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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Gas bills may become up to €800 more expensive due to EU rules, study shows As the majority of households in Belgium currently heat their homes with natural gas, they will have to pay significantly more under the new system.  Read More .   2. ‘Place Lux’ terraces get makeover ahead of complete redevelopment The "incoherent" terraces have now been redesigned as they violated urban planning regulations – the first step in a thorough redevelopment of the square.  Read More . 3. City of Brussels launches new cycling bonus for young people aged 16-18 This grant offers up to €300 for the purchase of a bicycle and safety equipment.  Read More .   4. From votes to seats: This is how councils are formed in Belgian municipalities The number of seats on a council depends on how many people live in the municipality.  Read More . 5. Audi Brussels: De Croo calls for short-term plan to give staff ‘perspective on future’ Outgoing Prime Minister Alexander De Croo met with Audi Brussels management and trade unions on Wednesday  Read More . 6. Comet visible in the Belgian sky between 11 and 12 October The brightest comet to grace European skies in 13 years will likely be visible to the naked eye or with binoculars.  Read More . 7. ‘Sensitive’ collaborations between Belgian universities and China peaking These collaborations involve ‘critical technology’ research which can be used for military purposes.  Read More . 8. Lahbib’s hearing for European Commission to take place in November Each commissioner-designate will appear before their relevant committees for MEPs to assess their competencies prior to their final approval.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Brucity rooftop view The rooftop bar is open in the evenings. It is named Le 58 in memory of the Expo 1958 parking garage that once stood on this site.    Read More .