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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Bois de la Cambre couple ‘living luxurious lifestyle’ arrested for fraud The couple forged wealthy lifestyles while living in an expensive gated community in Brussels, known as Billionaire’s Square.  Read More .   2. Saint-Gilles Mayor hits back at criticism of Brussels-Midi "The 'Brussels is badly managed' tune is playing again."  Read More . 3. Molenbeek cleaners announce one-week strike Employees of the public cleaning service in the Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels, are to go on strike from 12 to 19 September inclusive.  Read More .   4. From refugee to consultant: Finding fortune in Belgium "In 2015 the process was efficient. But today most people don't consider that a migrant could have a degree and contribute to the economy."  Read More . 5. ‘Restored to former glory’: Forest’s Art Deco town hall reopens to the public "This beautifully renovated town hall of Forest will undoubtedly be one of the eye-catchers during our Brussels Art Deco Year 2025."  Read More . 6. Vlaams Belang ‘reaches out to N-VA’ for Flemish Government coalition "The electorate has shuffled the cards, and the outcome was very clear: the Flemish want a Flemish and right-wing policy."  Read More . 7. Two hours of queues for non-EU passengers at Brussels Airport The news was confirmed by the airport on Wednesday after reports of passengers from outside Schengen complaining online.  Read More . 8. Over 80% of Belgian EV drivers happy with range, but price the biggest hurdle Despite the "common criticism" about the driving range of EVs, almost 83% of drivers are generally happy with the distance they can travel.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Galeries Saint-Hubert This stunning arcade built in 1846 was a place where you could find everything you needed.  Read More .