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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. ‘Best and worst scores’: How wealth in Brussels shows through inequality of green space Some of Belgium's greenest urban areas are in Brussels: Watermael-Boitsfort, Uccle and Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. But it also has some of the most concrete-dense areas.  Read More .   2. The mayor of ‘the most beautiful commune in Brussels’ Presiding over the leafy, well-to-do suburb is probably not the worst gig in Brussels.  Read More . 3. Large quantity of drugs found in hotel room near EU Quarter The police raid took place shortly after the arrest of suspected drug dealers near Ambiorix Square.  Read More .   4. No ‘viable’ buyer for Audi Brussels site, as workers reject ‘too low’ severance offer In response to a "low" severance proposal, employees at Audi Brussels stopped work temporarily on Tuesday afternoon, but resumed early on Wednesday morning.  Read More . 5. 1,000 European essential workers rally in Brussels for better conditions "My salary is far too low for the cost of living. I want to be able to offer the best service to my customers and have a decent life for myself and my family."  Read More . 6. Belgium’s Breaking Bad: Can Netflix make a grassroots production? Can the US-based entertainment giant can make a truly grassroots production? Meet the people in front of and behind the camera for some of Belgium’s biggest hits.  Read More . 7. Belgium’s biggest and oldest fair moves to heart of Liège for five weeks Fairgoers can sample the famous lacquemant waffles, which originate from the region and are typically eaten at the October fair.   Read More . 8. ‘Showpiece of Belgian gastronomy’: Where to find Brussels’ best shrimp croquettes One restaurant in the city centre won the coveted title of serving the best 'croquette de crevette' or 'garnaalkroket' in Brussels.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Zuidpark The Zuidpark is so new that Google Satellite View hasn’t caught up yet. It still shows cars parked in an area that is now planted with trees and grass.  Read More .