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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Donald Trump lashes out at ‘windmills’ in the North Sea Trump has attacked the use of wind turbines in the North Sea and also appointed a new Ambassador to the Netherlands.  Read More .   2. ‘Brutal end’: MIMA closes down forever on Sunday due to canal roadworks The iconic MIMA museum shuts its doors for good on Sunday, but is bowing out by offering various shows, tours and sales in its final days.  Read More . 3. ’50-50′ chance of a Federal Government by end of January, says De Wever "There's an end to everything. It's a buffet that you have to eat now or you have to leave the room."  Read More .   4. What’s the outlook for Belgian politics in 2025? "We should fear that Bart De Wever's government, if it comes into being, won't be coherent, cohesive and efficient either."  Read More . 5. Netherlands opens war archive naming people accused of Nazi collaboration The records list approximately 425,000 Dutch citizens suspected of collaborating with Nazi-Germany during Second World War.  Read More . 6. Winter sales begin in Belgium: What to know before going bargain hunting January is sales month in Belgium. While some shops will offer interesting discounts, others may try to avoid the rules.  Read More . 7. Where can you find the best ‘galette des rois’ in Brussels? To mark Epiphany on 6 January, people across Belgium share a special puff pastry tart with an almond filling. But which bakery boasts the best in Brussels?  Read More . 8. What to do in Brussels this weekend: 3 – 5 January From a rave for charity to a fond farewell to the beloved MIMA museum, here's what's on in Brussels this weekend.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Instroom The five-course menu is inspired by recipes from the trainees’ homelands, with a focus on fresh local ingredients.  Read More .