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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. Today's edition is presented by ION   Get an exclusive look before the public release of Wol U, a brand-new green living project in Brussels with lush landscapes, and top-tier amenities. Register here for an exclusive viewing weekend on 15-16 February 1. Brussels drug violence – no it’s not normal, and neither is the response Brussels has real problems to sort out when it comes to drug gang violence, but the "normalisation" of political inadequacies risks public safety  Read More .   2. Pollution alert: Air quality threshold surpassed in Brussels If the situation persists for longer than two days, measures will be encouraged to tackle the pollution, namely limiting the use of cars in the capital.  Read More . 3. Drug violence: Defence Minister rejects request for army deployment in Brussels There is not yet a legal framework to allow military personnel to take over the duties of police officers. "The problem in Anderlecht will not be solved by Defence."  Read More .   4. National strike: No flights to depart from Brussels Airport on Thursday All departing passenger flights from Brussels Airport will be cancelled. Arriving flights may also be disrupted.  Read More . 5. Belgian Army still buying Israeli ammunition during war in Gaza The new Defence Minister does not plan to stop doing business with Israeli defence companies any time soon, calling the country "a very important trading partner."  Read More . 6. Belgium misses deadline for UN climate plans update Only ten countries were able to meet the deadline for the new plans to tackle climate change.  Read More . 7. Saint-Josse re-election: Emir Kir’s list wins again with absolute majority Outgoing mayor Emir Kir and his Liste du Bourgmestre (LB) won the local elections again. The results of the 13 October elections were overturned.  Read More . 8. Bars, restaurants and tourist hotspots: What are Belgium’s best-rated locations? Not just for getting around, Google Maps allows users to rate locations. Here are the top-ranked spots.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Place Louis Morichar Several striking Art Nouveau houses overlook Place Louis Morichar in the Brussels commune of Saint-Gilles.  Read More .