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Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Belgium is grappling with a renewed focus on climate change following the resurfacing of a 2004 report that has prompted significant distress from climatologist Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, highlighting persistent environmental concerns. This comes as the nation awaits the verdict in the high-profile 'Costa' drug case, which could see key figures, including former gendarme Willy Van Mechelen, receive prison sentences.
In Brussels, a violent incident at the Bourse metro station left two injured and disrupted traffic, adding to urban safety concerns. Separately, various associations are protesting against budget cuts announced by the Brussels government, describing the situation as a 'cold shower'. The tragic death of Driss Atounane, who intervened to defend a woman on a tram, has also sparked a public conversation on how to safely respond to aggression.
Further domestic news includes a disturbing report on domestic violence where victims have been reportedly tattooed against their will.
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A 2004 environmental report on climate change has resurfaced in Belgium, drawing strong concern and distress from expert Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, a professor of Environmental Sciences at UCLouvain and former IPCC Vice-Chair, over its findings.
La Libre:
2004 Climate Change Report Re-emerges in Belgium: 'It's enough to make you…
An environmental report from 2004 on climate change has resurfaced in Belgium, with expert Jean-Pascal van Ypersele expressing deep concern and distress over its findings.
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Former gendarme Willy Van Mechelen is awaiting the verdict in the extensive 'Costa' drug case, considered one of the largest ever, where key figures are set to learn their prison sentences today.
HLN:
Former gendarme Willy Van Mechelen awaits verdict in major drug case 'Costa'
Former gendarme Willy Van Mechelen is heading to court for the verdict in the 'Costa' case, considered one of the largest drug cases ever. Today, key figures will learn their prison sentences.
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Various associations in Brussels are protesting against recently announced budget cuts by the Brussels government, describing the impact as a 'cold shower' for their operations and services.
La Libre:
'The cold shower': Associations protest Brussels government budget cuts
Various associations are protesting against budget cuts announced by the Brussels government, describing the situation as a 'cold shower'.
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Residents of Schaarbeek are in shock following the death of Driss Atounane, a 54-year-old Brussels businessman, who died after intervening to defend a woman subjected to racist and Islamophobic insults on a tram. The incident has led to articles offering advice on how to calmly respond to aggression while prioritizing personal safety and supporting victims.
De Morgen:
'I am afraid': Schaarbeek in shock after the death of Driss Atounane, who…
Residents of Schaarbeek are in shock following the death of a man who reportedly intervened to defend a woman on a tram.
De Standaard:
What to Do When Witnessing Aggression: React Calmly and Avoid Power Struggles
Following the death of Driss Atounane, who intervened in an assault, this article offers advice on how to respond to aggression, emphasizing personal safety while encouraging intervention and supporting victims.
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A distressing report highlights instances of domestic violence in which victims have been reportedly tattooed against their will, revealing a coercive and abusive aspect of such relationships.
RTBF:
Domestic violence: Victims tattooed under duress
A story detailing instances of domestic violence where victims have reportedly been tattooed against their will.
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