WORLD WORLDWIDE EUROPE BELGIUM BRUSSELS - The Brussels Times - THE RECAP - Tuesday 8 October 2024

 

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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Belgian municipal elections: How a mayor is elected, and why Brussels differs With the local elections just around the corner, we explain how a mayor is elected, and to what extent the voter has a say in this.  Read More .   2. Two key Brussels districts experience unsafe levels of most dangerous pollutant "This shows that certain squares, such as Flagey, are hard hit by air pollution. Yet these are places where many Brussels residents play, relax and shop."  Read More . 3. One of Europe’s largest battery parks to be built in Belgium The facility will provide stored renewable energy during periods of low solar and wind energy production, reducing Belgium’s reliance on gas power plants.  Read More .   4. Belgian hiker crosses length of the Alps in six months Hiking from Muggia (Italy) to Monaco, Sander Van Poeck covered 2,576 kilometres and slightly more than 166,612 metres in elevation gain.  Read More . 5. Belgian man stabs homeless shelter flatmate in Spain The two men, sharing a room in a homeless shelter, got into an argument.  Read More . 6. How the Flemish Government is saving and spending money "We must dare to invest in Flanders' new needs, but we must also have the courage to look at where the money should come from."  Read More . 7. Designated hub for women in business opens doors in Brussels The hub will provide a space for women to not only find information and support, but also network with each other.  Read More . 8. Up to 45 minutes delay: Works on Brussels Ring Road to cause traffic disruption from Monday The Brussels mobility agency has warned of several disruptions at once, and advises motorists to avoid the Brussels Ring Road in the coming weeks.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Portus Ganda The city has transformed it into a lively waterfront district with restored quays and moorings for small boats.  Read More .