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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. EU boosts investigation into X over suspicions of Musk’s manipulation It comes amid growing anger at the political interference of its owner, Elon Musk in European affairs.  Read More .   2. World War Two deportations: Belgian rail company must make official apology During the Second World War, Belgium's national railway company SNCB was involved in the deportation of more than 25,000 people to Nazi concentration camps.  Read More . 3. National Bank investigates ING’s management of Didier Reynders’ account The bank has allegedly been aware since 2018 of frequent deposits of rather large amounts of cash by Reynders.  Read More .   4. Second suspect charged for stabbing woman in Schaerbeek The second suspect has been charged and placed under electronic surveillance.  Read More . 5. Belgium sees rise in young people involved in terrorism Belgian intelligence and security services are seeing more and more minors appear in their files. The youngest person, arrested in 2024, was barely 13.  Read More . 6. EU considers 81-year-old Belgian war bill to save Russian sanctions EU officials are drawing up fallback measures to stop blocked assets from returning to Russia. This includes a 1944 Royal wartime decree.  Read More . 7. The far-right rises as press freedom falters: How 2024 shaped Belgium Never before has Belgium seen so many attacks on freedom of the press as in 2024, particularly by public actors.  Read More . 8. What to do in Brussels this weekend: 17 – 19 January From award-winning circus and a festival dedicated to Brahms to some good old-fashioned comedy stand-up, here's what's on in Brussels this weekend.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Rosenboom House He began his career working at a drawing table in Horta’s practise, where he picked up the essence of the Art Nouveau style.  Read More .