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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 ION. Get an exclusive look before the public release of Wol U, a brand-new green living project in Brussels with lush landscapes, and top-tier amenities. Register here for an exclusive viewing weekend on 15-16 February. 1. ‘Bad for Brussels’ reputation’: Businesses concerned about impact of shootings "The recent incidents are dramatic and come as an enormous blow to businesses. We urgently need a Brussels government."   Read More .   2. Federal government talks of using military to free up police for patrols The new federal government talks of bolstering the police by replacing them with military on guard missions and enforcing the unified Brussels police zone.  Read More . 3. Where to celebrate Carnival in Belgium Carnival festivities in Belgium have not only captured the hearts of locals but have even made it onto UNESCO Cultural Heritage lists.  Read More .   4. Army unions don’t want military deployed for guard duties: ‘Not our job’ Army unions criticised the idea of deploying soldiers on guard sites to free up police, claiming it is just a cost-saving measure.  Read More . 5. ‘Inexplicable’ damage: Infrabel destroys habitat of endangered dormouse "Infrabel bears a great responsibility for the survival of this endangered and protected speices." But railway maintenance ripped up protected coppice.  Read More . 6. ‘Intolerable’: 38 illegally vacant homes in Saint-Josse sparks anger The municipality owns the vacant homes but has never renovated them as a vote on the budget never took place.  Read More . 7. Paddington, Duffel and the cloth that binds them Did you know that Paddington bear's iconic coat comes from the Belgian town of Duffel?  Read More . 8. Police operation in France turned into deadly shootout with human traffickers A police operation aimed to arrest human smugglers in France turned into a car chase and a shootout, resulting in one man dead and a police officer injured.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Birth of the Nation A forgotten statue in the corner of a romantic Brussels park shows a young couple gazing adoringly at their newborn son.  Read More .