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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Five things to watch in Sunday’s local elections in Belgium Belgium is holding municipal elections on Sunday to elect local mayors. It will impact your neighbourhood, so find out what to expect.  Read More .   2. ‘Still a very patriarchal society’: Why are there so few women mayors in Brussels? Gender parity laws have increased the share of women elected on to municipal councils. But when it comes being mayor, the number of women starts to dwindle.  Read More . 3. What to do in Brussels this weekend: 11 – 13 October From a vibrant cultural Indian festival and another featuring scientific experiments to eclectic music events, here's what's on in Brussels this weekend.  Read More .   4. Royal Museums of Fine Arts opens two major exhibitions in Brussels today From Rubens to Magritte-inspired art, two bumper exhibitions open on Friday – and The Brussels Times has had a sneak preview of both.  Read More . 5. Dutch-speaking majority in Brussels remains first option, reassure PS and MR "Option number one remains to form a majority with Dutch-speaking parties, and we must stick to that as best as we can."  Read More . 6. Belga News Agency the latest victim in a wave of cyberattacks After a string of cyberattacks on Belgian government websites, several media outlets were targeted by suspected pro-Russian hackers on Friday morning.  Read More . 7. Another shooting at Aumale metro station, one person injured This is the fifth shooting to take place in the area in less than two weeks.  Read More . 8. Paper service vouchers will disappear from June next year With service vouchers, families can pay for a household help.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: The Oldest House in Antwerp The city issued an order in the 16th century banning the construction of wooden houses because of the fire risk. There are only a few examples left in Antwerp.   Read More .