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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 the exclusive viewing weekend on 15-16 February. 1. Arizona is born: Reactions and policy plans of Belgium’s next Federal Government Tensions were high throughout the week, with doubts circulating about whether the parties would reach an agreement or if it would be impossible to find common ground. They managed. Just.  Read More .   2. Who’s taking the top jobs? First federal ministers announced Whilst there was little doubt that Bart De Wever would become Belgium's next premier, allocating the key ministerial jobs requires further negotiations.  Read More . 3. Up to 40% of women without children by age of 30 never have them at all "In 2009, about 50% of women did not have a child by the age of 30. In the latest figures, this has risen to more than 60% of women."  Read More .   4. Why do Belgians drink UHT milk? Famously shunned by much of northern Europe, 96.7% of milk consumed in Belgium is UHT. The reason why is not so simple...  Read More . 5. Brussels: Forty people arrested in the Northern Quarter Police focused their efforts on a particularly problematic stretch of rue d’Aerschot, known for violent crimes such as robbery and drug trafficking.  Read More . 6. Red Sebastian to represent Belgium at Eurovision 2025 The 25-year-old artist is known for his high falsetto voice, bright red hair, and outfit. He will perform ‘Strobe Lights’ at this year’s Eurovision.  Read More . 7. NATO boss calls on Germany to spend more on defence Germany needs to allocate more resources to military expenditure, Rutte says. “We must prepare for war. It is the best way to prevent it."  Read More . 8. Healthcare insurers voice strong ambitions in response to federal agreement “The new agreement presents a bold vision for the future of healthcare in Belgium, but attempting to reform everything at once is unrealistic.”  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Birth of the Nation A forgotten statue in the corner of a romantic Brussels park shows a young couple gazing adoringly at their newborn son.  Read More .