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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Public transport prices and new school rules: What changes in Belgium on 1 September? In Belgium, new changes are introduced (and old ones abolished) on the first of every month. Make sure you are up to date with all the latest measures.  Read More .   2. International vs European schools: What’s the difference? It's a common misconception that international and European schools are the same. But there are key differences in how they run, the curricula, languages and costs.  Read More . 3. Dating app Grindr warns Brussels users of homophobic violence Police are investigating whether a fake Grindr date was at the root of a fatal home invasion in Ixelles on Thursday.  Read More .   4. Belgium warns against fraudulent trading platforms promising ‘quick’ money The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority has published a list of trading platforms which it 'strongly advises against' responding to.  Read More . 5. Couple handed prison sentences for running cannabis plantation outside Brussels "My client was unemployed in Albania, and was enticed to run the plantation for a promised fee of €3,000."  Read More . 6. What to do in Brussels this weekend: 30 August – 1 September From no fewer than five Open Air parties in stunning locations across the city to a showcase of African cultural riches, here's what's on in Brussels this weekend.  Read More . 7. Further investigation into attempted kidnapping of former Justice Minister Federal prosecutors announce the renewal of the investigation into the attempted kidnapping of former Justice Minister Vincent van Quickenborne.  Read More . 8. Five years in prison for explosive attack on building Dutchman (22) is sentenced to five years in prison by the Antwerp Criminal Court for carrying out an explosive attack on a building in Borgerhout,  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Ommegang The annual Brussels Ommegang is one of the most spectacular processions in Europe.  Read More .