Alarming Mortality Figures Emerge, New Rules Take Effect
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Belgium is grappling with the revelation of alarming excess mortality figures, drawing strong reactions following a new report. This comes as the country implements several new regulations today, August 1st, affecting areas such as work contract pre-notices, speech therapy consultations, and taxes on undeclared deposits in Brussels.
Meanwhile, holiday travelers are facing long queues at Brussels Airport due to a busy changeover weekend. In government news, Minister Rob Beenders is reportedly managing the responsibilities of twelve other ministers during the holiday period, highlighting a significant workload.
Other notable domestic stories include a geopolitical struggle involving the nation over a 'slag heap' in Congo, an analysis of local lessons from Southern European wildfires, and Namur cafés preparing for a new smoking ban on terraces.