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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. New shooting near Brussels metro station Clémenceau, one injured "In 24 hours we had three shootings: two in Anderlecht and one in Saint-Josse."  Read More .   2. ‘Bullet hole in child’s bedroom wall’: Politicians urged to prioritise rising drug violence "You go to work, you take the underground, you see weapons of war... I can imagine how shocking that can be," stated the new Brussels Prosecutor on Thursday.  Read More . 3. De Wever’s government – self-appointed strongmen, for self-appointed strongmen "Well well. As if there was no competent woman to be found with enough merit to hold the position of vice-prime minister."  Read More .   4. Lahbib ‘regrets’ lack of women in new Belgian Government "I regret the lack of equality," the EU Commissioner for Equality, Hadja Lahbib, told The Brussels Times in the margins of a press briefing on Thursday.  Read More . 5. ‘Beyond shocking’: Bystanders denounce ‘brutal’ arrests after Congo protest Four people were arrested for assaulting officers and damaging public property. The arrests were violent and officers hurled abuse at people filming.  Read More . 6. ‘Golden era for trains?’: Why fans will be left waiting for new destinations There is a clear demand for international night trains, but obstacles are rife, meaning more new connections from Brussels in the future seem unlikely.  Read More . 7. Volvo expects difficulties due to Chinese EV import tariffs Volvo's CFO warned of higher import tariffs on Chinese EVs in 2025, impacting the import of the brands EX30s sold in Europe.  Read More . 8. Belgians’ well-being at lowest level for 20 years That indicator currently stands at 0.33 – the lowest level since 2005.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Café De Welkom The aim here is to create a simple local bar where everyone feels welcome.  Read More .