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International taxi demonstration causes heavy traffic in Brussels

Participants from various European countries will convene near the Brussels North Station in the morning; the procession leaves at 11:30 towards Schuman.

Moscow’s microchip shortage could help shape war on Ukraine

Russia is so desperate for microchips that the government is currently even removing chips from household appliances such as refrigerators.

Clearing the pavements: Stricter parking regulations for e-scooters

Two operators of shared scooters - Dott and Tier - have further restricted the parking of scooters in some Brussels municipalities to prevent parking in the wild.

Russia wants to send gas to Europe via alternative route after Nord Stream 1 blockage

On Wednesday, the pipeline was closed for a three-day maintenance. Two days later, Gazprom reported that it had discovered an oil leak.

New mysterious lung disease in Argentina: Next pandemic or no cause for concern?

According to the Argentine health organization PAHO, ten people are currently infected with the mysterious disease, three of whom have passed away.

Belgian municipalities will receive a subsidy for accepting asylum seekers

A one-off premium between €2,000 and €3,500 per received asylum seeker should convince mayors.

Trees in Brussels parks and forests succumb to climate change

"In the plans for the redevelopment of green spaces, we are calling for the introduction of new species that are more resistant to periods of intense drought."

Serial con artist arrested near Brussels after running over police officers

The man is known to the British police as a serial con artist. The Netflix documentary ‘The puppet master’ is reportedly based on him and his manipulation tactics.

Gas pipeline Nord Stream 1 to remain closed indefinitely due to ‘oil leak’

According to German turbine manufacturer Siemens, an oil leak in a pumping system does not have to be a reason to close the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline.

3,358 fires in 24 hours: Amazon burns at fastest rate in 15 years

The Amazon is heading for “the worst August” in a generation, with 24,124 fires so far. They are predominantly the result of illegal logging activity.

Art education key in broadening cultural perspectives, Brussels study highlights

"Art subjects are well suited to integrating non-Western content. They can stimulate students from diverse backgrounds to delve deeper into their own culture."

1,230 arrests following SKY ECC messaging service bust

Exactly one year on from the initial police intervention, arrests are ongoing; more than 90 tons of drugs with a street value of €4.5 billion were also seized.

'Inhumane conditions': Doctors Without Borders offer medical assistance in Netherlands

People outside the gate have not been washed for a week, leading to many skin disease diagnoses. Yesterday, a three-month-old baby died in the centre.

International protest against Uber to take place in Brussels

“With the demonstration, we demand a full investigation into the UberFiles scandal.” Taxi unions from across Europe will join the protest in Brussels in September.

Free the nipple: World Topless Day this Sunday

“Gender equality has evolved in many areas in our society. But equal bodily rights still lag behind in our 21st-century democracies. You can make a difference!”

Back to university: 1,700 VUB students still waiting to find rooms

Students in Brussels pay an average of €490 for a room.

Fuel prices are dropping, but for how long?

Both petrol and diesel have decreased in price this summer, but will this continue and will we ever see the same prices as before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

150 refugees camp outside closed gates of Brussels Petit Château

Chaotic scenes unfolded in front of the refugee reception centre after control barriers were removed, making it impossible for staff to enter.

Man severely injured after new traffic pole pierces car

“It must have come up at an enormous speed because the sensors of my car did not go off.”

From finance to energy: The sectors profiting from high inflation

In the second quarter of this year, Saudi state oil company Saudi Aramco broke the world record in making the biggest profit in three months ever: €47.4 billion.

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