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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Bad traffic, bad weather: Expat quality of life in Brussels declines  While Brussels remains an attractive destination for internationals, the city was singled out for its daily traffic jams and its bad weather.  Read More .   2. EU feels ‘urgency’ over future of European steel industry during Ghent plant visit The challenging situation of the European steel industry industry was the focus of the ArcelorMittal visit made by EU Commissioners Teresa Ribera and Stéphane Séjourn on Tuesday.  Read More . 3. Belgium’s 5G and fibre rollout lags behind rest of Europe The slow rollout of 5G and fibre broadband is the "weak point" of Belgium's digital economy, according to the Economy Ministry.  Read More .   4. Mandatory coverage and signing up: What to know about insurance in Belgium New arrivals to Belgium must take out insurance. While one type is obligatory for everyone, others are compulsory depending on an individual's situation.  Read More . 5. Sustainable flying: Are ‘green’ fees ready for take off? "When you present solutions, if they are not true solutions [...] nobody is encouraged to prompt change."  Read More . 6. ‘Putin not interested in peace talks’, says NATO chief Mark Rutte was addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Brussels, at the start of meeting with foreign ministers from the defence alliance.  Read More . 7. ‘Most wanted’ Belgian drug lord Othman E.B. arrested in Dubai Several extradition warrants are pending against Othman E.B. across Belgium, as well as against his younger brother Younes.  Read More . 8. The Brussels Times Cinema Guide: What to watch in December From golden oldies to a Hollywood adaptation of a West End musical and grotesque body horror, there are some unmissable films coming up in Brussels' cinemas this month.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Plant a Pizza Located near the Gravensteen castle, Plant a Pizza was Belgium’s first vegan pizzeria.  Read More .