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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Can Philippe Close speak for the City of Brussels? “My guiding vision is to make sure that Brussels thrives. When I started out, TripAdvisor ranked Brussels one of the most boring cities in the world. You don’t hear that anymore.”  Read More .   2. Two people linked to fatal home invasion in Ixelles arrested in Lisbon A European arrest warrant has been issued for their extradition to Belgium.  Read More . 3. CEOs earn almost 200% more than average employee, Brussels has highest wages Wages in Belgium vary considerably based on factors such as age, work location and – predictably but most significantly – the person's profession and role.  Read More .   4. Brussels municipality launches free babysitting service for single parents The aim is to offer single parents time to attend to their administrative or medical appointments or simply to take a breather and focus on their well-being.  Read More . 5. Young people’s rising use of antidepressants particularly visible in Brussels and among girls The proportion of young people on antidepressants has risen remarkably in ten years, especially among girls, but is still much lower than among adults.  Read More . 6. Bpost will no longer leave parcel delivery notes in letterboxes This measure will save 394 tonnes of CO2 and 302 tonnes of paper annually, reducing paper volume by 97%.  Read More . 7. Who’s who in the new Flemish Government: Meet the Ministers The new administration is the most female-dominated formation possible under current laws, with women making up two-thirds of the cabinet.  Read More . 8. ‘Magnificent’ or ’empty words’: Mixed feelings about Pope’s visit to Belgium While spirits were high, there was a strong awareness of the importance that the Pontiff addressed certain issues.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Jérôme Grimompon He has won numerous awards for his innovative chocolate creations, which include a Yuzu jelly praline and a matcha tea ganache. Worth dropping by if you are in the neighbourhood.  Read More .