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August 1, 2026

Belgium: Alarming mortality figures revealed in new report — FrontPages.eu, 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.

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.

Travelers arriving at Brussels Airport are encountering lengthy queues and significant delays, attributed to the busy peak holiday changeover weekend.

HLN: Long queues upon arrival at Brussels Airport due to busy holiday changeover…

Travelers arriving at Brussels Airport are experiencing long queues due to the peak holiday changeover weekend, causing delays.

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.

An in-depth report details a geopolitical conflict concerning a 'slag heap' in Congo, implicating Belgium alongside global powers like China and the United States.

De Morgen: The battle for a 'slag heap' in Congo: a geopolitical fight between Belgium…

An in-depth look at the geopolitical struggle over a 'slag heap' in Congo, involving Belgium, China, and the United States.

Café owners and patrons in Namur are reflecting on their final summer enjoying smoking on terraces, as a new ban is set to take effect.

RTBF: Cigarette on Terraces: Namur Cafés and Patrons Experience Their Last Summer…

Café owners and patrons in Namur are reflecting on their final summer with smoking allowed on terraces before a new ban takes effect.

Belgian footballer Jeremy Doku was urgently hospitalized during the recent World Cup due to a respiratory infection, leaving him unable to move.

De Standaard: Jeremy Doku Hospitalized During World Cup: 'I Couldn't Move'

Belgian footballer Jeremy Doku was rushed to the hospital during the recent World Cup, as revealed by a video he posted on Instagram detailing his inability to move.

RTBF: "I Couldn't Move": Respiratory Infection Landed Jérémy Doku in ER During World…

Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku was hospitalized with a respiratory infection during the World Cup, impacting his ability to move.

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