WORLD WORLDWIDE EUROPE BELGIUM BRUSSELS - The Brussels Times - THE RECAP - Friday 13 September 2024

 

View this email in your browser THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Brussels unemployment rate rises to 15.2% in August The biggest unemployment increases have been among young people.  Read More .   2. All flights cancelled at Charleroi Airport due to 24-hour strike The disruptions due to the strike are worse than expected following a blockade on the runway: no flights will land or depart today.  Read More . 3. Harvests in Belgium set to be ‘catastrophic’ for second year running Potato crops have been highlighted as "dramatic", not least because they tend to yield good returns.  Read More .   4. N-VA wants to raise cost of Belgian citizenship to €5,000: What does it mean? N-VA MP Theo Francken believes that Belgian nationality is not just a piece of paper, but a "precious asset" and an "honour" that cannot be obtained for free.  Read More . 5. EU calls for more action on renewables, with Belgium at back of queue Belgium is among the countries with the least developed renewable energy sectors (less than 14% of the mix).  Read More . 6. Belgium’s economic growth revised down due to ‘disappointing’ household spending The FPB's latest economic outlook predicts that the Belgian economy will grow by 1.1% this year, and by 1.3% in 2025.  Read More . 7. Molenbeek celebrates diversity, culture and cooperation The Molenfest, a festival celebrating diversity, culture, and collaboration will be held in Molenbeek from 12 to 22 September.   Read More . 8. September already 12th consecutive month with above-average rainfall in Belgium A phenomenon unseen since 1833 – when observations of the Royal Meteorological Institute in Uccle began.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: One of the most beautiful cycle trips in Belgium The straight canal was built by Napoleon in the early 19th century. The hard work done by captured Spanish soldiers. The 13km route takes you along a quiet canalside road shaded by tall Canadian poplars.  Read More .