Head of Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank quits over unpaid wages

31 August 2026 at 20:01

Frank Furedi announces resignation from MCC Brussels after organisation’s staff ‘not paid in July or August’

The head of Viktor Orbán’s favourite Brussels thinktank has quit, citing unpaid wages since the change of government in Hungary.

The sociology professor Frank Furedi said he was resigning as the executive director of MCC Brussels with “immediate effect” on Monday over “persistent failure to provide the contractually agreed funds”.

Head of Viktor Orbán’s favourite thinktank quits over unpaid wages

The Guardian

By: Jennifer Rankin in Brussels

31 August 2026 at 20:01

Frank Furedi announces resignation from MCC Brussels after organisation’s staff ‘not paid in July or August’

The head of Viktor Orbán’s favourite Brussels thinktank has quit, citing unpaid wages since the change of government in Hungary.

The sociology professor Frank Furedi said he was resigning as the executive director of MCC Brussels with “immediate effect” on Monday over “persistent failure to provide the contractually agreed funds”.

Jason Arday accuser given three-month teaching ban but can continue research

The Guardian

By: Chris Osuh

30 August 2026 at 18:35

Nathan Cofnas told by Ghent University to work remotely as US ambassador claims credit for lifting of suspension

Prof Jason Arday’s accuser Nathan Cofnas has been barred from teaching on Ghent University campus for three months but has been allowed to continue his research position.

Cofnas, an American academic, was suspended from his postdoctoral research position at the Belgian institution earlier this month pending a “preliminary investigation” launched after Arday’s death.

Jason Arday accuser given three-month teaching ban but can continue research

World news | The Guardian

By: Chris Osuh

30 August 2026 at 18:35

Nathan Cofnas told by Ghent University to work remotely as US ambassador claims credit for lifting of suspension

Prof Jason Arday’s accuser Nathan Cofnas has been barred from teaching on Ghent University campus for three months but has been allowed to continue his research position.

Cofnas, an American academic, was suspended from his postdoctoral research position at the Belgian institution earlier this month pending a “preliminary investigation” launched after Arday’s death.

As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space

TechCrunch

By: Anna Heim

28 August 2026 at 12:33

Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even pets.

Hamilton takes out Russell as Antonelli stretches lead with Belgian GP win

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By: Luke Slater

20 July 2026 at 00:08

Hamilton takes out Russell as Antonelli stretches lead with Belgian GP win

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