WORLD WORLDWIDE EUROPE BELGIUM BRUSSELS - The Brussels Times - THE RECAP - Tuesday 10 December 2024

 

View this email in your browser

THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Who are the Brussels police helping the homeless? "The police are seen as a symbol of authority and oppression. We try to be the other side of that."  Read More .   2. Eurostar ranked worst railway operator in Europe Eurostar scored poorly on pricing, reliability and its non-existent bike policy.  Read More . 3. Belgium temporarily suspends Syrian asylum applications Syria's uncertain future in the wake of Bashar Al-Assad's fall from power makes it difficult to assess individual cases, according to the authorities.  Read More .   4. Brussels’ labour productivity among top in OECD, but not all residents benefit Brussels has one of the largest gaps between the well-being of companies in the region and how residents are faring.  Read More . 5. How do you get international diplomas recognised in Belgium? As with many things in Belgium, applying for the recognition of an international diploma is complex and fragmented.  Read More . 6. Netherlands starts checks at Belgian and German borders Over 40 Dutch municipalities in border regions have criticised the government’s decision, fearing it could hinder cross-border mobility.  Read More . 7. Fourth envelope containing powder delivered to Belgian Government Three people are in isolation following contact with the potentially dangerous package.  Read More . 8. Is the Brussels political model beyond repair? The Brussels model has been rendered dysfunctional by Brussels’ demographic metamorphosis. But what system could fairly distribute power in such a diverse city?  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Bookz&Booze Former TV writer and producer Ief Stuyvaert has come up with an original idea that combines good books with great alcohol. He stocks novels and non-fiction in Dutch and English along with matching bottles of booze.  Read More .