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A third of sexual violence committed against minors in Belgium

In Belgium, one in five women and one in twenty men will experience rape in their lifetime.

Ukraine: Siege of Azovstal steelworks ends after months of heavy fighting

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ordered besieged commanders to “save the lives of their personnel.”

9 million deaths per year caused by pollution

Around one in six premature deaths in the world are now linked to pollution, the data suggests.

Belgium sent nearly expired medicines to Ukraine

By sending syringes and medicines with a shelf life of just over a week, this scandal will likely damage the image of the government’s swift response to aid Ukraine.

Brussels housing crisis: A problem too big to ignore

"Price caps are a step in the right direction, if we have an absolute majority they will be implemented straight away.”

McDonalds to fully quit Russian market after 32 years

The first McDonald's opened in Russia back in 1990, seen at the time as a historic moment. In 2022, it will serve up its last Big Macs, with business “no longer tenable.”

Saharan sand to sweep Europe again

Strong seasonal winds whip up large amounts of sand into the atmosphere which are then carried into Europe by changes in air pressure.

Belgian Police launch crackdown against ‘distracted driving’

Even at low speeds, taking your eyes off the road for even one second means travelling 14 metres blind. This increases to 33 metres at high speeds.

Belgian electricity production reaches record highs in 2021

To meet demand from Belgian and European consumers, electricity producers worked at levels unseen in recent years.

High-speed internet could soon come to commercial airlines

Passengers would be able to stream movies, work interrupted from flights, and even make video calls without stuttering and poor picture quality.

Russian robot-cosmonaut goes rogue, insults officials on Twitter

Beloved by Russians, the robot has turned against Russian officials, calling them drunk in tweets and insisting that “Robots do the job better than these deputies.”

Finland sets out NATO plans, Russia threatens retaliation

With promises broken and shells now falling across Ukraine, even Finland has now rejected its own "Finlandization."

Wallonia to receive €250 million loan to improve drinking water supply

Belgium depletes its water reserves at an alarming rate. Belgium is the 23rd country most likely to experience drinking water shortages.

Parking control cameras discriminate against people with disability, court rules

One individual received 9 fines within the space of 11 month, despite clearly displaying his disabled parking badge.

Prolonging the pain: Russia blocks Ukraine gas transit to exacerbate EU energy woes

Russian forces have effectively stolen gas supplies in Ukraine intended for Europe. All part of Putin's "gas war", say experts.

Belgium threatened by supply shortages on all fronts

If Belgium wants to be prepared for the storm to come, radical preparations need to be made to cover the flanks of the national economy.

‘Feel like somebody is watching me.’ Calls for more surveillance transparency

Less than 30% of Brussels municipalities and police forces responded to the freedom of information requests by the Belgian League for Human Rights on the use of surveillance equipment in the city.

Brussels authorities announce Ukraine refugee plans

An additional 7,200 permanent houses are needed to accommodate new arrivals, primarily in the capital, which has become a hub for receiving asylum seekers.

European road fatalities dramatically dropped in 2020

“With almost 4,000 fewer deaths on EU roads in 2020, compared to 2019, our roads remain the safest in the world,” said Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean.

Driving with hay fever same as with 2-3 glasses of alcohol

Classic hay fever symptoms, such as watery and swollen eyes, sneezing, and congestion, may not be just an annoyance, but a danger as well.

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