Health Concerns

According to cancer expert Filip Lardon from the University of Antwerp, the death toll may be higher than previously estimated, reaching as many as 15,000 people each year, or nearly two fatalities per hour

The survey revealed that while traditional tobacco smoking continues to decline among young people aged 12 to 18, the use of e-cigarettes has surged. Only 15.9% of respondents reported having smoked tobacco in the past year, down from 17% in 2021-2022

This statistic highlights an urgent need for improved sexual education and access to contraception, yet the path to achieving this remains fraught with controversy and resistance

This shift comes as traditional party drugs such as ecstasy and amphetamines are increasingly being replaced by these newer substances, which are perceived as cheaper and more potent alternatives

The agency warns that ozone levels may exceed the European alert threshold of 180 micrograms per cubic meter in some areas. Tuesday's temperatures will reach 30°C inland, with potentially higher temperatures in the northeast, according to IRCEL/CELINE