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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. EU Commissioner Thierry Breton resigns over ‘questionable governance’ Breton accused Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of using a political trade-off to pressure France to withdraw his name for the future Commission.  Read More .   2. More and more Belgians rejecting their inheritances By rejecting the inheritance, heirs avoid having to pay the deceased person's debts.  Read More . 3. Europe’s dying industry: Thousands attend Brussels Audi march What started as a protest by workers at Audi Brussels has sparked a much broader debate about the prospects of industry in Europe.  Read More .   4. Brussels launches dual flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaign The Covid-19 vaccination is already available, but from 15 October it will be possible to get vaccinated against both illnesses simultaneously.  Read More . 5. Belgium collects €400 million from recent government bonds Of this amount, €382.7 million was collected through the one-year bonds and €19.8 million through ten-year bonds.  Read More . 6. Mobility Week: €8 return trip across Belgium by train on Car Free Sunday The promotion aims to convince more people to leave the car and opt for the train instead.  Read More . 7. New tram line, more buses: What is new in Brussels public transport? The changes include the new tram line 10, which will connect Neder-Over-Heembeek in the north of Brussels with the city centre.  Read More . 8. Thousands of theatre tickets for €2 in Brussels and Wallonia From 27 September to 6 October, cheap theatre tickets will be available in over 50 venues in French-speaking Belgium  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Mechelen Carillon Concerts The distinctive sound of carillon bells fills the streets of many Belgian cities. But Mechelen is the undisputed capital of the carillon.  Read More .