Nine Belgian ministers were warned in March about wildfire risks by the Belgian Wildfire Network but never discussed the report, raising serious questions about government preparedness. Meanwhile, the Fagnes wildfire, though contained, is not yet fully under control, and drones are now being used to survey the fires to optimize aerial firefighting efforts.

De Standaard: Nine Ministers Warned About Wildfires in March, But Never Discussed Report

Despite receiving a report in March from the Belgian Wildfire Network detailing wildfire risks, the responsible ministers never discussed the findings, raising concerns about government preparedness for climate-related disasters.

RTBF: Live - Fire in the High Fens: Drones to Survey Fires for Aerial Intervention

A wildfire in the High Fens, Belgium, is being monitored by drones to optimize aerial firefighting efforts, with the fire contained but not yet fully under control despite recent rain.

An unusual offer from Putin concerning a Brussels swimming pool has attracted covetousness and raised suspicions of espionage in the Belgian capital.

La Libre: Espionage and strange Putin offer: Brussels pool attracts covetousness

An unusual offer from Putin involving a Brussels swimming pool, raising suspicions of espionage and avarice.

Employees of Belgian chef Seppe Nobels are being questioned as part of an investigation into human trafficking, suggesting that a serious crime may have occurred within his operations.

De Morgen: Staff of Seppe Nobels questioned in human trafficking investigation

Employees of chef Seppe Nobels are being questioned as part of an investigation into human trafficking, indicating a potential serious crime has occurred.

A mini-tornado has caused significant damage to a house in Büellingen, leading to multiple interventions by the fire brigade in the Malmedy region.

HLN: After the fire, the storm: mini-tornado destroys house in Büellingen, numerous…

A mini-tornado caused significant damage to a house in Büellingen, leading to multiple interventions by the fire brigade in the Malmedy region.

Municipalities in Brussels are implementing measures to combat public urination, expressing concerns that public restrooms could become sites for drug use. Concurrently, an increasing number of Belgian municipalities are banning alcohol consumption in public spaces to improve public order.

La Libre: Brussels communes arm themselves against wild urination

Municipalities in Brussels are taking measures to combat public urination, with concerns that public restrooms could become drug use sites.

De Standaard: More Municipalities Ban Alcohol on Streets: 'Not a Witch Hunt'

An increasing number of Belgian municipalities are implementing bans on alcohol consumption in public spaces, with fines for violations, aiming to improve public order.

The primary opponent of Club Brugge's new stadium has spoken out after six neighbors appealed to the court of cassation, questioning the club's willingness to risk having to demolish two stadiums.

HLN: Club Brugge stadium opponent reacts: "Will they risk tearing down two stadiums?"

The main opponent of Club Brugge's new stadium is speaking out after six neighbors appealed to the court of cassation, questioning if the club will risk having to demolish two stadiums.

In a new podcast, David Van Reybrouck urges a shift in framing climate change away from a purely left-wing issue, emphasizing its urgency as a security risk. This aligns with an opinion piece arguing that billions allocated for defense should be redirected to climate adaptation measures.

De Standaard: Podcast: David Van Reybrouck's Wake-Up Call on Climate Change

In a podcast, David Van Reybrouck urges a shift in framing climate change, moving away from viewing it as a purely left-wing or green issue, and highlights the urgency of the climate crisis as a major security risk.

De Standaard: Opinion: Why Billions for Defense Should Go to Climate Adaptation

An opinion piece argues that instead of increasing military spending, funds should be redirected towards climate adaptation measures to better protect the population.

A portrait delves into the background of controversial UGent researcher Nathan Cofnas, who has a history of academic conflict and recently attracted attention for making allegations of plagiarism against Cambridge sociologist Jason Arday.

De Morgen: He himself had to leave Cambridge, but has now brought down Professor Jason…

This portrait delves into the background of controversial UGent researcher Nathan Cofnas, who has a history of academic conflict.