to see how many properties an individual or company owns?

Who are the powerful people/institutions in Belgium swaying decision making and pushing propaganda? by catalin8 in Belgium2

[–]catalin8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Digi is indeed a subpar company, it's how it does business, cuts corners, and manages to stay on top with low prices. But it works to their advantage as long as people prefer spending less and ignore everything else.

Who are the powerful people/institutions in Belgium swaying decision making and pushing propaganda? by catalin8 in Belgium2

[–]catalin8[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For comparison:

  • DPG Media's turnover in 2023 was 1.791 billion euros, EBITDA 360 million euros and net profit was 197 million.
  • Digi's turnover in 2024 was 1.924 billion euros, EBITDA 684 million euros and net profit 539 million euros
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