Belgium is currently under a code orange warning for extreme heat, with temperatures expected to soar up to 36 degrees Celsius across nearly the entire country. The intense heat brings a possibility of local thunderstorms later in the day.

HLN: Today code orange for heat in almost the entire country: maximums up to 36…

Belgium is under a code orange warning for extreme heat today, with temperatures expected to reach up to 36 degrees Celsius. Local thunderstorms are possible in the late afternoon.

RTBF: Belgian Weather: Intense Heat with Temperatures Up to 36 Degrees, Orange Alert

Belgium is experiencing extreme heat with temperatures expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius on Monday, prompting an orange alert for a significant part of the country.

Belgian Finance Minister Jan Jambon, also Deputy Prime Minister, is advocating for measures to encourage Belgians to be more proactive with their savings. This initiative comes as Belgium's economy recorded the slowest growth in the Eurozone last year, increasing by only 0.5% annually due to inflation and a weak industrial sector.

De Morgen: Finance Minister Jan Jambon Wants to Shake Up Belgian Savings

Belgian Finance Minister Jan Jambon of the N-VA party aims to encourage Belgians to be more active with their savings.

De Standaard: Belgian Economy Grew Slowest in Eurozone Last Year

Belgium's economy experienced the slowest growth in the Eurozone over the past year, with a 0.5% annual increase, half the average, attributed to inflation and a weak industrial sector.

A recent court decision has sided with two Belgian municipalities, effectively blocking McDonald's expansion plans. This ruling provides local authorities with a precedent to oppose the growth of fast-food chains, often seen as detrimental to urban planning and local character.

De Standaard: No New McDonald's in Brecht and Lille: Court Empowers Local Authorities

A court has ruled against McDonald's expansion plans in two Belgian municipalities, providing local authorities with grounds to oppose the fast food chain's growth, which is often seen as detrimental to urban planning.

Residents in Zwijndrecht were alerted by a smoke plume visible above the harbor, which has been attributed to an explosion caused by a light gas leakage. The incident occurred this morning, startling locals.

HLN: Smoke plume above Zwijndrecht harbor after explosion: light gas leakage

A smoke plume was visible above the harbor in Zwijndrecht following an explosion, attributed to a light gas leakage. Residents of the Oost-Vlaamse Zwijndrecht were startled this morning.

Elio Di Rupo, a Member of the European Parliament and former Minister-President of Wallonia, has publicly shared his deep sadness, stating 'the sadness is immense,' indicating a significant personal or public loss.

La Libre: Elio Di Rupo in Mourning: 'The Sadness is Immense'

A brief report on Belgian politician Elio Di Rupo expressing profound grief, stating that 'the sadness is immense,' indicating a significant personal or public loss.

An analysis has been published detailing the dual effects, both positive and negative, that the energy tax shift will have on personal finances across the country.

De Morgen: The Good and Bad News: What the Energy Tax Shift Means for Your Wallet

An analysis of the energy tax shift, detailing its positive and negative impacts on personal finances.

A bar owner recounts a poignant and intimate confession from a customer whose daughter had recently attempted suicide, offering a glimpse into a deeply human story found in an everyday setting.

La Libre: A Bar Owner's Confession: 'He Started Talking to Me, His Daughter Had Just…

A personal account from a bar owner detailing a customer's intimate confession about his daughter's suicide attempt, highlighting a deeply human story within a seemingly ordinary setting.