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Local and global news from the capital of Europe
Weather is expected to impact harvests, a reality already faced by several fruit growers in the country.
Food prices in Belgium expected to rise amid ongoing conflicts and heatwaves
Food prices in Belgium expected to rise amid ongoing conflicts and heatwaves
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Officers saw a teenager allegedly placing a homemade bomb outside the Bank of America headquarters in the chic 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Belgian woman charged over foiled bomb attack in central Paris
Belgian woman charged over foiled bomb attack in central Paris
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A 47-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault.
Several people stabbed in central London – woman arrested
Several people stabbed in central London – woman arrested
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A 47-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault.
Several people stabbed in central London – woman arrested
Several people stabbed in central London – woman arrested
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Pizzeria Nizar had previously struggled to attract diners, with its owner admitting to occasionally serving a single customer during an entire shift.
Viral TikTok song turns struggling Saint-Gilles pizzeria into international sensation
Viral TikTok song turns struggling Saint-Gilles pizzeria into international sensation
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"Every rainbow-coloured symbol carries the same message: we are here, we are together, we are not afraid."
Antwerp celebrates 19th edition of Pride for next five days
Antwerp celebrates 19th edition of Pride for next five days
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Liver metastases are among the most common and most challenging forms of cancer to treat. Despite medical advances, the outlook often remains poor for this type of cancer.
Belgian researchers discover new way to treat liver cancer
Belgian researchers discover new way to treat liver cancer
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The defendant is accused of repeatedly forcing his wife into sexual acts during their divorce proceedings.
Man sentenced to four years in prison for raping ex-wife
Man sentenced to four years in prison for raping ex-wife
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Only 3% of these incidents involving drivers aged 18-24 occurred in cars with more than 200 horsepower.
Belgium considers following France and Italy in banning fast cars for young drivers
Belgium considers following France and Italy in banning fast cars for young drivers
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Almost 40% of parents have to really juggle their finances at the start of the new school year, and one in seven cannot make ends meet in September.
Flemish school bonus scrapped for 1.1 million children
Flemish school bonus scrapped for 1.1 million children
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The sharp decline is due to the time-limited nature of unemployment benefits.
Number of Brussels jobseekers eligible for benefits fell by 40% in July
Number of Brussels jobseekers eligible for benefits fell by 40% in July
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One of the two Belgians, a 14-year-old boy, suffered a cardiac arrest after being struck by lightning.
Two young Belgian hikers struck by lightning in French Pyrenees
Two young Belgian hikers struck by lightning in French Pyrenees
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The country's main supplier has sold 130,000 pairs of eclipse glasses this year. Watching the eclipse without glasses can cause irreversible retinal damage.
Eclipse next week: Belgians urged to buy glasses before stocks run out
Eclipse next week: Belgians urged to buy glasses before stocks run out
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Several cargo flights and one passenger flight were diverted after the incident.
UFO disrupts traffic at German airport on Tuesday night
UFO disrupts traffic at German airport on Tuesday night
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The FIFA president has called an emergency meeting of the body's senior leadership in Rabat on Wednesday after comments by Arsène Wenger increased pressure on him.
Gianni Infantino calls emergency FIFA meeting on Wednesday
Gianni Infantino calls emergency FIFA meeting on Wednesday
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Dutch bomb disposal experts were called in on Tuesday after a wildfire in a nature reserve in Limburg uncovered what appear to be Second World War explosives.
Wildfire in Netherlands reveals possible Second World War shells
Wildfire in Netherlands reveals possible Second World War shells
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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which has become a major flashpoint in the war in the Middle East, remain high.
Trump: Either the Strait of Hormuz ‘will open very soon’, or Iran will be struck ‘very hard’
Trump: Either the Strait of Hormuz 'will open very soon', or Iran will be struck 'very hard'
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Belgium officially entered its second nationwide heatwave of the year on Tuesday.
Heatwave in Belgium set to end on Thursday
Heatwave in Belgium set to end on Thursday
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The start of August does not only mean that we are halfway through the summer holidays, but also that some new measures are coming into effect in Belgium.
Higher excise duties, probation and anti-social crackdown: What changes in Belgium on 1 August?
Higher excise duties, probation and anti-social crackdown: What changes in Belgium on 1 August?
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New data suggests some workers in Belgium may be earning less than a fair share.
Belgium’s minimum wage is high – but it’s near the bottom of the EU pack for fairness
Belgium's minimum wage is high – but it's near the bottom of the EU pack for fairness
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Every year, the authorities of the City of Brussels distribute thousands of free tickets for sporting events and shows – but the system is being criticised for its lack of transparency.
‘Cronyism’: Brussels councillor accused of giving away concert tickets using opaque system
'Cronyism': Brussels councillor accused of giving away concert tickets using opaque system
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“When he got home it was as if nothing had happened. He just went to curl up on the bed and fell asleep.”
‘He was very hungry’: Family’s relief as pet cat found 17 days after going missing at Brussels Airport
'He was very hungry': Family’s relief as pet cat found 17 days after going missing at Brussels Airport
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Brussels has long enjoyed a reputation as a relatively cheap place to live compared to nearby capital cities, but recent figures suggest this might be changing.
Cost of living: How does Brussels compare with other major European capitals?
Cost of living: How does Brussels compare with other major European capitals?
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The EU’s new right to repair rules require manufacturers to offer reasonable pricing and accessible spare parts. This could signal the end of throwaway culture.
New EU rules mandate affordable repairs for everyday goods, tackling waste crisis
New EU rules mandate affordable repairs for everyday goods, tackling waste crisis
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New survey finds Europe's local authorities prioritise infrastructure and transitions, but fiscal and regulatory barriers remain widespread.
EU’s local leaders plan digital and climate investment surge amid funding struggles
EU’s local leaders plan digital and climate investment surge amid funding struggles
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A challenge to the EBA over a closed bank account has been denied as EU case law confirms its discretion on investigations.
EU’s banking watchdog wins appeal over account closure complaint
EU’s banking watchdog wins appeal over account closure complaint
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New EU report highlights rising budget irregularities despite fewer fraud cases. Commission calls for anti-fraud reforms before the next budget overhaul.
Report reveals €2.1 billion lost to irregularities in EU funds, fraud fell
Report reveals €2.1 billion lost to irregularities in EU funds, fraud fell
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With over a decade at Eurojust, Lukáš Starý steps into a leading Czech role — a key move amid growing complexities in cross-border crime investigations.
Cross-border crime specialist takes top Czech role at EU judicial agency
Cross-border crime specialist takes top Czech role at EU judicial agency
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