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Air traffic controllers in Belgium began a strike that forced the cancellation of dozens of flights at Charleroi Airport, the country's busiest low‑cost hub. The disruption could affect up to 800 flights nationwide and linger until October.
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Sharp rises in fuel costs have prompted a surge in risky behaviours among motorists, including running red lights and using sunflower oil as a substitute fuel. Authorities warn that the trend threatens road safety and could trigger heavier penalties.
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Large numbers of teachers marched in the Walloon city of Liège demanding a reversal of newly announced education reforms. The demonstration marks the most prominent domestic story in Belgium this week, highlighting tensions between educators and the federal authorities.
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Belgium's federal government must identify €10 billion in savings to close a looming budget gap, prompting warnings from officials and opposition parties. Ministries are being urged to cut expenditures, including ending subsidies for company cars.
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Finance Minister David Clarinval warned that any attempt to raise Belgium's value‑added tax would be unacceptable, underscoring rising tensions within the coalition over the federal budget. The liberal MR party insists on protecting the current VAT rate as debates over revenue shortfalls continue.
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Armed assailants fired on a Brussels police precinct in the Anderlecht district, leaving no casualties but sparking outrage. Mayor Ahmed Laaouej demanded additional funding to combat organized crime, while national officials expressed shock.
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A rapidly spreading forest fire in the Fagnes region has prompted the evacuation of villages and the deployment of Dutch helicopters and other EU aircraft. The blaze, now covering more than 1,600 hectares, is the largest recorded in Belgium this year and has raised cross‑border concerns in neighboring Germany.
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A forest fire broke out Thursday near the village of Halma in Belgium's Ardennes, scorching a minimum of 40 hectares. Firefighters warned the blaze would not be contained that day and could burn for several days.
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Belgium is bracing for an unprecedented heat spell, with authorities set to enforce stricter water-use rules to protect dwindling groundwater. The move comes as Europe confronts widespread temperature spikes that threaten health systems, prisons and the region’s economic recovery.
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A Belgian pension system that allows workers to retire after just ten years of contributions is estimated to cost the government €2.54 billion each year, according to Sudinfo. In the United States, the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System has named a new chief executive, as reported by Radio Iowa.
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Belgium's recent cut‑off of unemployment benefits has led to a sharp decline in eligible claimants and a larger‑than‑expected influx of applications to local welfare centres. In Brussels, the pool of jobseekers qualifying for benefits fell by 40% in July, prompting many to turn to CPAS for support.