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View this email in your browser THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. ‘Legally speaking, everything is in place’- but would Belgium arrest Netanyahu? The Israeli Prime Minister is unlikely to come to Belgium in the wake of the ICC arrest warrant, but is there a procedure to carry out his arrest in the event?  Read More .   2. Anderlecht benefit fraud allegations: Parliament hearing next week An undercover investigation laid bare malpractices and possible fraud. "Allowances have been granted to people we have never seen. The system is full of holes."  Read More . 3. Local elections: City of Brussels recount sees MR lose seat to Ecolo Discrepancies were found between the number of recorded voters and the votes cast in six City of Brussels polling stations.  Read More .   4. Letter with suspicious powder sent to Prime Minister’s Office This is the third incident of suspicious powder being sent to public institutions in Brussels this week.  Read More . 5. Belgian families wealthier than EU average, says National Bank Despite an average wealth of €555,000, it is unevenly distributed across the population.  Read More . 6. Princess Astrid and 170 Belgian businesses to visit Brazil The "economic mission" aims to strengthen Belgium's business ties with Brazil, as negotiations drag on to form a trade deal between the EU and Mercosur countries.  Read More . 7. It’s offishial: No ‘Fish of the Year’ in 2024 Insufficient supply of the selected species has resulted in the campaign being postponed.  Read More . 8. What to do in Brussels this weekend: 22 – 24 November From magical musical experiences underground to Latin celebrations and a festival for guitar aficionados, here's what's on in Brussels this weekend.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Palais Stoclet His aim was to create a shrine to art as well as a declaration of love for his wife Suzanne. A Belgian Taj Mahal, you might call it.  Read More .