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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Is Schengen on the way out? New border checks challenge open Europe "This is legal, but only in a temporary sense... far-right parties are slowly pushing the boundaries of what is legally possible."  Read More .   2. Finish work at 60? Federal formation talks appease socialists with early retirement proposal Bart De Wever's latest proposal also makes concessions to the liberal MR on the divisive capital gains tax.  Read More . 3. Belgian footballer loses finger after picking up illegal firework on pitch The illegal firecracker exploded in the player's hand as he attempted to remove it from the field.  Read More .   4. Drone detection technology launched by Proximus and two Belgian companies "Our goal is to equip authorities and organisations with a robust, efficient, and proactive solution to safeguard local airspace and protect against potential threats."  Read More . 5. Solar panels catch fire on Brussels city centre office building The fire brigade initially reported that part of the office building's façade on the top floor had caught fire.  Read More . 6. Food labels in over half of Belgian stores breach EU rules In almost 20% of cases, label non-conformities posed a health risk to consumers.  Read More . 7. Ukrainian refugees left sleeping rough again due to Belgian shelter crisis Despite their status of temporary protection, the shortage of places has seen Ukrainian men be denied shelter since September.  Read More . 8. Porte de Namur Metro station entrance completes full makeover The new entrance is part of a larger project to make Square du Bastion more inviting.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Ghent’s graffiti alley Instead of prosecuting graffiti artists, the city gave them a place in the heart of the city where they could spray the walls.  Read More .