October’s slightly below-average rainfall marked the end of an exceptionally wet year in Belgium, where every month exceeded typical averages. The Royal Meteorological Institute confirmed it as the wettest year since records began in 1833, breaking historical records
Belgium achieved a plastic packaging recycling rate of 54% in 2022, securing the second spot among European Union countries, just behind Slovakia, according to data published Thursday by Eurostat
The first attack occurred on Tuesday, October 15, at the intersection of Rue Royale and Rue des Colonies. The suspect reportedly threw an object at a police patrol from the Brussels-Capital/Ixelles police zone, causing significant damage to their vehicle
The statistics reveal that individuals who grew up in stable financial conditions in Belgium have a 7.7% chance of falling into poverty later in life. Alarmingly, this figure rises to 20.1% for those who experienced poverty during their childhood, resulting in a stark 12.4 percentage point difference
The Ministry of Finance announced that the recent operation highlights the rising demand for cheap cigarettes amid increasing tobacco prices. Spokesperson Florence Angelici noted that the record number of dismantled sites does not necessarily reflect a surge in criminal activity
