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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. Today's edition is presented by Matexi    Find your dream home in an ideal location between the city and the countryside at Les Promenades d'Uccle 1. Cost of housing: Which Brussels communes are most affected by rising interest rates? Several factors play into how much living space buyers can afford. Brussels saw the smallest drop in this purchasing power, but it remains the least affordable region.  Read More .   2. What to do in Brussels this weekend: 15 – 17 November From the largest design market in Europe, a leading classic car fair and free concerts in the historic Brussels City Hall, here's what's on in Brussels.  Read More . 3. Les Petits Riens strike over ‘brutal’ dismissals continues "This strike can only worsen the non-profit's complicated financial situation."  Read More .   4. ‘Irresponsible’: Federal Minister concerned over delay of EU’s anti-deforestation law "Decisions that determine the future of humanity cannot be postponed. This vote is an irresponsible act that runs completely counter to the Council's position."  Read More . 5. ‘Better than Ozempic’: New diabetes and weight-loss drug Mounjaro now available in Belgium Mounjaro promises better results than Ozempic, with normal blood sugar levels and weight loss of up to 20%.  Read More . 6. Belgian Government talks back on track: Vooruit return to the table "Socialists are needed. People count on us to fight for their purchasing power and their health," the party leader said on Friday,  Read More . 7. Pfizergate: von der Leyen under pressure over Covid-19 vaccine texts "This case raises a very important question: can officials evade public transparency by communicating via text?"  Read More . 8. X alternative Bluesky gains one million users in 24 hours Social media network Bluesky is growing exponentially as users turn away from Elon Musk’s platform X.  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 .