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Saturday, August 01, 2026
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Belgium is grappling with the revelation of alarming excess mortality figures, drawing strong reactions following a new report. This comes as the country implements several new regulations today, August 1st, affecting areas such as work contract pre-notices, speech therapy consultations, and taxes on undeclared deposits in Brussels.
Meanwhile, holiday travelers are facing long queues at Brussels Airport due to a busy changeover weekend. In government news, Minister Rob Beenders is reportedly managing the responsibilities of twelve other ministers during the holiday period, highlighting a significant workload.
Other notable domestic stories include a geopolitical struggle involving the nation over a 'slag heap' in Congo, an analysis of local lessons from Southern European wildfires, and Namur cafés preparing for a new smoking ban on terraces.
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A new report has brought to light alarming figures regarding excess mortality in Belgium, prompting significant concern and strong reactions from those who discovered the data.
La Libre:
I fell out of my chair discovering Belgium's excess mortality figures
A report highlights alarming figures on excess mortality in Belgium, prompting a strong reaction from the person who discovered them.
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Belgium has implemented several key regulatory changes effective August 1st, including new procedures for advance notices, the introduction of remote consultations for speech therapists, and increased taxes on undeclared deposits specifically in Brussels.
RTBF:
What Changes on August 1st: New Rules for Pre-notices, Video Consultations for…
Key regulatory changes effective August 1st in Belgium, including new procedures for advance notices, remote consultations for speech therapists, and increased taxes on undeclared deposits in Brussels.
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During the holiday period, Minister Rob Beenders, a politician from Vooruit and the current Minister of Consumer Protection, Social Fraud, Persons with Disabilities, and Equal Opportunities, is reportedly shouldering the responsibilities of twelve other ministers, highlighting an exceptionally heavy workload within the government.
La Libre:
Rob Beenders, the super minister handling 12 others' work during holidays
Belgian minister Rob Beenders is reportedly managing the responsibilities of 12 other ministers during the holiday period, highlighting a significant workload.
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