In its statement, the embassy advised Belgians in these areas to "assess the necessity of their presence," highlighting that while the security landscape is deteriorating, departure options remain available for now
According to a statement released by the federal police, a total of 3,118 drivers were caught using their mobile phones while driving. In total, 3,578 fines were issued for distracted driving, with many motorists receiving on-the-spot penalties
The affected stations broadcast across three networks. Since last year, the two primary networks, MUX 11A and MUX 12A, have been managed by Dutch company Broadcast Partners, while a smaller network remained under the Belgian Tower Company’s control
While the overall exposure levels are in line with the European average, the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), cadmium, lead, and mercury in the environment poses significant health risks
The exercise, which lasted several hours, involved hundreds of participants, including emergency responders such as firefighters, police officers, military personnel, and civil protection agents
