Latest Belgium news in English

Good morning! It’s 20th August, and here’s your Belgium daily news capsule.

Georges-Louis Bouchez questions if climate challenges can be solved by tracking arsonists.

Chinook helicopters from the Netherlands make a significant impact in the High Fens region.

The government activates emergency number 1722 due to storm damage and flooding risks.

Heavy traffic reported on Flemish highways, with numerous accidents caused by rain.

Free accommodations offered to foreign journalists as Ghent aims to boost tourism.

Watch as a trucker attempts to push another driver off the road on the E313.

New two-second rule introduced in traffic code to combat tailgating dangers.

Parents witness their son Stan awakening from a coma after a serious accident in Austria.

Traffic disruptions around Antwerp, with half-hour delays on the E313 and ring road.

Nighttime Russian missile attack on Kiev results in multiple casualties and injuries.

Ex-defense minister breaks with Zelensky, calling for elections amid political crisis.

Belgians flock to the National Bank to consult the account register in large numbers.

Robot builder Unitree sees a fivefold increase on its first day of trading.

Scientists discover the fastest star in our Milky Way, moving 100,000 times faster than a plane.

Thousands of drivers unknowingly operate vehicles with incorrect licenses, raising concerns.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!