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View this email in your browser 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. ‘Brussels never been so densely populated’: City population peaks at 1.25 million "International immigration remains the driving force behind population growth in Brussels." The Capital-Region's foreign population is three times greater than in Flanders or Wallonia.  Read More .   2. Belgians remain among highest paid workers in the EU The average salary in Belgium has risen by 7.9% between 2022 and 2023. But Belgian workers also face one of the greatest tax burdens in the world.  Read More . 3. Bart De Wever favoured to become new Belgian PM, poll says A new poll has asked Flemish people about their views on the Belgian Government formation talks – now ongoing for 154 days.  Read More .   4. Pedestrian killed in tram collision in Brussels The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition, but succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.  Read More . 5. Taxi drivers to hold demonstration in Brussels on 14 November The demonstration will start at 09:00 on Thursday from Boulevard Louis Schmidt, where Uber’s Brussels office is located, and head towards Place Poelaert.  Read More . 6. Applications for Brussels’ energy-saving renovation bonus open again Despite the budget growing significantly to encourage energy renovations, demand was so high that the 2024 fund was already exhausted in by the end of July.  Read More . 7. Too costly to continue: Flanders drops electric car premium early The Flemish Government has already paid out about €40 million in premiums. But the final cost is expected to reach €70 million.  Read More . 8. Record number of young diners enjoy cheap three-course meal promotion An event where young people are offered a three-course meal, paired with drinks, for prices between €59 and €69.  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 .