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More than twice as many Belgians struggling to pay for energy bills

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba agrees, saying Russians "must be deprived of the right to cross international borders until they learn to respect them".

Shooting stars expected above Belgium this evening

The sky will light up with meteors, with as many as 110 being visible per hour.

'Every little drop counts': Here's how to limit your water usage

As Belgium is struggling with prolonged drought, drinking water companies emphasise that every drop counts. Here are simple ways to save precious water.

Summer edition: What to do in Brussels this weekend - 12 August

Get out and about this weekend to enjoy the last of the summer sun and heat (for now). From flower carpets to salsa dancing, here are our recommendations for the coming days.

How does air conditioning impact our health?

While fortunate aircon owners may avoid the sweltering heat, are they increasing their risk of falling ill?

Heatwaves and dry conditions result in record summer wildfire activity

Extremely warm and dry conditions across Europe this summer are increasing wildfire activity and have resulted in France recording the highest levels of carbon emissions.

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Brussels Flower Carpet returns to its roots for 50th anniversary: When to see it

After a two-year hiatus, the Flower Carpet will return to the cobblestones of Grand Place this year and will be a nod to the very first design from 1971.

Man steals car with sleeping child in backseat near Antwerp

"The theft happened when a man stopped his car to buy some food, and left his son asleep in the car. In the meantime, someone else got behind the wheel and drove away."

Belgium's Princess Maria Laura to marry in September

King Philippe gave Princess Maria Laura his blessing to marry Isvy on 31 January, ºas permission from the Crown is necessary to remain in the line of accession.

One million litres per day: Belgian company makes water available during drought

The aim eventually is to recover and purify even more water to provide drinking water for 10,000 families and extra irrigation water for farmers.

Belgium in Brief: Big city life

Big cities are hit harder by the heat than rural areas, but there are differences even within a city. Belgium in Brief.

EU Tracker

On the agenda

August 26 - NATO milestone
Finland, Sweden, Turkey officials meet for counter-terrorism discussion, organised under terms of the two NATO-aspiring nations’ deal with Ankara. It is an important step to secure Turkey’s ratification of their NATO bid.
September 1 - Green Deal D-Day
EU lawmakers and governments have now brokered their negotiating positions on a lot of the main Green Deal updates. That means that talks between them and the Commission can now start. The bulk of this work will start in September.
September 9 - Finance ministers meet
Finance ministers meeting, agenda here.
October 3 - Eurogroup meeting
Eurogroup meeting agenda here.
October 6 - EU Presidency summit.
Czech EU presidency Council summit.
October 11 - Energy chiefs meet
Energy ministers meet for an informal summit. Preparing for the winter heating season will likely be the main item on the agenda.
October 18 - Commission to-do list
EU Commission publishes its work programme for 2023.
October 18 - Agri meet
EU farm ministers meet for a two-day agricultural summit. Details here.
October 20 - EUCO comes back
Full EUCO summit. Meeting page here.
October 26 - Zero pollution
Commission publishes its zero pollution package of rules and regulations.
November 30 - Recycle, reuse, recycle again
European Commission publishes its updated circular economy package.
December 1 - EU-US TTC
The next round of the EU-US trade and technology council is scheduled for December.
December 31 - Czech out time
Czechia hands over the reins of the EU presidency to Sweden.