Belgium News in English

July 18, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 18th July, and here’s your Belgium daily news capsule.

Ministerial council approves five days of family credit per child.

Flemish government cuts subsidies for regional airports to streamline permits.

Only East Flanders residents allowed in De Warande pool after near-drowning incident.

Flanders simplifies regulations and tightens professional thresholds for quicker permits.

Orange code issued: here are the wettest and driest municipalities in Flanders.

Wouter Vandenhaute takes over Antwerp with support from Toby Alderweireld.

Arson confirmed in nature fires across Dilsen-Stokkem and Genk, seven hotspots identified.

Six victims of OXY fire remembered; fears about using elevators persist.

Man who set wife on fire internationally wanted; lawyer calls for emergency button for victims.

Royal Gaanderijen in Ostend shine again after 11 million euro restoration.

Iran threatens total destruction of enemies as tensions escalate; U.S. sends more tankers to Israel.

Over 100 homes destroyed in massive fire in Norway; smoke visible as far as Oslo.

Billions allocated for rail and social security; new subsidy register revealed.

UN raises alarm: nearly 2.7 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet.

Vaccinologist warns young people at Tomorrowland about HPV risks linked to cancer.

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

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