Belgium News in English

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

Wetlands in Flanders act as a giant sponge against drought and flooding.

The Wever's mussel pot agreement is criticized as lacking substance.

U.S. soldier deaths escalate violence in the Middle East, with ongoing attacks on Iran.

Belgian government ends the practice of accumulating sick days for civil servants.

Footage reveals a fatal shooting at the Antwerp club Ikon; suspects yet to be questioned.

A Belgian man paralyzed by fear in the Italian Dolomites required helicopter rescue.

A major fire in Ekeren leads to the evacuation of fourteen residents.

Firefighters return to Beringen to combat flare-ups from a recent wildfire.

Inland shipping suffers first from low water levels, prompting calls for sustainable solutions.

Cuba urged to release hundreds of political prisoners after a prominent dissident's release.

A massive forest fire near Madrid has destroyed over 13,000 hectares.

Russia launches the highest number of ballistic missiles on Ukraine since the war began.

New heatwave expected in Spain as a 23-year-old is arrested for arson in Paris.

Restaurants see tips dwindling due to card payments; a push for tax-free gratuities is underway.

The Cassation Court rules in favor of a phishing victim against KBC after a long legal battle.

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